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

