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Vivo V21 5G

Vivo V21 5G

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.44" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 6/8GB RAM
  • Processor: Dimensity 800U
  • Battery: 4000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, May 06
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
  • Body: 176g, 7.3mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 34, 38, 40, 41 - India
5G bands 78 Sub6 - India
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2021, April 27
Status Available. Released 2021, May 06

Body

Dimensions 159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight 176 g (6.21 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Size 6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC3

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Primary Camera 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video 4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

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

Battery

Type 4000 mAh
Charging 33W wired, 63% in 30 min

Misc

Colors Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle, Arctic White
Models V2050
SAR 1.05 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
Price About 190 EUR

Test Results

Performance AnTuTu: 336699 (v8), 365055 (v9)
GeekBench: 6516 (v4.4), 1600 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 761 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -28.2 LUFS (Average)
Battery(old) Endurance rating 123h

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.3
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Industry-leading 44MP front camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for sharp selfies.
  2. Dual Selfie Spotlight LED flashes allow for clear photos in low-light conditions.
  3. Stylish, ultra-slim, and lightweight design at only 7.29mm thickness.
  4. Excellent 64MP rear camera with OIS for stabilized, high-quality images.
  5. Bright and smooth 90Hz AMOLED display provides great viewing quality.
  6. Efficient 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor handles daily tasks well.
  7. Supports 5G connectivity with multiple bands for future-ready internet.
  8. Included Extended RAM technology adds 3GB of virtual RAM for better multitasking.
  9. Fast 33W charging fills the battery quickly, reaching 63% in 30 minutes.
  10. Premium-feeling, scratch-resistant matte AG glass finish on the back.

CONS

  1. The 4000mAh battery is smaller than competitors in its price range.
  2. Uses a dated U-shaped front camera notch instead of a modern punch-hole.
  3. The MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset is underpowered compared to rivals in its price bracket.
  4. The phone only features a mono speaker rather than dual stereo speakers.
  5. No 3.5mm headphone jack is present, requiring a dongle for wired audio.
  6. Plastic frame construction feels less premium than metal alternatives.
  7. The 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro rear cameras offer average performance.
  8. Funtouch OS comes with pre-installed bloatware apps.
  9. The device does not feature any official IP rating for water or dust resistance.
  10. The display defaults to 60Hz and requires manual switching to 90Hz for smoothness.

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