From time to time, terminals appear on the market that are a pleasant surprise because, at the very least, it meets the expectations that can be had of it. An example is the VIVO V21 5G, a device that we have tested as the main terminal on a day-to-day basis and that has left us with a very good taste in our mouths. We tell you the reasons.
To begin with, the processor is a component that attracts 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 an 8 GB memory 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 above).
Very good performance of the VIVO V21 5G
The truth is that we have not had any difficulty when it comes to running 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 SoC chosen by MediaTek obtains results that surpass practically the entire Snapdragon 6XX range without much problem. And, all this, with a 7 nanometer manufacturing technology, which also ensures a fairly low consumption.
Another of the good details that we have verified in 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 used.
The behavior of the internal storage used is exactly what is 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 work perfectly , and you will not have any problem when connecting accessories without cable or maintaining stable and high-range 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 has only three cores, which sometimes limits its ability to work with 3D images. This was noted in titles such as Call of Duty or PUBG, where you can see that sometimes it takes a little while to finish giving the best.
In any case, it must be said that in general the power obtained when playing with the VIVO V21 5G can be considered quite adequate , and in a large number of cases there is an excellent feeling when 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 you to get a good performance from the hardware in general. Of course, above it uses Funtouch OS 11.1 , which is the proprietary development of VIVO. This has a good amount of additional possibilities, but it sins of being 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 eye, it includes possibilities that we believe are quite striking, such as the Ultra Game Mode that optimizes the VIVO V21 5G to get the most out of it at the time. to run these types of applications (a sidebar is even added that allows access to options that are always appreciated).
Conclusion
The truth is that we have had quite positive surprises in general when testing the VIVO V21 5G. Especially we 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 an excellent taste in our mouths , 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.
