Category Breakdown
vivo V21e 5G
vivo V23e 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
48.748.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
52.552.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
64.364.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
32 MP
44 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Jazz, Dark Pearl
Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Gold), Moonlight Shadow (Midnight Blue)
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 11, Funtouch 12
OS Version
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 11, 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
Yes
No

