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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 5 May 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 800U (7 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v11 |
| Fabrication | 7 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Funtouch OS 11.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Extended RAM (+3GB), Multi-Turbo, Ultra Game Mode |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
| Features | 1080x2400 pixels FHD+ AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 500 nits brightness, In-Display Optical Fingerprint Scanner, Eye Protection Mode |
| Brightness | 500 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | Yes (HDR10+) |
| Screen Size | 6.44 inches (16.36 cm, 100.1 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | Yes (Optical Image Stabilization on 64MP main camera) |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 64MP (f/1.8, 26mm wide, 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS) + 8MP (f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ ultrawide, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) + 2MP (f/2.4, macro) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.2 (ultrawide), f/2.4 (macro) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, RAW support |
| Autofocus | |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | Yes (Hardware Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Flash | Dual-LED Spotlight Flash (Front physical dual flash) |
| Sensor | 44MP (f/2.0, wide, AF, OIS) |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Autofocus | Yes (Autofocus / AF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 44 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (OIS, AF) |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, AG matte glass back |
| Width | 73.90 mm |
| Colors | Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle, Arctic White |
| Height | 159.68 mm |
| Weight | 176 grams |
| IP Rating | None |
| Thickness | 7.29 mm (Dusk Blue) / 7.39 mm (Sunset Dazzle) |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 33W FlashCharge (63% in 30 min) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (Uses shared SIM slot / Hybrid) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 1 TB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4GHz + 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes (Hardware Gyroscope) |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio certification, USB Type-C to 3.5mm jack adapter included, Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Ultra-Slim 7.29mm Lightweight AG Glass Body (176g), World's First 44MP OIS Front Camera with Dual Physical Spotlight LED Flash, 64MP OIS Night Triple Rear Camera, 6.44" 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED Display (HDR10+), 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 800U Processor, 33W vivo FlashCharge (63% in 30 min), Extended RAM (+3GB), In-Display Fingerprint Scanner |
The Vivo V21 sets an unprecedented benchmark for mobile selfie photography, low-light portraiture, and ultra-slim industrial design in Bangladesh. Measuring an extraordinarily slim 7.29mm to 7.39mm in thickness and weighing a featherlight 176 grams, the smartphone is built with straight-edge flat frames and a silky Anti-Glare (AG) matte glass back available in Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle, and Arctic White. Dominating the front is a gorgeous 6.44-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) AMOLED display with an 84.84% screen-to-body ratio, a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, 409 ppi pixel density, HDR10+ support, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection, integrated with an in-display optical fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the handset is powered by MediaTek's 7nm Dimensity 800U octa-core processor clocked up to 2.4 GHz alongside a Mali-G57 MC3 GPU, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM (augmented by +3GB Extended RAM) and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via a hybrid microSD slot. The defining highlight of the V21 is its world-first 44MP front camera equipped with hardware Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), autofocus, and physical Dual Selfie Spotlight LED flashes embedded into the top bezel, enabling blur-free 4K selfie videos and crisp night portraits. On the rear, it features an OIS-assisted triple camera setup led by a 64MP main sensor with 4-Axis OIS, an 8MP 120-degree ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. Backed by a 4000 mAh battery with 33W FlashCharge (63% in 30 minutes) over USB Type-C, Hi-Res audio certification, and Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11, the Vivo V21 is a premier choice for mobile creators and selfie enthusiasts.
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 409 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.84 % |
| Video FPS | 30 / 60 fps |
| Resolution | 64 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle (26mm), Primary Camera (OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (16mm, 120˚ FOV) + 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera |
| Camera Setup | Triple Camera Setup |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, Ultra Stable Video, Portrait Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, Super Macro |
| Camera Features | 4-Axis OIS, Super Night Mode, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, AI Scene Recognition |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K@30fps), 1920x1080 @ 30/60 fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch with Dual LED Spotlight) |
| Camera Features | 44MP OIS Super Night Selfie, Dual Selfie Spotlight, Eye Autofocus, Steadiface Selfie Video, Dual-View Video, AI Extreme Night |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K@30fps), 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Ruggedness |
| Corning Gorilla Glass front protection, AG Matte Glass scratch-resistant back |
| Waterproof | No |
| SpecialDesign | Ultra-slim 7.29mm featherlight body with flat frame design |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / microSD |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot) |
| Bluetooth | v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.92 W/kg, Body: 0.58 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Optical |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes (Optical in-display sensor) |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen |





