vivo Y21
#3180vivo Y21a
#2893Category Breakdown
vivo Y21
vivo Y21a
Performance
72.170.1
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
55.355.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.245.4
Summary
- The vivo Y21 and vivo Y21a share similar build quality, featuring a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back, with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Y21 is equipped with the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset, while the Y21a uses the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22, which may result in slightly different processing capabilities.
- Both devices have the same camera setup, with a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- They also feature a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging support.
- Both run on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, providing a consistent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y21
vivo Y21a
General
Release Date
2021, August 20
2022, January 22
Announced
2021, August 20
2022, January 22
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)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) - Egypt
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) - Egypt
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB 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
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
182 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Diamond Glow, Midnight Blue
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 Direct
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 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass