Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs vivo X50

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

Galaxy S20 FE 5G compared with X50
SamsungGalaxy S20 FE 5GvivoX50
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020June 2020
Display
Screen size6.5″6.56″
Resolution2400 × 1080 (better)2376 × 1080
Sharpness405 pixels per inch (better)398 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)90 Hz
Peak brightness–1,300 nits
Display typeFlat Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, 120 HzE3 AMOLED with 2.5D glass and a flat display surface
Always-on display–Always-on display, Gadgets360
Display features–HDR10+, 180 Hz screen response, DCI-P3 gamut, 6,000,000:1 contrast and 92.8% screen-to-body ratio, maker India
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 865Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
Memory6 GB8 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPU–Main specifications and configurations describe India Snapdragon 730; Indonesia also uses Snapdragon 730, while the current global sheet describes Snapdragon 765G with 5G
Storage type128 GB internal; hybrid microSD slot supports cards up to 1 TBIndia 8 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; 256 GB maker store title and configuration selector override its copied 128 GB specification row; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera12 MP48 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP13 MP
Optical zoom3× (better)2×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera12 MP, F1.8, Dual Pixel autofocus and optical image stabilisationSony IMX598, f/1.6, seven-element lens and four-axis OIS, maker India
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 123-degree field of viewf/2.2 and autofocus, Gadgets360
Telephoto camera8 MP, F2.4, 3× optical zoom and optical image stabilisation50 mm portrait lens and 2× optical zoom, maker India; f/2.46 parameter sheet versus F2.0 analogy in overview
Front camera32 MP, F2.2f/2.45
Zoom3× optical and up to 30× digital zoom20× Hyper Zoom, maker India store
Video recording4K 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps4K at 30 fps with stabilisation; ultrawide limited to 1080p, Gadgets360; Smart Zoom, audio tracking and Instant Vlog
Camera features–5 MP f/2.48 macro camera with 1.5 cm focus and 2 MP output; Extreme Night Vision, Pro Sports Mode, eye and motion tracking, Smart Zoom and audio zoom
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh (better)4,200 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 19 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 33 W (better)
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)None
Battery life detail–India maker store lists 4,200 mAh; global and Indonesian sheets identify this as typical capacity
Wired chargingUp to 25 W with a separate USB PD PPS charger; 15 W charger bundled (GSMArena)FlashCharge 2.0 with 11 V/3 A adapter
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0, power unspecified by Samsung–
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShare–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g173 g (better)
Thickness8.4 mm7.55 mm (better)
Height × width159.8 × 74.5 mm159.54 × 75.39 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsGlass front, aluminium frame and polycarbonate back (Notebookcheck)Glass back, maker India; metal frame, Gadgets360
ColoursCloud Navy, White, Lavender, Mint, Orange and RedIndia Glaze Black at 173 g and 7.55 mm; Frost Blue at 171.5 g and 7.49 mm; global sheet gives 174.5 g for its different regional version
Water resistance detailIP68; Samsung tests submersion in 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes–
BiometricsOptical in-display fingerprint readerIn-display fingerprint scanning
Sensors–Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor and e-compass, maker India
SpeakersStereo speakersSingle bottom speaker, Gadgets360
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with One UI 2.5Android 10 with Funtouch OS 10.5
In the box–Phone, earphones, documentation, USB cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective film; India store incorrectly calls its cable Micro-USB, while maker Indonesia specifies USB-C cable and headphone adapter
Connectivity
Mobile network–India 4G Snapdragon 730 version; maker India store incorrectly labels the configuration 5G and swaps FDD/TDD band headings; global Snapdragon 765G variant supports 5G n1/n3/n28A/n28B/n41/n77/n78/n79
SIMDual nano-SIM or one nano-SIM and microSD on European SM-G781BDual nano-SIM with dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax at 2.4 and 5 GHzDual-band Wi-Fi, NoypiGeeks
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0India maker store lists Bluetooth 5.0; Indonesia and global sheets list Bluetooth 5.1
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort output; no 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C with OTG, maker India; USB 2.0 and no headphone socket, Gadgets360
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoIndia GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou; Indonesia and global sheets also list Galileo

More comparisons