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vivo V21 5G
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vivo V21 5G

Released: 2021, April 27Price: € 175.36 / ₹ 16,600Status: Available. Released 2021, May 06

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 11, Funtouch 11.1
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC3
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SAR1.05 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.44 inches, 100.1 cm, 2, (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandVivo
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Modelvivo V21 5G
Price€ 175.36 / ₹ 16,600
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsDusk Blue, Sunset Dazzle, Arctic White
ModelsV2050
Single44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, May 06
Triple64 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)
Weight176 g (6.21 oz)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Display761 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 34, 38, 40, 41 - India
5G bands78 Sub6 - India
Charging33W wired, 63% in 30 min
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2021, April 27
Announced2021, April 27
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-28.2 LUFS (Average)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 336699 (v8), 365055 (v9), GeekBench: 6516 (v4.4), 1600 (v5.1), GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
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 Information

vivo V21 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

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.