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vivo V15 Pro vs vivo V21 5G

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vivoV15 ProvivoV21 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2019May 2021
Display
Screen size6.39″6.44″
Resolution2340 × 10802404 × 1080
Sharpness403 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeE2 Super AMOLED; maker overview confirms 6.39 inches despite malformed parameter-page size field containing the weight; rounded-corner diagonal 6.17 inchesE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080
Brightness detail–500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM
Always-on displayAlways-on displayAlways-on display, TechAdvisor
Display features100% P3 gamut; 10,000,000:1 contrast; 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 91.64% screen-to-body ratio, maker calculationsHDR10+, 6,000,000:1 contrast; 60 Hz default with Smart Switch, 60 Hz and 90 Hz settings; some applications remain at 60 Hz
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 675MediaTek Dimensity 800U
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUSnapdragon 675 AIE octa-core processor7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 612, Gadgets360–
Storage type6 GB or 8 GB RAM with 128 GB storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 256 GB, maker sheet; Gadgets Now incorrectly reports no card slotUFS 2.2; 8 GB physical RAM with 128 GB or 256 GB storage globally; global overview describes 3 GB extended RAM from storage, current India overview describes 4 GB; UK 128 GB model identified by TechAdvisor and TechRadar
Cameras
Main camera48 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP44 MP
Main camera1/2.25-inch sensor, f/1.8, 0.8 μm physical pixels; four-in-one output of 12 MP with 1.6 μm combined pixelsAutofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correctionf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction
Front cameraPop-up 32 MP f/2.0 camera; maker claims 0.46-second elevation and more than 300,000 elevation testsAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at up to 60 fps with EIS, Gadgets360Rear 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fps
Front video–4K at 30 fps without OIS or EIS; Ultra Stable Selfie Video
Camera features5 MP f/2.4 depth camera with 3.2 MP effective pixels after optimisation, maker; Super Night, portrait lighting and body shaping2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm focus distance; eye autofocus, night portrait, dual-view video, double exposure and multi-style portrait
Battery and charging
Battery3,700 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–Typical capacity
Wired chargingDual-Engine Fast Charging; maker claims 24% in 15 minutes; 18 W included charger identified by Gadgets360 because maker gives no wattage11 V/3 A FlashCharge adapter; up to 63% in 30 minutes in maker laboratory tests at 25℃ ±1℃, starting at 1% with screen off; actual charging power varies
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, TechAdvisor
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight185 g176 g
Thickness8.21 mm7.29 mm
Height × width157.25 × 74.71 mm159.68 × 73.9 mm
MaterialsPlastic back and metallic rim, Gadgets360AG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back description
ColoursTopaz Blue and Coral Red in maker overview; parameter image selector also calls the red finish Glamour Red; India reviews call it Ruby RedDusk Blue at 176 g and 7.29 mm; Sunset Dazzle and Arctic White at 177 g and 7.39 mm; UK maker release lists Dusk Blue and Sunset Dazzle
ButtonsSmart Button for Google Assistant with one press and Jovi image recognition with two–
BiometricsFifth-generation in-display fingerprint scanningIn-display fingerprint scanning
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscope
SpeakersSingle bottom speaker, Gadgets Now; FM radio supported, makerSingle speaker, TechAdvisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 with Funtouch OS 9; Game Mode 5.0 and Dual-TurboFuntouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviews
In the boxPhone, earphones, documentation, USB cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective filmPhone, headset, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, earphone jack adapter, SIM eject tool, case and applied protective film; accessories vary by region
Connectivity
Mobile networkGlobal GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/7/8 and TDD B38/40/41Global bands GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28, TDD B38/39/40/41F as printed by maker; 5G n1/3/7/28/41/78; SA and NSA subject to carrier and software
SIMDual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot and dual standbyHybrid slot for one nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or microSD card; dual standby; 5G + 5G dual SIM on NSA networks only
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1
NFC–Supported in Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; NFC-eSE in Indonesia; other regions not confirmed by global sheet
USBMicro-USB and 3.5 mm headphone socket, Gadgets360; OTG supported, makerUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisor
PositioningGPS, GLONASS and BeiDouGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS

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