vivo V21
#1311
vivo V21 5G
#1082Category Breakdown
vivo V21
vivo V21 5G
Performance
85.885.8
Camera
77.477.4
Display
84.284.2
Battery
28.128.1
Build
65.880.5
Connectivity
53.579.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
60.163.3
Summary
- The vivo V21 and vivo V21 5G share similar build quality, featuring a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back, with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
- Performance is also consistent, powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset, though the V21 5G offers more RAM options.
- Camera specifications are the same, with a 64 MP rear camera and a 44 MP selfie camera, both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity and charging speed are identical at 4000 mAh and 33W, respectively.
- The key difference lies in connectivity, as the V21 5G supports 5G and NFC, while the V21 does not.
- Both run on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V21
vivo V21 5G
General
Release Date
2021, April 27
2021, April 27
Announced
2021, April 27
2021, April 27
Description
Not to be confused with vivo V21 5G
Not to be confused with vivo V21
Display
Size
6.44"
6.44"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
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
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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, (macro)
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
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps
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, 63% in 30 min
33W wired, 63% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight
176 g
176 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle
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 / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, 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, Funtouch 11.1
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass