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vivo Y21

4.2 NeoScore #4219 of 6245

Launched August 2021 · Energy class A

4 GB · 64 GB

Overview

NeoScore

4.2

#4219 of 6245

Design & display: 5.1
Performance & hardware: 2.9
Camera: 3.0
Connectivity: 5.2
Battery & charging: 5.3

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA: ABCDEFG
RepairabilityC: ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceA: ABCDE

Strengths

A 5,000 mAh battery and 18 W charging suit buyers seeking a large capacity.
IP65 protection and expandable storage add practical flexibility.

Weak points

Performance is worse than most phones of its time: AnTuTu is 111,000 and this configuration has 4 GB RAM.
Its 64 GB of storage is among the weakest capacities of its time, although storage can be expanded.
The camera is worse than most phones of its time, and the 13 MP rear main camera lacks optical image stabilization.

Display: 6.51″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
Design: 182 g76.1 mm164.3 mm8 mm
Performance: MediaTek Helio P35Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
AnTuTu: 111,000Better than 15% of phones
Battery: 5,000 mAh18 W
Cameras: 13 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network: 4G
Software: Android 11

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vivo Y21 technical sheet

The vivo Y21 suits buyers seeking a straightforward phone with a large display, a 5,000 mAh battery and essential connectivity. Its main trade-off is the hardware: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage leave limited room for demanding use.

The IPS LCD measures 6.51 inches and has 270 ppi. The body weighs 182 g, is 8 mm thick and has IP65 protection. The battery supports 18 W charging, while storage can be expanded. Dual Nano-SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi 5, USB Type-C, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo cover the main connection and navigation needs.

Performance is worse than most phones of its time: AnTuTu is 111,000, with 4 GB RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage. The camera is also worse than most. Its 13 MP rear main camera provides autofocus and 1080p video at 30 fps, but it has no optical image stabilization. The vivo Y21 earns a NeoScore of 4.1 and is better suited to calls, navigation, messaging and everyday tasks than to gaming or demanding photography.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

4.15 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 64 GB / International

Design & display

5.1

Display Technology IPS LCD: 5.0
Display Pixel Density 270 ppi: 4.1
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen: 1.0
Weight 182 g: 7.8
Resistance Features IP65: 5.0
Usable Surface 81 %: 6.8
Body Thickness 8 mm: 8.0

Performance & hardware

2.9

AnTuTu Score 111,000: 0.5
RAM Capacity 4 GB: 3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1: 2.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm: 3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB: 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2.3 GHz: 5.3
RAM Type DDR4: 5.0

Camera

3.0

Aperture f/2.2: 6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No: 2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx: 6.1
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance: 0.0

Connectivity

5.2

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C: 1.5
Cellular Bands 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: 7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac): 5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0: 5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo: 9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby: 7.5

Battery & charging

5.3

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh: 8.9
Fast Charge Power 18 W: 3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable: 0.0

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Design & display: 5.13
Performance & hardware: 2.87
Camera: 3.01
Connectivity: 5.18
Battery & charging: 5.34

NeoScore rank: #4219 / 6245

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

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model: MediaTek Helio P35
Processor Process Size: 12 nm
Graphics GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Storage Type: eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 2.3 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 128 GB
AnTuTu Score: 111,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core: 164
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 744
CPU Description: 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz
Processor Type: Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 4 GB
RAM Type: DDR4
Expandable Storage: Yes
AnTuTu version: v9

Design

Body Colors: Blue, Cyan
Body Thickness: 8 mm
Body Width: 76.1 mm
Body Height: 164.3 mm
Weight: 182 g
Usable Surface: 81 %
Body Materials: Plastic
Resistance Features: IP65
Drop Resistance Class: A
Repairability Class: C
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No
Drop Test Count: 270

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating: A
Battery Capacity: 5,000 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power: 18 W
Battery Features: Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Charge cycles: 1,600

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Display Technology: IPS LCD
Display Diagonal: 6.51″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 720 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 1,600 px
Display Pixel Density: 270 ppi
Display Features: Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Side

Sensor

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

Software

Operating System: Android 11
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 11
OS Update Support: 5 years
Direct OS Updates: No
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 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: 4G, LTE
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 Display
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
Navigation Systems: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features: 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
Max. download speed: 300 Mbps
Max. upload speed: 150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features: A2DP

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Camera system

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

13 MP rear main camera

Resolution: 13 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video: No
Slow Motion Frame Rate: 30 fps
Aperture: f/2.2

Sensor

Resolution: 13 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS

Video

Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video: No
Slow Motion Frame Rate: 30 fps

Lens

Aperture: f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization: No

Flash

Flash Type: LED
Flash LED Count: 1 LED

Features

Camera Features: Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance