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vivo X20

vivo X20

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vivo X21 UD

vivo X21 UD

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Category Breakdown

vivo X20
vivo X21 UD
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.760.4

Summary

  • The vivo X20 features a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the vivo X21 UD has a slightly larger 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.
  • Both models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, but the X21 UD offers more RAM at 6GB compared to the X20's 4GB, enhancing performance.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a dual rear camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor, but the X21 UD includes dual pixel PDAF for improved focus.
  • The X20 has a 3250 mAh battery, while the X21 UD has a slightly smaller 3200 mAh battery but supports 18W fast charging.
  • The X20 runs on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, whereas the X21 UD comes with Android 8.1 out of the box, providing a more updated software experience.
  • Both devices have a premium build with glass fronts and aluminum backs but differ slightly in dimensions and weight.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

vivo X20
vivo X21 UD

General

Release Date

2017
2018

Announced

2017
2018

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.01"
6.28"

Type

Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED

Resolution

1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)

GPU

Adreno 512
Adreno 512

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

12 MP
12 MP

Main Camera Details

12 MP, f/1.8, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Front Camera

12 MP
12 MP

Front Camera Details

12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

3250 mAh
3200 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3250 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
18W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

155.9 x 75.2 x 7.2 mm (6.14 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
154.5 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm (6.08 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)

Weight

159 g
156.2 g

Materials

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Matte Black, Black/Gold, Gold, Rose gold, Blue, Pink
Black, Ruby Red

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

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

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating System

Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Funtouch 3.2
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4

OS Version

Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Funtouch 3.2
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes