Vivo Y21 5G

Display6.74" 720 x 1600 pixels
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Main camera50MP
Battery6500 mAh
Y21 5G product photo
6.1GoSolo score
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE
5G bands
SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced
2026, March 26
Status
Available

Body

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
Durability
IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Display

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)
Protection
Mohs level 4

Platform

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

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Type
eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) Auxiliary lens
Features
LED flash, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Features
Yes

Comms

WLAN
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Unspecified
Radio
Unspecified
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 6500 mAh

Misc

Colors
Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue
Models
V2553, V2554
GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways
performance
Dimensity 6300, Mali-G57 MC2The octa-core chipset handles everyday tasks like messaging, web browsing, and social media without lag, but struggles with demanding games at high settings.
battery
6500mAh, roughly 2 days light useOn a typical day of mixed web browsing and texting you should reach evening; heavy video streaming or gaming will drain it in 8 to 10 hours.
display
120Hz IPS LCD, 1200-nit peakThe 120Hz refresh makes scrolling smooth, and at 1200 nits you can read the screen in direct sunlight without squinting, though the 260 ppi and 720p resolution show pixels up close.
camera
50MP main, f/1.8, 1080p videoThe wide aperture lets in good light for daytime and indoor shots, but video is capped at 1080p@30fps with no zoom or macro range; the 5MP selfie is basic.
durability
IP65, glass front, plastic buildIP65 protects against dust and splashes from water jets, but the plastic frame and back combined with Mohs level 4 screen protection mean scratches and drops are a real risk.
storage
128GB or 256GB eMMC 5.1, microSD sloteMMC 5.1 is slower than UFS, so file transfers and app installs feel sluggish; the dedicated microSD slot lets you add storage without losing a SIM.
connectivity
5G (SA/NSA), dual SIM, USB Type-C 2.05G support future-proofs you where networks exist, and dual nano-SIM lets you carry two numbers; USB 2.0 is outdated for file transfers but standard at this price.

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