Oppo Reno5 4G vs Vivo V21e

The Oppo Reno5 4G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V21e leads — 49/100 vs 48/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno5 4G has the bigger battery (4310 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo V21e has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 4G doesn't.

The Vivo V21e edges out the Oppo Reno5 4G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 4G
Performance 41
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 35
Portability 80
Value for money
Vivo V21e
Performance 41
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 83
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno5 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 4310 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 33W

  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?

  • Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno5 4G vs the Vivo V21e, the Vivo V21e scores 1 points higher (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G leads (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e and the Oppo Reno5 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

Oppo Reno5 4G: The Oppo Reno5 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo V21e: The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno5 4G Vivo V21e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398 514398
Geekbench Single 746 746
Geekbench Multi 1762 1762
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 50W 33W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 44 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 430 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.1×73.3×7.7 mm 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm
Weight 171 g 171 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Vivo V21e
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Vivo V21e
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 4G
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo V21e
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno5 4G and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno5 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
48/100
514398 AnTuTu
Vivo V21e Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
49/100
514398 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (84/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e and the Oppo Reno5 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the Vivo V21e?

The Vivo V21e edges out the Oppo Reno5 4G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 4G and the Vivo V21e?

The Oppo Reno5 4G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.

Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 4G over the Vivo V21e?

The Oppo Reno5 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.