vivo S9e
#1442
vivo V21s
#1314Category Breakdown
vivo S9e
vivo V21s
Performance
87.285.8
Camera
91.093.1
Display
85.285.8
Battery
29.328.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
73.678.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.460.1
Summary
- The vivo S9e and vivo V21s both feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the S9e is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 820 chipset, while the V21s utilizes the Dimensity 800U, with the S9e offering slightly higher CPU performance.
- Both devices have a 64 MP main camera with OIS, but the V21s has a higher resolution 44 MP selfie camera compared to the S9e's 32 MP.
- The S9e has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4100 mAh versus the V21s's 4000 mAh, but both support 33W charging.
- Software-wise, the S9e runs on Android 11 with OriginOS, while the V21s comes with Android 12 and Funtouch 12, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S9e
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 2404 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 820 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC5
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
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
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired, 63% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.3 x 74.3 x 7.3 mm / 7.4 mm
159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm or 7.4 mm
Weight
168.8 g
176 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Starry 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
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
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