vivo X21

13 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
performance (9)
screen (7)
portability (6)
camera (5)
design (4)

Negative
usability (4)
price (1)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of vivo X21. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the camera and design. The portability and screen also get good feedback. Many are negative about the price and reliability, and views are divided on the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the vivo X21 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.com)

Vivo's X21 has a cool underscreen fingerprint sensor

The X21's most novel feature is a little disappointing.

The Vivo X21's slim, thin design stands out, while its long battery life will easily last you a whole day. The camera is capable of taking pretty good pictures, too.

The iOS-like copycat design is horrible to use, and the phone's underscreen fingerprint sensor takes longer to unlock your phone than a physical sensor.

The Vivo X21's cool underscreen fingerprint reader offers a glimpse into what a future phone can be, but it's not compelling enough to buy for the tech alone.

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : Vigneshwar SR (fonearena.com)

Vivo X21 Review

Gone are the days when Samsung, Apple, and other reputed OEMs made some path breaking innovations. Out of nowhere came the Chinese handset makers like Vivo, Xiaomi, OnePlus slowly started dominating the Indian market like no one did. Earlier this year...

Good display ; Smooth performance ; In-display fingerprint scanner ; Fast charging technology

Build quality is not up to the mark. ; Micro USB port ; Below average camera ; Priced on the higher side

The Vivo X21 is priced at Rs. 35,990 and is available exclusively on

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : Rohit Arora (gizbot_com)

Vivo X21 Review: Setting a Roadmap for Future Smartphones

Vivo X21 features the first working in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone sports a dual-lens camera setup at back and is powered by Snapdragon 660 CPU paired with 6GB RAM.

Futuristic under-the-display biometric scanner ; Premium glass design ; Crisp 6.23-inch screen ; Good camera performance ; Snappy face unlock ; Quick charge is fast ; Good audio performance

No water-dust resistivity ; In-display fingerprint scanner needs refinements ; Dated microUSB 2.0 port

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...

May, 2018

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Expert review by : Deepak Rajawat (smartprix_com)

Vivo X21 Review: First of Its Kind in India

Searching for the Vivo X21 reviews? Well, you have landed on the right page. We have been using the Vivo X21 UD (as known in China where UD denote Under Display fingerprint sensor) for some time know as our daily driver. The biggest talking out of the...

Reliable performance ; Industry first in-display fingerprint ; Good quality display ; Dual SIM Dual VoLTE ; Good Cameras

No Type-C port ; UI needs improvements

May, 2018

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Expert review by : Sheldon Pinto (tech.firstpost.com)

Vivo X21 review: An innovative smartphone that loses out to the OnePlus 6

The Vivo X21 solely loses out to the mighty OnePlus 6 because of bad pricing.

Gets you a cool new in-display fingerprint reader, great battery life, audio quality packaged in a gorgeous body.

That in-display fingerprint reader needs some work and so does the pricing.

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...

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.co.uk)

Vivo's X21 has a cool underscreen fingerprint sensor

The X21's most novel feature is a little disappointing.

The Vivo X21's slim, thin design stands out, while its long battery life will easily last you a whole day. The camera is capable of taking pretty good pictures, too.

The iOS-like copycat design is horrible to use, and the phone's underscreen fingerprint sensor takes longer to unlock your phone than a physical sensor.

The Vivo X21's cool underscreen fingerprint reader offers a glimpse into what a future phone can be, but it's not compelling enough to buy for the tech alone.

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.com.au)

Vivo's X21 has a cool underscreen fingerprint sensor

The X21's most novel feature is a little disappointing.

The Vivo X21's slim, thin design stands out, while its long battery life will easily last you a whole day. The camera is capable of taking pretty good pictures, too.

The iOS-like copycat design is horrible to use, and the phone's underscreen fingerprint sensor takes longer to unlock your phone than a physical sensor.

The Vivo X21's cool underscreen fingerprint reader offers a glimpse into what a future phone can be, but it's not compelling enough to buy for the tech alone.

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : Tanmay Patange (indianexpress.com)

Vivo X21 Review: A surprisingly good package for its price

Vivo X21 review: Vivo X21 price in India is Rs 35,990. But is the in-display fingerprint reader enough to stand out? We find out.

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Luke Tan (hardwarezone.com.sg)

vivo X21 smartphone review: Stumbling out of the gate

The in-display fingerprint sensor scores vivo a world-first, and the tech is decent, but once again, this Chinese brand trips up on price point. Find out just how well the vivo x21 fares and can its unique selling point make a case for itself.

Good build quality and great in-hand feel;Smooth performance;Bright AMOLED display

micro-USB port on a 2018 phone;No NFC;In-display fingerprint sensor unreliable;Funtouch OS looks dated; doesn’t make the most of Android Oreo’s features;Poor speaker quality;Camera is disappointing in poor light;Battery life could be improved

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : Divyang Makwana (mobigyaan.com)

Vivo X21 Review

Androids have started moving to bezel-less design and notch displays, we are already seeing the fullscreen bezel-less design and the emerging notch, Vivo V9

Bezel-less Design, Glass Body, Solid Build ; Huge 6.28-inch Screen, Bright Display ; In-Display Fingerprint Scanner is fairly good ; Fast Face Unlock ; Remarkable Selfies ; Takes Great Portraits With Dual Cameras ; Android Oreo out-of-the-box ; Fast...

Price ; No Water-Resistant Design ; No Wireless Charging

Vivo X21 offers a great notch display, an innovative fingerprint sensor under the display, latest Android and a beautiful glass design. The cameras are worthy in my opinion, they take one of the best selfies as well as portraits with bokeh effects....

Jun, 2018

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