The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y21d, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP65, MIL-STD-810H
- Fast Charge Power
- 44 W
- against 15 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
vivo Y11, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 409,000
- against 222,000
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T7225 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 222,000 | 409,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, Black, Green, Coral | Gold, Blue, Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 166.1 mm | 167.4 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP65, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
Battery
| Specification | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 46 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.68″ | 6.74″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,608 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Color LED Notifications, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Ion-Strengthened Glass, 90Hz | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B3, 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 B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 21.1 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps Best value | 7.2 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y21d | Y11 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
