Vivo S21 Pro
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Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
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Display 6.67 inches
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Battery 6500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable
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Camera 50 MP
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Vivo S21 Pro: At a Glance
Vivo S21 Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset, a 50 MP main camera and a 6500 mAh battery.
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Specs
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Network | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, June 12 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2026, June |
BODY
| Dimensions | 160.2 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm (6.31 x 2.93 x 0.30 in) |
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| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Diamond Shield Glass), brocade etched glass back, aluminum-alloy frame |
| SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water Resistant | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Diamond Shield Glass |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
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| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e (4 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
MEMORY
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | No |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
50 MP, f/1.88, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56" Sony IMX921 VCS, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.55, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95" Sony IMX882, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF |
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| Camera Features | Aura Light OIS ring LED flash, HDR, panorama, Studio Portrait |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), AF |
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| Features | Dual-LED soft flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
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BATTERY
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable |
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| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 6500 mAh |
| Placement | Not specified |
| Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. | 90W wired FlashCharge, Reverse wired |
MISC
| Colors | Phoenix Feather Gold, Purple, Pine Smoke Ink, White |
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| Model | V2528A |
| SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 0.86 W/kg (head), 1.11 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 0.80 W/kg (head), 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $529.00 / €569.00 / ¥3,399 |
TESTS
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2,140,000 (v10) | GeekBench: 7,280 (v6) |
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| Display | 1800 nits HBM brightness, 5000 nits local peak |
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
| Battery (new) | Active use score 17:15h |
Reasons to Buy (Pros)
- Quad-50MP studio portrait system: 50MP Sony IMX921 VCS OIS main + 50MP IMX882 3x periscope telephoto + 50MP ultrawide + 50MP AF selfie with Aura Light
- Flagship 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400e / 9300+ performance in an ultra-slim 7.5 mm, 190g body
- 6,500 mAh BlueVolt Silicon-Carbon battery with 90W FlashCharge
- 6.67-inch 1.5K 120Hz quad-curved BOE Q10 AMOLED display reaching 5,000 nits local peak brightness + IP68/IP69 rating
Reasons to Avoid (Cons)
- No wireless charging support
- USB Type-C 2.0 transfer speeds
- China-first S-series model (sold globally under the Vivo V-series Pro banner in select regions)
The Vivo S21 Pro is a Vivo smartphone that pairs a 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) (AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak)) display with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e (4 nm) processor. Announced in 2026, June 12 (Available. Released 2026, June), the device is positioned for buyers looking for a competitive option around 529.
Design and Display
On the outside, the Vivo S21 Pro measures 160.2 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm (6.31 x 2.93 x 0.30 in) and weighs 190 g (6.70 oz), featuring a Glass front (Diamond Shield Glass), brocade etched glass back, aluminum-alloy frame construction. The front is built around a 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak) panel with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density), giving users sharp text rendering and smooth scrolling for everyday browsing and media playback.
Performance, Software, and Memory
Powering the Vivo S21 Pro is the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e (4 nm) SoC (Octa-core (1×3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)) paired with the Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU. Memory configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0) (Card slot: No). Out of the box, the phone runs Android 16, OriginOS 6.
Camera Configuration
For photography, the rear camera setup consists of: 50 MP, f/1.88, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56" Sony IMX921 VCS, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.55, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95" Sony IMX882, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF. Video capture on the main system supports 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS. On the front, selfie duties and video calls are handled by a 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), AF camera.
Battery Life, Charging, and Connectivity
Battery capacity is rated at 6500 mAh (Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable), with charging support rated at 90W wired FlashCharge, Reverse wired. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct) and USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Vivo S21 Pro — Frequently Asked Questions
What processor and storage options does the Vivo S21 Pro have?
The Vivo S21 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e (4 nm) chipset with an Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720) CPU and Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0).
What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro comes with a 6500 mAh battery (Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable) and supports 90W wired FlashCharge, Reverse wired.
How good is the Vivo S21 Pro camera setup?
On the rear, the Vivo S21 Pro features 50 MP, f/1.88, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56" Sony IMX921 VCS, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/2.55, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95" Sony IMX882, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF. It supports video recording at 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS. For selfies, it includes a 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), AF front camera.
Does the Vivo S21 Pro support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?
Yes, the Vivo S21 Pro supports 5G networks (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA). NFC support: Yes. 3.5mm headphone jack: No.
What is the price and release status of the Vivo S21 Pro?
The estimated retail price of the Vivo S21 Pro is around $529. Market status: Available. Released 2026, June. Available colorways include Phoenix Feather Gold, Purple, Pine Smoke Ink, White.
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