Category Breakdown
vivo V21e 5G
vivo V23e 5G
Performance
84.086.3
Camera
62.762.7
Display
76.880.2
Battery
28.129.1
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
74.874.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.952.6
Summary
- The vivo V21e 5G and vivo V23e 5G both feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the V23e is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, compared to the Dimensity 700 in the V21e.
- The V21e has a higher rear camera resolution at 64 MP, while the V23e offers a versatile triple-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor and additional macro capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the V23e at 4050 mAh versus 4000 mAh in the V21e, with both supporting 44W charging.
- The software experience differs slightly, with the V21e running Funtouch 11.1 and the V23e on Funtouch 12, and the V23e lacks a headphone jack, which the V21e includes.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V21e 5G
vivo V23e 5G
General
Release Date
2021, June 24
2021, November 23
Announced
2021, June 24
2021, November 23
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.44"
6.44"
Type
AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
AMOLED
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
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 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), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
4050 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired, 72% in 30 min
44W wired, 69% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.6 x 73.9 x 7.7 or 7.8 mm
160.9 x 74.3 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 2.93 x 0.29 in)
Weight
165 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Jazz, Dark Pearl
Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Gold), Moonlight Shadow (Midnight Blue)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.86 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 11, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

