The vivo Y21 5G combines next-generation connectivity, a high-capacity battery, and a smooth display in a smartphone built for everyday use. This edition comes as a complete bundle that includes a 44 W charger and vivo TWS 3e wireless earbuds.
Screen
The 6.74-inch LCD screen offers a large viewing area for browsing, checking social media, or watching videos. Its refresh rate of up to 120 Hz delivers smoother animations and scrolling.
With HBM brightness of up to 1200 nits, the screen remains clearly visible in brightly lit environments.
Battery and charging
Its 6500 mAh battery provides long-lasting power for calls, browsing, and media playback. 44 W FlashCharge technology lets you recharge quickly and features various charging management and protection systems.
The phone also supports wired reverse charging, so you can use some of its battery to power other compatible devices.
Performance
The eight-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor combines two performance cores running at 2.4 GHz and six efficiency cores running at 2.0 GHz. This platform provides 5G connectivity and balanced performance for apps, communication, multimedia, and everyday tasks.
The Android 16 with OriginOS 6 system includes customization options and various AI-powered features.
Camera
The 50 MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture captures detailed photos and includes night, portrait, slow-motion, time-lapse, panorama, and professional modes.
The front features a 5 MP camera for selfies, portraits, and video calls.
Design and durability
The design combines an 8.39 mm profile with a structure designed to improve protection against everyday minor knocks. Its IP65 certification provides resistance to dust and low-pressure water jets.
The fingerprint reader on the side makes it easy to unlock the phone.
Connectivity
The vivo Y21 5G features Dual SIM 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band Wi-Fi, and positioning via GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS.
The second tray slot is shared between a Nano SIM card and a microSD card.
Specifications:
| General information |
| Operating system |
Android |
| O.S. version S |
16 |
| User interface |
OriginOS 6 |
| Product condition |
New |
| Release date |
26-03-2026 |
| Design and dimensions |
| Color |
Gold |
| Dimensions |
167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight |
209 g |
| Water and dust resistance |
IP65 |
| Screen |
| Screen dimensions |
6.74" |
| Screen type |
IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution |
720 x 1600 p |
| Screen protection |
Mohs level 4 |
| Refresh rate |
120 Hz |
| Brightness |
1200 nits |
| Hardware and performance |
| Processor |
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| Processor cores |
Octa-core |
| RAM |
4 GB |
| Expandable memory |
MicroSDXC |
| Expandable via SD card |
Yes (dedicated slot) |
| Storage |
256 GB |
| Storage type |
eMMC 5.1 |
| Camera and multimedia |
| Camera |
50 MP (f/1.8) + 0.08 MP (f/3.0); rear flash, night, portrait, Live Photo, slow motion, time-lapse, pro mode, panorama and documents |
| Secondary camera |
5 MP (f/2.2); night, portrait, video and Live Photo modes |
| Rear camera resolution |
50 megapixels |
| Speakerphone |
Yes |
| Front camera resolution |
5 megapixels |
| Number of rear cameras |
Dual |
| Number of front cameras |
Single |
| Connectivity and networks |
| GSM |
850/900/1800/1900 |
| GSM SIM 2 |
850/900/1800/1900 |
| Network connection |
5G |
| Wi-Fi type |
Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| GPS type |
A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO, QZSS |
| SIM type |
Dual SIM |
| SIM 1 type |
NanoSIM |
| USB connection |
USB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth type |
5.4 |
| SIM 2 type |
NanoSIM |
| Battery and charging |
| Charging connector |
USB-C |
| Battery capacity |
6500 mAh |
| Removable battery |
No |
| Fast charging |
Yes |
| Sensors and health |
| Accelerometer |
Yes |
| Electronic compass |
Yes |
| Barometer |
No |
| Gyroscope |
No |
| Proximity sensor |
Yes |
| Features and extras |
| Unlock |
Fingerprint sensor |
| Other |
| More information |
Includes a 44 W charger and vivo TWS 3e earbuds. Hybrid NanoSIM + NanoSIM/microSD tray. Up to 6 W wired reverse charging. Regulatory model V2553. |
