To begin with, the processor is a component that draws attention, since a Qualcomm platform is not used, which is the great dominator of the market. In this case, a MediaTek has been chosen, specifically the Dimensity 800U 5G, which is a component that is working really well, which together with a memory of 8 GB it offers a behavior that is as solvent as it is powerful in many moments. A success from the manufacturer and we will tell later the sensations that it has left us when using different applications.
Some additional details that must be taken into account of the VIVO V21 5G in terms of hardware is that its storage can reach 256 GB, but the really important thing about this component is that it is type UFS 2.2, which at first should mean that the transfer speeds in reading and writing will be quite high. In addition, we have also verified that the operation of the fingerprint reader under the screen is quite good and that this device does not lack a USB type C port to be perfectly updated, something that also happens with the operating system, since it uses Android 11 (with Funtouch on top).
Very good performance of the VIVO V21 5G
The truth is, no we have had difficulty some when executing all kinds of Applications on this smartphone. Thus, the operating system works without any lag And, in addition, it is in a somewhat more than good position when it comes to multitasking. In this way, we can say that the chosen MediaTek SoC obtains results that exceed without many problems to practically all of the Snapdragon 6XX range. And, all this, with a 7 nanometer manufacturing technology, which also ensures a fairly low consumption.
Another of the good details that we have checked on this phone is that we have hardly detected excessive temperatures when using any type of synthetic test (of which we leave several examples after this paragraph). Therefore, this is a model that becomes a good companion in any type of situation and that you will practically never have to turn off to reduce the heat it emits when it is used.
The behavior of the storage internal used is exactly the one expected -without existing failures or drops in transfer rates or in reading and writing-. And this is the case if processes that take a long time or in which a large number of files that take up little space have to be used. This is also positive in the overall operation of the VIVO V21 5G, since bottlenecks are clearly avoided when working.
If you wonder about the options in the connectivity section, we have to say that both Bluetooth and WiFi works perfectly, and you will have no problem connecting accessories without cable or maintaining stable and high-end Internet access. Here it should be noted that it does not lack NFC to be able to make mobile payments that will not give you any problem.
Running with games
Here the behavior of the phone we are talking about is not as good as the aforementioned. This is because the Mali-G57 GPU it has only three cores, which sometimes limits its ability to work with three-dimensional images. This was noted in titles such as Call of Duty or PUBG, where it is noted that sometimes it takes a little while to finish giving the best.
In any case, it must be said that in general terms it can be considered as quite adequate the power that you get when playing with the VIVO V21 5G, and in a lot of cases you have an excellent feeling while having fun and, also, without excessive heat control problems. Correct therefore… but without further ado.
With Android 11, a success
This is good news, since we are talking about the latest official version of Google’s operating system and it allows us to get a good performance from the hardware in general. Of course, above uses Funtouch OS 11.1, which is VIVO’s proprietary development. This has a good amount of additional possibilities, but it is something heavy when it comes to working, so what is gained on one side is lost on the other.
With a large number of animations and aesthetic possibilities that, surely, more than one catches the attention, it includes possibilities that we believe are quite striking, such as the Ultra game mode which optimizes the VIVO V21 5G to make the most of it when running this type of application (even a sidebar is added that allows access to options that are always appreciated).
Conclution
The truth that we have taken quite positive surprises in general when testing the VIVO V21 5G. We especially liked that the behavior is quite good in practically any type of situation, with a very striking solvency even in multitasking … but with a certain drop in performance when playing (without being something dramatic). Well in Internet access and temperature control, the truth is that this model should be taken into account.
With a price of 399 euros, the truth is that the solidity of this smartphone has left us a excellent taste in the mouth, and it is more than enough for any type of user. And, all this, with the icing on the cake of offering 5G compatibility. The truth is that it has convinced us … a lot. Don’t stop giving it a try.