Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO U5x
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
Performance
84.060.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.729.3
Build
67.975.6
Connectivity
56.647.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.736.4
Summary
- The vivo iQOO U5x features a larger 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 3x's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the U5x is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM, while the Redmi 3x uses the older Snapdragon 430 with 2GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the U5x.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the U5x includes a secondary 2 MP macro lens, enhancing its photography versatility.
- The U5x also has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh in the Redmi 3x, providing longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the U5x runs on Android 11 with OriginOS Ocean, offering a more updated user experience compared to the Redmi 3x's Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 7.3.
- Build quality is slightly different, with the U5x being heavier at 179g and featuring a plastic back, while the Redmi 3x has a lighter aluminum/plastic combination.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO U5x
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
General
Release Date
2022, March 28
2016
Announced
2022, March 28
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.51"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 505
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
Weight
179 g
144 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Dark Blue, Light Blue
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

