The verdict
Your pick: vivo V21s, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo V25e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
vivo V21s, if you care about…
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 183 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.8 mm
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
- Max. download speed
- 2,000 Mbps
- against 650 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 414,500 | 368,414 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Purple | Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 176 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % | 84.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
Battery
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,404 px | 2,404 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | HDR10+, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, 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, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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, 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, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 210 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, Loudspeaker Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | V25e | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2201 | — |
