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vivo V21

Release 2021, Apr 159.7  x  73.9  x  7.3 mm Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
vivo V21

RM 899.00

Source last updated 1 Feb 2023 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm)Chipset 128GB 8GB RAM, UFS 2.2RAM & Storage Triple: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS +Rear Camera Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable batteryBattery

The Dimensity 800U 5G chipset pairs with 8GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage here, enough for everyday multitasking without much fuss. Vivo V21 price in Malaysia starts from RM899, and for that you get a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel running at 90Hz with HDR10+ support, so scrolling and video playback both look smoother than you'd expect at this price point.

The camera setup leans on a 64MP main sensor with OIS, backed by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro lens for close-up shots. What stands out more is the 44MP front camera, which comes with both autofocus and OIS, a combination you don't see often on selfie cameras in this segment.

Battery capacity sits at 4000mAh, paired with 33W fast charging that vivo claims can get you to 63% in half an hour. At 176g and 7.3mm thick, it's light enough for one-handed use, and the under-display fingerprint sensor rounds out a spec sheet that's clearly built around camera performance first.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Release 2021, Apr

Performance

Processor
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset
MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
RAM & Storage
128GB 8GB RAM, UFS 2.2
External Storage
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
OS
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Battery
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery
Fast charging 33W, 63% in 30 min (advertised)

Screen

Display size
6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Display type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)

Body

Dimension
159.7  x  73.9  x  7.3 mm
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)
Colors
Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle

Connectivity

SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio
No

Sensors

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

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
Triple: 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, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
Video
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie: 4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie: Dual-LED flash, HDR

Audio

Loud Speaker
Yes
Sound Jack
No

Frequently asked questions

Does the vivo V21 support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A), the vivo V21 does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the vivo V21 have?

The vivo V21 comes with 128GB 8GB RAM, UFS 2.2.

What's the battery capacity of the vivo V21?

The vivo V21 has a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery<br>Fast charging 33W, 63% in 30 min (advertised) battery.

Is the vivo V21 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the vivo V21 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2021, Apr).

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