The verdict
Your pick: vivo Y21d, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y21d, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 880 nits
vivo Y37m, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 409,000
- against 222,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 209 g
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Best value | 128 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 | 2 × 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, Black, Green, Coral | Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 166.1 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
Battery
| Specification | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 5,000 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 |
| Battery Endurance | 46 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 880 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.68″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,608 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| 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, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, UMTS, 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 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| 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, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Y21d | Y37m |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, EDR, LE |
