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V21

Name: vivo V21 8 GB / 128 GB / global
Brand: vivo
SKU: neoteo-device-48851

6.0 NeoScore #5104 of 10162

Launched May 2021

EAN 6935117834177

Overview

NeoScore

6.0

#5104 of 10162

Design & display: 7.5
Performance & hardware: 5.2
Camera: 7.0
Connectivity: 6.3
Battery & charging: 4.4

Strengths

Weak points

Battery & charging4.4
Performance & hardware5.2

Display: 6.44 inAMOLED1,080 × 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

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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 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz
Processor Type: Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 8 GB
RAM Type: LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage: Yes
AnTuTu version: v9

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

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

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Peak Display Brightness: 800 nits
Display Technology: AMOLED
Display Diagonal: 6.44 in
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+, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
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
Cellular Bands: 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, 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 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 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
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features: USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version: USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features: Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE

Technical

Launch price: 320 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

5.96 /10

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+, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless: 3.5
Weight 176 g: 8.4
Usable Surface 84.8 %: 7.9
Body Thickness 7.3 mm: 9.4

Performance & hardware

5.2

AnTuTu Score 365,055: 1.7
RAM Capacity 8 GB: 7.0
Storage Type UFS 2.2: 5.0
Processor Process Size 7 nm: 6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB: 5.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz: 5.6
RAM Type LPDDR4X: 5.0
Processor Type Octa-Core: 9.0

Camera

7.0

Resolution 64 Mpx: 8.3
Aperture f/1.8: 8.0
Pixel Size 0.8 µm: 4.0
Optical Image Stabilization Yes: 10.0
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, Continuous Autofocus, Macro Camera, 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac): 5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1: 6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou: 9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby: 7.0

Battery & charging

4.4

Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh: 6.0
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: 5.17
Camera: 6.97
Connectivity: 6.25
Battery & charging: 4.44

NeoScore rank: #5104 / 10162

V21

Camera system

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

Rear main camera

Sensor Features: Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution: 64 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Size: 0.5814 ″ type
Pixel Size: 0.8 µm
Video Recording: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps

Sensor

Sensor Features: Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution: 64 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Size: 0.5814 ″ type
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 LEDs

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, Continuous Autofocus, Macro Camera, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Time-Lapse