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Vivo V21 5G vs Vivo V23 5G

What V21 5G does better (4) and where V23 5G wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Vivo V21 5G
Vivo · 2021V21 5G
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ $210
vs
Vivo V23 5G
Vivo · 2022V23 5G
7.4Score
10 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
6.3Display7.1
4.8Performance5.8
8.7Camera7.6
3.1Battery4.1
7.1Features7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

V21 5GV23 5G
73.9 × 159.77.372.4 × 157.27.4
V21 5GV23 5GDifference
Height159.7 mm157.2 mm+2.5 mm
Width73.9 mm72.4 mm+1.5 mm
Thickness7.3 mm7.4 mm−0.1 mm
Weight176 g179 g−3 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is V21 5G better than V23 5G?

  1. Optical stabilisationYes · V23 5G: No
  2. Measured brightness761 nits vs 629 nits+21%
  3. Memory card slotYes · V23 5G: No
  4. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.9+6%

Why is V23 5G better than V21 5G?

  1. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  2. AnTuTu score336,699 vs 406,498+21%
  3. Wired charging33 W vs 44 W+33%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,516 vs 8,421+29%
  5. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 4,200 mAh+5%
  6. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz+4%
  7. Process7 nm vs 6 nm+17%
  8. Selfie camera44 MP vs 50 MP+14%
  9. Charged in 30 min63% vs 68%+8%
  10. Screen-to-body ratio84.8% vs 88%+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo V21 5GVivo V21 5G≈ $2107.1
Vivo V23 5GVivo V23 5G≈ $3007.4
Design
Weight176 g179 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.4 mm
Height159.7 mm157.2 mm
Width73.9 mm72.4 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlasticGlass
Glass protection—Schott Xensation Up
ColoursDusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle, Arctic WhiteSunshine Gold, Stardust Black
Display
Screen size6.4″6.4″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density409 ppi409 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Measured brightness761 nits629 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.8%88%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 800UMediatek Dimensity 920
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process7 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC3Mali-G68 MC4
AnTuTu score336,699406,498
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,5168,421
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—
Memory card slotYesNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Main sensor size1/1.72"—
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Selfie camera44 MP50 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,200 mAh
Wired charging33 W44 W
Charged in 30 min63%68%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version2—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-28.2 LUFS-28.5 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)1.05 W/kg1.08 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceFuntouch 11.1Funtouch 14
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