Category Breakdown
vivo S10
vivo V21e 5G
Performance
89.184.0
Camera
64.462.7
Display
85.276.8
Battery
29.128.1
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
74.474.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.452.9
Summary
- The vivo S10 and vivo V21e 5G both feature a 6.44" AMOLED display, but the S10 offers a smoother experience with a 90Hz refresh rate compared to the V21e's 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the S10 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 1100 chipset, while the V21e uses the Dimensity 700.
- Both phones have a 64 MP rear camera setup, but the V21e has a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera.
- The S10 has a slightly larger 4050 mAh battery compared to the V21e's 4000 mAh, with both supporting 44W fast charging.
- Software-wise, the S10 runs on OriginOS 1.0, while the V21e operates on Funtouch 11.1, with the latter including a headphone jack that the S10 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S10
vivo V21e 5G
General
Release Date
2021, July 15
2021, June 24
Announced
2021, July 15
2021, June 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.44"
6.44"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1100 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4050 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4050 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired
44W wired, 72% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.2 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 2.90 x 0.29 in)
160.6 x 73.9 x 7.7 or 7.8 mm
Weight
173 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gradient Blue, Yellow
Sunset Jazz, Dark Pearl
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.86 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
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

