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vivo V21

5.9 NeoScore #1840 of 6247

Launched May 2021

Overview

NeoScore

5.9

#1840 of 6247

Design & display
7.5
Performance & hardware
5.0
Camera
7.2
Connectivity
6.3
Battery & charging
4.1

Strengths

  • The 7.3 mm body is among the thinnest of its time.
  • The 64 MP rear camera has higher resolution than most phones of its time and adds optical stabilization.
  • The 33 W charging power is higher than what most phones of its time offer.

Weak points

  • The 4,000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones of its time.
Display
6.44″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
Design
176 g73.9 mm159.7 mm7.3 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 800UOcta-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
365,055Better than 75% of phones
Battery
4,000 mAh33 W
Cameras
64 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 44 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

vivo V21 technical sheet

The vivo V21 suits buyers looking for a slim, light phone that emphasizes the display and cameras. Its main trade-off is the battery: 4,000 mAh is less capacity than most phones of its time, although 33 W charging is faster than what most offered.

The body is 7.3 mm thick and weighs 176 g, keeping the design especially light and thin. Its 6.44-inch AMOLED display provides 409 ppi, HDR10+ and curved glass; pixel density is better than most phones of its time, while the 90 Hz refresh rate is typical. The 64 MP rear camera has higher resolution than most and includes optical stabilization. A 44 MP front camera is also present, and the rear camera records 4K at 30 fps.

The MediaTek Dimensity 800U, 8 GB of RAM and expandable storage cover everyday use. 5G, NFC, USB Type-C and Dual Nano-SIM give connectivity that is better than most phones of its time, while the hardware performance is typical. The vivo V21 is sold in 8 GB / 128 GB and 8 GB / 256 GB configurations; this version is 8 GB / 128 GB. With a NeoScore of 5.9, it stands better than most phones of its time. It is a stronger fit for buyers prioritizing thin design, display quality and camera resolution than for those seeking a large battery.

Technical index

NeoScore

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5.87 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / Global

Design & display

7.5

Display Technology AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 409 ppi
8.6
Peak Display Brightness 800 nits
6.5
Display Features Water Drop Notch, HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Touchscreen
3.5
Weight 176 g
8.4
Usable Surface 84.8 %
7.9
Body Thickness 7.3 mm
9.4

Performance & hardware

5.0

AnTuTu Score 365,055
2.1
RAM Capacity 8 GB
7.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 7 nm
6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
5.7
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

7.2

Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 64 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Time-Lapse
0.0

Connectivity

6.3

Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
3.0
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
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

4.1

Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
5.9
Fast Charge Power 33 W
5.8
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
7.5
Performance & hardware
5.02
Camera
7.17
Connectivity
6.3
Battery & charging
4.09
NeoScore rank
#1840 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 800U
Processor Process Size
7 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
365,055
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v9

Design

Body Colors
Blue, Purple
Body Thickness
7.3 mm
Body Width
73.9 mm
Body Height
159.7 mm
Weight
176 g
Usable Surface
84.8 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Unfolded thickness
7.3 mm

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
33 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
800 nits
Display Diagonal
6.44″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
409 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
6,000,000 :1
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 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, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
42.2 Mbps
Max. upload speed
5.76 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE

Technical

Model numbers
V2066, V2108

Product codes

EAN
6935117834177

V21

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

64 MP Main Camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Time-Lapse
2

8 MP Ultrawide Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

2 MP Macro Camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

44 MP Front Camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5KGH1
Resolution
44 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.65″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KGH1
Resolution
44 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.65″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
Dual-LED Flash, HDR
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
Global

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