Daily Tribune
As rain continues to pour across the country, Filipinos once again prove their resilience — umbrellas in hand and phones carefully tucked away for protection. This time, vivo makes sure your phone no longer needs to hide from the storm.
Introducing the vivo Y21d, a smartphone built for all-weather use and now available nationwide starting at P6,999.
The Philippines has already experienced 16 tropical cyclones in 2025, with Typhoon Matmo (Paolo) recently making landfall and bringing heavy rains and flooding to northern Luzon. The season has tested not just infrastructure but also the devices that keep people connected daily.
For those who constantly brave the downpour, commute through wet streets, or capture photos amid gloomy skies, the vivo Y21d is a reliable companion designed to endure any weather condition while keeping users connected and protected.
The vivo Y21d comes with IP68, IP69, and IP69+ ratings, offering the highest levels of water and dust resistance available on smartphones. The IP69+ rating means it has successfully passed three rounds of IP69 water resistance tests, proving it can handle high-pressure water jets and submersion without fail.
Even in heavy rain, the Wet Hand Touch feature ensures the screen remains responsive, allowing users to swipe, tap, and scroll even with wet fingers. If water seeps into the speaker, the One-Tap Water Ejection function removes it instantly through gentle vibration — no need for rice bowls or desperate shaking.
Accidents are inevitable, especially on slippery pavements. The vivo Y21d is built to survive falls and impact, carrying SGS Gold Five-Star certification and MIL-STD 810H military-grade durability.
In vivo’s laboratory tests, the device endured 42,000 drops from small heights and remained fully functional.
This durability comes from its dual ion-strengthened Guardian Glass screen, reinforced core, and cushioning structure — providing over 100 percent puncture resistance against sharp objects and 100 percent drop resistance on rough surfaces.
Each component, from the charging port to the buttons, is designed with waterproofing in mind, ensuring the phone stays intact through real-life bumps and scrapes.
The 6,500mAh battery of the vivo Y21d is designed for longevity. In lab tests, it retained more than 80 percent of its original capacity after 1,600 full charge cycles, roughly equal to five years of typical use.
With 44W FlashCharge, charging is fast and safe, backed by 29-Dimension Security Protection — a comprehensive system that guards against power surges, heat, and static.
Durable, water-resistant, and intelligently built, the vivo Y21d is designed for Filipinos who live life without pause. From navigating flooded streets to capturing moments in the rain, it offers unmatched reliability and peace of mind — all at an affordable price.
The vivo Y21d is now available for as low as P6,999 in all vivo concept stores, kiosks, and authorized dealers nationwide. Online shoppers can also get it through the vivo e-store and Shopee, where it will be offered for as low as ₱5,669 from October 9 to 16, 2025.
