The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S9e, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 415,000
- against 365,055
- Audio Features
- aptX, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE
vivo V21, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC5 | 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 | 415,000 Best value | 365,055 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey, Purple | Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm | 7.3 mm |
| Body Width | 74.3 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 159.3 mm | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 171.5 g Best value | 176 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % | 84.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,404 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Water Drop Notch, 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 | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S9e | 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 B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, LTE B28, 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 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, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, NFC, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | aptX, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | S9e | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2048A | V2066, V2108 |
