Fellow Chinese device maker, Vivo has unveiled its latest X series smartphones – the Vivo X21 and Vivo X21 UD, to coincide with the launch of the Oppo R15 duo. Both new models have the same build and feature, except the fact that the X21 has a rear fingerprint scanner while the X21 UD has an under-screen (in-display) fingerprint scanner and 128GB build-in storage space.
The Vivo X21 (and X21 UD), successor to the X20 Series, sports a 6.28-inch FHD+ notched display with 19:9 aspect ratio, 90.3% screen-to-body ratio, narrow bezels (1.66mm on the sides, 1.79mm bezels on the top & 5mm on the bottom) and 3D glass covers which employs Vivo’s Aurora Micro Arc design.
Both models feature a dual rear camera setup comprising a primary 12MP Samsung S5K2L9 rear camera with Dual Pixel technology and f/1.8 aperture paired with a secondary 5MP camera with S5K4E8 sensor to capture depth information. The front camera is a 12MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture, IR Fill Light, 3D mapping, AI beauty recognition and Face Wake facial recognition.
Specifications |
Vivo X21 (and Vivo X21 UD) |
| Operating System | Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS |
| Dimension | 154.45 x 74.78 x 7.37 mm |
| Weight | 156.2 grams |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano/microSD) |
| Display | 6.28-inch (2280 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:9 Super AMOLED display |
| Processor | 2.2GHz Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Mobile Platform |
| Graphics | Adreno 512 GPU |
| Memory | 6GB RAM |
| Storage | 64GB/ 128GB built-in storage + Up to 256GB via microSD |
| Main Camera | Primary: 12MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture
Secondary: 5MP camera with f/2.4 aperture |
| Front Camera | 12MP Selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture |
| Connectivity | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| Fingerprint | Rear on the X21 (Under-Display on the X21 UD) |
| Battery Capacity | 3200mAh Battery With Fast Charging |
| Others | 3.5mm audio jack, AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chip |
Pricing and Availability
Available in Aurora White, Black and Ruby Red colour variants, the standard Vivo X21 will be available in China from March 24th while the Vivo X21 UD with under-display fingerprint sensor will be available from March 28th. In terms of pricing, see the below:
- Vivo X21 (6GB RAM + 64GB storage): CNY 2,898 (USD 458)
- Vivo X21 (6GB RAM + 128GB storage): CNY 3,198 (USD 505)
- Vivo X21 UD (6GB RAM + 128GB storage + Under-Display fingerprint): CNY 3,598 (USD 568)
