As a brand that focuses on smart devices and intelligent services, vivo has rolled out a new device that comes with brand new OIS technology.

Posters and hashtags were circulating on social media platforms in anticipation of the launch of the V21 series. The brand had put out a series of engaging content on social media platforms, creating buzz and major anticipation by fans.

Media personality Bolanle Olukanni anchored the event as she took the audience through the various segments of the event and brought excitement to the event with her cheerful personality.

The branding manager vivo Nigeria, Taiwo Disu, presented the rich history of the brand from its birth to its entry into the Nigerian market and the milestones it has achieved so far. The brand, since entering into the Nigerian market brand has been combining the best elements of technology and style to create an extraordinary life for young consumers. As a consumer-centric brand, the branding manager assured the audience of the quality of research and innovation put into satisfying the cravings of consumers.

The training manager outlined the features of the phone and presented the audience with juicy insights on the technicalities of the device.

Vivo V21 Specification

NETWORKTechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

DISPLAYTypeAMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Size6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
BODYDimensions159.7 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight176 g (6.21 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

PLATFORMOSAndroid 11, Funtouch 11.1
ChipsetMediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC3
MEMORYCard slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal128GB 8GB RAM
 UFS 2.2
MAIN CAMERATriple64 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)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps
SELFIE CAMERASingle44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Video4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps
SOUNDLoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackNo
COMMSWLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCNo
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
FEATURESSensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERYTypeLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
ChargingFast charging 33W, 63% in 30 min (advertised)

Tech vlogger Fisayo Fosudo did an unboxing of the V21 devices and praised the unique and body design of the phones as well as the lightweight feel. He showed the content of the box and went on to test out the front and back cameras, confirming its ultra-stability.

The marketing manager for vivo Nigeria, Alex Nwaduba, did the honors of unveiling the brand new V21 series which was displayed in all of its glory on fancy revolving smart tables. He gave a rundown on the distinct features of the V21e and its impeccable style, reassuring users of its capability to meet their smartphone needs and take their crafts to the next level.

Vivo V21e Specification

NETWORKTechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

DISPLAYTypeAMOLED, HDR10, 430 nits (typ)
Size6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
BODYDimensions161.2 x 74.4 x 7.4 mm (6.35 x 2.93 x 0.29 in)
Weight171 g (6.03 oz)
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

PLATFORMOSAndroid 11, Funtouch 11.1
ChipsetQualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPUAdreno 618
MEMORYCard slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal128GB 8GB RAM
MAIN CAMERATriple64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
SELFIE CAMERASingle44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
FeaturesHDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
SOUNDLoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
 24-bit/192kHz audio
COMMSWLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCNo
RadioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
FEATURESSensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
BATTERYTypeLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
ChargingFast charging 33W, 66% in 30 min (advertised)

The launch which was tagged ‘Delight Every Moment‘ showed how the V21 series would bring nothing short of that to their mobile experience.

The V21 retails for N159,000 while the V21e retails for N129,000 and is available for purchase within all vivo authorized retail stores nationwide plus the vivo Nigeria official Jumia and Konga store.

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