Overall Score
42.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3313)42.0
Performance(#2229)79.3
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#3712)15.4
Connectivity(#2280)63.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo Y21s
Short Review
- The vivo Y21s features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm and a weight of 182g, available in Midnight Blue and Pearl White.
- It sports a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 270 ppi and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz.
- Powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, it offers reliable performance through its octa-core CPU and options of 4GB or 6GB RAM paired with 128GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, complemented by two additional 2 MP sensors for macro and depth photography, capable of recording video at 1080p.
- The front-facing camera is an 8 MP sensor for selfies.
- A robust 5000mAh battery ensures extended usage, with 18W wired charging support.
- 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 NFC, while a USB Type-C port adds versatility.
- The device lacks 5G support and wireless charging capabilities.
- Overall, the vivo Y21s combines solid specifications with practical features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, September 21
Announced2021, September 21
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.51"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details18W wired2.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight182 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMidnight Blue, Pearl White
Foldable✗
SAR0.83 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 11, Funtouch 11.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass