Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Vivo Y38 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Vivo Y38 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Vivo Y38 5G which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Y38 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.44 in | 6.68 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19994 | Rs. 19990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 27, 2021. The cost of Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19994. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 26, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Vivo Y38 5G is Rs. 19990.
Display comparison
Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.44 inches which falls short to Vivo Y38 5G's 6.68 inch screen. Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Vivo Y38 5G has LCD Screen type. Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 409 PPI & Vivo Y38 5G has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Vivo Y38 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.13% than Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 84.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Vivo Y38 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 44 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y38 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Y38 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | V21 5G | Y38 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 27, 2021 | December 26, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.9 x 159.7 x 7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color E3 AMOLED (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.68 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.8% | ~ 91.13% |
| Glass Type | Schott Xensation UP Display Protection | |
| Features | HDR10+ | 1000 nits (max) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass | Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.2 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Eye Autofocus, Night, Ultra-Wide Night, Ultra Stable Video, Art Portrait Video, Super Macro, Bokeh Portrait, Multi-Style Portrait | Photo, Night (front & back), Portrait, Aura Screen Light, Multi Style Portrait, Video, High Resolution, Pano, Live Photo, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse, Pro, Documents, Double Exposure, Ultra Stable Video |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 44 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Autofocus, LED Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC | WAV, M4A, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, OGG, APE, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV | WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, AAC, OPUS |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |