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vivo V21 5G vs vivo V30

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2021March 2024
Display
Screen size6.44″6.78″
Resolution2404 × 10802800 × 1260
Sharpness409 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits2,800 nits
Display typeE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080Curved AMOLED; global sheet identifies A22 (Q9) emitting material and 60/120 Hz modes
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM2,800 nits local peak
Screen protection–SCHOTT Xensation alpha cover glass, maker India release
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 HzGlobal sheet lists 100% P3 and 105% NTSC colour gamut
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHzGlobal sheet identifies Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 4 nm, eight cores at 1 × 2.63 GHz, 3 × 2.4 GHz and 4 × 1.8 GHz
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 TechRadarGlobal sheet lists LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; India configurations below, without the reviewed global 512 GB option; virtual extended RAM is not physical memory
Cooling–Eleven temperature sensors and vapour chamber cooling, maker India release; area unpublished
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera44 MP50 MP
Main cameraAutofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OIS50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, 84° field of view and six-element lens on global sheet
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction50 MP autofocus, f/2.0, 119° field of view and five-element lens on global sheet
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only50 MP autofocus, f/2.0, 92° field of view and five-element lens on global sheet
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 4K recording, maker India release
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 portraitDual-colour-temperature Aura Light; portrait, night, high-resolution, panorama, document, slow-motion, time-lapse, Supermoon, astro, Pro, snapshot, food, live photo and dual-view modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacityMaker laboratory claims at least 80% health after 1,600 cycles, described as four years; this is not a measured lifespan
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
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g186 g
Thickness7.29 mm7.45 mm
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm164.36 × 75.1 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP54
MaterialsAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back descriptionGlass back; reinforced middle frame, raised metal edge and aluminium corner reinforcement described by India release
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 DazzleAndaman Blue, Peacock Green and Classic Black; maker dimensions 16.436 × 7.510 × 0.745 cm
Water resistance detail–IP54 on global maker specification sheet
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningOptical in-display fingerprint reader on global sheet
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorSingle speaker, 91mobiles and Android Headlines
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchFuntouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviewsAndroid 14 with Funtouch OS 14
Software updates–India maker promises three Android generations and four years of security updates; Android Headlines reports a historical global promise of two upgrades and three years
In the boxPhone, headset, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, earphone jack adapter, SIM eject tool, case and applied protective film; accessories vary by regionIndia phone, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, SIM tool and guide
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 B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/4/5/8/18/19/26/28, TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28/77/78
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 with 5G + 5G
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisorIndia 2.4/5 GHz; maker India sheet does not name the protocol version
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4
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 in India; global sheet lists NFC for other configurations
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorType-C and OTG; global sheet identifies USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASSGPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and NavIC

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