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Processor
Reported value 1: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Reported value 2: Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Reported value 3: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Display diagonal
Display: 6.74 in
Battery capacity
Reported value 1: 6,500 mAh*
Reported value 2: 5,000 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,600 px

Display

Display diagonal
Display: 6.74 in
Display pixel density
260 ppi*
Resolution
720 × 1600*
Panel
Display: IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)
Refresh rate
120 Hz*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,600 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    6.74 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    720 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,600 px*
    Technology
    IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)*
    Maximum refresh rate
    120 Hz*

Processing & platform

Processor
Reported value 1: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Reported value 2: Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Reported value 3: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Graphics
Reported value 1: PowerVR GE8320 *
Reported value 2: PowerVR GE8320 *
Reported value 3: Mali-G57 MC2 *

Memory & storage

Memory configurations

  • 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 4 GB RAM / 128 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*
  • 6 GB RAM / 128 GB*
    Memory
    6 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*
  • 8 GB RAM / 128 GB*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*
  • 6 GB RAM / 256 GB*
    Memory
    6 GB*
    Capacity
    256 GB*
  • 8 GB RAM / 256 GB*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Capacity
    256 GB*

Memory options

  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*
  • 6 GB*
    Capacity
    6 GB*
  • 8 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Storage options

  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 128 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*
  • 256 GB*
    Capacity
    256 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number*
  • Rear wide*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    50 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Role
    wide*
    Aperture
    1.80 f-number*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
Reported value 1: 6,500 mAh*
Reported value 2: 5,000 mAh*

Charging

  • Wired*
    Rated charging power
    44 W*
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Reported value 1: Android 16, OriginOS 6*
Reported value 2: Android 11, Funtouch 11.1*
Reported value 3: Android 11, Funtouch 11.1*
Cellular networks
Reported value 1: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G*
Reported value 2: GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Reported value 3: GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 3: Yes*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: Yes*
Reported value 2: 5.0, A2DP, LE*
Reported value 3: 5.0, A2DP, LE*
NFC
Reported value 1: No*
Reported value 2: Unspecified*
Reported value 3: No*

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
Reported value 1: 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)*
Reported value 2: 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)*
Reported value 3: 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)*
Weight
Reported value 1: 182 g*
Reported value 2: 182 g*
Reported value 3: 209 g*

Colors

  • Champagne Gold*
  • Midnight Blue*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 34 fields
Body Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    182*
    unit
    g*
    original
    182 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
6.51 inches, 102.3 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6.51*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    6.51 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    102.3*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    102.3 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,600*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1600*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    12 nm*
    span
    • 27*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
PowerVR GE8320*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
vivo Y21*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    128*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    128GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 20*
    • 23*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    13*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    13 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 29*
    • 33*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 35*
    • 40*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.0*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Prices
[{'64GB 4GB RAM': '₹\u200917,499'}]*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 3*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 8*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
5000 mAh*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    5000 mAh*
    span
    • 0*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Charging
18W wired*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    18W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Diamond Glow, Midnight Blue*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.31*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.31 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Y21*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 56 fields
Battery · Charging
44W wired, 50% in 36 min Reverse wired*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 6500 mAh*
Body · Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back*
Body · Dimensions
167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)*
Body · Features
IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
209 g (7.37 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
Yes*
Comms · Infrared port
Yes*
Comms · NFC
Unspecified*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS*
Comms · Radio
Unspecified*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG*
Comms · WLAN
Yes*
Display · Protection
Mohs level 4*
Display · Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)*
Display · Size
6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)*
EU LABEL · Battery
67:13h endurance, 1600 cycles*
EU LABEL · Energy
Class A*
EU LABEL · Free fall
Class A (270 falls)*
EU LABEL · Repairability
Class C*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2026, March 26*
Launch · Status
Available. Released 2026, March 26*
Main Camera · Dual
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) Auxiliary lens*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue*
Misc · Models
V2553, V2554*
Historical price
About 180 EUR*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
LTE*
Network · 5G bands
SA/NSA*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G*
Platform · Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Platform · GPU
Mali-G57 MC2*
Platform · OS
Android 16, OriginOS 6*
Selfie camera · Single
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)*
Selfie camera · Video
Yes*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
44.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Champagne Gold
Champagne Gold*
Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue*
Display
Display
Diagonal
6.74* in
Horizontal pixels
720* px
Vertical pixels
1,600* px
Technology
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)*
Maximum refresh rate
120.0* Hz
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
6 GB
Capacity
6.0* GB
8 GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
128 GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
256 GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
6 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
6.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
8 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
8.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
6 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
6.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
8 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
8.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A76
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
2.4* GHz
Cortex-A55
Cores
6*
Listed frequency
2.0* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
50.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.8* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Fingerprint (side-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*
Specifications 4 · 33 fields
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
3.5mm jack
Yes*
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41*
Announced
2021, August 20*
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back*
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Charging
18W wired*
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)*
Colors
Diamond Glow, Midnight Blue*
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Dimensions
164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)*
GPU
PowerVR GE8320*
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM*
Loudspeaker
Yes*
Models
V2111*
NFC
No*
OS
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1*
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS*
Historical price
About 180 EUR*
Radio
FM radio*
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Size
6.51 inches, 102.3 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Status
Available. Released 2021, August 20*
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG*
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)*
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
128 GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A53
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
2.35* GHz
Cortex-A53 ·
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.8* GHz

* Provisional data