The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y21a, if you care about…
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 192 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.4 mm
vivo Y20t, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 184,000
- against 90,180
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR3
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 339
- against 233
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 90,180 | 184,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | 339 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 1,208 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU with source-reported regional clock variants. | Octa-core processor with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164.3 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 182 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % Best value | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.51″ | 6.51″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Y21a | Y20t |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V2129 |
