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vivo V21 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

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vivoV21 5GXiaomiMi 11 Lite 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2021April 2021
Display
Screen size6.44″6.55″
Resolution2404 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits800 nits
Display typeE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080Flat 10-bit AMOLED with Gorilla Glass 6.
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM500 nits typical and up to 800 nits in high-brightness mode.
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+, DCI-P3 colour and 240 Hz touch sampling.
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UQualcomm Snapdragon 780G
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB
CPU7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHzEight-core Kryo 670 CPU up to 2.4 GHz. This is the original Snapdragon 780G model, distinct from the 4G Mi 11 Lite and later 11 Lite 5G NE.
GPU–Adreno 642.
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 and UFS 2.2; hybrid microSD expansion up to 512 GB, according to the maker's support FAQ.
Cameras
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera44 MP20 MP
Main cameraAutofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OISf/1.79 and six-element lens; no optical stabilisation (Notebookcheck).
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correctionf/2.2 and 119° field of view.
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only20 MP, f/2.24; night and portrait modes.
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, TechAdvisor; maker says OIS and EIS are unavailable in 4K at 30 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; 720p or 1080p slow motion at 120 fps.
Front video4K at 30 fps without OIS or EIS; Ultra Stable Selfie VideoTime-lapse selfies; the UK maker sheet does not publish front-camera frame rates.
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 portraitAdditional 5 MP f/2.4 telemacro camera with contrast autofocus at 3–7 cm; this is a close-focus camera rather than an optical telephoto zoom.
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,250 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacity4,250 mAh typical capacity.
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. Maker support lists Quick Charge 4+, Quick Charge 3+ and USB Power Delivery 3.0 for the phone; supplied adapter supports Quick Charge 3.0, USB-PD and PPS.
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g159 g
Thickness7.29 mm6.81 mm
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm160.53 × 75.73 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
MaterialsAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back descriptionMatte glass back and plastic frame (TechRadar and Notebookcheck).
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 DazzleTruffle Black, Citrus Yellow and Mint Green.
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningSide fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and face unlock.
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeInfrared blaster, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and linear motor.
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 region33 W adapter, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter, SIM tool, soft case and documents. April 2021 is the conservative first-sale month from TechRadar's actual retail-availability account; an exact maker-confirmed day remains unverified.
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 software5G, 4G, 3G and 2G; global/UK published LTE bands include 20 and 28. VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling depend on the operator.
SIMHybrid slot for one nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or microSD card; dual standby; 5G + 5G dual SIM on NSA networks onlyOne nano-SIM plus a hybrid slot for a second nano-SIM or microSD card; no eSIM, according to the maker's support FAQ.
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisorWi-Fi 6, 5 and 4; 2.4 and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2; maker support lists aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC audio codecs.
NFCSupported in Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; NFC-eSE in Indonesia; other regions not confirmed by global sheetMultifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market.
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorUSB-C with USB 2.0 data (Notebookcheck); USB OTG and wired reverse charging confirmed by maker support. No 3.5 mm socket; audio adapter included.
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS–

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