vivo Y21vsvivo Y27

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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vivo Y21
Y21
Processor:MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y21's impressive battery life is its standout feature, delivering all-day and two-day usage effortlessly.
The Vivo Y21's display offers decent visuals for its price point, suitable for everyday use despite lacking high refresh rate.
The Vivo Y21's camera delivers decent results with some compromises, suitable for casual users and everyday snapshots.
The Vivo Y21 delivers decent results for everyday tasks and gaming, but lacks top-notch performance.
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vivo Y27
Y27
Processor:MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y27's impressive battery life is its standout feature, lasting a full day with heavy usage.
The Vivo Y27's display boasts a crisp 90Hz screen with vibrant colors, making it perfect for everyday use.
The Vivo Y27 4G's camera is merely adequate for casual use, failing to impress in low-light conditions.
The Vivo Y27 4G's impressive performance makes it an excellent option for those seeking a budget smartphone with smooth responsiveness always.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
vivo Y21
2.299999952316284 GHz
vivo Y27
2 GHz

RAM

Winner
vivo Y21
4GB
vivo Y27
8GB

Storage

Winner
vivo Y21
64GB
vivo Y27
128GB

Weight

Winner
vivo Y21
182g
vivo Y27
190g
Specifications Comparison
Specification
vivo vivo Y21
vivo vivo Y27
Model
MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765
MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
CPU
4x Cortex, A53 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex, A53 1.8 GHz
2x Cortex, A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 1.8 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
14
12
Frequency
2.299999952316284
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Arm Mali-G52 MC2 950MHz
RAM
4
8
Type
N/A
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
64
128
Type
N/A
eMMC 5.1 Storage
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
111000
222000
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 49% of devices
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

vivo Y21

Strengths

The vivo Y21 has an excellent battery life that can easily last 2 days on a single charge.
The phone's performance is smooth and stutter-free, even with light to medium tasks.
The camera setup is clear-cut and satisfactory, especially the slender frame of the device.
Charging is speedy with an 18W wired charger included in the box.
The UI is refined, highly customizable, and doesn't feel overly busy, making it user-friendly.
The phone's speakers are good enough to allow people to enjoy multimedia content, even when gaming.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

vivo Y27

Strengths

The phone has a stylish design with a 6.64 inch full HD LCD display that supports 90hz refresh rate and 600 nits Peak brightness.
The display is crisp and smooth, and it has a water drop Notch for the 8 megapixel selfie camera.
The performance of the Vivo y27 is smooth and responsive for most tasks such as browsing, gaming, and streaming.
The phone runs on Android 13 with FunTouch OS 13 on top, which offers some extra features and customization options.
The battery life of this Vivo y27 is one of its strong points, with a massive 5000 milliampere battery that can easily last for a full day of heavy usage.
The phone also supports 44 Watts fast charging, which can charge the phone from 0 to 100% in just 15 minutes.

Weaknesses

The camera performance is decent but nothing too spectacular, with photos that are sharp and detailed in good lighting conditions but tend to lose quality in low light or when zooming in.
The video recording is limited to 1080p at 30 frames per second, which is acceptable for a budget phone.
The phone also comes with some bloatware and ads on the software side that might annoy some users.
The Vivo y27 does not support wireless charging or reverse charging.
The phone lacks 5G connectivity.
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vivo Y21

The Vivo Y21 is a budget-friendly smartphone designed to compete in the upper budget segment. Priced at KSh 16,999, this device boasts an affordable tag while packing some impressive features. Design-wise, the phone has a sleek diamond glow texture that's sure to turn heads. The well-positioned volume buttons and USB-C port are also notable features. Vivo opted for a side-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of an in-display one, which works efficiently. The 6.51-inch Halo LCD display with 1600x720 pixels resolution is not high-refresh-rate enabled, but it still provides a pleasant multimedia experience. The phone's performance is backed by a Mediatek Helio P35 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, expandable to 1GB. While the device handles light to medium tasks without any issues, gaming performance takes a hit. Playing graphic-intensive games like Call of Duty requires medium settings, which might deter some users. However, the phone's battery longevity is noteworthy. The 5000mAh battery delivers up to two days of use on a single charge, with charging speeds that top off from 0-70% in just 52 minutes using an 18W charger. The camera setup features three sensors - an 8MP selfie camera and a 13MP dual main camera with a 2MP macro sensor. While not the best camera performer, it's still a commendable feature set for its price bracket. Overall, the Vivo Y21 is a solid budget offering that's worth considering, especially given its excellent battery life, satisfactory performance, and value-for-money pricing.

vivo Y27

The Vivo Y27 4G is a budget smartphone that boasts an impressive feature set and specifications. Its stylish design is complemented by a 6.64-inch full HD LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, making it smooth to navigate and enjoy multimedia content. The phone's camera performance is decent but nothing spectacular, producing sharp and detailed photos in good lighting conditions. However, image quality suffers in low-light environments or when zooming in. The camera setup features a dual-lens configuration with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor, while video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps. Powering the phone is the Helio G85 chipset, an octa-core processor that delivers smooth performance for various tasks like gaming, streaming, and multitasking. The device comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card. One of the phone's standout features is its massive 5000mAh battery, providing an entire day of heavy usage on a single charge. Additionally, it supports 44W fast charging, allowing for rapid top-ups. However, wireless charging and reverse charging are not supported. The Vivo Y27 4G is priced affordably at around $170 in Dubai or PHP 9,500 in the Philippines. While it offers several attractive features, its mediocre camera quality, lack of 5G support, and software bloatware may deter some users. Overall, this phone is suitable for those seeking a budget device with a large display, long battery life, and decent performance.

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