Realme C21
#2786
vivo Y16
#3137Category Breakdown
Realme C21
vivo Y16
Performance
68.168.3
Camera
29.919.1
Display
67.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
48.055.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.243.5
Summary
- The Realme C21 and vivo Y16 both feature a similar IPS LCD display size of around 6.5 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the Y16 has a slightly more compact design and is lighter at 184g compared to the C21's 190g.
- In terms of performance, the C21 is powered by the Helio G35 chipset, while the Y16 uses the Helio P35, both offering comparable processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera setup and a 5 MP front camera, with video recording at 1080p@30fps, though the C21 includes an additional depth sensor.
- They share a 5000 mAh battery capacity with 10W charging, and the C21 runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, whereas the Y16 operates on Android 12 with Funtouch 12, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C21
vivo Y16
General
Release Date
2021, March 05
2022, September 01
Announced
2021, March 05
2022, September 01
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wiredReverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
164 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
190 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Cross Black, Cross Blue
Drizzling Gold, Stellar Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass