The Vivo Y21 is an additional smartphone that was announced in India in the Y-series. The android phone packs a similar body design to the Vivo Y33s device. It has a decent body with a 6.51-inch display, Helio P35 SoC, and a 5000 mAh battery.
Where to Buy Vivo Y21
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Vivo Y21 Key Specs & Features
- 6.51 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
- Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
- Octa-core Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB, 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (side-mounted)
- 4G LTE Network
- Fast Charging 18W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Vivo Y21 arrives in a nice body and is available in amazing colors shades. You can get the phone in a 2.5D flat frame and it still packs a large battery in an 8.0mm thin body. So we are free to call this a piece of lightweight device that will offer users a premium and comfortable body feel.
The simple design aesthetic is one aspect that we can’t help but admire. The Vivo Y21 packs an expansive 6.51-inch Halo FullView LCD with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The in-cell technology promise to deliver razor-sharp details and rich vibrant colors.
Cameras
The Vivo Y21 has a dual cameras setup on the back that consists of a 13MP main shooter paired with a 2MP macro camera. The AI dual camera features Face Beauty, Filters, and Bokeh. The 8 MP on the front has a Face Beauty algorithm that creates stunning selfies.
Hardware and Software
The Vivo Y21 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 processor with an octa-core processor clocking at a frequency of 4×2.35 GHz. It also has a PowerVR GE8320 graphics card and runs on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1 on top.
It has an average inbuilt memory of 64GB with 4GB RAM while the bigger model has up to 128GB storage. You can also expand the memory up to 256GB via a micro SDcard.
Battery and Network
The Vivo Y21 top selling point is the massive 5000 mAh battery on the inside that has support for 18W fast charging technology. The juicer will turn your device into a power bank. It can last for days under normal usage.
Other features on the phone include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that is claimed to unlock it in just 0.22s. It has Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS, FM radio, and a 3.5mm audio jack
Vivo Y21 Price and Availability
The Vivo Y21 price starts at around $188 for the 4GB+64GB variant while the 4GB + 128GB version will cost $208.
In Nigeria, it will cost 78,000 Naira, about 1,200 Ghs in Ghana, and 21,000 Ksh in Kenya. You can buy it in Diamond Glow and Midnight Blue colors via India E-store, Amazon.in, Flipkart and other retail stores across the country.
Vivo Y21 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Vivo Y21:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
- Processor: Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm), Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Diamond Glow, Midnight Blue
- Dimension: 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm
- Weight: 182 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.51 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) Dual Cameras, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.0, (wide), 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (side-mounted)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 18W
