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vivo Y21

vivo Y21

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.51" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 4GB RAM
  • Processor: Helio P35
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, August 20
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB 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 2021, August 20
Status Available. Released 2021, August 20

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 MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 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/2.0, (wide)
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, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 5000 mAh
Charging 18W wired

Misc

Colors Diamond Glow, Midnight Blue
Models V2111
Price About 180 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 5 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 4 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 5 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Massive 5000mAh battery provides excellent all-day longevity.
  2. Sleek, slim, and lightweight design is comfortable to hold.
  3. 18W fast charging allows for quicker top-ups than standard chargers.
  4. Modern USB Type-C port is included for convenient charging.
  5. Side-mounted fingerprint sensor is fast, responsive, and easy to reach.
  6. Available in attractive colors with a stylish, modern rear finish.
  7. Offers a large 6.51-inch display with good brightness for daily tasks.
  8. Expandable storage allows adding up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.
  9. Comes with "Extended RAM" feature to boost multitasking performance.
  10. Reverse charging support enables using it as a power bank for other devices

CONS

  1. MediaTek Helio P35 chipset is outdated and slow for modern apps.
  2. Display resolution is limited to HD+ (720p) rather than Full HD.
  3. Standard 60Hz refresh rate lacks the smoothness of modern 90Hz competitors.
  4. Plastic build feels less premium and is prone to scratches.
  5. Camera struggles significantly in low-light, producing noisy images.
  6. No ultra-wide camera lens, limiting versatility in photography.
  7. Slow performance makes it unsuitable for heavy gaming.
  8. Large bezel and chin on the display make it look dated.
  9. No NFC support for contactless payments.
  10. Lacks IP rating for water or dust resistance

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