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vivo V21 5G
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vivo V21 5G

Released: 2021, April 27Available. Released 2021, May 06

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote rooting service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

General

Brand
Vivo
Model
vivo V21 5G
Released
2021, April 27
Status
Available. Released 2021, May 06
Price
€ 175.36 / ₹ 16,600
OS
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Dimensions
159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Size
6.44 inches, 100.1 cm, 2, (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
Triple
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video
4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
33W wired, 63% in 30 min

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 34, 38, 40, 41 - India
5G bands
78 Sub6 - India
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

SAR
1.05 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Dusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle, Arctic White
Models
V2050
Display
761 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2021, April 27
Loudspeaker
-28.2 LUFS (Average)
Performance
AnTuTu: 336699 (v8), 365055 (v9), GeekBench: 6516 (v4.4), 1600 (v5.1), GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 123h

vivo V21 5G Overview

About vivo V21 5G vivo V21 5G is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. vivo V21 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Steps

01

Enable OEM Unlocking

Go to Developer Options and enable OEM unlocking. Reboot to bootloader.

02

Fastboot Unlock

Connect via USB and run fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock. Data will be wiped.

03

Flash Magisk

Patch the boot image with Magisk app, flash via fastboot boot or fastboot flash boot.

04

Reboot & Verify

Reboot system. Open Magisk Manager to confirm root status and install modules.

FAQ

Can I root the vivo V21 5G?

The vivo V21 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does vivo V21 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting vivo V21 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo V21 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo V21 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo V21 5G.