Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that vivo Y21A original?
Copies of the Y21A look right and even say Y21A in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real Y21A vs a copy
| A real Y21A | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓V2149 | ✕A different code, or "Y21A" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓PowerVR | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓11 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Y21A's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Y21A. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Y21A checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 11 and up
A Y21A showing Android older than 11 isn't what it says.
Y21A or Y22s?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Y21A | Y22s | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | V2149 | V2206 |
| Graphics chip | PowerVR | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 11 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Y21A?
A real vivo Y21A reports V2149. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Y21A have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Y21A run?
It came with Android 11. A version older than 11 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Y21A is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Y21A, for free.