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vivo V21 5G

Name: vivo V21 5G
Brand: vivo

The vivo V21 5G is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).

2021 · Mid-range · Android 11

Overall

Performance

Display

C+

Battery

Camera

A+

Charging

C+

Software

C+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.44" · 159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)

RAM6GB | 8GB

Storage128GB | 256GB

Main Camera64 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Smooth Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming

✓64 MP main camera for sharp photos

✓Sharp 409 PPI screen

✓6.44" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours

✓5G capable for fast cellular data

⊗ Cons

✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2021, April 27

Also Known As

Not to be confused with vivo V21

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC3

Android 11, Funtouch 11.1

RAM

6GB | 8GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

128GB | 256GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.44"

Resolution

1080×2400

Sharpness

409 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

📷 Camera

Main Camera

64 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Multi-Camera Setup

64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)

Main Video

4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

44 MP

Selfie Video

4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps

Selfie Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR

🔋 Battery

Capacity

4,000 mAh

Adequate for moderate use

Type

4000 mAh

Charging

33W wired, 63% in 30 min

📱 Design & Build

Weight

176g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)

Build

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle, Arctic White

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the vivo V21 5G supports 5G connectivity.

Yes, the vivo V21 5G has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the vivo V21 5G charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 33W (33W wired, 63% in 30 min).

Yes, the vivo V21 5G supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The vivo V21 5G SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

No, the vivo V21 5G does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The vivo V21 5G ships with Android 11, Funtouch 11.1.

The vivo V21 5G uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The vivo V21 5G supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The vivo V21 5G has 5.1, A2DP, LE.

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