Vivo Unveils V21, V21e Smartphones with Power to Create “Delight Every Moment”

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

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
	4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

DISPLAY	Type	AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
	Size	6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

BODY	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	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

PLATFORM	OS	Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
	Chipset	MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
	GPU	Mali-G57 MC3

MEMORY	Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
	Internal	128GB 8GB RAM
		UFS 2.2

MAIN CAMERA	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	LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30/60fps

SELFIE CAMERA	Single	44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF, OIS
	Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR
	Video	4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	No

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
	NFC	No
	Radio	No
	USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

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

BATTERY	Type	Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	Fast 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

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
	4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

DISPLAY	Type	AMOLED, HDR10, 430 nits (typ)
	Size	6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

BODY	Dimensions	161.2 x 74.4 x 7.4 mm (6.35 x 2.93 x 0.29 in)
	Weight	171 g (6.03 oz)
	SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

PLATFORM	OS	Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
	Chipset	Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
	GPU	Adreno 618

MEMORY	Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
	Internal	128GB 8GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA	Triple	64 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)
	Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA	Single	44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
	Features	HDR
	Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes
		24-bit/192kHz audio

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
	NFC	No
	Radio	FM radio
	USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

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

BATTERY	Type	Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	Fast 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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June 16, 2021