One of the big surprises among the launches that have occurred this year, always talking about phones that have a fairly moderate price, is the VIVO V21 5G . We have tested the quality of the screen that it includes, and we tell you the sensations that it has left us that we are already moving forward are quite good.
The choice made in the section of the panel that includes this terminal must be said that it is quite correct. The manufacturer has decided on a 6.44-inch screen that is AMOLED type and which does not lack a Full HD + resolution that is combined with a 20: 9 ratio. That is, you have everything you need to enjoy high-quality images with all kinds of content where multimedia is not lacking. The truth is that the quality of this component is quite good and makes this phone a rival of the most important in its market segment.
Some more details that we think are important to mention is that this VIVO V21 5G has a screen that allows a frequency of up to 90 Hz and, also, to the surprise of some, this is a model that includes a traditional notch to integrate the front camera. This makes you lose some viewing space, but it is not something disastrous either, since we are talking about a frontal use that reaches 84.8% (something that is especially due to the fact that the frames are quite small, something that is to be appreciated … as the panel does not have any curvature).
Quality beyond doubt in the VIVO V21 5G
One of the first things we want to mention in this section is that the pixel density is above 400 dpi . This means that everything that is displayed on the screen offers high definition regardless of the content. An example of what we say is that the letters of the Internet browser proved to have very refined and precise edges, something that we also verify what happens with creations in three dimensions. In terms of color accuracy, it should be noted that this is quite good and that we have not detected very large variations towards cold or warm tones. The truth is that quite well.
We must also say that it does not reach absolute perfection when it comes to showing some graduations of grays , where there is a slight tendency to green , but that it does not really affect the usual use that is given to a phone. Something that we liked a lot about this model is how well finished it is, since both in the frames and in the area around the notch we have not detected any light leakage, something that does appear in some models of the competition. In addition, the tactile response is easy to assess: just perfect .
A shine that delivers better than expected
Possibly this is the section that we liked the most about the VIVO V21 5G, since the operation of the screen when demonstrating its great virtues in the power of brightness section has been fantastic. We have managed to measure more than 700 nits at the maximum if the automatic option is used (which by the way works very well), and in the case of deciding on manual management, it must be said that it will always be above the maximum of 450 nits.
And this means? Well, something as simple as that you will be able to read or view the content of the screen in all kinds of situations. An example is that everything looks perfect outdoors when there is a lot of light, something that is always appreciated and that is the minimum that can be demanded of a phone with an AMOLED panel. By the way, by lowering the brightness there are also good benefits, since it is capable of reaching only 15 nits, an excellent mark.
Software options that you will find in the VIVO V21 5G
Taking into account that the operating system used by this Android 11 phone (with Funtouch OS 11.1 above), we have to say that a large number of possibilities are included to be able to configure the operation of the screen as precisely as possible. Thus, apart from being able to use a dark theme or select that the screen always rotate automatically, you will also find a section called Screen colors where you can vary both the temperature to use and choose a Color Mode from those that exist. In our opinion, the one that works best is Professional , since it adjusts very well to sRGB.
But here the possibilities that you will find in the Screen section of the VIVO V21 5G settings do not end. Among the possibilities that have caught our attention is being able to select the screen refresh rate , which is because this model can go from 60 to 90 Hz, and you also have an interesting Eye Protection Mode that activates a warmer appearance that reduces eyestrain and can be anything from constantly activating to setting a schedule.
90 Hz, it is already something almost indispensable
This is something that the phone we are talking about is not lacking and, obviously, the use of 90 Hz is quite positive when it comes to enjoying much more fluid animations and, also, by showing a smoother continuity when using the Internet navigator. The fact is that the inclusion of this possibility is appreciated and allows the VIVO V21 5G not to lose any distance with the competition it has in the market.
Among the possibilities that you will find when managing the frequency, there is the setting of 90 or 60 Hz by default and, also, you will find an Automatic option that allows the operating system to detect the application that is being used and from this way to set the most appropriate settings. In our tests, we found that the operation of the latter possibility is very good and, therefore, recommend that whatever it is used.
Conclusion
The truth is that we quite liked the operation of the screen that is included in the VIVO V21 5G, since it shows quite realistic colors (something in which being compatible with HDR10 + helps and, in addition, it does not lack Widevine L1 certification ), and the definition that you are going to enjoy is very good. Therefore, the integrated AMOLED panel we think is of good quality and makes it more than enough to meet any expectation.
With good capabilities when it comes to managing brightness and without missing a frequency of 90 Hz, there is only one, but to put that is the management of gray that is not the best possible … but it is not an absolute disaster. The truth is that the VIVO telephone we are talking about has convinced us , and a lot, in this section.