vivo V21 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G

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V21 5G compared with Mi 11 Lite 4G
vivoV21 5GXiaomiMi 11 Lite 4G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2021April 2021
Display
Screen size6.44″6.55″
Resolution2404 × 1080 (better)2400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch (better)402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits–
Display typeE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density–402 ppi
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM500 nits typical; up to 800 nits in high brightness mode
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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 Hz10-bit colour, DCI-P3 wide gamut, HDR10 and 5,000,000:1 typical contrast; 60/90 Hz refresh, 240 Hz touch sampling; TrueColor JNCD approximately 0.55 and Delta E approximately 0.55; sunlight mode 2.0, reading mode 3.0 and 360° ambient light sensors
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UQualcomm Snapdragon 732G
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB (better)64 GB, 128 GB
CPU7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHzKryo 470 octa-core CPU up to 2.3 GHz
GPU–Adreno 618
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 TechRadarLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 with Host Performance Booster; three global factory configurations, regional availability varies
Cameras
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera44 MP (better)16 MP
Main cameraAutofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OIS64 MP, ƒ/1.79, six-element lens
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction8 MP, 119° field of view and ƒ/2.2
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only16 MP, ƒ/2.45; night mode, timed burst and time-lapse selfie
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fps4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; 1080p/720p slow motion at 120 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 portrait5 MP telemacro, ƒ/2.4, contrast autofocus at 3–7 cm; timed burst, AI SkyScaping, one-click AI cinema and time-lapse video
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,250 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacity4,250 mAh typical
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 varies33 W charger included
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g157 g (better)
Thickness7.29 mm6.81 mm (better)
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm160.53 × 75.73 mm
MaterialsAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back description–
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 DazzleBubblegum Blue, Peach Pink and Boba Black
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningArc side fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, linear motor and IR blaster
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorDual speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchFuntouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviewsMIUI 12 based on Android 11
In the boxPhone, headset, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, earphone jack adapter, SIM eject tool, case and applied protective film; accessories vary by regionPhone, adapter, USB-C cable, Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter, SIM tool, soft case, user 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 softwareLTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/32/66; LTE TDD B38/40/41; 4 × 4 MIMO on LTE B3/B7; supports 4G+/4G/3G/2G
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; microSD shares a SIM slot (Notebookcheck)
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisorWi-Fi 4/5 and 802.11a/b/g; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
NFCSupported in Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; NFC-eSE in Indonesia; other regions not confirmed by global sheetMultifunctional NFC including Google Pay; availability varies by market
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorUSB-C; Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter included
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASSGPS L1, GLONASS G1 and Galileo E1

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