The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Which one is for you?
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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 200.4 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
vivo X50e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,350 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- against 42.2 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 5.76 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 323,000 | 321,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo cores at up to 2.3 GHz and 6 Kryo cores at up to 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz core, one 2.2 GHz core, and six 1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 161.2 mm | 162.1 mm |
| Weight | 171 g Best value | 200.4 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % Best value | 82.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
Battery
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,350 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, HDR10, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, AMOLED, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 | 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, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | V21e | X50e |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 240 € | — |
| Model numbers | V2061 | V1930 |
