vivo V21 5G

Vivo May 6, 2021

Overview

The vivo V21 5G is a 2021 smartphone from Vivo. It features a 6.44" AMOLEDSamsung E3 display with 1080 x 2404 px resolution (401 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853) (7 nm process), 8GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and ARM Mali-G57 MC3 GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.79 aperture, accompanied by 8MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 44MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 33W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Arctic White, Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle.

Basic Information

vivo V21 5G
BrandVivo
Modelvivo V21 5G
Launch DateThursday, May 6, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions159.7 × 73.9 × 7.3 mm
Weight176 g
Volume86.15 cm³
Available Colors
  • Arctic White
  • Dusk Blue
  • Sunset Dazzle

vivo V21 5G was released on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The phone measures 159.7 × 73.9 × 7.3 mm with a volume of 86.15 cm³ and weighs 176g. It features a 6.44" AMOLEDSamsung E3 display with 1080 x 2404 px resolution (401 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Arctic White, Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle.

Display

Size6.44"
TypeAMOLEDSamsung E3
Resolution1080 x 2404 px
Pixel Density401 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
BrightnessHBM: 800 nits
Contrast Ratio6000000:1
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • DCI-P3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The vivo V21 5G features a 6.44" AMOLEDSamsung E3 display with 1080 x 2404 px resolution (401 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers HBM mode reaching 800 nits. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and impressive 6000000:1 contrast ratio. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. User-centric features include water drop notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ), dci-p3, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the vivo V21 5G features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging33W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The vivo V21 5G is equipped with a 4000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 33W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853)
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 7 nm
  • max freq: 2.4 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G57 MC3
RAM & Storage8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS Storage 2.2
vivo V21 5G Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score343,150 (v8)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
Audio FeaturesN/A
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4000 mAh

The vivo V21 5G is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853) built on 7 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G57 MC3. The device comes with 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 2.2). In AnTuTu benchmark v8, it achieves 343,150 points. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4000 mAh battery. The vivo V21 5G is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The vivo V21 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The vivo V21 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC. For cellular connectivity, the vivo V21 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The vivo V21 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The vivo V21 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The vivo V21 5G supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
Video Features
  • OIS

The vivo V21 5G features a 3-camera setup with a 64MP Standard main sensor (f/1.79) and 0.80 µm pixel size. The vivo V21 5G also includes a 8MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the vivo V21 5G uses a 44MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture featuring 1/2.65" sensor size and 0.70 µm pixel size. The vivo V21 5G's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Triple camera.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/1.79
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 44 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Samsung S5KGH1
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2.65"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Front camera with OIS
  • Dual front flash led
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 120 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version

The vivo V21 5G runs on Android 11. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853) chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 132.05
USD 143.09
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 132.05
USD 143.09
256 GB 8 GB