Category Breakdown
vivo V20
vivo V20 2021
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
48.748.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
48.048.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.762.7
Summary
- The vivo V20 and vivo V20 2021 share similar build quality, featuring glass front and back with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 6.44" AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the V20 is powered by the Snapdragon 720G, while the V20 2021 uses the slightly newer Snapdragon 730, offering marginally improved processing capabilities.
- Camera specifications are identical, with a 64 MP main sensor and a 44 MP selfie camera, both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity remains the same at 4000 mAh with 33W charging.
- The V20 2021 runs on Android 11 with an upgrade option to Android 12 and Funtouch 12, whereas the original V20 is limited to Android 11 and Funtouch 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo V20
vivo V20 2021
General
Release Date
2020, September 30
2020, December 24
Announced
2020, September 30
2020, December 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.44"
6.44"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
44 MP
44 MP
Front Camera Details
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.3 x 74.2 x 7.4 mm (6.35 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
161.3 x 74.2 x 7.4 mm (6.35 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
Weight
171 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back
Glass front, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunset Melody, Midnight Jazz, Moonlight Sonata
Sunset Melody, Midnight Jazz, Moonlight Sonata
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / 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
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Funtouch 11
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Funtouch 12
OS Version
Android 11, Funtouch 11
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Funtouch 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
