Vivo V21 5G 256GB

Vivo has multiple mid-range phone series with different focus. The brand has devices that carry appealing design, and cater to the selfie enthusiasts in the country. This is where you have the new V series that now includes V21 5G. This phone features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ quality at 1080x2404 pixels resolution. The screen comes with waterdrop notch and its pixel density stands at 409 PPI. The new V21 series 5G device uses the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, that gets coupled with 8GB RAM and offers 256GB internal storage which is further expandable up to 1TB. Vivo V21 comes with a triple rear camera that comprises of 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and 2MP sensor. On the front, it has a 44MP selfie camera that also support video calls. The phone gets a 4000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging via USB Type C port. Other features on the phone are on-screen fingerprint sensor, face unlock and USB Type C interface for music streaming. Popular Vivo mobiles you might like are the Y31 2021, V20 Pro and the V20 SE.

Vivo V21 5G 256GB

Vivo Mobile Phones
₹22999.00
Processor : MediaTek Dimensity 800U MT6853V
RAM : 8 GB
Storage : 256 GB
Battery : 4000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (44 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle Camera)
Display : 6.44 inches (16.36 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid)
Operating System : Android v11

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Vivo V21 5G 256GB: Pros & Cons

7.8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • AMOLED display
  • Elegant design
  • 256GB onboard storage
  • Impressive selfie camera
  • Decent battery life
  • 33W fast charging support
  • Bad Stuff
  • Only 90Hz refresh rate offered
  • Waterdrop notch for screen
  • Hybrid SIM slot
  • No NFC
  • No headphone jack
Verdict
Vivo V21 5G can be recognised as a mid-range selfie phone that competes with better and capable devices. The device gets Dimensity 800 chipset which is easily available on phones that cost less. The design works in favour of the V21 5G but even then having a notch at this price is a big drawback. Add to that, you have no headphone jack, only 90Hz refresh rate offered and Hybrid SIM slot to expand storage. Vivo V21 5G only caters to the selfie enthusiasts, so if that's not your priority look elsewhere.

Vivo V21 5G 256GB Details

AMOLED Display, Design, Security
Vivo V21 boasts a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ screen resolution at 1080x2404 pixels with a pixel density of 409 PPI. The display sports a waterdrop notch at the top-centre that houses the front camera. With this design, the 20:9 aspect ratio display offers larger viewing area and screen to body ratio of 84 percent. The device measures with a thickness of 7.3mm and weight of 173 grams which makes it one of the lightest in the segment. The power button and the volume rocker are on the right side of the phone. The main security features include the on-screen fingerprint sensor and face unlock through the selfie camera. 
Performance, Storage, Triple Camera
Vivo is using the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset for the V21 to keep the price of the phone down and offer 5G support as well. This gets paired with 8GB RAM and you get 256GB onboard storage that offers expansion up to 1TB using the hybrid SIM slot. The phone runs on Funtouch OS version based on the latest Android 11 operating system. In terms of imaging, Vivo V21 comes with a triple rear camera that consists of 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and 2MP sensor. On the front, the phone gets a 44MP selfie camera that supports OIS, video recording as well as video calls.
Battery, Fast Charging, Connectivity
Vivo V21 5G gets a built-in 4000 battery with 33W fast charging support via USB Type C port. For connectivity, the phone has features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, 5G, 4G VoLTE, USB OTG, and GPS with GLONASS.

Vivo V21 5G 256GB Specifications

Summary

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 800U MT6853V
Display 6.44 inches (16.36 cms)
Storage 256 GB
Front Camera Single (44 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle Camera)
Rear Camera Triple (64 MP, f/1.79, Wide Angle Camera + 8 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(16 mm focal length, 4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera)
Battery 4000 mAh
RAM 8 GB

General

Launch Date April 29, 2021
Dimensions 6.28 x 2.91 x 0.29 inch (159.6 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm)
Weight 176 grams
Face unlock Yes
Colors Arctic White, Sunset Dazzle, Dusk Blue

Processor

Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 800U MT6853V
No of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2.4GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics Mali-G57 MC3

Software

Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Funtouch OS

Storage

Internal Memory 256 GB
RAM 8 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 1 TB (Hybrid Slot)

Display

Size 6.44 inches (16.36 cms)
Display Type AMOLED, 2.5D Curved Glass, HDR 10+
Resolution 1080 x 2404 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Brightness 800 nits
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 84.9 %
Pixel Density 409 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Flash Rear (LED Flash), Front (Dual LED)
Rear Triple (64 MP, f/1.79, Wide Angle Camera + 8 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(16 mm focal length, 4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera)
Front Single (44 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle Camera)
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Image Stabilization Yes, Optical Image Stabilization(OIS)
Video Rear: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, Front: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps

Battery

Charging speed 63 % in 30 minutes (claimed by Brand)
Type Li-ion
Capacity 4000 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes, Flash, 33W

Connectivity

USB OTG Support Yes
Wi-Fi Yes with a/ac/b/g/n
SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.1
Network 5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
NFC Chipset No

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, On-screen
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, USB Type-C
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