The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 2.8 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Gionee M3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 299
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,155
- against 744
vivo Y21, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 201 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 9.3 mm
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 111,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 299 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,155 Best value | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores, all clocked at 2.0 GHz. | 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Blue, Grey | Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.2 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.1 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.51″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | 4G, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M3 | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Bluetooth, Loudspeaker | A2DP |
