{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-50-5g-vs-vivo-y21d/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T09:32:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Vivo Y21d",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y21d is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50 5G still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo Y21d is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_07_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T05:20:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 10,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 66.8,
                "overall": 61.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm",
                    "Weight": "Around 205–210 g (varies by market)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode",
                    "Protection": "Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.8 PDAF AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Photography FlashSnap Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Super Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y21d",
            "slug": "vivo-y21d",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y21d/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-31-2025-10_31_17-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-09T05:58:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34.2,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.14 × 77.01 × 8.39 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.68 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1608 pixels (~264 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz + 6×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, Funtouch OS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 0.08 MP (aux)",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "44W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "\"Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-y21d",
        "margin": 4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 10,
                    "vivo-y21d": 34.2
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 79,
                    "vivo-y21d": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 81.3,
                    "vivo-y21d": 81
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 87,
                    "vivo-y21d": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 75,
                    "vivo-y21d": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 66.8,
                    "vivo-y21d": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y21d costs PKR 21,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G charges 1W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Tecno Spark 50 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 50 5G and Vivo Y21d in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Vivo Y21d at PKR 43,999. That makes Vivo Y21d cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) while Vivo Y21d runs the Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}