Realme 9i 5G vs Vivo Y21 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 9i 5G and Vivo Y21 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9i 5G has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Vivo Y21 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Vivo Y21 5G has more internal memory than Realme 9i 5G
| Name | Realme 9i 5G | Vivo Y21 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16990 | Rs. 21999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 18, 2022. The cost of Realme 9i 5G is Rs. 16990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 26, 2026. The cost of Vivo Y21 5G is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Realme 9i 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Vivo Y21 5G's 6.74 inch screen. Realme 9i 5G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Vivo Y21 5G has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 400 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 260 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 mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Vivo Y21 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme 9i 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Realme 9i 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's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 9i 5G | Vivo Y21 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 9i 5G | Y21 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 18, 2022 | March 26, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 164.4 x 8.1 mm | 77.1 x 167.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 209 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (1.07 B) | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 400 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 85% |
| Brightness | 1200 nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | 400 nit Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR SA:n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n78, NR NSA: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 | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALIEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light Sensor, Magnetic sensors, Proximity sensor, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Creation, AI Photo Enhance, AI Documents, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP Portrait 2 MP (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Panoramic View, Pro Mode, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Street Mode, Bokeh Effect Control, Text Scanner | |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Front Camera Features | Portrait Mode, Timelapse, Panoramic View, Beauty Mode, HDR, Face Recognition, Filter, Night Mode, Bokeh Effect Control | Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Live Photo |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12, upgradable to v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 3.0 | OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, WMA, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Vorbis, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3G2, AVI, TS, M2TS, MKV, WEBM, MPG, ASF, MOV, 3GP, MPEG4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |