Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs vivo Y21 5G
Comparison between Tecno Pova 7 Neo and vivo Y21 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova 7 Neo, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,500 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
vivo Y21 5G, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 900 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 44 W
- against 18 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9.3 mm
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 410,000 Best value | 409,000 |
| CPU Description | 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core: 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver | Gold, Blue, Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 167.4 mm |
| Weight | 207 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65, MIL-STD-810H |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 6,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 67 h 13 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.74″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Mohs Level 4, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Bluetooth, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V2553, V2554 |
