vivo Y16
#3137
vivo Y21e
#2676Category Breakdown
vivo Y16
vivo Y21e
Performance
68.378.7
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
55.755.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.547.0
Summary
- The vivo Y16 and vivo Y21e both feature a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the Y21e has a slightly more advanced Snapdragon 680 chipset compared to the Helio P35 in the Y16, resulting in better performance.
- Both phones have a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the Y21e offers an 8 MP selfie camera, surpassing the Y16's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5000 mAh, but the Y21e supports faster charging at 18W versus the Y16's 10W.
- In terms of software, the Y16 runs on Android 12 while the Y21e operates on Android 11, which may affect user experience.
- Both devices have similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Y21e is slightly lighter at 182g compared to the Y16's 184g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y16
vivo Y21e
General
Release Date
2022, September 01
2022, January 14
Announced
2022, September 01
2022, January 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.51"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 610
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
184 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Drizzling Gold, Stellar Black
Midnight Blue, Diamond Glow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Android 11, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass