Both Vivo Y21 5G and Realme C85 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Vivo Y21 5G has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Realme C85 5G which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Vivo Y21 5G | Realme C85 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 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. 18999 | Rs. 16499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 26, 2026. The cost of Vivo Y21 5G is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 02, 2025. The cost of Realme C85 5G is Rs. 16499.
Vivo Y21 5G has screen size of 6.74 inches which falls short to Realme C85 5G's 6.8 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. 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 mobiles come with 4 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 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.
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 | Realme C85 5G |
| 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 | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 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 | |