{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-50s-vs-vivo-y21d/",
    "generated": "2026-10-23T03:36:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 50s vs Vivo Y21d",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y21d is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 51 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50s 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 80,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 42.1,
                "overall": 51
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 53,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.4
            },
            "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": 19.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13,
                    "vivo-y21d": 53
                },
                "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-50s": 56.9,
                    "vivo-y21d": 79
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3,
                    "vivo-y21d": 81
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87,
                    "vivo-y21d": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5,
                    "vivo-y21d": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 42.1,
                    "vivo-y21d": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y21d costs PKR 37,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s charges 1W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 50s or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s and Vivo Y21d in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Vivo Y21d at PKR 43,999. That makes Vivo Y21d cheaper by PKR 37,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50s or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50s or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) 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/)."
}