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vivo V21 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

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vivoV21 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2021November 2021
Display
Screen size6.44″6.67″
Resolution2404 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits1,200 nits
Display typeE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080AMOLED DotDisplay with a central camera cutout.
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM–
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 HzDCI-P3, 360 Hz touch sampling, 360° ambient light sensor and reading mode; maker specifies 700 nits typical high-brightness mode separately from 1,200 nits typical peak.
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UMediaTek Dimensity 920
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHz6 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.5 GHz.
GPU–ARM Mali-G68.
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; maker specifies microSD expansion up to 512 GB, whereas Tech Advisor reports 1 TB. Current UK maker configuration pairs are used here.
Cooling–LiquidCool Technology 2.0 vapour chamber.
Cameras
Main camera64 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera44 MP16 MP
Main cameraAutofocus, f/1.79, four-axis OISf/1.8, 1/1.52-inch sensor, dual-native ISO and nine-pixel binning to 2.1 µm; maker aperture controls the reviews' f/1.9.
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correctionf/2.2 and 120° field of view.
Zoom–Digital crop rather than a dedicated telephoto lens (Tech Advisor).
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only–
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 or 720p at 30 fps.
Front video4K at 30 fps without OIS or EIS; Ultra Stable Selfie Video1080p at 30/60 fps or 720p at 30 fps; f/2.4 selfie lens.
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 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; long exposure and AI Skycaping modes.
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 120 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacityDual 2,250 mAh cells give 4,500 mAh typical equivalent capacity. Maker laboratory claim is at least 80% capacity after 800 complete cycles at 25°C.
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 variesMaker laboratory claim is full charge in 15 minutes with Boost mode; actual results vary. Tech Advisor measured about 20 minutes. TechRadar could not test the supplied charger because its plug was incompatible with the review region.
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisorNo wireless charging (TechRadar).
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g204 g
Thickness7.29 mm8.34 mm
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm163.65 × 76.19 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
MaterialsAG matte glass back and flat frame; maker glass description differs from TechAdvisor's plastic-back descriptionGlass body confirmed by the maker and TechRadar; Tech Advisor instead describes a plastic back.
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 DazzleGraphite Gray, Star Blue and Forest Green.
Water resistance detail–IP53 splash protection, confirmed by both reviews; not intended for immersion.
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscope–
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorDual super-linear speakers tuned with JBL, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchFuntouch OS 11.1; Android 11 identified by both reviewsMIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, confirmed by the maker and both reviews' software sections; TechRadar's introductory Android 12 reference conflicts with its own software section.
In the boxPhone, headset, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, earphone jack adapter, SIM eject tool, case and applied protective film; accessories vary by region120 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. Tech Advisor's April 2022 review confirms Chinese availability since November 2021, used at month precision, and describes a later planned UK release in May. UK/global Dimensity 920 hardware is used; India's Snapdragon-based phone with the same Pro+ name is different.
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 software–
SIMHybrid slot for one nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or microSD card; dual standby; 5G + 5G dual SIM on NSA networks onlySIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM or microSD slot.
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisorWi-Fi 6; maker connectivity controls Tech Advisor's Wi-Fi 5 table.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2; maker controls Tech Advisor's 5.1 table.
NFCSupported in Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; NFC-eSE in Indonesia; other regions not confirmed by global sheetNFC.
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorUSB-C.
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS–

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