Vivo·Budget · Released Aug 2021

Y21

Slim Helio P35 budget with 18W charging.

54/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$200
Color · Diamond Glow
Display
6.51" HD+ IPS
Chipset
MediaTek Helio P35
RAM
4 GB
Storage
64/128 GB + microSD
Battery
5000 mAh, 18W
Main camera
13 MP + 2 MP macro
Weight
182 g
Quick answer

The Vivo Y21 is a budget Vivo smartphone released Aug 2021, with a launch price of $200. It pairs the MediaTek Helio P35 with a 6.51" HD+ IPS display, a 13 MP + 2 MP macro main camera and a 5000 mAh, 18W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 54/100 — Slim budget Y-series. Standout strengths: slim 8 mm / 182 g + 5000 mah and 18w charging at $200. Main trade-off: helio p35 slow.

AI Snapshot

Slim budget Y-series.

Vivo Y21 kept the Y-line's budget formula slim and lightweight at 8 mm and 182 g, with 5000 mAh battery and 18W charging at $200 — a polished entry-mid choice for Asia.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display60
Camera54
Performance50
Battery80
Build62
  • Slim 8 mm / 182 g + 5000 mAh
  • 18W charging at $200
  • microSD + 3.5 mm jack

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD
Size
6.51 inches
Resolution
720 x 1600 px
Main
13 MP, f/2.2
Macro
2 MP
Selfie
8 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v8
Δ class avg -94.4%
This
90,000
Class avg
1,620,000

How the Y21 compares

Y21iPhone 6s PlusY17
SpecEagle score545454
ChipsetMediaTek Helio P35Apple A9MediaTek Helio P35
Display6.51" HD+ IPS5.5" LCD 60 Hz6.35" HD+ IPS
Main camera13 MP + 2 MP macro12 MP · f/2.213 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP depth
Battery5000 mAh, 18W2,750 mAh5000 mAh, 18W
Launch price$200$749$220

Frequently asked questions

When was the Y21 released?

The Y21 was released in Aug 2021.

How much does the Y21 cost?

The Y21 launched at $200 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Y21 screen size and type?

The Y21 has a 6.51" HD+ IPS display.

What chipset does the Y21 use?

The Y21 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Y21 have?

The Y21 ships with 4 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Y21 battery capacity?

The Y21 has a 5000 mAh, 18W battery.

What is the Y21 main camera?

The Y21 has a 13 MP + 2 MP macro main camera.

Does the Y21 have a headphone jack?

The Y21 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How much does the Y21 weigh?

The Y21 weighs 182 g.

What colours does the Y21 come in?

The Y21 is available in 3 colours: Diamond Glow, Pearl White, Metallic Blue.

Is the Y21 worth buying?

Vivo Y21 kept the Y-line's budget formula slim and lightweight at 8 mm and 182 g, with 5000 mAh battery and 18W charging at $200 — a polished entry-mid choice for Asia. SpecEagle gives the Y21 an editorial score of 54/100.

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