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vivo V21 5G vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2021September 2021
Display
Screen size6.44″6.55″
Resolution2404 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch402 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, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, DCI-P3 gamut, 100% typical sRGB and 5,000,000:1 typical contrast; 60/90 Hz refresh and 240 Hz touch sampling; TrueColor JNCD approximately 0.32 and Delta E approximately 0.36; sunlight mode 3.0, reading mode 3.0 and 360° ambient light sensors
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHzKryo 670 octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz
GPU–Adreno 642L
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; microSD expansion up to 1 TB; factory configurations listed on the UK spec sheet, regional availability varies
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 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 only20 MP, ƒ/2.24; night mode, AI Beautify 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, eight cinematic video filters and time-lapse video
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
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 g158 g
Thickness7.29 mm6.81 mm
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 DazzleTruffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Mint Green and Snowflake White
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 12.5 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 regionAdapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card and safety information
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 NR n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/41/66/77/78; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/40/41/42; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM B2/3/5/8
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; dual 5G SIM availability varies by market and operator
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisorWi-Fi 4/5/6 and 802.11a/b/g; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
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/L5, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1/E5a, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5

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