Realme 16x 5G vs Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Realme 16x 5G. In terms of display resolution, Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Realme 16x 5G which has resolution of 720 x 1570. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16x 5G | Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.81 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 26998 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 12, 2026. The cost of Realme 16x 5G is Rs. 24999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 26, 2026. The cost of Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 26998.
Display comparison
Realme 16x 5G has larger screen size of 6.81 inches in comparison to Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. Realme 16x 5G has LCD Screen type where as Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Vivo's phone has display density of 260 PPI & Realme's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Vivo's phone ~ 85%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16x 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Rear Camera. Realme 16x 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 16x 5G | Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5270, 16x 5G | Y21 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | No | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | August 12, 2026 | March 26, 2026 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm | 77.1 x 167.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Glory White, Endurance Brown | Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m) | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 1570 x 720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Panda-1681 | |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 975 nits(Typical) HBM: 1200 nits(Typical) | 1200 nits Peak Brightness |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: Typical 1500: 1; minimum 1200: 1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 627,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 5300mm²+ AirFlow VC System | |
| AI Features | Al Edit Genie, Ai Ultra Clarity, Ai Eraser 2.0, Google Gemini | AI Creation, AI Photo Enhance, AI Documents, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50MP; f/1.8; FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Street, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Googlen Lens, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above), 30 fps, 720P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above),30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: Up to 10X digital zoom | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) F/2.0; FOV 80°; 4P lens Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Front Camera Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE | Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Live Photo |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7 | OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | Yes |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Mono | |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 6.5W | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 20 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 156 hours | |