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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.
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.