The Vivo V21e 5G falls in place as a variant that falls behind the standard Vivo V21 5G. It features a less powerful processor and a less powerful camera system. However, it does offer the same RAM / storage configuration and a faster 44W charge mechanism as opposed to the 33W fast charge on its predecessor.
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Vivo V21e 5G Key Specs & Features
- 6.44 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, ~409 PPI
- Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
- Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm)
- 8GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up, also Supports SD-Card
- 64MP + 8MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 32MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (under display, optical)
- 5G Network
- Fast Charging (44W Capacity)
- Non-Removable Li-Po 4000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
Making a design comparison shows the design on the Vivo V21e 5G isn’t far from what is being served on the regular V21 5G. However, there is a little tweak on the rear panel that pretty much sets both smartphones apart physically.
On the rear of this smartphone, we have a smaller camera module and a gradient design that’s different from what we were served on the former. Having two cameras in place of three rear cameras as seen on its siblings, facilitated the smaller camera module.
Upfront, we have the same 6.44-inch AMOLED display bearing the same parameter, with the highlights being a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a density of approximately 409 PPI.
The Cameras
On the rear camera section of the Vivo V21e 5G, we have just two cameras as opposed to being three as seen on the standard V21.
The rear camera setup comprises a 64MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1.8 and an 8MP ultrawide camera with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 120˚ field of view. The video recording capability of this setup is capped at 4k @ 30fps.
Moving up front, we find a single 32MP camera as opposed to the 44MP camera on the standard Vivo V21. This camera is capable of recording videos up to 1080p @ 30fps.
Hardware and Software
On the performance side, the Vivo V21e 5G place the MediaTek Dimensty 800u 5G processor on the regular V21 5G, with a less premium MediaTek Deminsity 700 5G processor.
We also have the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU in place of the Mali-G57 MC3 GPU seen on the regular V21. However, we have got the same 8GB RAM, 128GB built-in storage, non-removable 4000mAh Li-Po battery. But a higher 44W charging as opposed to the 33W charging on the former.
On the software side, we have got the Funtouch 11.1 operating system running on the Android 11 operating system.
Connectivity
The Vivo V21e 5G features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C 2.0 port, low-energy Bluetooth 5.1, and WiFi / Hotspot.
Internet connectivity is capped at 5G, which means enthusiasts can utilize 5G connectivity in areas with 5G reception.
Vivo V21e 5G Price and Availability
Vivo V21e 5G price starts at around 23,300 INR ($314) in India. This translates to about 138,264 Naira in Nigeria, 1,978 GHS in Ghana, and 36,288 KSH in Kenya.
The Vivo V21e 5G was announced on June 24th 2021 and released for purchase on June 28th 2021.
Vivo V21e 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the Vivo V21e 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
- Processor: MediaTek MT6853 MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm), Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Colours: Sunset Jazz, Dark Pearl
- Dimension: 160.6 x 73.9 x 7.7 or 7.8 mm
- Weight: 165 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM,
- SIM Count: Hybrid Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.44 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, ~84.4% screen-to-body ratio, 20:9 Ratio (~409 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 64MP (Primary) f/1.8, PDAF + 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2, 120˚ FOV
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, Panorama, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
- Front Camera: 32MP Camera, f/2.0, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G: 78 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Version 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: No
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (under display, optical)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: –
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-Removable 4000mAh Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging (44W Capacity)
