Category Breakdown
vivo V21
vivo X50
Performance
85.882.6
Camera
77.491.0
Display
84.285.2
Battery
28.129.5
Build
65.878.7
Connectivity
53.563.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
60.162.6
Summary
- The vivo V21 features a lightweight plastic build, while the vivo X50 has a more premium glass and aluminum construction.
- Both devices have AMOLED displays with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the V21 has a slightly larger 6.44-inch screen compared to the X50's 6.56 inches.
- In terms of performance, the V21 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 800U, while the X50 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, with both offering similar RAM and storage options.
- The V21's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, outperforming the X50's 48 MP, although the X50 offers additional telephoto capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the X50 at 4200 mAh versus 4000 mAh in the V21, but both support 33W fast charging.
- Software-wise, the V21 runs on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, while the X50 operates on Android 10 with Funtouch 10.5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V21
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 5G
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
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 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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle
Glaze Black, Frost Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

