vivo S9
#1379
vivo V21s
#1314Category Breakdown
vivo S9
vivo V21s
Performance
89.185.8
Camera
91.093.1
Display
85.285.8
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
82.478.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
59.260.1
Summary
- The vivo S9 and vivo V21s both feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, but the V21s offers slightly higher peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the S9 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 1100 chipset, while the V21s uses the Dimensity 800U.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera with OIS, but the V21s includes a higher-resolution 44 MP selfie camera compared to the S9's front camera.
- They share a 4000 mAh battery with 33W charging, and both run on Android, with the S9 on OriginOS 1.0 and the V21s on Funtouch 12, reflecting a difference in software experience.
- The build quality is similar, with minor differences in dimensions and weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S9
vivo V21s
General
Release Date
2021, March 03
2022, November 17
Announced
2021, March 03
2022, November 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.44"
6.44"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2404 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1100 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G57 MC3
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/1.8, 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, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, 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, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 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, 66% in 30 min
33W wired, 63% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.4 x 73.9 x 7.4 mm (6.24 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm or 7.4 mm
Weight
173 g
176 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gradient Blue
Dusk Blue, Gradient
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass