vivo iQOO Z7i vs vivo Y21a
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
vivo iQOO Z7i
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vivo Y21a
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
vivo Y21a
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.51 | 6.51 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 270 | 270 |
| Screen-to-body | 82.5 | 81.8 |
Platform
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) - Egypt |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek Dimensity 6020 | Helio P22 Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) - Egypt |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | OriginOS | — |
| OS Version | 13 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 8 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.1 | 164.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | — | 182 |
| Width (mm) | 75.6 | 76.1 |
Launch
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, March 13 | 2022, January 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 20 | Available. Released 2022, February 14 |
Network
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | vivo iQOO Z7i | vivo Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both vivo iQOO Z7i and vivo Y21a are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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