The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S7e, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
- Max. download speed
- 2,770 Mbps
- against 42.2 Mbps
vivo V21e, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 7.7 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 301,000 | 323,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo cores at up to 2.3 GHz and 6 Kryo cores at up to 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Silver, Purple | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 161 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 171.7 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 83.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 570 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,200,000 :1 | 20,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | AMOLED, HDR10, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, HDR10, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 850, 3G UMTS 900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | 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 | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 211 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio | Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S7e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 240 € |
| Model numbers | V2031A, V2031EA | V2061 |
