Side-by-side technical data
vivo V21 vs vivo V23 5G
Comparison between vivo V21 and vivo V23 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo V23 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
vivo V21, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
vivo V23 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 476,058
- against 365,055
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | MediaTek Dimensity 920 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 365,055 | 476,058 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Purple | Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Body Height | 159.7 mm | 157.2 mm |
| Weight | 176 g Best value | 179 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.8 % | 88 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Metal Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 6,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Touchscreen | HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
Technical
| Specification | V21 | V23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2066, V2108 | V2130, V2303 |
