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vivo Y21a

vivo Y21a

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.51" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 4GB RAM
  • Processor: Helio P22
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2022, February 14
  • Storage: 64GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
  • Body: 182g, 8mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2022, January 22
Status Available. Released 2022, February 14

Body

Dimensions 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight 182 g (6.42 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 6.51 inches, 102.3 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Chipset Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) - Egypt
CPU Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) - Egypt
GPU PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 5000 mAh
Charging 18W wired
2.5W reverse wired

Misc

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.6
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 5 / 10
  • Camera 5 / 10
  • Auto Focus 5 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 4 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 5 / 10
  • Multimedia 5 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Slim and Stylish Design: The phone features a very sleek, 8mm thin design that is lightweight.
  2. Long-lasting Battery: A large 5,000mAh battery provides excellent power backup for a full day of usage.
  3. 18W Fast Charging: The device supports 18W fast charging to quickly refill the battery.
  4. Reverse Charging: It can act as a power bank to charge other devices via a USB cable.
  5. Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner: Provides fast and secure unlocking on the side of the device.
  6. USB Type-C Port: Modern, reversible USB Type-C connectivity is included, which is rare at this price.
  7. Decent Daily Performance: The octa-core processor handles basic daily tasks and light multitasking efficiently.
  8. Expanded RAM Feature: The phone offers a 1GB virtual RAM expansion for slightly better app switching.
  9. Expandable Storage: Dedicated MicroSD card slot allows expanding storage up to 1TB.
  10. Good Daytime Camera: The 13MP rear camera takes clear and decent pictures in good lighting.

CONS

  1. Outdated Processor: The MediaTek Helio P22 chipset is quite old and struggles with modern applications.
  2. Low-Resolution Display: The 6.51-inch screen only supports HD+ resolution, not Full HD.
  3. Standard 60Hz Refresh Rate: The screen does not feature a high refresh rate, resulting in standard, non-smooth scrolling.
  4. Mediocre Gaming Performance: The chipset is not suitable for heavy or graphic-intensive gaming.
  5. Weak Low-Light Photography: Camera performance suffers significantly in low-light conditions.
  6. No Ultra-Wide Camera: The rear setup lacks an ultra-wide sensor, limiting camera versatility.
  7. Bloatware Pre-installed: The Funtouch OS comes with many pre-installed, sometimes unnecessary, apps.
  8. Slower Performance than Competition: Other phones in this price range often offer faster processors.
  9. Plastic Build Quality: The phone is built entirely of plastic, which may not feel premium in hand.
  10. Mono Speaker: The device features only a single loudspeaker, which might not be loud enough for media consumption.

Reviews

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Disclaimer Note

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