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vivo V17 Pro vs vivo V21 5G

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vivoV17 ProvivoV21 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019May 2021
Display
Screen size6.44″6.44″
Resolution2400 × 10802404 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeE3 Super AMOLED; 60 Hz identified by TechAdvisor because surviving maker sheets omit refresh rateE3 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 display–Always-on display, TechAdvisor
Display features100% DCI-P3; 20:9 aspect ratio; 91.65% screen-to-body ratio, maker calculation; TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and low-brightness anti-flicker modeHDR10+, 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
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUSnapdragon 675 AIE octa-core processor7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 612, Android Authority–
Storage type8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage; no memory-card slot, maker sheet, despite Android Authority's specification table listing expandable storageUFS 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 camera13 MPNone
Optical zoom2×None
Front camera32 MP44 MP
Main cameraf/1.8Autofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction; 4 cm macro focusf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction
Telephoto cameraf/2.5; maker confirms 2× optical zoom only for regional model PD1931F, with 10× digital zoom–
Front cameraMain 32 MP f/2.0 plus 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 105° angle; pop-up assembly includes Selfie Softlight and earpiece; TechAdvisor's 2 MP second-front figure conflicts with the maker's 8 MPAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only
Video recordingRear 4K recording, maker; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30 fps, Android AuthorityRear 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 features2 MP f/2.4 depth camera; Super Night modes, pose guidance and AI bokeh2 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
Battery4,100 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacityTypical capacity
Wired chargingDual-Engine Fast Charging; maker specifies 9 V/2 A adapter; 18 W rating identified by TechAdvisor and Android Authority11 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
Weight201.8 g176 g
Thickness9.8 mm7.29 mm
Height × width159 × 74.7 mm159.68 × 73.9 mm
MaterialsMaker describes a unibody alloy pop-up camera case with automatic retraction when a fall is detected; no published IP ratingAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back description
ColoursCrystal Black and Crystal SkyDusk 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 and Jovi image recognition; Dark Mode, Multi-Turbo and Ultra Game Mode–
BiometricsIn-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
Speakers–Single speaker, TechAdvisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 with Funtouch OS 9.1Funtouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviews
In the boxPhone, earphones, documentation, USB-C 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 B1/3/5/8 and TDD B38/39/40/41Global 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 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
NFCGlobal maker overview confirms NFC; availability may vary by regional modelSupported in Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; NFC-eSE in Indonesia; other regions not confirmed by global sheet
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, Android AuthorityUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisor
PositioningGPS, GLONASS and BeiDouGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS

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