Redmi 9i vs Vivo Y21 5G
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53", TFT IPS, 60Hz | 6.74", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 6500mAh, 44W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green | Midnight Blue, Champagne Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 15, 2020 | March 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | September 18, 2020 | March 25, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹18,999 |
Display
Winner:Vivo Y21 5G
| Type | TFT IPS | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.74 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits |
Body
Winner:Vivo Y21 5G
| Weight | 194 grams | 209 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Vivo Y21 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G25 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Vivo Y21 5G
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | Documents Mode, Night mode, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.08 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Origin OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Creation, AI Documents, AI Photo Enhance, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi 9i
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Single | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus | Face unlock, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Vivo Y21 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 44 W |
Memory
Winner:Vivo Y21 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Vivo Y21 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GPS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted |
