Both Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Realme C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Realme C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 20999 | Rs. 17999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 26, 2026. The cost of Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 20999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 02, 2025. The cost of Realme C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 17999.
Realme C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Vivo's phone has display density of 260 PPI & Realme's phone has only 256 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.4% than Vivo's phone ~ 85%.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Vivo Y21 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Y21 5G | RMX5253 |
| 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 | March 26, 2026 | November 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 Phone, 1 Charger, 1 USB data cable, 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 Protective Case, 1 Quick Guide, 1 Safety Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.1 x 167.4 x 8.4 mm | 77.9 x 166.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue | Parrot Purple, Peacock Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 256 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 87.4% |
| Brightness | 1200 nits Peak Brightness | 1200nit Ultra Bright Display |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n77/n78 | NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | WLAN Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3 |
| 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 | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GNSS: Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Creation, AI Photo Enhance, AI Documents, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search | AI Edit Genie & AI Outdoor Mode |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP69K & IP69 & IP68 & IP66 Top-Tier Certifications |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 76°; 5P; PDAF |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Street | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 6 | Realme UI 6.0 |
| 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 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |