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vivo X21

vivo X21

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.28" Inch
  • Camera: 12MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 6GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 660
  • Battery: 3200mAh
  • Launch Date: 2018, March
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 8.1, Funtouch 4
  • Body: 156.2g, 7.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2018, March. Released 2018, March
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 154.5 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm (6.08 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Weight 156.2 g (5.50 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type Super AMOLED
Size 6.28 inches, 98.4 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Chipset Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU Adreno 512

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Second Camera 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Alert Types 32-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired

Misc

Colors Black, Aurora White, Ruby Red
Models 1725, X21A
Price About 450 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.1
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Innovative under-display fingerprint scanner provides a futuristic unlocking experience.
  2. Bright and vibrant 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display with a high screen-to-body ratio.
  3. Premium glass-back design that feels solid and comfortable in the hand.
  4. Good overall performance for daily tasks thanks to the Snapdragon 660 chipset.
  5. Decent 3,200mAh battery life that generally lasts a full day on a single charge.
  6. Fast charging technology (Dual Engine) brings the battery to 100% in roughly 1.5 hours.
  7. Excellent 12MP front-facing camera produces great selfies with AI beauty modes.
  8. The rear dual-camera setup captures good, detailed photos in bright, daylight conditions.
  9. Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature becoming rare in premium-looking phones.
  10. Generous 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage with microSD expansion.

CONS

  1. The under-display fingerprint sensor is slower than traditional capacitive scanners.
  2. Uses an outdated Micro-USB port instead of the faster USB Type-C standard.
  3. High price point makes it compete with more powerful, flagship-tier devices.
  4. Funtouch OS is heavily skinned to look like iOS and lacks standard Android functionality.
  5. No water or dust resistance (IP rating) is present, a major omission in this price range.
  6. Low-light photos can be noisy, inconsistent, and suffer from a loss of detail.
  7. The glass back is very slippery and a major fingerprint magnet.
  8. The notch on the display cannot be hidden by default in the software.
  9. Occasional lag or stutters can be experienced during high-end, graphic-intensive gaming.
  10. The phone features a lot of pre-installed bloatware that takes up extra storage space.

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