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

