vivo
vivo V21
RM 899.00
Price last checked: 1 Feb 2023. Confirm current price before buying.
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.
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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", 0.8�m, PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, 120?, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12�m + 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 |
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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).