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vivo iQOO U1

vivo iQOO U1

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ZTE Blade X1 5G

ZTE Blade X1 5G

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Category Breakdown

vivo iQOO U1
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Performance
78.483.5
Camera
62.647.4
Display
58.958.9
Battery
30.628.1
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
58.774.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.951.3

Summary

  • The vivo iQOO U1 features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G has a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
  • In terms of performance, the iQOO U1 is powered by the Snapdragon 720G chipset, whereas the Blade X1 5G utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 765G, which supports 5G connectivity.
  • Both phones have a 48 MP rear camera, but the Blade X1 5G includes an additional 8 MP ultrawide lens, enhancing its versatility.
  • The iQOO U1 has a larger 4500 mAh battery compared to the Blade X1 5G's 4000 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
  • Both devices run Android 10, but the iQOO U1 features its iQOO UI, while the Blade X1 5G offers a more standard Android experience.
  • In build quality, the iQOO U1 is slightly thicker and lighter, while the Blade X1 5G has a glass front, giving it a more premium feel.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

vivo iQOO U1
ZTE Blade X1 5G

General

Release Date

2020, July 16
2021, January 26

Announced

2020, July 16
2021, January 26

Description

N/A
Also known as ZTE Visible Blade X1 5G

Display

Size

6.53"
6.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)

GPU

Adreno 618
Adreno 620

Memory

64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Front Camera Features

HDR
HDR

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4500 mAh
4000 mAh

Battery Details

4500 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh

Charging Details

18W wired
18W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

162.1 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.38 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
164 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)

Weight

190 g
190 g

Materials

N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Black, Blue, White
Dark Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Android 10

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity