Vivo has quietly expanded its Y-series in Bangladesh with the launch of the Vivo Y21d, which is aimed at those users who desire a decent smart phone experience without emptying their wallets. As a more affordable alternative, the Y21d will be equipped with such useful features as a huge 6500mAh battery, a 50MP prime camera, and a smooth 90Hz screen. 

Although it does not pursue flagship performance, Vivo tries to reconcile between the daily functionality and the necessary features, such as water resistance and expandable storage. In this review, we’ll examine whether the Y21d delivers value for its price, how it handles daily tasks, and whether it stands out in the crowded entry-level segment.

An In-Depth Review on Vivo Y21d

Prepare, low-end phone hunters, the Vivo Y21d is here, and it promises to provide decent performance that does not strain your budget. The main highlights of it, which will be discussed in this review, are the huge 6500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging, a 50MP main camera, and a 90Hz screen. We shall also discuss the Vivo Y21d price in Bangladesh and whether it offers good everyday performance, durability, and value-money in the saturated entry-level market.

Box Content

This is what you get inside the Vivo Y21d box:

• Vivo Y21d Smartphone
• 44W Charger
• USB Type-C cable
• Protective Case
• SIM ejector tool
• User manual

The package consists of the Vivo Y21d smartphone, a 44W fast charger, and USB Type-C cable to charge and transfer data. Vivo also offers a protective case to ensure that the device is not scratched and does not fall on minor drops. You will have a SIM ejector tool, user manual and warranty information. All this comes in to provide you with the convenience and protection of using your new Vivo Y21d immediately with all the necessary accessories provided.

Design & Build Quality

Vivo Y21d has a design that focuses on practicality and durability rather than flashy looks, and it is a good option to consider in terms of budget-friendly users. The back panel has a simple and minimalistic design with two cameras in a well-organized rectangular module. The primary 50MP camera is placed centrally and the secondary sensor and LED flash are placed in a discrete manner beside the primary one. The rear side is matte with a smooth surface that minimizes fingerprints and provides a little element of sophistication, but it is not made of glass but of plastic.

In Bangladesh, the smartphone has two color choices: Jade Green and Coral Red. Jade Green variant is a relaxing and rather neutral appearance, whereas Coral Red is a more colorful and younger one. The back and the plastic frame make the device light which enables the Y21d to fit in the hand despite its large display of 6.68-inch and its big battery of 6500 mAh. The phone is solid and durable as there is no flex when held firmly and it is certain to be used every day.

The Y21d has a massive display with a teardrop notch and slim bezels on the front side of the device. Vivo has positioned the fingerprint sensor on the side and has built it into the power button so that it can unlock quickly and accurately. The lower section features a USB Type-C charging and data transfer port, a speaker grill and a SIM tray that can hold two SIM cards with an additional microSD card reader that facilitates expansion.

To provide more comfort, the Vivo Y21d is equipped with the simplest water and dust protection, which will withstand small drops. In general, the Y21d is a well-designed product that balances practicality, comfort, and durability in its design, presents a good quality of building, and does not feel overweight or cumbersome.

Display

Next to the viewing experience, the Vivo Y21d is equipped with a 6.68-inch IPS LCD screen with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1608 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. Although the resolution is not as high as some of its competitors in the same price range, Vivo has streamlined the display to be used in daily life with sharp images and reasonably bright colors to browse, stream videos and play casual games. The high refresh rate of the screen makes scrolling and animations smoother than the standard 60Hz panels and makes the overall user experience better.

The maximum brightness of the display is enough to be used indoors and in moderate daylight outdoors, which means that the content can be read even in the sun. But it might not perform well in direct sunlight because the IPS LCD panel has its limits in this resolution. Standard adaptive brightness has also been incorporated in Vivo where the screen luminance is adjusted by ambient light to enhance visibility and save on battery life.

The screen has very small bezels, which give the Y21d a contemporary appearance and an immersive experience when watching video or playing a game. The front camera is placed in a small teardrop notch, without distracting the main viewing area.

The Vivo Y21d has a single bottom-firing speaker on the audio side that gives it a decent sound when used in casual media consumption. Although it does not provide stereo, the speaker provides clear audio at moderate levels, and it is appropriate in video calls, streaming, and playing games without headphones. Generally, the display has a balance between functionality and easy operations that offer a pleasurable experience in the daily chores of its price range.

Camera

Optically, the Vivo Y21d has a dual rear camera system with a 50mp main camera and a 2mp depth camera. The primary camera can be used to take close-ups under bright light, and it makes bright and striking images that can be used in day-to-day photography. The depth sensor is also used in portrait photography and it gives the effect of a nice bokeh that enables the subject to be seen against a blurred background. Although it does not have any extra lenses such as ultra-wide or telephotos, the camera system is still flexible enough to be used by the average user who does not need to bother with extra accessories.

Daylight Photo:

Discussing camera performance, the Vivo Y21d is inclined to bright, saturated photographs, which makes the photographs look vibrant and social media ready right after taking a picture. Daylight shots tend to be crisp, and well-coloured, and the exposure is usually balanced, but it has some issues with overexposure in very bright scenes. The details and shadows are not lost too much, and pictures are clear and can be shared or printed casually.

Low-light Photo:

The Y21d is a fairly good low-light camera at its price, with software optimization that suppresses noise and increases brightness. Night mode is useful to enhance the retention of details and ensure that the images do not look too grainy, but it is not as sharp as more expensive smartphones.

The 5MP front-facing camera is appropriate to take selfies and have video calls, and it gives good results in bright conditions. The skin color looks natural, and the camera does not have excessive details, which are over-processed. Low-light selfies are however limited in performance, and in most cases they need bright ambient lighting to give decent results.

In the case of video recording, the Vivo Y21d can record Full HD 1080p at 30 frames per second on both the rear and front camera. Video is steady and fairly sharp in daytime, but low-light video quality is compromised by noise and lower detail. The autofocus is reactive to use in daily shooting and the overall color representation in still and video is similar.

On the whole, Vivo Y21d provides a stable camera experience on a budget gadget, which performs better in bright conditions and social media-friendly shots and provides average low-light operation, portrait filters, and Full HD video-making to use in everyday life.

Performance & Software

The Vivo Y21d has a Unisoc T7200 chipset, an octa-core processor that is used in low-end smartphones, under the hood. The CPU is a combination of two high-performance Cortex-A75 cores running at 1.8GHz and six energy efficient Cortex-A55 cores running at 1.6GHz, which offers a balance between everyday performance and power efficiency. Although the T7200 is not a high performance device, it can easily perform the usual duties such as social media, web browsing, and video streaming. The Mali-G57 MP1 graphics card is capable of the simplest graphics performance, and casual games and simple graphics tasks can be performed.

The Y21d will be sold in two memory configurations; 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by microSD to 2TB. This enables users to save high volumes of media and apps and still be able to multitask smoothly in the daily operations. The phone is also responsive even though it has a modest hardware that can be used to switch between apps or to use various features at the same time.

The Vivo Y21d, on the software side, is powered by the Funtouch OS 15 operating system, which is built on Android 15, and provides a clean and easy-to-use interface with customization features. Vivo has a number of in-built applications and utility features, like phone optimization, split-screen multi-tasking, and AI-assisted capabilities like smart text recognition and in-screen search. The system is also clean with minimal pre-installed third-party applications that can be uninstalled in case they are not required.

The software manages battery optimization well so that the 6500 mAh battery can last a full day of average use. Simple AI capabilities enhance usability, by increasing camera functionality and efficient system resource management.

All in all, the Vivo Y21d is a good choice of a smartphone that provides a user with reliable performance in daily tasks, easy navigation, and functional software experience at an affordable price.

AnTuTu Benchmark & GeekBench Score

Vivo Y21d has good performance at its price range and this is evident in the benchmark scores. In AnTuTu benchmark, the device scored 3,57,207 points, which is good overall performance. The score puts it squarely in the middle range category which is applicable in daily activities and moderate multitasking.

The Vivo Y21d has a score of 1,464 points in Geekbench, which demonstrates its ability to perform a wide range of applications and tasks effectively. These benchmark scores indicate that the Y21d provides moderate performance, and it is a stable option among users who want to have a low-cost smartphone and do not want to sacrifice necessary functions.

Battery & Charger

The Vivo Y21d has a huge 6500 mah battery, which is meant to offer extended functionality to users. The phone can comfortably support a day of moderate to heavy usage, such as social media browsing, video streaming and casual gaming without the need to recharge the phone in the middle of the day. The big battery is also a source of peace of mind to those who use their device during the day at work or communicating.

Vivo has also added 44W FlashCharge support, which enables the Y21d to charge within a short time when it is necessary. When tested in real-life, it takes approximately 30 minutes to charge the phone to 50 percent and about 70 minutes to charge the phone to 100 percent. Although it is not the fastest in its category, it has a big battery and a fairly quick charge, which guarantees that there is little downtime.

The Y21d has an efficient power consumption during its long-term use due to software optimization in the Funtouch OS 15. Watching videos, browsing the web, and social media apps have a negligible effect on battery life, and even heavy gaming sessions have a manageable effect on battery life.

Vivo Y21d price in Bangladesh

Vivo Y21d is officially launched in Bangladesh in two versions, the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant price at BDT 18,999, including VAT, whereas the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage version price at BDT 20,999, including VAT. The phone is available in large retailers, such as the official Vivo site in Bangladesh and official stores all over the country. The Y21d comes in Jade Green and Coral Red, and it has a good value proposition to users who are on a tight budget.

Final Word

The Vivo Y21d is a balanced budget smartphone that strikes a balance between its performance, battery life, and usability. With its massive 6,500 mAh battery, 50 megapixels camera, and fluid 90 Hz screen, it is a good companion in your daily activities, social networks, and light gaming. It might not be as high-performing as the higher-end devices or even as low-light photos, but overall, the Y21d is a reliable and consistent performance at a low price. It is a good option to those users who want value, durability, and long battery life.

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