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vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.44 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 64% of smartphones
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.1

Camera

15%

6.5

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

4.0

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 59% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £230

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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.1

Camera

15%

6.5

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

4.0

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

6.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

7.2
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 800U
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 800U
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor model which is slower than processors in 58.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.79 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.79 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.79 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 75.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
1.4 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.44 inches
Screen size
6.44 inches
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.44 inches which is smaller than the screens of 84.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2404 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2404 px
â–² Better than 57% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2404 px which is higher than that of 56.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
409 ppi
Pixel density
409 ppi
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 409 ppi which is higher than that of 66.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Charging speed
33 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
159.7 mm
Height
159.7 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 159.7 mm which is shorter than 81.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
73.9 mm
Width
73.9 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.9 mm which is narrower than 84.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.3 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.3 mm which is thinner than 94.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Weight
176 g
Weight
176 g
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 176 g which is lighter than 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
81,249 cm³
Device volume
81,249 cm³
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 81,249 cm³ which is smaller than 92.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
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vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    6000000:1
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (6000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    6,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 2.31x higher PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    10,154
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (10,154 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    10,154 vs 4,389
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    44 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (44 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    44 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 2.31x higher PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    10,154
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (10,154 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    10,154 vs 4,389
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    44 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (44 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    44 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.79 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.79 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.79 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    6000000:1
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (6000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    6,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 3.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    409 ppi
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (409 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    409 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2404 px
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2404 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2404 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 10.3% lighter
    Weight
    176 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (176 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    176 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.3 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.3 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.3 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2.1 mm narrower
    Width
    73.9 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.9 mm shorter
    Height
    159.7 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (159.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    159.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 16.9% smaller volume
    Device volume
    81,249 cm³
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (81249 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    81,249 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 800U
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 800U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 800U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 0.23 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.44 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.44 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 1.2% worse value for money
    vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.25 vs 7.3).
    7.25 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 800U
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 800U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 800U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    NX Bit
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • 50% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    512 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17.1 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.7 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.4 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    31.4 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.23 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.44 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.44 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 62.5% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 200 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    800 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    800 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    November 2022
    2022 vs 2024

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What we like about vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB)

  • Industry-leading 44MP selfie camera with OIS and dual LED flashes for high-quality vlogging and low-light portraits
  • Sleek and slim design (7.3mm thickness) that is comfortable for one-handed use and fits easily in pockets
  • Vibrant 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support
  • Fast 33W charging capable of reaching 63% battery in approximately 30 minutes
  • Reliable main 64MP camera performance with OIS, particularly praised for night photography
  • Premium feel despite a plastic frame, often featuring an attractive matte glass back

What we don't like about vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB)

  • Dated teardrop notch design for the front camera compared to modern punch-hole alternatives
  • Lower-end MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor that may struggle with demanding 3D games like Genshin Impact at high settings
  • Lack of essential modern features such as stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and official water/dust resistance (IP rating)
  • Mediocre performance from secondary lenses, specifically the ultra-wide and macro cameras which often lack detail
  • Battery capacity is relatively small at 4,000mAh compared to many competitors offering 5,000mAh
  • No support for wireless charging and no OIS functionality when shooting 4K video

Verdict

The Vivo V21s (8GB + 128GB) is a slim (7.3mm) 5G smartphone featuring a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 1080 x 2404 pixel resolution, running on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor and Android 12. Its main pros are the exceptional camera setup, which includes a 64MP main rear camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and a best-in-class 44MP OIS front (selfie) camera with dual-LED flash, both capable of 4K video recording. It is powered by a 4000 mAh battery with 33W FlashCharge support (advertised to charge to 63% in 30 minutes) and offers an in-display fingerprint sensor and expandable storage via microSD. Potential cons include the absence of stereo speakers and an official IP rating for water/dust protection.

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