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Realme C33 vs Vivo Y21

This article compares the Realme C33 vs Vivo Y21. Both are great phones. Yet, one is better than the other. The Realme C33 launch was on September 06, 2022. The Vivo Y21 launch was on May 16, 2016.

The Realme C33 price in India starts at Rs. 8,999. The Vivo Y21 price in India starts at Rs. 7,990. 

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Realme C33 vs Vivo Y21: Review Summary

The Realme C33 comes with a 60Hz refresh rate. It has a 6.5 inches IPS LCD screen. The phone has a Unisoc T612 CPU. It has 3GB 32GB, 4GB 64GB and 4GB 128GB storage. It has a 5000 mAh battery. It comes with a 10W Fast charger. The phone has a 50-megapixel dual rear camera.

The Vivo Y21 features a 4.5 inches IPS LCD screen. The phone has a MediaTek MT6580 CPU. It has 1GB RAM and 16GB storage. It has a 5-megapixel single-rear camera. It has a 1900 mAh battery. 

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Realme C33 vs Vivo Y21: Processor and Storage

When comparing the performance, the Realme C33 runs on the Unisoc T612 CPU. It has the Mali-G57 MP1 GPU and Android v12. The Vivo Y21 runs on the MediaTek MT6580 CPU. It has the Mali-400 MP GPU and Android v5.1 (Lollipop).

The Realme C33 has a better processor. It is more battery efficient and has better overall performance. It has up to 23% more GPU frequency scores than the MediaTek MT6580.

Regarding storage, the Realme C33 comes in three variants. It has 3GB 32GB, 4GB 64GB and 4GB 128GB storage. TheVivo Y21 comes in two variants. It has 1GB RAM and 16GB storage.

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Realme C33 vs Vivo Y21: Camera

The Realme C33 has a dual rear camera. It comes with a 50-megapixel wide-angle primary and a 0.3-megapixel depth Camera. Meanwhile, the Vivo Y21 has a single rear camera. It comes with a 5-megapixel wide-angle primary camera. 

Considering the front cameras, the Realme C33 comes with a 5-megapixel camera. The Vivo Y21 comes with a 2-megapixel camera.

The Realme C33 has a better camera. The camera app is easy to use. However, while the images taken in daylight are decent, they lack details. The contrast in the photos also looks good, but it tends to crush the shadows. Additionally, it features a 50-megapixel option that enables you to take full-quality photos; these photos are a little bit clearer.

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Realme C33 vs Vivo Y21: Battery

When comparing the batteries, the Realme C33 has a 5000 mAh battery. It comes with a Fast, 10W charger. Meanwhile, the Vivo Y21 has a 1900 mAh battery. The Vivo Y21 has a better battery. Under typical conditions, the gadget’s battery life may last for well over 24 hours.

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Conclusion

The comparison shows that both phones offer great features. Yet, the Realme C33 is a better choice. It has a better display, storage, processor, battery and camera.

Key Feature Comparison

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At a Glance

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Octa core (1.82 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)

Unisoc T612, Mali-G57 MP1

Quad core, 1.3 GHz, Cortex A7

MediaTek MT6580, Mali-400 MP

5000 mAh

Li-ion, Fast, 10W

1900 mAh

Li-ion

6.5 inches

270 ppi, HD

4.5 inches

218 ppi

Dual, 50MP + 0.3MP

1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Single, 5MP

1280x720 @ 30 fps

4G

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

3G

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

Detailed Specs

Screen Size

6.5 inches
4.5 inches

Screen Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Screen Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels
480 x 854 pixels

Pixel Density

270 ppi
218 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:09
-

Screen to Body Ratio

88.70%
64.18%

Screen Design

Waterdrop notch
-

Screen Refresh Rate

60 Hz
-

Screen Quality

HD
-

Peak Brightness

400 nits
-

Screen Protection

-
No

Phone Variants

3GB 32GB, 4GB 64GB, 4GB 128GB
1GB 16GB

Expandable Storage

Yes
Yes

RAM Type

LPDDR4X
-

Storage Type

UFS 2.2
-

Expandable Storage Capacity

Yes, 1 TB
Yes, 128 GB

OTG Support

Yes
Yes

Sensors

Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer
Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass

Operating System

Android v12
Android v5.1 (Lollipop)

GPU

Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-400 MP

Chipset

Unisoc T612
MediaTek MT6580

CPU

Octa core (1.82 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)
Quad core, 1.3 GHz, Cortex A7

Custom User Interface

Realme UI
-

Clock Speed

1.82 GHz
1.3 GHz

Architecture

64 bit
32 bit

Process Technology

12 nm
-

Battery Capacity

5000 mAh
1900 mAh

Battery Removable

No
Yes

Battery Type

Li-ion
Li-ion

Charger Type

Fast, 10W
-

USB Type-C

No
No

Fast Charging

Yes
-

Announced On

6-Sep-22
16-May-16

Market Status

Available
Available

Brand

Realme
Vivo

Model Number

RMX3624
-

Price Status

Confirmed
Confirmed

Price

Rs. 8,999
Rs. 7,990

GPS

Yes A-GPS, Glonass
Yes A-GPS

NFC

No
No

Network Support

4G
3G

Bluetooth

Yes
Yes

3.5mm Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

SIM Size

SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n/n 5GHz
Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n

Bluetooth Type

v5.0
v4.0

Audio Jack

3.5 mm
3.5 mm

SIM Slot(s)

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

eSIM

No
No

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot

VoLTE

Yes
-

SIM 1 Bands

4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available...
3G Bands: UMTS 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available...

SIM 2 Bands

4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available...
2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz...

FM Radio

-
Yes

Front Video Recording

1280x720 @ 30 fps
-

Front Camera Features

Fixed Focus
-

Front Camera Setup

Single, 5MP
Single, 2MP

Front Camera 1 Resolution

5 MP
2 MP

Front Camera 1 Type

f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
f/2.2 Primary Camera

Front Camera 1 Lens

5.0" sensor size, 1.12 micrometre pixel size
-

Front Aperture

f/2.2
f/2.2

Front Flash

Yes, Screen flash
No

Weight

187 grams
145 grams

Colors

Sandy Gold, Aqua Blue, Night Sea
Gold, White

Dimensions

164.2 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm
130.7 x 66.4 x 9.2 mm

Rear Flash

Yes, LED Flash
Yes, LED Flash

Rear Video Recording

1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps
1280x720 @ 30 fps

Rear Camera Features

4 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Digital Zoom

Rear Camera Setup

Dual, 50MP + 0.3MP
Single, 5MP

Rear Camera 1 Resolution

50 MP
5 MP

Rear Camera 1 Type

f/1.8, Wide Angle (79 degree field-of-view), Primary Camera
f/2.2 Primary Camera

Rear Camera 1 Lens

25.1 mm focal length, 2.55" sensor size, 0.7 micrometre pixel size
-

Rear Camera 2 Resolution

0.3 MP
-

Rear Camera 2 Type

f/2.8, Depth Camera
-

Rear Camera 2 Lens

42.28 mm focal length
-

Rear Aperture

f/1.8
f/2.2

OIS

-
No

Fingerprint Scanner

Yes
No

Fingerprint Scanner Position

Side
-

Face Unlock

Yes
-
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