The Vivo Y21 and Vivo Y21A are budget LTE smartphones manufactured by Vivo as part of the Y series. It was announced on August 20, 2021, while the Y21A was announced on January 22, 2022.

Specifications

Design & display Both devices feature a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a waterdrop notch for the front camera. They are built with a plastic frame and back, measuring 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm and weighing approximately 182 grams.

Hardware The Vivo Y21 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset. On the other hand, the vivo Y21A utilizes the MediaTek Helio P22 processor. Both models typically come equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a dedicated microSDXC slot. They run on Android 11 with vivo's Funtouch 11.1 skin.

Both devices are powered by a 5000 mAh non-removable battery that supports 18W fast charging and reverse wired charging. For security, both incorporate a side-mounted fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button.

Cameras The camera systems are consistent across both models, featuring a rectangular camera island and a dual-rear setup consisting of a 13 MP wide primary lens and a 2 MP macro sensor. Both phones employ an 8 MP front-facing camera.

Release The Vivo Y21 was released on August 20, 2021. This includes India and Bangladesh, followed by Kenya on September 28, Pakistan on November 9, and Ukraine on November 17, 2021. The Vivo Y21A was released on January 21, 2022, in India, several weeks after the Y21e.

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