The Vivo X21 (or Vivo X21 UD) has officially arrived in India for Rs 35,990 and is shaping up to be a really great smartphone offering. This premium flagship has quite a lot of things working in its favor, primarily the revolutionary under-display fingerprint sensor.
This is the first phone with an under-display fingerprint sensor launched in India and I’m sure you must have a ton of queries and doubts about the device. Well, here are the answers to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Vivo X21:
Tech Specs and Hardware
- What are the tech specs of the Vivo X21?
Dimensions | 154.5 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm |
Weight | 156.2 g |
Display | 6.28-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED |
Processor | Snapdragon 660 |
GPU | Adreno 512 |
RAM | 6GB |
Internal Storage | 128GB |
Primary Camera | Dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 5MP (f/2.4) with PDAF and LED Flash |
Secondary Camera | 12MP (f/2.0) |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo-based FunTouch OS 4.0 |
Battery | 3,200mAh |
Sensors | In-Display Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
Connectivity | Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 A/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, -GPS, GLONASS, microUSB Port |
- Does the Vivo X21 have a notch?
Yes, the Vivo X21 has a notch but sports an option to hide the same. There’s also a small chin on the device, which is quite similar to the OnePlus 6.
- What is the screen-to-body ratio?
The Vivo X21 boasts of a 90.3 percent screen-to-body ratio.
- What processor is used in the Vivo X21?
The Vivo X21 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor with 4 Kryo cores clocked at 2.2Ghz and the other 4 at 1.8GHz respectively.
- How much RAM does the Vivo X21 have?
The Vivo X21 comes only in one variant, and it has GB of RAM.
- Does the Vivo X21 have dual cameras?
Yes, the Vivo X21 comes with a 12MP (f/1.8) + 5MP (f/2.4) dual camera setup on the rear.
- Does the Vivo X21 have a headphone jack?
Yes. Even though it’s a flagship smartphone, the Vivo X21 has not gotten ridden of the 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Does the Vivo X21 have a USB-C port?
No, the company has stuck with the microUSB port even at its premium price point.
- What’s the battery capacity of the Vivo X21?
The Vivo X21 comes with a decent 3,200mAh battery.
- Does the Vivo X21’s camera have EIS or OIS?
No, the Vivo X21 neither has EIS nor OIS on board for video stabilization.
- Does the Vivo X21 have stereo speakers?
No, the Vivo X21 only has a single bottom-firing speaker and no stereo speakers.
- Does the Vivo X21 feature a notification LED?
No, the Vivo X21 doesn’t have a notification LED, but it does have flashlight alerts.
- Is the Vivo X21 waterproof or not?
No, the Vivo X21 is not waterproof. It does not feature any form of IP certification.
- Does the Vivo X21 have wireless charging?
No, even though the device has a glass back, there is no wireless charging support.
Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor
- How good is the under-display fingerprint sensor?
The under-display fingerprint sensor sure is revolutionary, but the authentication is a little slow right now, thanks to it being the first generation of this technology.
- Will it work with a tempered glass applied on screen?
Yes, the under-display fingerprint on the Vivo X21 works flawlessly even when a tempered glass is applied to the device.
- Does it work with oily or dusty fingers?
Yes, the Vivo X21 shows no hiccups in unlocking with oily (just after lunch or cooking) or grimey (when you’re eating a bag of chips) fingers.
- Does the sensor work with wet/ moist fingers?
No, the Vivo X21 does not work with wet fingers. The under-display fingerprint sensor is unable to recognize your fingerprint. You can read our in-depth review of the fingerprint sensor to know more about it.
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Performance
- How good is the overall performance?
With a Snapdragon 660 SoC under the hood and a heavily skinned version of Android on top, the Vivo X21 showed no hiccups during our time with the device.
- Can the Vivo X21 run PUBG Mobile?
Yes, the Vivo X21 runs PUBG Mobile at medium settings and high frame rate by default. I did not face any noticeable frame drops/ lags and the game runs quite smoothly.
- How is the portrait mode on the Vivo X21?
The portrait mode on the Vivo X21 is good enough, with minor issues with edge detection.
- Is there portrait mode on the front camera?
Yes, the front 12MP camera on the Vivo X21 has portrait mode and its performance is very similar to the rear setup.
- Can it shoot 4K video?
Yes, both the front and rear camera of the Vivo X21 are capable of shooting 4K video.
- Can you replace the navigation bar with gestures?
Yes, you can replace the 3-button navigation bar with gestures and they’re quite intuitive (similar to the iPhone X but slightly better than those on Android P beta)
- How long does the Vivo X21’s battery last?
The 3,200mAh battery will easily last you a day on medium to high usage.
Connectivity
- Does the Vivo X21 have dual SIM support?
Yes, the Vivo X21 comes with a hybrid dual nano-SIM card tray, where you can use the second SIM slot to expand storage up to 256GB via microSD card.
- What version of Bluetooth does the Vivo X21 have?
The Vivo X21 comes with Bluetooth version 5.0.
- Does the Vivo X21 support 4G VoLTE?
Yes, the Vivo X21 does support 4G VoLTE, so no worries in this department.
- Does the Vivo X21 support 5GHz WiFi networks?
Yes, the Vivo X21 supports 5GHz Wi-Fi, so you shouldn’t face any problems connecting to any Wi-Fi network.
Miscellaneous Questions
- How long does the Vivo X21 take to charge completely?
It takes the Vivo X21 just under two hours to charge from 5% to 100% using the 9V/2A charger that comes inside the box.
- Does the Vivo X21 support fast charging?
Yes, the Vivo X21 supports quick charging with the bundled charger.
- What’s the pricing of the Vivo X21?
The Vivo X21 has been priced at Rs 35,990.
- Where is the Vivo X21 available to purchase?
The Vivo X21 is available exclusively on Flipkart at a price of Rs 35,999, along with a ton of launch offers.
SEE ALSO: 15 Best Vivo X21 Features and Tricks You Should Know
Well, these are the answers to all of your most frequently asked questions about the Vivo X21 with an under-screen fingerprint sensor. But, if you still have any doubts or queries about the device then don’t hesitate to shoot off your questions in the comments below.
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