vivo Y21 5G: specs, price and NeoScore 6 GB / 128 GB / international
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Y21 5G

5.7 NeoScore #789 of 1063

6 GB / 128 GB / international · Launched March 2026 · Energy class A

Overview

NeoScore

5.7

#789 of 1063

Design & display
5.8
Performance & hardware
5.1
Camera
5.1
Connectivity
6.8
Battery & charging
6.2

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityC
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceA
ABCDE

Strengths

Weak points

  • Performance & hardware5.1
  • Camera5.1
  • Design & display5.8
Display
6.74 inIPS LCD720 × 1,600 px120 Hz
Design
209 g77.1 mm167.4 mm8.4 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 6300Octa-Core6 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
409,000Better than 50% of phones
Battery
6,500 mAh44 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Software
Android 16

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
409,000
CPU Description
2 × 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
6 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
A
Battery Capacity
6,500 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
44 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Charge cycles
1,600

Design

Body Colors
Black, Silver
Body Thickness
8.4 mm
Body Width
77.1 mm
Body Height
167.4 mm
Weight
209 g
Usable Surface
85 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IP65, MIL-STD-810H
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
C
Drop Test Count
270

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
1,200 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.74 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
260 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
OS Update Support
5 years
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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
Wi-Fi Standards
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
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, EDR, HID, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

5.74 /10

Selected variant

6 GB / 128 GB / international

Design & display
5.82
Performance & hardware
5.06
Camera
5.07
Connectivity
6.75
Battery & charging
6.2
NeoScore rank
#789 / 1063

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
A
Repairability
C
Repeated-drop resistance
A

Survived 270 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

Y21 5G

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

50 MP Main Camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2

5 MP Front Camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
6 GB
Markets
international
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
international

Product family

Y21 5G
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