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vivo V21 5G vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 11T

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2021October 2021
Display
Screen size6.44″6.67″
Resolution2404 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits1,000 nits
Display typeE3 AMOLED; current global parameter sheet lists 2,404 × 1,080 pixels, whereas the reviews list 2,400 × 1,080AMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail500 nits typical, 800 nits HBM800 nits HBM typical; 1,000 nits peak typical
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
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 HzUp to 480 Hz touch sampling; over 1 billion colours; 5,000,000:1 contrast; HDR10+, TrueColor, True Display, Reading mode 3.0 and Sunlight mode 3.0
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 800UMediaTek Dimensity 1200-Ultra
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU7 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHz6 nm process; one Arm Cortex-A78-based core at 3.0 GHz, three A78-based cores at 2.6 GHz and four A55-based cores at 2.0 GHz
GPU–Nine-core Arm Mali GPU up to 886 MHz; maker does not publish a model number
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 3.1 storage
Cooling–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 OIS108 MP, ƒ/1.75, 9-in-1 2.1 µm pixels
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0, OIS and dual Selfie Spotlight lights; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only16 MP, ƒ/2.45
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; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120, 240 or 960 fps and 1080p at 120 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps without OIS or EIS; Ultra Stable Selfie Video1080p and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in either resolution
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 camera, ƒ/2.4, autofocus from 3–7 cm; Night mode 2.0, photo clones, 108 MP and document modes, Google Lens, audio zoom, AI cinema, cinematic video filters, HDR video and Pro time-lapse; selfie night mode
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacity5,000 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 variesIncluded 67 W charger; maker claims 100% in 36 minutes
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight176 g203 g
Thickness7.29 mm8.8 mm
Height × width159.68 × 73.9 mm164.1 × 76.9 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 DazzleMeteorite Gray, Moonlight White and Celestial Blue
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningSide-mounted fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, barometer and colour temperature
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorDual speakers; Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio
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 regionPhone, 67 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start 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 software5G NSA/SA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78; 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 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIMHybrid slot for one nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or microSD card; dual standby; 5G + 5G dual SIM on NSA networks onlyDual SIM; availability varies by region
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisorWi-Fi 6
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 sheetSupported
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorUSB-C
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASSGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and QZSS L1/L5; A-GPS and assisted network positioning

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