The verdict
Your pick: vivo Y21a, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y21a, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 233
- against 164
vivo Y21, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against LPDDR3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 90,180 | 111,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 744 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU with source-reported regional clock variants. | 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 | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White | Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164.3 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 182 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| 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 |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| 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, 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 | Y21a | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP |
