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Vivo Y21A goes official in India: Price, specifications

| By DWR Editor

Vivo has been launching smartphones non-stop. As part of its Y-series, the company has introduced yet another device in India. Dubbed as Vivo Y21A, the new phone comes in as a successor of the Vivo Y20A. Here are the specifications and features of the Vivo Y21A. To recall, the company recently unveiled the Vivo Y21e, Vivo V23 5G, and Vivo V23 Pro 5G smartphones in India.

Vivo Y21A Price in India, Availability

Vivo Y21A is listed on the company’s India website, which gives some information about the device’s specifications. There is no word on how much the Vivo Y21A will cost in India. However, judging by the prices of other Vivo Y-series smartphones, Vivo Y21A would cost between Rs. 12,000-14,000. You can choose from two colours: Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow. 

Vivo Y21A Specifications

With the latest Vivo Y21A, you get a 6.51-inch HD+ LCD display that offers a screen resolution of 1600×720 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 89% screen-to-body ratio, and a waterdrop notch.

Vivo Y21A is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor built using TSMC’s 12nm FinFET process. It is coupled with an integrated IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 4GB of RAM, 1GB extended RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. There is also a dedicated micro-SD card slot for expanding storage.

Vivo Y21A offers a dual-camera setup on the rear with an LED flash. The setup includes a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP super macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The camera supports various modes of photography, including Portrait, Panorama, Live Photo, and a Pro mode. You can also record slow-motion videos with it. On the front, there is an 8MP camera.

It comes loaded with Android 11-based FunTouchOS 11.1 skin. A 5,000mAh battery powers the Vivo Y21A, which is powered by an 18W fast charger. The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports the face unlock feature. 

The device also offers several inbuilt features such as Multi-Turbo 5.0, Ultra-Game mode, Easy Share, and iManager. Connectivity options include Dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Type-C charging port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

It measures 164.26×76.08×8.00mm, weighs 182 grams, and features a plastic back and plastic frame.