Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs vivo Y21 5G
Key differences
- The Lava Blaze Duo 3 launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the vivo Y21 5G (₹16,999 vs ₹18,999).
- The vivo Y21 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The vivo Y21 5G charges faster, at 44W wired against 33W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Lava Blaze Duo 3 | vivo Y21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Brand | Lava | vivo |
| Model | Blaze Duo 3 | Y21 5G |
| India launch date | 19 January 2026 | 25 March 2026 |
| First sale | 19 January 2026 | 25 March 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹16,999 | From ₹18,999 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB | 4GB RAM + 128GB · 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB |
| Display | 6.67", FHD+ AMOLED Punch-Hole Display, 2400x1080, 120Hz | 6.74", LCD, 1600x720, 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main | 50MP main |
| Front camera | 8MP | 5MP |
| Rear video | 2K@30 | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 6,500mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 44W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| OS updates promised | 1 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | IP65 |
| Weight | 181 g | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.55 mm | 8.39 mm |
| NFC | Not published | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Fingerprint | in-display | side-mounted |
| Colours | Moonlight Black, Imperial Gold | Midnight Blue, Champagne Gold |
Frequently asked questions
Lava Blaze Duo 3 or vivo Y21 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is ahead, 6.7/10 against 6.6/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Lava Blaze Duo 3 launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the vivo Y21 5G (₹16,999 vs ₹18,999). The vivo Y21 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 5,000mAh.