Priced at Rs 35,990, the Vivo X21 is a premium mid-range device strong in almost all areas; the phone's modest processor seems a downside, but it shows no signs of weakness in real-life scenario.
Vivo
X21 Review : After showcasing the prototype of in-display
fingerprint sensor technology at the Consumer Electronic Show, 2018,
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo on May 29 launched the Vivo
X21 with a fingerprint sensor under the display. For a mid-range
smartphone, the X21 boasts premium features like dual rear cameras,
artificial intelligence capabilities, face-unlock mechanism, Hi-Fi
sound with dedicated AMP and modern notch-based screen. These
features propel it in the league of mid-range premium smartphones –
at least on papers.
Vivo X21 design
The
Vivo X21 glass-metal-glass sandwich design looks similar to other
mid-range smartphones. The design, especially the frame, looks close
to the OnePlus 6,
but the front is dominated by a notch-based screen stretching almost
edge to edge on three sides and leaving only a thin chin on the
bottom. On the back, the reflective glass design with horizontally
aligned dual camera set-up on top left is in line with the current
trend and looks similar to the Honor 10.
The thin frame that holds
the front and back glass feels pointed, something similar to the
Nokia 8 Sirocco. While the frame makes it easy to hold and operate
the phone, the razor thin volume rocker keys and a power button on
the right side of the frame are somewhat uncomfortable to use.
On the bottom, the phone
sports an outdated microUSB port for charging and data transfers,
coupled with a mono speaker on the right and dual-SIM slot on the
left. The left side of the frame is vacant and the top side features
a 3.5mm audio output port and secondary microphone.
Overall,
the design looks modern, but not refreshing. The metallic frame gives
to the convenience to hold the phone with confidence, but the thin
volume rocker keys and power button reduce the utility overall.
Vivo X21 display
The Vivo X21 sports a 6.28-inch fullHD+ notch-based display. Being a super AMOLED unit, the display looks vivid and shows deep blacks, which in turn boosts colour reproduction and looks lively. The screen supports the always-on mode, which shows an active fingerprint sensor location brightening up and registering fingerprint as soon as you put a finger on it.
Unlike other phones, the notch is enabled by default and there is no provision to turn it off. The screen area around the notch is not optimised, so it shows inconsistencies that do not go well. Otherwise, the screen looks vivid and stays legible under direct sunlight.
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