vivo S9e
#1143
vivo V21s
#1139Category Breakdown
vivo S9e
vivo V21s
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
53.253.2
Display
84.584.5
Battery
48.048.0
Build
70.870.8
Overall
65.765.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
32 MP
44 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Starry Blue
Dusk Blue, Gradient
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Android 12, Funtouch 12
OS Version
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No