vivo V21 5G
#1030
vivo X50
#1314Category Breakdown
vivo V21 5G
vivo X50
Performance
70.864.8
Camera
53.253.4
Display
84.584.5
Battery
48.048.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
66.664.8
Summary
- The vivo V21 5G features a lightweight plastic frame and back, while the vivo X50 has a more premium aluminum frame and glass back, giving it a sturdier feel.
- Both devices have AMOLED displays with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the V21's screen is slightly smaller at 6.44 inches compared to the X50's 6.56 inches.
- In terms of performance, the V21 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 800U, offering 5G connectivity, while the X50 uses the Snapdragon 730, which lacks 5G support.
- The V21's camera system includes a higher resolution 64 MP main sensor and a 44 MP selfie camera, compared to the X50's 48 MP main and 32 MP selfie cameras.
- The V21 has a 4000 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the X50's 4200 mAh, but both support 33W charging.
- Software-wise, the V21 runs Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, while the X50 operates on Android 10 with Funtouch 10.5, indicating a more updated software experience on the V21.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V21 5G
vivo X50
General
Release Date
2021, April 27
2020, July 07
Announced
2021, April 27
2020, July 07
Description
Not to be confused with vivo V21
Not to be confused with Vivo X50 5G
Display
Size
6.44"
6.56"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2376 pixels (~398 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 800U (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
48 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, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.5, (macro)
Front Camera
44 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
4200 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 63% in 30 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
159.5 x 75.4 x 7.6 mm (6.28 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
Weight
176 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle, Arctic White
Glaze Black, Frost Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
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
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
OS Version
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No