vivo Y21d: Specifications and verdict
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Y21d

5.2 NeoScore #893 of 1029

Launched October 2025

EAN 6932204521477

Overview

NeoScore

5.2

#893 of 1029

Design & display
6.0
Performance & hardware
3.3
Camera
5.1
Connectivity
5.5
Battery & charging
6.5

Efficiency

RepairabilityC
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Repeated-drop resistanceB
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Strengths

  • 6,500 mAh battery with 44 W fast charging.
  • 90 Hz display with 1,000-nit peak brightness.
  • IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H protection, with water resistance to 6 m.

Weak points

  • The 720 × 1,608-pixel IPS LCD display has a density of 264 ppi.
  • The Unisoc T7225 tops out at 1.8 GHz, while storage uses eMMC 5.1.
  • The main camera lacks optical image stabilization and records up to 1080p at 30 fps.
Display
6.68 inIPS LCD720 × 1,608 px90 Hz
Design
209 g77 mm166.1 mm8.4 mm
Performance
Unisoc T7225Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
222,000Better than 3% of phones
Battery
6,500 mAh44 W46 h
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.80.8 Mpx · f/3selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 15

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc T7225
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G52 MP1
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
222,000
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Capacity
6,500 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
44 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Battery Endurance
46 h

Design

Body Colors
Lavender, Black, Green, Coral
Body Thickness
8.4 mm
Body Width
77 mm
Body Height
166.1 mm
Weight
209 g
Usable Surface
84 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
6 m
Drop Resistance Class
B
Repairability Class
C
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
1,000 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.68 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,608 px
Display Pixel Density
264 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
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
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

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

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
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
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio

Technical

Launch price
100 €

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.

5.15 /10

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / global

Design & display
6.02
Performance & hardware
3.32
Camera
5.07
Connectivity
5.48
Battery & charging
6.51
NeoScore rank
#893 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Y21d technical sheet

The vivo Y21d centers on a 6.68-inch IPS LCD with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Its 720 × 1,608-pixel resolution and 264 ppi density are modest, but the panel adds a 90 Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 1,000 nits, DCI-P3 and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the side.

A 6,500 mAh battery supports 44 W fast charging, reverse charging and a battery-level indicator; the charger is listed as included. The phone runs Android 15 with Google services. Its documented hardware includes 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of expandable storage, Dual Nano-SIM, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi‑Fi 5, USB Type-C and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

The 50 MP rear main camera offers phase-detection autofocus, HDR, manual controls and 1080p video at 30 fps. The 5 MP front camera also records 1080p video. Optical image stabilization is not listed for the main camera, and optical zoom is 0x. The Unisoc T7225 is an octa-core platform with LPDDR4X RAM, Mali-G52 MP1 graphics and eMMC 5.1 storage. IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H resistance features, plus a stated waterproof depth of 6 m, make the Y21d a logical fit for people prioritizing a large battery, two SIMs and documented body protection over display sharpness or advanced camera hardware.

Highlights

  • 16,500 mAh battery with 44 W fast charging.
  • 290 Hz display with 1,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 3IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H protection, with water resistance to 6 m.
  • 48 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of expandable storage.

Things to consider

  • 1The 720 × 1,608-pixel IPS LCD display has a density of 264 ppi.
  • 2The Unisoc T7225 tops out at 1.8 GHz, while storage uses eMMC 5.1.
  • 3The main camera lacks optical image stabilization and records up to 1080p at 30 fps.

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Camera system

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

1

50 MP rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Optical Zoom
0 x
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
2

0.8 MP rear depth camera

Resolution
0.8 Mpx
Aperture
f/3
Sensor
Resolution
0.8 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/3
3

5 MP front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p video recording
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p video recording
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
global

Available variants

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