Category Breakdown
Oppo Reno3 Pro
vivo V21
Performance
82.085.8
Camera
62.677.4
Display
76.984.2
Battery
29.028.1
Build
88.465.8
Connectivity
56.653.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
56.760.1
Summary
- The Oppo Reno3 Pro features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the vivo V21 has a slightly larger 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, offering a smoother visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Reno3 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Helio P95 chipset, whereas the V21 utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 800U, providing better efficiency and processing power.
- Both phones have a 64 MP rear camera, but the V21 includes optical image stabilization (OIS) and a higher-resolution 44 MP selfie camera, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Reno3 Pro has a 4025 mAh battery with 30W charging, while the V21 features a 4000 mAh battery with slightly faster 33W charging.
- For software, the Reno3 Pro runs on Android 10 with ColorOS 7, whereas the V21 operates on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, offering a more updated software experience.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the V21 is marginally lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo Reno3 Pro
vivo V21
General
Release Date
2020, March 02
2021, April 27
Announced
2020, March 02
2021, April 27
Description
Not to be confused with Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G
Not to be confused with vivo V21 5G
Display
Size
6.4"
6.44"
Type
Super AMOLED, 500 nits (typ)
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6779V Helio P95 (12 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GM9446
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP B/W, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
Front Camera Features
HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4025 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4025 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 50% in 20 min
33W wired, 63% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.8 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm (6.25 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight
175 g
176 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Auroral Blue, Midnight Black, Sky White
Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, ColorOS 7
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

