Reviewers Liked
- Sleek build
- Superb display with an under-screen fingerprint scanner
- Great cameras
- Solid battery life
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Performance can't match the competition
- Micro-USB charging port
- No fast charging
- Steeply priced
Vivo X21
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Expert reviews and ratings
By hardwarezone.com.sg
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65
Once again, the vivo X21 seems to us like another strange concoction from BBK. For a device priced very close to the flagships, it doesn't have NFC functionality, the camera lacks OIS, doesn't do wide angle photography, and doesn't zoom very well...
By Android Central
on
80
The Vivo X21 has a lot to offer, and the in-display scanner makes it stand out in this segment. That said, the device loses out to the likes of the OP6 when it comes to value for money. The OP6 comes with beefier hardware, a USB-C port, and...
By GadgetDiary
on
83
The Vivo X21 is a good phone and tries to do something before anyone else does it in the market – reach consumers with a fingerprint sensor under the display. The company also realizes the fact that the fingerprint sensor isn't the fastest one on the...
By FirstPost
on
70
The Vivo X21 is a great-looking smartphone and it offers something new with an in-display fingerprint reader. And while the notch-friendly design does give you more phone and less bezel, bad software optimisation does not make for the best user...
By IndianExpress
on
80
Overall, Vivo X21 is a great smartphone for its price. It has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card. X21 also sports a great design and display, though not ideal for one-handed usage. Hardware, camera and battery...
By Gadgets360
on
80
The Vivo X21 is the first smartphone with an in-display fingerprint scanner to launch in India. It has decent hardware coupled with Vivo's software, which you might or might not like. The in-display fingerprint scanner works well but isn't in the same...
By beebom.com
on
79
The Vivo X21 is a really great device, which is priced higher than its value. The marquee feature is undoubtedly the under display fingerprint scanner, which works darn well. The overall performance of the device is quite good. Sadly though, going head...
By gizbot.com
on
80
Vivo has largely focused on selfie-centric smartphones with mid-range specifications that cater to the offline market. I was expecting Vivo to unveil further advancements in front-facing camera with a good use of Artificial Intelligence; however, Vivo...
By gadgetsnow.com
on
60
Many a times we see a lot of companies erring big time when sticking a price tag on their devices. It seems like Vivo has fallen in the same trap as the Vivo X21 would have been a good option if the company would have priced it under Rs 25,000. But with...
By IndiaToday
on
75
The Vivo X21 is a device straight out of the future. There's no denying that. Its in-display fingerprint scanner is a technology to marvel, in 2018 when no-one else is doing it (at least not yet), and even though it isn't perfect, the X21 sets the stage...
By 91mobiles.com
on
70
There's no doubt that the Vivo X21 helps put the Chinese brand on the global map. In an era where it's hard to differentiate between smartphones basis their specs, the smartphone brings a meaningful differentiation to the table. But with the price tag...
By TheStraitsTimes
on
80
The first smartphone here to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, the Vivo X21 looks good and performs well for a mid-range device. The price, however, is on the high...
By mashable.com
on
33
The Vivo X21 is the first of its kind, and most of the time its bleeding edge tech works well. However, it's pricy for what it offers, especially once the wow factor wears...
By technave.com
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The vivo X21 is a pretty good upper mid-range smartphone and I enjoyed using it. A beautiful and simple design, cool in-display fingerprint sensor, Dual Pixel and AI HDR technology for the camera, respectable specs and a swift battery recharge feature...
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