V21 vs Y29s

Quick verdict

Which is better?

Y29s leads the measured specs 9-8.

Measured wins

V21: 8Y29s: 9Ties: 5

Choose V21 for

Front camera
Resolution
Wired charging

Choose Y29s for

5G support
NFC
3.5mm jack

Biggest differences

5G supportY29s

NovsYes+100%

NFCY29s

NovsYes+100%

3.5mm jackY29s

NovsYes+100%

Front camera

V21

vivo

AView Details

Y29s

vivo

BView Details

Head-to-head comparison

V21

8

spec wins

Ties

5

equal specs

Y29s

9

spec wins

Overall winner

Display

Screen size

V216.4"

Y29s6.7"+4.5%

Specifications Comparison

Network

Technology

V21

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Y29s

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

V21

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Y29s

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

V21

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

Y29s

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

V21

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41

V21

44.0 MPvs5.0 MP+89%

Resolution

V211080 × 2400 px+56%

Y29s720 × 1600 px

Refresh rate

equal specs

V2190 Hz

Y29s90 Hz

Peak brightness

V21500 nits

Y29s570 nits+12%

Pixel density

V21409 ppi+36%

Y29s260 ppi

Performance

CPU speed

equal specs

V21Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Y29sOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

RAM

V218.0 GB+25%

Y29s6.0 GB

Storage

equal specs

V21128 GB

Y29s128 GB

Cameras

Main camera

V2164.0 MP+22%

Y29s50.0 MP

Front camera

V2144.0 MP+89%

Y29s5.0 MP

Battery

V214,000 mAh

Y29s5,500 mAh+27%

Wired charging

V2133 W+55%

Y29s15 W

Build

Weight

V21176 g+13%

Y29s199 g

Thickness

V217.3 mm+12%

Y29s8.2 mm

IP rating

V21Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Y29sIP64

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi

V21Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Y29sWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

V215.1, A2DP, LE

Y29s5.4, A2DP, LE+5.6%

USB

equal specs

V21USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Y29sUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

5G support

V21No

Y29sYes+100%

NFC

V21No

Y29sYes+100%

3.5mm jack

V21No

Y29sYes+100%

SD card

equal specs

V21Yes

Y29sYes

Stereo speakers

V21—

Y29sYes

V21SpecY29s

Display

6.4"

Screen size

6.7"+4.5%

1080 × 2400 px+56%

Resolution

720 × 1600 px

90 Hz

Refresh rateequal specs

90 Hz

500 nits

Peak brightness

570 nits+12%

409 ppi+36%

Pixel density

260 ppi

Performance

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

CPU speedequal specs

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

8.0 GB+25%

RAM

6.0 GB

128 GB

Storageequal specs

128 GB

Cameras

64.0 MP+22%

Main camera

50.0 MP

44.0 MP+89%

Front camera

5.0 MP

Battery

4,000 mAh

Battery

5,500 mAh+27%

33 W+55%

Wired charging

15 W

Build

176 g+13%

Weight

199 g

7.3 mm+12%

Thickness

8.2 mm

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

IP rating

IP64

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi‑Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

5.1, A2DP, LE

Bluetooth

5.4, A2DP, LE+5.6%

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

USBequal specs

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Y29s

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41

Speed

V21

HSPA, LTE

Y29s

HSPA, LTE

5G bands

V21

-

Y29s

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Malaysia, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - UAE, SA, Taiwan

GSM / HSPA / LTETechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 414G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41

HSPA, LTESpeedHSPA, LTE

-5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Malaysia, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - UAE, SA, Taiwan

Launch

Announced

V21

2021, April 27

Y29s

2025, March 11

Status

V21

Available. Released 2021, May 05

Y29s

Available. Released 2025, April

2021, April 27Announced2025, March 11

Available. Released 2021, May 05StatusAvailable. Released 2025, April

Body

Dimensions

V21

159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)

Y29s

167.3 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.59 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)

Weight

V21

176 g (6.21 oz)

Y29s

199 g (7.02 oz)

Build

V21

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Y29s

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

SIM

V21

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Y29s

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Other

V21

-

Y29s

IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)Dimensions167.3 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.59 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)

176 g (6.21 oz)Weight199 g (7.02 oz)

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic backBuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

-OtherIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Display

Type

V21

AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)

Y29s

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 570 nits (HBM)

Size

V21

6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)

Y29s

6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

V21

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

Y29s

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)

Protection

V21

-

Y29s

Mohs level 4

AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 570 nits (HBM)

6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)Size6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)

-ProtectionMohs level 4

Platform

OS

V21

Android 11, Funtouch 11.1

Y29s

Android 15, Funtouch 15

Chipset

V21

Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)

Y29s

Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

CPU

V21

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Y29s

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

V21

Mali-G57 MC3

Y29s

Mali-G57 MC2

Android 11, Funtouch 11.1OSAndroid 15, Funtouch 15

Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Mali-G57 MC3GPUMali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot

V21

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Y29s

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

V21

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Y29s

128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Other

V21

UFS 2.2

Y29s

eMMC 5.1

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAMInternal128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

UFS 2.2OthereMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Triple

V21

64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)

Y29s

-

Features

V21

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Y29s

LED flash, panorama

Video

V21

4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps

Y29s

1080p@30fps

Single

V21

-

Y29s

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens

64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)Triple-

LED flash, HDR, panoramaFeaturesLED flash, panorama

4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fpsVideo1080p@30fps

-Single50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens

Selfie camera

Single

V21

44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS

Y29s

5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Features

V21

Dual-LED flash, HDR

Y29s

-

Video

V21

4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps

Y29s

Yes

44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OISSingle5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Dual-LED flash, HDRFeatures-

4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fpsVideoYes

Sound

Loudspeaker

V21

Yes

Y29s

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

V21

No

Y29s

Yes

YesLoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers

No3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLAN

V21

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Y29s

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

V21

5.1, A2DP, LE

Y29s

5.4, A2DP, LE

Positioning

V21

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Y29s

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

NFC

V21

No

Y29s

Yes (market/region dependent)

Radio

V21

No

Y29s

FM radio

USB

V21

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Y29s

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

5.1, A2DP, LEBluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSPositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

NoNFCYes (market/region dependent)

NoRadioFM radio

USB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

V21

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Y29s

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassSensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

V21

4000 mAh

Y29s

Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 5500 mAh - Global· Li-Ion 5150 mAh - EU, LATAM

Charging

V21

33W wired, 63% in 30 min

Y29s

15W wired

4000 mAhTypeMarket-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 5500 mAh - Global· Li-Ion 5150 mAh - EU, LATAM

33W wired, 63% in 30 minCharging15W wired

Misc

Colors

V21

Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle

Y29s

Titanium Gold, Dark Green

Models

V21

V2066, V2108

Y29s

V2446

Price

V21

About 320 EUR

Y29s

About 170 EUR

Dusk Blue, Sunset DazzleColorsTitanium Gold, Dark Green

V2066, V2108ModelsV2446

About 320 EURPriceAbout 170 EUR

No

5G support

Yes+100%

No

NFC

Yes+100%

No

3.5mm jack

Yes+100%

Yes

SD cardequal specs

Yes

—

Stereo speakers

Yes