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8 GB / 128 GB / Global · 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 8 GB / 128 GB / Global 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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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.
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
8 MP Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
2 MP Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
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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10Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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