vivo X20 Plus
#2950
Xiaomi Mi 5c
#3650Category Breakdown
vivo X20 Plus
Xiaomi Mi 5c
Performance
74.371.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.858.9
Battery
27.223.2
Build
77.877.8
Connectivity
56.654.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.039.4
Summary
- The vivo X20 Plus features a larger 6.43" Super AMOLED display compared to the 5.15" IPS LCD of the Xiaomi Mi 5c, offering a higher resolution and better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the X20 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, which generally provides superior processing capabilities over the Xiaomi Surge S1 in the Mi 5c.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the X20 Plus has a wider aperture (f/1.8) for better low-light performance, while the Mi 5c has a slightly better selfie camera at 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the X20 Plus housing a 3900 mAh battery versus the 2860 mAh in the Mi 5c, allowing for longer usage.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the X20 Plus can be upgraded to Android Oreo, providing a more current software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, though the X20 Plus is heavier at 181.5g compared to the 135g of the Mi 5c.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo X20 Plus
Xiaomi Mi 5c
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
6.43"
5.15"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~376 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Xiaomi Surge S1
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 512
Mali-T860MP4
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3900 mAh
2860 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2860 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
22.5W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.3 x 80.1 x 7.5 mm (6.51 x 3.15 x 0.30 in)
144.4 x 69.7 x 7.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.28 in)
Weight
181.5 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Matte Black, Gold, Rose gold
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Funtouch 3.2
Android 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 8
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass