Category Breakdown
vivo Z5x
vivo Z5x (2020)
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
43.343.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
60.060.0
Summary
- The vivo Z5x and vivo Z5x (2020) share similar build quality, featuring glass fronts and plastic backs with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the Z5x (2020) is equipped with a slightly upgraded Snapdragon 712 chipset, offering marginally better CPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 710 in the original Z5x.
- Both devices have a triple-camera setup with the same specifications, including a 16 MP main sensor and 1080p video recording, along with a 16 MP front camera.
- They are powered by a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The software experience differs slightly, as the Z5x (2020) runs Android 9.0 with an upgrade option to Android 10, while the original Z5x is limited to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Z5x
vivo Z5x (2020)
General
Release Date
2019
2020, June 09
Announced
2019
2020, June 09
Description
Versions: V1911A, V1919A (China)
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 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 SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 616
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, AF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, AF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.4 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
162.4 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
204.1 g
204.1 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Dark Gray, Blue
Black, Blue, White, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Funtouch 10
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Funtouch 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

