Overall Score
60.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#2797)60.0
Performance(#3721)62.5
Camera(#4802)42.4
Display(#5928)70.5
Battery(#2615)58.5
Build(#1811)77.8
Comparisons Featuring vivo Y21G
Short Review
- The vivo Y21G features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm and a weight of 182 grams, utilizing a glass front and plastic frame and back.
- Its 6.51-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 270 ppi, although it lacks HDR support and refreshes at 60Hz.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6769 Helio G70 chipset, the device delivers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM.
- The dual rear camera setup includes a 13 MP wide lens and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The 5000 mAh battery ensures extended usage and supports 18W charging, but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, the software experience is user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is available in Diamond Glow and Midnight Blue colors.
- Overall, the vivo Y21G combines a solid build with adequate performance and camera capabilities for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, April 07
Announced2022, April 07
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.51"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769 Helio G70 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 2EEMC2
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight182 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsDiamond Glow, Midnight Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, Funtouch 11.1
OS VersionAndroid 11, Funtouch 11.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes