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vivo V21 5G vs vivo V60

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2021August 2025
Display
Screen size6.44″6.77″
Resolution2404 × 10802392 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits5,000 nits
Display typeE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080Equal-depth quad-curved AMOLED, VM8 emitting material; 60/90/120 Hz
Pixel density–387 ppi
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM5,000 nits local peak and 1,500 nits maximum global brightness
Screen protection–Diamond Shield Glass co-developed with Schott, comprehensive cushioning and reinforced corners
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 HzHDR10+, P3 gamut, 1.07 billion colours and 8,000,000:1 contrast; SGS low blue light certification
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Memory8 GB8 GB – 16 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHzEight cores, 1 × 2.8 GHz + 4 × 2.4 GHz + 3 × 1.8 GHz; 4 nm process
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 12 GB/512 GB; India launch lists 8 GB/128 GB, 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB and 16 GB/512 GB; LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2, additional virtual RAM, no storage expansion
Cooling–Maker describes 16,470 mm² VC cooling system with ten temperature sensors
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone3×
Front camera44 MP50 MP
Main cameraAutofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OIS50 MP Sony IMX766, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.88, OIS, 6P lens and 84° view
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction8 MP, f/2.2 and 5P lens; 120° optical view or 106° after distortion correction
Telephoto camera–50 MP Sony IMX882, 1/1.95-inch sensor, f/2.65, OIS, 4P lens and 33.1° view; periscope with trapezoidal prism and M-shaped light path
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only50 MP with autofocus, f/2.0, 5P lens and 92° ± 3° optical view; 90° after correction in maker Indian release
Zoom–Maker Indian launch specifies 3× optical and 10× hybrid zoom; global overview describes AI enhancement up to 100×
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fpsMaker lists 4K/1080p/720p; PhoneArena and Digital Camera World identify 4K30
Front video4K at 30 fps without OIS or EIS; Ultra Stable Selfie VideoMaker Indian announcement confirms 4K front recording
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 fill light, ZEISS portraits at 23/35/50/85/100 mm, stage portrait, underwater photography, astro, Supermoon, food and dual view modes; Wedding vLog is India-exclusive
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh6,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 22 hours
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 90 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacity6,500 mAh typical and 6,330 mAh rated BlueVolt battery, third-generation silicon-carbon anode; maker tests 22 hours YouTube, 15 hours TikTok, 10 hours PUBG or 9 hours navigation separately; at least 80% capacity after 1,300 full cycles in laboratory tests
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 supplied charger
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisorNo wireless charging, confirmed by PhoneArena
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g192 g
Thickness7.29 mm7.53 mm
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm163.53 × 76.96 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back descriptionGrey plastic composite rear, 192 g and 7.53 mm; purple, light blue and gold glass rear, 200 g and 7.65 mm
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 DazzleGrey, gold, light blue and purple, with regional colour names and availability
Water resistance detail–IP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; maker global overview inconsistently gives 30-minute and 120-minute IP68 test durations, so no duration asserted here
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningIn-display optical fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, gyroscope and infrared blaster; no colour-temperature sensor
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorDual stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchFuntouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviewsAndroid 15 with Funtouch OS 15
Software updates–Maker Indian launch promises four years of OS and six years of security updates
AI features–Four-Season Portrait, Erase 3.0, Magic Move, Image Expander, Photo Enhance, Smart Call Assistant, captions, spam protection and Gemini; some features depend on network and region
In the boxPhone, headset, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, earphone jack adapter, SIM eject tool, case and applied protective film; accessories vary by regionGlobal phone, quick start guide, USB cable, charger, SIM eject tool, case, applied film 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 softwareGlobal LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/77/78; Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kenya and MEA-A additionally support LTE B71 and 5G n71
SIMHybrid slot for one nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or microSD card; dual standby; 5G + 5G dual SIM on NSA networks onlyTwo nano-SIMs with 5G dual standby; maker lists eSIM for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Nigeria and Kenya only
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
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 sheetSupported on global variant
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorUSB 2.0 and OTG
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASSGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS

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