The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.8 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
vivo V11i, if you care about…
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 102 Mbps
vivo X21i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,425 mAh
- against 3,315 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 159 g
- against 164 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio P60 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 130,256 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 299 | 299 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,155 | 1,155 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Black, White, Red, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 156 mm | 154.4 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 159 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 85 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,315 mAh | 3,425 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6.28″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,280 px | 2,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 402 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 603 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 102 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | V11i | X21i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 1806 | X21i A |
