Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better RAM than Vivo Y21 5G. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better resolution of 2720 x 1224 than Vivo Y21 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Vivo Y21 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 21189 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 02, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Slim 5G is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 26, 2026. The cost of Vivo Y21 5G is Rs. 21189.
Vivo Y21 5G has screen size of 6.74 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova Slim 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Tecno Pova Slim 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Vivo Y21 5G has IPS Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 440 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 260 PPI display density.
Tecno Pova Slim 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Vivo Y21 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Tecno Pova Slim 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y21 5G's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Vivo Y21 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | KM9 | Y21 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 02, 2025 | March 26, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.1 x 167.4 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 209 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 4500nits | 1200 nits Peak Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | ELLA AI | AI Creation, AI Photo Enhance, AI Documents, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | No Network Communication, 4x4 MIMO Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video Recording | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Camera Features | Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Live Photo | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 6 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |