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Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs HMD XR21

Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs HMD XR21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HMD XR21 X Vivo NEX S (128GB) 08Points
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.49"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HMD XR21

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

NEX S (128GB)} 8 Advantages Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs XR21} 20 Advantages HMD XR21
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+199 grams (6.97 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)31%
Thinner
vs10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+6.59"2%
Larger screen
vs6.49"
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
1080x2316 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels4%
Higher resolution screen
388 PPIvs+406 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+4800 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
22.5Wvs+33W47%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
 
ModelNEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
Other model namesNEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK ApexHMD XR21 TA-1592
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandVivoHMD
Release date6/1/20185/1/2024, Announced: 5/14/2024
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)78.58 x 168 millimeters (3.09 x 6.61 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

πŸ“² Display

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.59" inches6.49" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~77% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2316 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI406 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ], 550nits[peak]

πŸ€– Operating System

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

πŸ“· Camera

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12Β΅m
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4800 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered48 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Red
β€’ Funtouch OS 4
β€’ 32-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Pop-up front camera
β€’ Colors: Midnight Black

☒️ Radiation rate

Vivo NEX S (128GB)HMD XR21
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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