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vivo X21i

vivo X21i

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vivo X6S

vivo X6S

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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