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Vivo V21 5G Review – All Hail The New Selfie King

  • 1
    Review Summary
  • 2
    Introduction - The Selfie Champ is Here
  • 3
    Verdict
  • Review Summary

    Vivo V21 5G isn’t that of a big upgrade when it comes to its physical appearance. It is a bit slimmer and the sides are flatter than curved but hey, it’s almost the same design-wise. Vivo hasn’t changed its specifications much as the display is almost the same, the battery pack is the same as well. However, Vivo has surely made some strides in upgrading what is crucial including 5G support, AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, a newer and powerful chipset, and of course, 5G.

    PROS

    • Stunning 44Mp selfie camera with OIS
    • Excellent 64MP triple rear camera with OIS
    • Night Selfie and night camera
    • RAM extension feature
    • Only 7.29mm thick stylish design
    • 90Hz refresh rate display
    • Superfast 5G technology

    CONS

    • Hybrid SIM slot
    • No IP dust and water resistance
    • Little bit big notch on the front
    • No dual stereo speakers
    Key Specs
    Battery Capacity4000 mAh
    Operating SystemAndroid v11
    Screen Size16.36 cm (6.44 inch)
    Highlights:
  • 4000 mAh
  • Android v11
  • 16.36 cm (6.44 inch)
  • Introduction - The Selfie Champ is Here

    Vivo V21 5G is among the newest smartphones from Vivo released in the last days of April 2021. It is a mid-range premium-grade smartphone with 5G network support and some of the best specifications on board. With an impressive display, a powerful mid-range processor, and a decent battery backup with fast charging support, V21 5G is undoubtedly a contender for all the 5G smartphones in the Sub-30K INR price segment, and believe me, there are just a few contenders available.

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    You cannot simply rely on the specifications because hardware and software optimization and practical usage dictate how good a smartphone is. Luckily, I had the phone for more than a week to test it out, and here’s a hands-on review on the smartphone that you should read.

    Verdict

    Vivo V21 5G isn’t that of a big upgrade when it comes to its physical appearance. It is a bit slimmer and the sides are flatter than curved but hey, it’s almost the same design-wise. Vivo hasn’t changed its specifications much as the display is almost the same, the battery pack is the same as well. However, Vivo has surely made some strides in upgrading what is crucial including 5G support, AMOLED display with HRR, a newer and powerful chipset, and of course, 5G.

    At the end of the day, if you are upgrading to a newer Vivo V-series smartphone, I wouldn’t mind upgrading to Vivo V21 5G. However, if you are upgrading from V20 or V20 Pro, probably stick to the phone and wait for the V21 successor to get your hands on it. You can still check out its rivals like the Xiaomi Mi 11X to compare the two in case you are adamant to buy.

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