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vivo V21 5G

5.9 NeoScore #1841 of 6247

Launched May 2021

Overview

NeoScore

5.9

#1841 of 6247

Design & display
7.8
Performance & hardware
5.2
Camera
6.9
Connectivity
6.1
Battery & charging
4.1

Strengths

  • At 7.3 mm, its body is among the thinnest of phones launched around the same time.
  • At 176 g, it weighs less than most phones launched around the same time.
  • Its display has 409 ppi, higher than that of most phones launched around the same time.

Weak points

  • Its 4,000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same 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 5G technical sheet

The vivo V21 5G suits anyone looking for a slim, light phone with an AMOLED display. Its main trade-off is a 4,000 mAh battery, with less capacity than most phones launched around the same time. The 6.44-inch display has 409 ppi, higher than that of most phones from its time. At 7.3 mm thick, the body is among the thinnest of its contemporaries, and its 176 g weight is lower than that of most phones launched around then.

The configuration shown pairs 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage, more than most phones of its time in both respects. Storage is expandable, too. The 64 MP camera resolution is higher than that of most phones launched around the same time, and the camera includes optical image stabilization. Fast charging reaches 33 W, more than most phones from the same period. The AMOLED display also supports HDR10+, Always-On Display, and a 90 Hz refresh rate; that refresh rate is typical of its time.

Overall, the vivo V21 5G ranks better than most phones launched around the same time. Its slim body, high display pixel density, and camera resolution stand out, while the smaller battery capacity is the point to weigh. With a NeoScore of 5.9, it is a good fit for people who prioritize a thin design, a detailed display, and high camera resolution over a larger battery.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

5.87 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / India

Design & display

7.8

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 HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3
6.0
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
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
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
5.7
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

6.9

Sensor Size 1/1.72″
6.2
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, Front Camera, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Time-Lapse
0.0

Connectivity

6.1

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n78
9.0
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, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
7.78
Performance & hardware
5.22
Camera
6.87
Connectivity
6.1
Battery & charging
4.09
NeoScore rank
#1841 / 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 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

Design

Body Colors
Blue, White, 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
Plastic, Glass
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

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

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
HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3
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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 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, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0
SAR American Head
1.05 W/kg
SAR American Body
0.87 W/kg
Max. download speed
2,000 Mbps
Max. upload speed
210 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE

Technical

Model numbers
V2050

V21 5G

Camera system

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

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.72″
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
1/1.72″
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, Front Camera, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Time-Lapse
2

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Rear Macro Camera

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

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, Front-Facing LED Flash
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
India
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
India

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