vivo Y21
Released March 2026
Display
6.74 inches
Chip
Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Camera
50 MP
Battery
6500 mAh
Network
4G/5G
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
3.5mm Jack
Yes
NFC
Unspecified
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Overview & Key Details
The vivo Y21 anchors the entry-level budget smartphone segment, engineered around reliable multi-day battery endurance and a slim, stylish design. Powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with 4GB RAM (plus 1GB Extended RAM) and up to 128GB expandable storage, it easily handles daily messaging, browsing, and video streaming on Funtouch OS. The front features a 6.51-inch HD+ Halo FullView LCD display with Eye Protection Mode. Housed in an 8.0mm lightweight body, its key features include a 13MP AI dual camera system, an 8MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery supporting 18W FastCharge.
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm² (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1200 nits (HBM) |
| Protection | Mohs level 4 |
Performance
| Operating System | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Expandable | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Main Camera Type | Dual |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
| Main Camera Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Main Camera Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Selfie Camera Type | Single |
| Selfie Camera | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Selfie Camera Video | Yes |
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Battery
| Capacity | 6500 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 44W wired, 50% in 36 min |
| Reverse Wired Charging | Reverse wired |
Body
| Dimensions | 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 209 g (7.37 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Drop Resistance | MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
Features & Connectivity
| Connectivity | Yes | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| WLAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Unspecified |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (side-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Audio
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
Benchmarks
| AnTuTu | 100,000 – 115,000 |
| Geekbench Single | 155 |
| Geekbench Multi | 840 |
| Battery Score | 12h 10m Active Use |
| Display Score | 62 / 100 |
| Overall Score | 61 / 100 |
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Highlights
- Slim & Stylish Design
- Solid 5,000mAh Battery Endurance
- Dedicated MicroSD Expansion
Trade-offs
- Basic Entry-Level Processor
- 720p HD+ Screen Resolution
- Modest Camera Performance
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