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vivo X21, with world's first in-display fingerprint scanner, launched in India

The company's latest flagship device is the first smartphone ever to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Published onMay 29, 2018

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In a press event in New Delhi, vivo announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the vivo X21, in India.

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Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, the vivo X21 is the first smartphone ever to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner and was first unveiled in China. vivo X21 also packs in company’s signature features like the Hi-Fi audio chipset for a superior aural experience.

vivo has consistently pursued innovation to solve consumer pain points. With evolving consumer preferences, innovation has become a cornerstone for success in the smartphone market. Pushing the innovation threshold, vivo has successfully pioneered the secure and intuitive In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology. We are proud to bring this industry-first feature to the Indian market with the vivo X21.

– Kent Cheng, CEO, vivo India

	vivo X21 UD
Display	6-28-inch AMOLED 1080 x 2280, 402 ppi, 19:9
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core
GPU	Adreno 512
RAM	6GB
Storage	128GB 64/128GB for non-UD version expandable via microSD
Cameras	Rear: 12 MP f/1.8, 1.4µm, Phase Detection Autofocus + 5 MP f/2.4 Front: 12MP, f/2.0
Audio	32-bit/192kHz audio, 3.5mm audio jack
Battery	3,200 mAh, fast charging
IP rating	None
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0 A-GPS FM radio microUSB 2.0
SIM	Dual SIM/hybrid slot
Software	Android 8.1 Funtouch OS 4
Dimensions and weight	154.5 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm 156.2 g
Colors	Black, Ruby Red Aurora White (non UD model only)

Priced at 35,990 rupees ($530), the vivo X21 in black color will be broadly available across select offline stores and online exclusively on Flipkart and shop.Vivo.com, vivo’s own online store, starting today.