vivo NEX S
#2391
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
#1136Category Breakdown
vivo NEX S
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
Performance
87.587.0
Camera
66.375.7
Display
82.879.9
Battery
28.188.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.159.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.462.6
Summary
- The vivo NEX S features a larger 6.59-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the ZTE Axon 9 Pro's 6.21-inch AMOLED display with HDR10 support, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- Both phones utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the NEX S has a higher clock speed on its performance cores.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the NEX S has a dual rear camera setup with a depth sensor, while the Axon 9 Pro includes an additional ultrawide lens, enhancing versatility.
- Both devices have a 4000mAh battery, but the NEX S supports faster charging at 22.5W, whereas the Axon 9 Pro offers wireless charging.
- The NEX S runs on Funtouch OS based on Android 8.1, while the Axon 9 Pro has stereo speakers and lacks a headphone jack, providing a different audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo NEX S
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Also known as vivo NEX Special Edition, NEX Ultimate
N/A
Display
Size
6.59"
6.21"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2316 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.76 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF, OIS20 MP, 10mm (ultrawide)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Motorized pop-up 8 MP, f/2.0
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
22.5W wired
18W wired, QC4Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162 x 77 x 8 mm (6.38 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
156.5 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.16 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight
199 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
v5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, BDS, GNSS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 6.6
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass