Overall Score
59.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#2921)59.6
Performance(#5409)58.8
Camera(#2003)45.5
Display(#2068)79.5
Battery(#3549)51.0
Build(#10371)70.8
Comparisons Featuring vivo Xplay5 Elite
Short Review
- The vivo Xplay5 Elite features a sleek design with dimensions of 153.5 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 167.8g, available in Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold.
- Its 5.43-inch Super AMOLED display offers a high resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 541 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and a quad-core CPU, it delivers robust performance alongside 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera is a 16 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera serves well for selfies.
- The 3600 mAh battery supports 18W charging but does not include wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 with Funtouch 2.6, the software experience is functional but may feel dated.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, though it does not support 5G.
- The device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the vivo Xplay5 Elite combines solid specifications in a stylish package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as vivo Xplay5 Ultimate, vivo Xplay5 5s
Display
Size5.43"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~541 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions153.5 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.04 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight167.8 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes