vivo S5
#2022
Xiaomi Mi 9T
#1555Category Breakdown
vivo S5
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Performance
82.777.3
Camera
47.467.3
Display
82.881.4
Battery
29.328.1
Build
67.995.0
Connectivity
57.964.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.557.2
Summary
- The vivo S5 features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T has a slightly smaller 6.39-inch AMOLED display with HDR support and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the vivo S5 is powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset, whereas the Mi 9T uses the more advanced Snapdragon 730.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Mi 9T includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enhancing its versatility.
- The vivo S5 has a 4100 mAh battery with 22.5W charging, compared to the Mi 9T's 4000 mAh battery and 18W charging.
- For software, both run Android 9.0, but the Mi 9T is upgradable to Android 11.
- Build quality favors the Mi 9T with its Gorilla Glass 5 front and glass back, while the S5 uses a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S5
Xiaomi Mi 9T
General
Release Date
2019
2019, June 12
Announced
2019
2019, June 12
Description
Versions: V1932A, V1932T (China)
For Global market
Display
Size
6.44"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 53mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Motorized pop-up 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
22.5W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.9 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm (6.17 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)
Weight
188 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Icelandic Blue, Phantom Blue, Star Black
Carbon black, Red flame, Glacier blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass