realme NARZO 90x 5G vs vivo Y21 5G
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Y21 5G starts ₹500 lower: ₹20,999 against ₹21,499 for the realme NARZO 90x 5G.
- The realme NARZO 90x 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,500 mAh. It also charges faster, at 60W against 44W.
- The realme NARZO 90x 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
On paper the realme NARZO 90x 5G comes out ahead, with the bigger battery, faster charging and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹21,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹23,499
- 4GB + 64GB₹20,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹23,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹27,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
realme NARZO 90x 5G vs Y21 5G, answered
In India, the realme NARZO 90x 5G starts at ₹21,499 and the vivo Y21 5G starts at ₹20,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme NARZO 90x 5G or the Y21 5G?
The Y21 5G, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹20,999 for the Y21 5G, ₹21,499 for the realme NARZO 90x 5G. The realme NARZO 90x 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹23,499. The Y21 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹27,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme NARZO 90x 5G or the Y21 5G?
The realme NARZO 90x 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the realme NARZO 90x 5G is quicker: 60W to 44W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme NARZO 90x 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The realme NARZO 90x 5G has a 6.8-inch LCD at 144Hz, the Y21 5G a 6.74-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (Sony IMX852) on the realme NARZO 90x 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Y21 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The realme NARZO 90x 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, the Y21 5G the Dimensity 6300.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP65. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 212 g and 209 g.
