vivo Y21 5G vs vivo Y21d: Which One Should You Buy?

vivo Y21d edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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vivo Y21 5G

vivo Y21 5G
84/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
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vivo Y21d

vivo Y21d
84/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

vivo Y21d wins 3 of 3 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

vivo Y21 5G
vivo Y21 5G
0 wins
vivo Y21d
vivo Y21d
3 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedBatteryDisplay
vivo Y21 5Gvivo Y21d
Category winners

Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score

  • Speedvivo Y21d
    41
    79
  • CameraNot enough data
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • Batteryvivo Y21d
    62
    95
  • Displayfrom specsvivo Y21d
    66
    85
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueNot enough data
Key differences
  • vivo Y21 5G has the bigger screen6.74" vs 6.68"
  • vivo Y21 5G has the faster chipMediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Unisoc T7225
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy vivo Y21 5G
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.74" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy vivo Y21d
  • ✓6.68" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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Specificationvivo Y21 5Gvivo Y21d
1. Display & Screen🏆 vivo Y21d Wins Display
Screen typeColor IPS ScreenAMOLED
Screen Size6.74"6.68"
Resolution & Density~ 260 PPI FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1,200 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 vivo Y21d Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)Unisoc T7225
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsMali-G57 MC2Not listed
Operating SystemAndroid v16 16Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MPundefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens5 MPundefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mmN/A
Weight209 gN/A
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP65Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 vivo Y21d Wins Battery
Battery Capacity6,500 mAh6,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging44WFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardYes, with wifi-hotspotNot listed
BluetoothYesNot listed
USB Port & SpeedYes, USB-C v2.0Not listed
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Our verdict

vivo Y21d wins — BeastScore 83.8/100

The vivo Y21d wins 3 of 3 categories against the vivo Y21 5G. The vivo Y21 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.74" vs 6.68").

Buy vivo Y21 5G if you want

Reliable all-round performance.

Buy vivo Y21d if you want

Reliable all-round performance.

Common questions

Which is better: vivo Y21 5G or vivo Y21d?

The vivo Y21d wins 3 of 3 categories against the vivo Y21 5G. The vivo Y21 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.74" vs 6.68"). BeastScore: vivo Y21 5G 84.0/100, vivo Y21d 83.8/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between vivo Y21 5G and vivo Y21d?

vivo Y21 5G has a 6.74-inch display and 6500 mAh battery. vivo Y21d has a 6.68-inch display and 6500 mAh battery.

How do vivo Y21 5G and vivo Y21d compare for speed?

vivo Y21 5G scores 41/100 for performance; vivo Y21d scores 79/100.

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