Vivo has refreshed its Y-series smartphone lineup in India with Vivo Y21. The budget smartphone comes with a 5,000mAh battery but retains its slim design. The company says the smartphone has been designed for its Gen-Z consumers in the country “who want an all-rounder” device that caters to the need of their “fast-paced lifestyle.” It comes in two colours and storage options and is available on major e-commerce sites. Additionally, Vivo notes the Vivo Y21 follows its commitment to ‘Make in India’ and is manufactured at the Greater Noida facility, which employs around 10,000 men and women.
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In terms of specifications, the Vivo Y21 sports a 6.51-inch HD+ (1600×720) display with waterdrop notch for the single selfie camera. It supports dual-SIM cards and runs on Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 out of the box. Under the hood, it carries MediaTek Helio P35 chipset paired with 4GB RAM + 1GB extended virtual RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card. It carries a dual rear camera system that houses a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel secondary shooter. At the front, there’s an 8-megapixel camera for selfie and video calling. The camera app on the Vivo Y21 comes bundled with modes such as portrait (basic), pano, live photo, slow-mo, time-lapse, Pro, and DOC.
Other notable features on the Vivo Y21 include a side fingerprint sensor, 4G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0, and Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz. As mentioned, it carries a 5,000mAh that supports 18W charging. The Vivo Y21 carries a price tag of 15,490 for the 4GB + 128GB variant and the company says that a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option will be available soon. It is available in two colour options — Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow and it is retailing via Vivo official channels and e-commerce platforms, like Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm. Its launch offers include Rs 500 cashback on HDFC Bank cards and ICICI Bank cards, applicable only till September 30.
