Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO Z1 vs vivo V21
Comparison between vivo iQOO Z1 and vivo V21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO Z1, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 521,200
- against 365,055
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
vivo V21, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 195 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 521,200 Best value | 365,055 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A77 cores at 2.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Blue | Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 176 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 6,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, HDR10, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO Z1 | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V1986A | V2066, V2108 |
