Category Breakdown
vivo Y21
Xiaomi Redmi Pro
Performance
72.176.4
Camera
19.136.6
Display
56.580.2
Battery
33.729.1
Build
65.877.8
Connectivity
55.354.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.246.5
Summary
- The vivo Y21 features a larger 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Pro has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering better clarity and color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the Y21 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Redmi Pro utilizes the more powerful Helio X25, which may provide superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Pro includes an additional 5 MP depth sensor for enhanced photography.
- The Y21 has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4050 mAh battery in the Redmi Pro, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The Y21 runs on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, while the Redmi Pro operates on the older Android 6.0 with MIUI 10, which may affect software experience and updates.
- Build quality favors the Redmi Pro with its aluminum frame and back, compared to the plastic components of the Y21.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y21
Xiaomi Redmi Pro
General
Release Date
2021, August 20
2016
Announced
2021, August 20
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.51"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6797T Helio X25 (20 nm) - High & Exclusive editionsMediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm) - Standard edition
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Deca-core 2.5 GHz - Exclusive editionDeca-core 2.3 GHz - High editionDeca-core 2.1 GHz - Standard edition
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T880 MP4
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive edition)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
151.5 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
182 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Diamond Glow, Midnight Blue
Silver, Gold, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

