Vivo Y21
- 64GB, 128GB Storage / 4GB RAM
- 13MP + 2MP Dual Primary Camera, 8MP Front Camera
- 6.51 inches 720 x 1600 pixels Display
- MediaTek Helio P35 (12nm), Octa Core
- Non-removable Li-Ion 5000mAh battery
- 2.5Camera
- 3.5Battery
- 2.8Display
- 3.2Value for Money
- 3.2Performance
- Display: 2.8/5Big HD resolution IPS LCD screen
- Camera : 2.5/5Basic dual camera setup
- Processor : 3.2/5Based on mid-range 4G processor
- Battery : 3.5/55000 mAh battery
- RAM : 3.1/5Offers 4GB RAM
- Storage : 3.3/5offers 64GB storage with microSD card slot
- 4G/5G : 4/5Does not support 4G network
Vivo Y21: Benchmark Scores
- AnTuTu11559
- GeekBench159 (Single Core) - 895 (Multi Core) (v5)
Vivo Y21: SAR VALUE - 1.6W/Kg (over 1 g)
- Head0.86 W/kg
- Body0.94 W/kg
Vivo Y21: TOP COMPETITORS
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16,490 - 13,999
- 14,999
Vivo Y21: Price
Vivo Y21: Review
- Budget phone with a tall HD+ display
- Big 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging
- A but costly compared to competitions
- Average camera hardware
Vivo Y21: Design
Vivo has launched several budget phones in the “Y” series. The Vivo Y21 is one of the newest models announced in this lineup in India. The smartphone features a textured design with one of the models offering a gradient diamond-cut design. The handset features a protruding vertical camera module positioned on the upper-left corner of the back panel followed by the Vivo branding at the bottom. It has a slim form factor with 8mm thickness and a 2.5D flat frame. Upfront, the Vivo Y21 flaunts a 6.50-inch display. The display supports standard 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. This is suitable for watching movies and TV shows on OTT platforms.
Vivo Y21: Hardware Performance
The Vivo Y21 is packed with the octa-core MediaTek MT6765 processor. This chipset is also marketed as the Helio P35 SoC. It is an entry-level processor which can perform all the basic tasks such as low-end gaming and media playback and also web browsing. The device has been launched with a single 4GB RAM option. This can handle multitasking as well with ease. The storage options offered by the handset are dual. You can select from 64GB and 128GB storage options. If this isn’t enough, the device also supports an external microSD card.
Vivo Y21: Price To Specs Ratio
The Vivo Y21 as mentioned above comes in two different variants. The low-end model which has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration is priced at Rs. 13,990. The second variant which has 4GB RAM and 128GB storage option can be purchased at Rs. 15,490 via online and offline stores in the country. The handset has been announced in Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow color options. The pricing is slightly higher for a budget phone that is powered by an entry-level SoC.
Vivo Y21: Camera Performance
The imaging setup that the V21 equips is a dual-lens module at the back and a single-selfie snapper tucked inside the waterdrop notch. Speaking of the specifications, the back panel has a 13MP main camera along with a 2MP additional sensor. This camera will offer good feedback with basic photography specifically in the broad daylight. The camera app has some dedicated shooting modes including the standard HDR, Portrait, and Panorama for added effects. The night camera performance would be average on this handset. The self-portraits are clicked by an 8MP camera upfront.
Vivo Y21: Important/ Highlight Features
The Vivo Y21’s extra set of features includes a fingerprint scanner at the back panel for biometrics and Android 11 firmware. The device has 4G, 3G, dual SIM, Wi-Fi. Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm headphone jack connectivity feature. The battery driving the Vivo Y21 measures 5,000 mAh that is supported with standard charging speeds.
Vivo Y21: Verdict
The Vivo Y21 has arrived as a budget handset tagged under Rs. 15,000 in India. However, this pricing is higher if you compare the other devices in this segment. There are a bunch of new handsets that have launched in this segment that are equipped with a better camera where the primary sensor is bigger than the 13MP used on the Y12. A better camera or display for an asking price of Rs. 13,990 in India would have made it a good deal.
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Latest Vivo Y21 News
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Vivo Y21s With 50MP Triple Camera Launched; Worthy Upgrade Over Standard Y21?
Published: Tuesday, September 07, 2021 11:17 [IST] -
Vivo Y21 With Android 11, Dual Cameras Goes Official; Features, Price In India
Published: Friday, August 20, 2021 15:17 [IST] -
Vivo Y33s, Y21 Arriving Soon In India; Here's What New Affordable Devices Will Offer
Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 18:02 [IST] -
Vivo Y21 Spotted At Geekbench Alongside Another Mystery Vivo Handset
Published: Monday, May 04, 2020 11:32 [IST] -
Vivo T1 5G Indian Variants Tipped; Launch Timeline Also Revealed
Published: January 18, 2022 [IST]
Vivo Y21: FaQs
Yes, the smartphone does have a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
The phone is available in Diamond Glow and Midnight Blue color options.
The Vivo Y21 price starts in India at 13,990 which is a bit expensive compared to its offering. In this range, you can easily get a 5G-enabled device with a better camera and display features.
The Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Poco M3 can be considered as the Vivo Y21 alternatives.
The phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
The smartphone has an 8MP selfie camera with an aperture of f/1.8.
No, the smartphone is powered by the entry-level MediaTek Helio P35 chip that can only handle normal day-ta-day task.
Yes, the smartphone features a notch display that measures 6.51-inch.
The Vivo Y21 does not support 5G connectivity and a high-refresh rate.
The handset offers a dual-rear that includes a 13MP main lens and a 2MP macro sensor.
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So, here are how these specs will affect the real-life usage of a device and why how we meticulously consider each of these points to rate a smartphone.
Camera
Cameras have evolved a lot over the last few years and multi-camera setup is a new norm. We consider various parameters like MP count, aperture size, pixel size, image stabilization to rate a camera system of a smartphone out of 5. Any device that scores more than 3.5 can take good photos and videos and if a phone scores over 4, then it will be one of the best camera smartphones in the market.
Battery
Though battery seems like an underrated feature and we look at the battery capacity, fast charging supporting technology, and even the wireless charging capability is also taken into consideration to rate smartphone's battery capability.
Display
The display is the face of a smartphone. And there are a lot of parameters like the panel technology (IPS LCD, OLED, TFT) and other parameters also taken into consideration like the resolution, pixel density, and refresh rate.
Value for Money
A smartphone could have great specs, but if it is not priced well then you might not get the best value-for-money. So, we compare a smartphone with the contemporaries to rate the value-for-money of a device out of 5.
Performance
This aspect is decided on various sub specifics, such as availability of microSD card slot, the amount of RAM the device offers, processor capability, and the network support. This parameter has more weightage when compared to other departments.
