Vivo X21
One of the first phones with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The Vivo X21 is a flagship Vivo smartphone released Mar 2018, with a launch price of $500. It pairs the Snapdragon 660 with a 6.28" AMOLED display, a 12 MP + 5 MP main camera and a 3,200 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 56/100 — In-display fingerprint, retail-ready. Standout strengths: early in-display fingerprint sensor. and amoled + dual pixel main camera. Main trade-off: sd660 mid-tier.
In-display fingerprint, retail-ready.
X21 was among the first mainstream-retail phones with an under-display fingerprint sensor, paired with an AMOLED and Dual Pixel camera. It put Vivo on the global map for fingerprint-under-screen tech.
Read the full review- Early in-display fingerprint sensor.
- AMOLED + Dual Pixel main camera.
- Hi-Fi DAC audio.
- Glass-back premium design.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Vivo X21 released?
The Vivo X21 was released in Mar 2018.
How much does the Vivo X21 cost?
The Vivo X21 launched at $500 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Vivo X21 screen size and type?
The Vivo X21 has a 6.28" AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Vivo X21 use?
The Vivo X21 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Vivo X21 have?
The Vivo X21 ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Vivo X21 battery capacity?
The Vivo X21 has a 3,200 mAh battery.
How fast does the Vivo X21 charge?
The Vivo X21 supports 18 W Dual-Engine wired charging.
What is the Vivo X21 main camera?
The Vivo X21 has a 12 MP + 5 MP main camera.
Does the Vivo X21 have a headphone jack?
The Vivo X21 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Vivo X21 get software updates?
The Vivo X21 update policy: To Android 9.0.
How much does the Vivo X21 weigh?
The Vivo X21 weighs 156 g.
What colours does the Vivo X21 come in?
The Vivo X21 is available in 3 colours: Black, Ruby Red, Aurora.
Is the Vivo X21 worth buying?
X21 was among the first mainstream-retail phones with an under-display fingerprint sensor, paired with an AMOLED and Dual Pixel camera. It put Vivo on the global map for fingerprint-under-screen tech. SpecEagle gives the Vivo X21 an editorial score of 56/100.
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