Slim and Trendy VIVO Y21

By: Surveshwar Sarvesh

 

New Delhi:  VIVO, the innovative global smartphone brand, recently announced the launch of youthful vivo Y21that has a slim design and is full of robust features for seamless user experience. The device is rightly priced at INR 15,490 for 4GB+128GB storage (expandable upto 1TB). Additional features like Extended RAM 2.0 that make use of up to 1GB idle ROM space are also available. The 4GB+64GB variant will also be available soon.

The new vivo Y21 will be available in two dazzling colour options — Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow. The device will be available across vivo India E-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Tatacliq, Bajaj Finserv EMI Store and across all partner retail stores starting 20 August 2021.

Y21sports a stunning 16.55cm (6.51-inch) HD+ Halo Full View Display with in-cell technology for an immersive viewing experience. The smartphone offers a large 5000mAh battery along with18W Fast Charge capability. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Nipun Marya, Director- Brand Strategy, vivo India said,”Y21 with its trendy design and latest features will compliment our Y series portfolio. With the launch of Y21, it becomes the slimmest 5000mAh smartphone in the segment. It has been designed for our young Gen-Z consumers in India who want an all-rounder smartphone that caters to the need of their fast-paced lifestyle.”

Premium Design and Display

The8.0mm thin body along with 2.5D flat frame weighing only 182gm offers a premium design. The 16.55cm (6.51″) HD+(1600*720) Halo FullView Display with in-cell technology will be a delight for social-savvy users who smoothly glide past their social media feeds and binge-watch their favorite content. The additional Eye Protection Mode filters out the harmful blue light for a more comfortable viewing experience. The smartphone also includes a fast and accurate side fingerprint sensor that unlocks your phone in a blink of an eye. The back panel of Y21 is inspired by deep shade of blue with a subtle shine and bright diamonds that come in two unique colours — Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow.

Seamless Smartphone Experience

Y21 features a massive 5000mAh batterywith18W FlashCharge technology.Powered by MediaTek Helio P35 and the latest Funtouch OS 11.1based on the latest Android 1,Y21ensures enhanced user experience through smooth multitasking. Multi Turbo 5.0 enhances data connection, system processor speed and power-saving performance to a whole new level even after prolonged usage. A liquid cooling solution keeps Y21 cool even in intense combat. In addition, the newly updated Ultra Game Mode offers a fuller sensory and enhanced gaming experience. Apart from this, the extended RAM feature uses up to 1GB of idle ROM space, making switching between your favorite apps seamless.

Smooth Photography Performance

The device comes with a versatile camera integrated with AI Rear Camera System with13MP primary sensor and 2MP super macro camera. It is also supported by a wide range of features, including Personalised Portrait Mode, Super HDR, Face Beauty, Filters, and Bokeh providing a delightful photography experience. On the front, the device boasts an 8MP selfie camera with AI beautification mode that captures stunning selfies in any lighting condition.

Like all vivo devices, the Y21 follows vivo’s commitment to ‘Make in India’ and is manufactured at vivo’s Greater Noida facility that employs around 10,000 men and women ensuring all vivo devices sold in India are made by fellow Indians.

About vivo India

vivo, a premium global smartphone brand, entered India in late 2014. vivo has established itself as one of the top smartphone brands in India. Manufacturing in Greater Noida, the company has a robust distribution network across the country both online and offline, catering the best-in-class quality services to approximately 550 cities, in 27 states and 5 union territories backed by more than 600 service centres in India. The organisation is dedicated to the pursuit of perfection and is continuously creating surprises for users through constant innovation. Through smartphones, vivo offers users a professional-grade photography solution, taking mobile photography to the level of an art form, witnessing, and recording all of life’s beautiful moments.

vivo Y21 Specifications

Basic
CPU	MTK Helio P35
RAM&ROM	4GB + 1GB Extended RAM& 128GB ROM
Battery	5000mAh (TYP)
Fast Charging	18W
Color	Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow
Operating System	Funtouch OS 11.1 (Based on Android 11)
Body
Dimensions	164.26×76.08×8.00mm
Weight	182g
Material	Plastic
Display
Screen	16.55 cm (6.51-inch)
Resolution	1600×720 (HD+)
Type	LCD
Touch Screen	Capacitive multi-touch
Network
Band	Network	IN
	2G GSM	B3/5/8
	3G WCDMA	B1/5/8
	4G FDD-LTE	B1/3/5/8
	4G TDD-LTE	B38/40/41(120M)
Camera
Camera	Front 8MP / Rear 13MP+2MP
Aperture	Front f/2.0 (8MP), Rear f/2.2 (13MP) + f/2.4 (2MP)
Flash	Rear flash
Scene Modes	Photo, Portrait (basic), Video, Pano, Live Photo, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse, Pro, DOC
Media
Audio Playback	WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, AAC
Video Playback	MP4, 3GP, MKV, FLV
Video Recording Formats	MP4
Voice Recording	Supported
Connectivity
WIFI	2.4GHz /5GHz
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
USB	Type-C
GPS	Supported
OTG	Supported
FM	Supported
Location
Location	GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO
Sensors
Accelerometer	Supported
Ambient Light Sensor	Supported
Proximity Sensor	Supported
E-compass	Supported
Fingerprint Sensor	Supported (Side)
Gyroscope	Virtual gyroscope
In the box
Documentation
Type C to USB Cable
USB Power Adapter
SIM Ejector
Protective Case
Protective Film (applied)