Vivo X21 pre-bookings start: Here are the Top 5 alternatives you can buy right now

Vivo recently unveiled the Vivo X21 that comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is set to launch in India on May 29. A few days ahead of launch, the company has announced that interested buyers can now pre-book the upcoming smartphone by paying an advance of Rs. 2,000.

Interested customers can head over to Vivo's official website in order to pre-book the device. The customers can also take advantage of the offers like a five percent cash back and no-cost EMI options.

As the smartphone is not available for an instant purchase, here are some alternatives that you can consider.

OnePlus 6

OnePlus recently took the wraps off their much-awaited flagship OnePlus 6. The OnePlus 6 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The smartphone also features a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio resulting in a notch. The smartphone comes with a fingerprint scanner at the back and also has Face Unlock feature. The OnePlus 6 starts at a price of Rs. 34,999 at which it can give a tough competition to the Vivo X21.

LG V30+

LG V30+ was one of the most under-rated smartphones of 2017 and it can be a great alternative to the Vivo X21. The LG V30+ is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone sports a 6-inch OLED display. The smartphone packs in 128GB of onboard storage. The LG V30+ is priced at Rs. 44,990.

Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9 is the latest and greatest offering from Samsung. If the Vivo X21 is priced higher than Rs. 50,000, the Samsung Galaxy S9 can be a much better option. The Galaxy S9 is powered by the Exynos 9810 and features a 5.8-inch AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy S9 starts at a price of Rs. 54,990.

Google Pixel 2

If the camera is your priority then you should pick the Google Pixel 2 over the Vivo X21. The Google Pixel 2's cameras were rated as one of the best in 2017. The Pixel 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone currently runs on Android Oreo will always get the latest OS updates faster than other smartphones. The Pixel 2 is priced currently at around Rs. 48,000.

Apple iPhone 8

Apple iPhone 8 is the most expensive smartphones on this list but it is worth a look before buying the Vivo X21. The smartphone features a 4.7-inch display and it is powered by the Apple A11 Bionic chipset. The smartphone packs in 2GB of RAM coupled with either 64GB or 256GB of onboard storage. The Apple iPhone 8 starts at around Rs. 61,990 in India.