Overall Score
39.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3726)39.0
Performance(#2951)72.9
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1312)82.8
Battery(#4161)26.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3232)56.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo X21i
Short Review
- The vivo X21i features a sleek design with dimensions of 154.4 x 75 x 7 mm and a weight of 159g, available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, providing vibrant visuals at approximately 402 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 12 MP rear camera with dual pixel PDAF and a 24 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 3425 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch 4, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- Notably, the phone includes a headphone jack, catering to traditional audio preferences.
- The absence of water resistance and stereo speakers may be drawbacks for some users.
- Overall, the vivo X21i combines solid specifications with a stylish design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.28"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP3
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3425 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3425 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions154.4 x 75 x 7 mm (6.08 x 2.95 x 0.28 in)
Weight159 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Aurora White, Ruby Red, Night Purple
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass