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vivo V21 5G vs vivo V70

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2021February 2026
Display
Screen size6.44″6.59″
Resolution2404 × 10802750 × 1260
Sharpness409 pixels per inch459 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 × 1,080Flat AMOLED with VM9 emitting material, up to 120 Hz
Pixel density–459 ppi
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM5,000 nits local peak, maker specifies HDR test at 1% OPR under 100,000 lux illumination
Screen protection–Schott Xensation Core identified by Amateur Photographer
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 gamut, 1.07 billion colours and 1.25 mm side bezels; SGS low blue light certification
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 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 12 GB/256 GB; Indian maker release also lists 8 GB/256 GB; LPDDR5X and UFS 4.1, additional virtual RAM, no storage expansion
Cooling–4,200 mm² vapour chamber
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, autofocus and OIS, f/1.88, 6P lens and 84° view; global overview specifies 1/1.56-inch sensor, Indian maker release identifies Sony LYT-700V
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction8 MP, fixed focus, f/2.2, 5P lens and 115° view
Telephoto camera–50 MP Sony IMX882 identified by maker Indian release, 1/1.95-inch sensor, autofocus and OIS, f/2.65, 4P lens and 33° 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, 5P lens and 92° optical view; 90° after distortion correction
Zoom–3× optical telephoto and up to 100× zoom; maker describes 10× stage portrait and digital zoom separately
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fpsUp to 4K60 with 1×/2×/3× zoom clarity; maker parameter sheet also lists 1080p and 720p
Front video4K at 30 fps without OIS or EIS; Ultra Stable Selfie VideoUp to 4K60 confirmed by maker Indian announcement
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 portraitRear flash and single-colour-temperature Aura fill light; ZEISS portraits at 23/35/50/85/100 mm, stage, film camera, underwater, astro, Supermoon, food and Pro modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh6,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 40 hours
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 90 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacity6,500 mAh typical and 6,320 mAh rated BlueVolt lithium-ion battery; maker tests 40 hours video playback, 10 hours navigation or 5 hours 4K60 recording separately
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; multi-scenario bypass charging sends power directly to the system during supported gaming or streaming
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisorNo wireless charging, confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g187 g
Thickness7.29 mm7.4 mm
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm157.52 × 74.33 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back descriptionAerospace-grade aluminium alloy frame and camera module; black glassfibre rear 187 g/7.40 mm, gold/grey/brown glass rear 194 g/7.59 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 DazzleGlobal Golden Hour, Sandalwood Brown, Alpine Gray and Authentic Black; Indian V70 Passion Red and Lemon Yellow
Water resistance detail–IP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; global maker specifies 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes, Indian announcement specifies 120 minutes; resistance can diminish with use
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningIn-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanning 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, gyroscope and infrared blaster; standard motor, no colour-temperature sensor
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorDual stereo speakers with Gaming HyperSense Audio
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchFuntouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviewsAndroid 16 with OriginOS 6
Software updates–Global up to four OS generations and six years security from local launch; Europe five OS generations and five years security from end of EU sale, according to maker footnote
AI features–Stage Mode, Magic Weather, Landscape, Retouch, Audio Noise Eraser, Captions, Creation, Search and Gemini; Origin Island Copy & Go/Drag & Go, Private Space, One-Tap Transfer and Office Kit task handoff; Indian Holi Portrait was time-limited to 19 February–15 March 2026
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 protective 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 B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78
SIMHybrid slot for one nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or microSD card; dual standby; 5G + 5G dual SIM on NSA networks onlyGlobal two nano-SIMs, 5G dual SIM dual standby
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 sheetReader/writer and HCE/NFC-SIM card emulation; SIM payment requires SIM1
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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