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vivo V21 5G vs vivo V40

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2021July 2024
Display
Screen size6.44″6.78″
Resolution2404 × 10802800 × 1260
Sharpness409 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits4,500 nits
Display typeE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080Curved AMOLED, P3 colour gamut and 8,000,000:1 contrast
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM4,500 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 Hz–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHzSnapdragon 7 Gen 3, 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; LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2 identified by 91mobiles
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 autofocus, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction50 MP autofocus, f/2.0 and 119° field of view
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only50 MP autofocus, f/2.0 and 92° ± 3° field of view
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fps–
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 portraitSeven ZEISS portrait styles with 24/35/50 mm crop options, not optical telephoto; Aura Light and flicker sensor; live photo, night, portrait, high-resolution, panorama, document, slow-motion, time-lapse, Supermoon, astro, Pro, snapshot and food modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacitySecond-generation BlueVolt silicon-carbon battery
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; maker parameter page also prints 9 V/1.3 A alongside the 80 W claim without explaining the discrepancy
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g190 g
Thickness7.29 mm7.58 mm
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm164.16 × 74.93 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back descriptionGlass back; aluminium alloy corner reinforcement and metal camera bezel described by maker 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 DazzleGanges Blue, Lotus Purple and Titanium Grey; maker dimensions 16.416 × 7.493 × 0.758 cm
Water resistance detail–Maker IP68 test at 1.5 m in fresh water for 30 minutes
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningOptical in-display fingerprint reader, 91mobiles
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchFuntouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviewsAndroid 14 with Funtouch OS 14
Software updates–Three Android upgrades and four years of security updates reported at launch by 91mobiles
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; European box contents differ
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 B1/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/26/28, TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28/40/77/78
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 with 5G + 5G
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi; protocol version unpublished on consulted maker sheet
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; overseas NFC and eSIM listings do not describe this configuration
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorUSB Type-C and OTG
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASSGPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and NavIC

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