The vivo Y21 is the latest smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer to launch in Kenya. The phone was launched in the country yesterday and is currently available in stores for Ksh 17,000. This is a very competitive price segment and puts the Y21 head to head with some really good devices from Infinix, Xiaomi, Tecno just to name a few.
The vivo Y21 comes to the market a few months after one of its successor’s, the Y20s. The company’s Y series is targeted at the youth and is made up of affordable devices mostly under Ksh 20,000.The phone is available in 4GB RAM and 128GB configurations. The storage space can be expanded further to 1TB and the RAM too can be expanded to use 1GB idle ROM space.
According to the Brand Manager Mr. James Irungu, the brand seeks to bring quality products with fast focusing speed for all market.
Below is a look at the key specifications of the Y21.
vivo Y21 Specifications
| Specs | vivo Y21 Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | |
| SIM | Dual SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.51 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 11; Funtouch 11.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 4 GB RAM, 64/128 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, microSDXC | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Dual 13MP + 2MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 1080p@30fps | |
| Front facing camera | 8MP selfie camera | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh non-removable battery, 18W fast charging | |
| Available colors | Diamond Glow, Midnight Blue | |
| Price | Ksh 17,000 (Buy on Jumia) |
So, is the vivo Y21 the phone for you? What do you like about it? This phone will definitely get some heads to turn as it offers a lot for a very reasonable price.
How much is the vivo Y21 in Kenya?
Ksh 17,000. The phone is available on Jumia and offline retailers across the country.
Is the vivo Y21 a 5G Phone?
No, the Y21 does not support 5G.
Does the Y21 support 4G LTE?
Yes, this is a 4G LTE smartphone.
Does the vivo Y21 Support quick Charging?
Yes, this phone supports 18W fast charging.
What Android version does the Y21 come with?
The Y21 runs on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1
Does Y21 have a fingerprint scanner?
Yes, the Y21 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
What is the price of the vivo Y21?
The Y21 is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 17,999.
Where Can I buy the vivo Y21?
You can buy the vivo Y21 from retail stores across the country as well as on Jumia
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