vivo Y21
There are currently two main models of "vivo Y21": old and new. The latest one is the vivo Y21 5G, which will be released in markets such as India in March 2026. It is an entry-level 5G phone that focuses on long battery life, durability, and balanced experience. The core is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, 6500mAh large battery, 120Hz high refresh rate screen, and 44W fast charging.
The new vivo Y21 5G will be released in March 2026, with the following core configurations and features:
Performance and System: Equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 entry-level 5G processor (TSMC 6nm process), pre installed OriginOS 6 system based on Android 16, supporting dual SIM dual standby 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, and AI functions such as Google Gemini and AI photo enhancement.
Screen and Design: Equipped with a 6.74-inch HD+(720 × 1600) resolution LCD screen, supporting 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness up to 1200 nits, and certified by Rheinland Low Blue Light. The body has IP65 dustproof and waterproof capabilities, and has obtained SGS certified military grade drop resistance performance. The side is integrated with a fingerprint recognition module.
Imaging system: rear 50 megapixel main camera, paired with an auxiliary lens; The front camera has 5 million pixels.
Battery and endurance: Equipped with a 6500mAh (typical value) large capacity battery, it is officially claimed to support up to 48.4 hours of video playback, and integrates super power-saving mode and battery life extension technology. The battery's healthy lifespan is claimed to be up to five years. Supports 44W wired fast charging, official data shows that the battery can be charged from 0 to 100% in 73 minutes.
Its main parameters are as follows:
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | 2026, March 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 26 |
| Dimensions | 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 209 g (7.37 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) | |
| MIL-STD-810H compliant* | |
| * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | |
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
| Auxiliary lens | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Unspecified |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Type | Li-Ion 6500 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired, 50% in 36 min |
| Reverse wired | |
| Colors | Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue |