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vivo V21 5G vs vivo V29 Pro

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vivoV21 5GvivoV29 Pro
Overview
ReleasedMay 2021October 2023
Display
Screen size6.44″6.78″
Resolution2404 × 10802800 × 1260
Sharpness409 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits–
Display typeE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080AMOLED with 55° curved edges
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM–
Always-on displayAlways-on display, TechAdvisor–
Display featuresHDR10+, 6,000,000:1 contrast; 60 Hz default with Smart Switch, 60 Hz and 90 Hz settings; some applications remain at 60 Hz1.07 billion colours and HDR10+; PWM dimming at 2,160 Hz in 90 Hz mode and 1,920 Hz in 60/120 Hz modes
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UMediaTek Dimensity 8200
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHzDimensity 8200, 4 nm
Storage typeUFS 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 TechRadarIndia configurations below; up to 8 GB extended RAM uses storage rather than additional physical memory
Cooling–Bionic vapour chamber; area unpublished
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone12 MP
Optical zoomNone2×
Front camera44 MP50 MP
Main cameraAutofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OISSony IMX766, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction8 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto camera–Sony IMX663 portrait camera, f/1.98 and 2× optical zoom
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only50 MP Eye AF, f/2.0; 92° before and 90° after distortion correction
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fpsFront and rear up to 4K at 60 fps, Gadgets360 and IndianExpress; stabilisation modes reduce resolution
Front video4K at 30 fps without OIS or EIS; Ultra Stable Selfie Video–
Camera features2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm focus distance; eye autofocus, night portrait, dual-view video, double exposure and multi-style portraitSmart Aura Light, multispectral sensor, rear flash, Wedding Style Portrait, OIS + EIS Super Night Video, Ultra Stable Video, night, high-resolution, panorama, documents, slow-motion, time-lapse, Supermoon, astro, Pro, food, sports, dual-view, live-photo and micro-movie modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,600 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacityParameter sheet lists 4,505 mAh minimum; overview instead labels rated capacity 4,500 mAh; both use 4,600 mAh typical
Wired charging11 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 varies80 W FlashCharge, 11 V/7.3 A
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g188 g
Thickness7.29 mm7.46 mm
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm164.18 × 74.37 mm
MaterialsAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back descriptionGlass back and aerospace-grade metal border, maker overview
ColoursDusk 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 DazzleHimalayan Blue and Space Black; maker dimensions 16.418 × 7.437 × 0.746 cm, which differ from Gadgets360's database figures
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningIn-display fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorSingle speaker, IndianExpress
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchFuntouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviewsFuntouch OS 13 Global; Android 13 identified by Gadgets360 and IndianExpress
In the boxPhone, headset, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, earphone jack adapter, SIM eject tool, case and applied protective film; accessories vary by regionDocumentation, cable, power adapter, SIM tool, case and applied protective film
Connectivity
Mobile networkGlobal 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 softwareIndia GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/4/5/8/19/28A, TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28A/40/77/78
SIMHybrid slot for one nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or microSD card; dual standby; 5G + 5G dual SIM on NSA networks onlyDual nano-SIM, dual standby
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor2.4/5 GHz; protocol version unpublished in India sheet
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupported in Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; NFC-eSE in Indonesia; other regions not confirmed by global sheetNot supported, IndianExpress
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorType-C and OTG; USB 2.0 identified by Gadgets360
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASSGPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and NavIC

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