vivo Y21d

R2,000
SKU: 6617
Brand: Vivo
Category: Mobile Phone Prices Arena
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CPU: Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM: 4GB-8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB
Display: IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Camera: 50MP
OS: Android 15, Funtouch 15

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.5

Display 8 / 10
Camera 7 / 10
Performance 7 / 10
Battery 8 / 10

PROS

6.68-inch IPS display, 90Hz refresh.
4GB/6GB/8GB RAM 128/256GB stroage.
Dual rear camera 50MP with 5MP selfie.
Fingerprint sensor, FM radio.
6500mAh battery with 44W charging.

CONS

Unisoc T7225 processor.
1608 × 720 pixels resolution.
No NFC connectivity.

Contents

Vivo V70 5G

Vivo Y21d

Where to Buy

That information gives a solid baseline, but there are a few important updates and specifics regarding those prices and where you can find them in South Africa.

Vivo V70 5G

The actual launch price for the Vivo V70 5G (specifically the 512GB model) is higher than ZAR 10,000. It typically retails around ZAR 17,399, though it can sometimes be found on contract deals (e.g., via Vodacom) starting around R699 to R729 per month.

Vivo Y21d

Your estimate for the Vivo Y21d is much closer. It sits comfortably in the budget tier, usually retailing between ZAR 2,000 and ZAR 3,500 depending on the specific RAM/storage configuration (e.g., 128GB vs 256GB) and current retailer promotions.

Where to Buy

While Vivo has a broad presence, availability differs significantly between major retail chains and cellular network providers. Here is a quick breakdown of where you are most likely to find these devices:

Mobile Networks (Contracts & Cash): Vodacom, MTN, and Chatz.
Major Retailers & Superstores: Takealot (online), Makro, and Game.
Fashion & Home Retailers (often via connect counters): Foschini and the Mr Price Group.
Budget/Cellular Outlets: PEP and Ackermans (primarily for the budget-friendly Y-series like the Y21d).

Full Specifications

General

Brand	vivo
Model	Y21d
Announced	11 October, 2025
Released	11 October, 2025
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 2,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	166.1 x 77 x 8.4 mm (6.54 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight	209 g (7.37 oz)
Protection	IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Colors	Lavender Purple, Black

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Size	6.68 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1608 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Ion strengthened glass

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	Yes
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Video	Yes
Selfie Camera	5 MP, f/2.2
Video	Yes

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 15
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	Funtouch 15

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Mali-G52 MP1
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	4GB-8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	128GB/256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.2, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	44W wired, 50% in 40 min Reverse wired

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Display: Screen size, image quality (brightness, colors, contrast, etc), visibility in sun light, angles of view and touchscreen.

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Camera: Usability of Camera interface, image and video quality in different light conditions and environment.

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