Vivo S21 Pro Mini: Affordable Pricing, Specs, and Features Revealed

Key Takeaways

1. Vivo has launched the X200 Pro Mini, a compact flagship smartphone priced at 4,699 Yuan (~$645).
2. The upcoming Vivo S21 Pro is expected to be a budget-friendly option with a similar compact design.
3. The Vivo S21 series will likely include two models, the S21 and S21 Pro, with improved processors.
4. The S21 will feature a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, while the S21 Pro may have a smaller 6.31-inch OLED display at the same resolution.
5. The S21 series is set to compete with the Honor 400 series and Oppo Reno 14 series, with an expected launch in May.

Vivo has caught the attention of smartphone fans by revealing the Vivo X200 Pro Mini, a strong flagship device with a small design, back in October 2024 in China. The phone comes with a starting price of 4,699 Yuan (~$645). According to a recent leak on Weibo, the upcoming Vivo S21 Pro might serve as a budget-friendly option compared to the X200 Pro Mini, as it is also rumored to have a compact shape.

Key Specs of the Vivo S21 Series Revealed

There have been rumors about the Vivo S21 series. To recap, the company launched the Vivo S20, which comes with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, and the S20 Pro, which uses the Dimensity 9300+ SoC, in December 2024 in China. It’s still uncertain if the next lineup will be named the Vivo S21 or S30 series. A recent leak suggests that the new S-series from Vivo will include two models, likely named S21 and S21 Pro.

Design and Features of the Vivo S21

It looks like the Vivo S21 will keep the 6.67-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, like its predecessor. However, the processor is set to be upgraded to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, which is anticipated to launch around April or May this year. The higher-tier model will feature the Dimensity 9300+ processor. Interestingly, instead of having the same size or a larger screen, it is expected to come with a 6.31-inch OLED display also at a 1.5K resolution. So, it wouldn’t be too surprising if the company decides to call it the Vivo S21 Pro Mini instead of just S21 Pro.

Competition and Expected Launch

The Vivo S21 series is likely to go up against the Honor 400 series and the Oppo Reno 14 series in China. These new devices are expected to be unveiled in May.