vivo S7
#1432
vivo V21 5G
#1082Category Breakdown
vivo S7
vivo V21 5G
Performance
83.685.8
Camera
62.777.4
Display
80.284.2
Battery
28.128.1
Build
79.880.5
Connectivity
81.879.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.563.3
Summary
- The vivo S7 and vivo V21 5G both feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display, but the V21 offers a higher refresh rate of 90Hz and HDR10+ support, enhancing the visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the S7 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the V21 utilizes the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, with both offering similar RAM and storage options.
- Camera capabilities are notable in the V21, which includes optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 44 MP selfie camera, compared to the S7's lack of OIS and no front camera.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery with 33W charging, ensuring adequate power.
- The S7 has a glass front and back, while the V21 features a glass front with a plastic frame and back, slightly affecting build quality.
- Lastly, the S7 runs on Android 10 with Funtouch 10.5, whereas the V21 operates on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S7
vivo V21 5G
General
Release Date
2020, August 03
2021, April 27
Announced
2020, August 03
2021, April 27
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with vivo V21
Display
Size
6.44"
6.44"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
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
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 620
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, 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 dual-tone 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
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/240fps
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired, 63% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.8 x 74.2 x 7.4 mm (6.25 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight
170 g
176 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Gradient Blue
Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle, Arctic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.05 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / 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
5.1, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass