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vivo V21 5G vs vivo V50

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2021February 2025
Display
Screen size6.44″6.77″
Resolution2404 × 10802392 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch388 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 × 1,080Quad-curved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 8,000,000:1 contrast
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM4,500 nits local peak and 1,300 nits global peak
Screen protection–SCHOTT Diamond Shield Glass
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 HzP3 colour gamut; 120 Hz supported in selected games
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, 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by TechAdvisor and TechRadarIndia LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2; maker launch configurations below exclude reviewers' unpublished India 12 GB/256 GB pairing
Cooling–25,489 mm² cooling area, including 3,806 mm² vapour chamber, 10,469 mm² graphite and 11,214 mm² copper
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, 1/1.55-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction50 MP autofocus, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0 and 119.4° field of view on specification sheet; overview gives 109.2° after correction
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only50 MP autofocus, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0 and 92° field of view; 90° after correction
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fps4K on all three cameras
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 portraitZEISS portrait styles and 23/35/50 mm crop options, not optical telephoto; dual-colour-temperature Aura Light and India Wedding Style Portrait Studio
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 90 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacity6,000 mAh typical and 5,870 mAh rated; second-generation BlueVolt silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims at least 80% capacity after 1,300 cycles
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 varies90 W FlashCharge with original charger
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g189 g
Thickness7.29 mm7.39 mm
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm163.29 × 76.72 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP69
MaterialsAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back descriptionTitanium Grey composite plastic back; Rose Red and Starry Night glass backs
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 DazzleTitanium Grey 189 g/7.39 mm; Rose Red 199 g/7.57 mm; Starry Night 199 g/7.67 mm; height and width shared
Water resistance detail–Both IP68 and IP69 ratings on India maker sheet
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningOptical in-display fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, colour temperature, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchFuntouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviewsAndroid 15 with Funtouch OS 15
Software updates–Maker India launch promise of three Android upgrades and four years of security updates
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 V2427 phone, cable, charger, case, applied protective film, SIM tool, guide and warranty card
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 MHz; WCDMA B1/4/5/6/8; LTE FDD B1/3/4/5/8/18/19/26/28/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/3/5/8/28/40/66/77/78
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; no eSIM in India
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor–
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
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorUSB Type-C and OTG
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASSGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and A-GPS; cellular and Wi-Fi positioning

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