The Vivo Y21 (2021) is a budget smartphone released in August 2021. It features a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The screen includes a small waterdrop notch housing an 8-megapixel front camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
The device is powered by a mediatek Helio P35 processor, an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.3 GHz,paired with a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It comes with 4GB of RAM and supports 1GB of virtual RAM expansion. Internal storage options include 64GB and 128GB, both expandable via microSD card up to 256GB.
On the rear, the Vivo Y21 has a dual-camera setup. The primary sensor is a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture, accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The camera system includes a single LED flash for low-light conditions.
For security, the phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and supports facial recognition through the front camera. Connectivity features include dual 4G LTE SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,and GPS. the device runs on Android 11 with Vivo’s custom Funtouch OS.
The battery capacity is 5000mAh, supporting 18W fast charging via a USB Type-C port. Sensors on the device include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. The Vivo Y21 (2021) provides a basic hardware configuration suitable for everyday tasks and moderate usage.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | Band: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41 |
5G Network Bands | Does not support 5G network |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA) |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 164.0 x 76.0 x 8.41 mm |
Weight | 182 grams |
Build |
Glass front - Plastic back - Plastic frame |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.51 inches, 102.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
RAM + ROM | 4 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Double Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 13 MP, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF Depth: 2 MP, F/2.4 |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Digital zoom HDR Touch focus Face detection |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
Camera Features |
Fixed focus f/1.8 aperture |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack, |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
FM Radio | Yes, FM radio |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.