Category Breakdown
vivo X21i
vivo X6S
Performance
72.970.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
26.421.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.041.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.035.2
Summary
- The vivo X21i features a larger 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, compared to the 5.2-inch display of the vivo X6S at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the X21i is powered by the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset, while the X6S uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, with the X21i providing better efficiency due to its newer architecture.
- The camera on the X21i includes a 12 MP dual-lens setup and a 24 MP front camera, significantly outperforming the X6S's 13 MP rear and 8 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is also superior in the X21i at 3425 mAh versus the X6S's 2400 mAh, allowing for longer usage.
- Both devices run different versions of Funtouch OS, with the X21i operating on Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience compared to the X6S's Android 5.1.
- The build quality of the X21i is slightly bulkier but still lightweight at 159g, compared to the X6S's 140.5g, which is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo X21i
vivo X6S
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.28"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 510
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3425 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3425 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.4 x 75 x 7 mm (6.08 x 2.95 x 0.28 in)
147.9 x 73.8 x 6.7 mm (5.82 x 2.91 x 0.26 in)
Weight
159 g
140.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Aurora White, Ruby Red, Night Purple
Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / 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 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

