Side-by-side technical data
vivo Y20 2021 vs vivo Y31 (2021) vs vivo Y73
Comparison between vivo Y20 2021, vivo Y31 (2021) and vivo Y73: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The vivo Y73 is the choice for the most complete experience: its AMOLED display, UFS 2.1 storage and 64MP main camera put it ahead. The vivo Y31 (2021) sits in the middle with 128GB and 8GB of RAM, while the vivo Y20 2021 only makes sense if it costs less.
The Y73 is also the lightest and thinnest: 170 g and 7.4 mm, versus 188 g and 8.4 mm for the Y31 (2021) and 192 g and 8.4 mm for the Y20 2021. Its 1080 × 2400 AMOLED panel is ahead of the Y20’s 720 × 1600 IPS LCD; the Y31 has a 1080 × 2408 IPS LCD. For performance, the Y73 combines a MediaTek Helio G95 with UFS 2.1, while the Y20 and Y31 use eMMC 5.1.
The Y20 2021 and Y31 (2021) share a 5000mAh battery, but the Y31 charges at 18W versus 10W. The Y73 drops to 4000mAh and counters with 33W charging. For cameras, the Y73 offers 64MP and 4K at 30 fps; the Y31 also records 4K and has a 48MP main camera, while the Y20 stops at 13MP and 1080p at 30 fps.
vivo Y20 2021
The vivo Y73 is the better buy for anyone seeking an AMOLED display, UFS 2.1 storage and a 64MP main camera.
vivo Y73
The vivo Y20 2021 is only the better buy if it costs less: its 5000mAh battery is paired with just 10W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo Y73, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y73, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1 · eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD · IPS LCD
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 192 g · 188 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 10 W · 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 2 GHz | 2.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 178,300 | 409,878 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 339 | 636 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,208 | 1,738 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.35 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz | — | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Turquoise |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 163.9 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | 170 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 84.5 % Best value | 83.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — | Plastic, Splash Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.51″ | 6.58″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,408 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 401 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | HDR10, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | — | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | 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 B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | — | 0.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 42.2 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 5.76 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Y20 2021 | Y31 (2021) | Y73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2043, V2048 | V2036, V2036_21 | V2059, V2146, V2212, V2168 |
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