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vivo V21e

vivo V21e

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vivo V21s

vivo V21s

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Category Breakdown

vivo V21e
vivo V21s
Performance
83.685.8
Camera
63.993.1
Display
79.285.8
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
65.178.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.260.1

Summary

  • The vivo V21e and V21s share a similar build quality with both featuring a 6.44" AMOLED display, but the V21s offers a higher refresh rate of 90Hz compared to the V21e's 60Hz, enhancing the visual experience.
  • In terms of performance, the V21s is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset, while the V21e uses the Snapdragon 720G.
  • Both devices have a 64 MP main camera, but the V21s includes optical image stabilization (OIS), which the V21e lacks, potentially improving photo quality.
  • Battery capacity remains the same at 4000 mAh with 33W charging for both models.
  • The V21e runs on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, while the V21s features Android 12 with Funtouch 12, offering a more updated software experience.
  • Additionally, the V21s supports 5G connectivity, unlike the V21e.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

vivo V21e
vivo V21s

General

Release Date

2021, April 27
2022, November 17

Announced

2021, April 27
2022, November 17

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.44"
6.44"

Type

AMOLED, HDR10, 430 nits (typ)
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM)

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2404 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
90Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Adreno 618
Mali-G57 MC3

Memory

128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, 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
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS

Front Camera Features

HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Selfie Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 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, 66% in 30 min
33W wired, 63% in 30 min

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

161.2 x 74.4 x 7.4 mm (6.35 x 2.93 x 0.29 in)
159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm or 7.4 mm

Weight

171 g
176 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Diamond Flare, Roman Black
Dusk Blue, Gradient

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

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, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 12, Funtouch 12

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass