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vivo V19 vs vivo V20

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Overview
ReleasedApril 2020October 2020
Display
Screen size6.44″6.44″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate–60 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits–
Display typeE3 Super AMOLED with dual camera cutout; refresh rate not published in surviving maker sheetsAMOLED; 60 Hz refresh rate identified by TechAdvisor because surviving maker sheets omit it
Pixel density–408 ppi, maker overview
Brightness detailGlobal maker overview lists 800 nits peak; Gadgetbyte quotes 1,200 nits, so the maker figure controls–
Always-on displayAlways-on display, Gadgetbyte–
Display features100% DCI-P3; TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and low-brightness anti-flicker mode; maker claims 42% less harmful blue light than E2 OLED2,000,000:1 contrast, maker overview
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 712Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU10 nm octa-core processor up to 2.3 GHz; this is the global Snapdragon 712 model, distinct from the Indonesian Snapdragon 675 V198 nm octa-core processor; original V20 with Snapdragon 720G, distinct from V20 2021
GPUAdreno 616, Gadgets360–
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage; 128 GB or 256 GB plus dedicated microSD slotIndia maker store confirms 8 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB configurations; global parameter page lists 128 GB while overview describes up to 256 GB
CoolingCopper tube liquid cooling; maker claims CPU junction temperature reduction of 3–7℃–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP44 MP
Main cameraf/1.79Autofocus, f/1.89
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2Autofocus, f/2.2; also used for bokeh and macro; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction, 2.5 cm macro focus distance
Front cameraMain 32 MP f/2.08 plus 8 MP f/2.28 ultrawide with 105° lens angle; distortion correction and screen-based selfie lightAutofocus, f/2.0; eye tracking and focus from 15 cm to infinity; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps without stabilisation; EIS at 1080p at 30 fps, Gadgetbyte; Ultra Stable Video and Art Portrait VideoRear 4K at 30 fps, TechAdvisor; Ultra Stable Video and Art Portrait Video
Front video1080p recording, Gadgets360; Ultra Stable Selfie Video with EIS4K at 30 fps, 240 fps slow motion, Steadiface and dual-view video
Camera features2 MP f/2.4 macro and 2 MP f/2.4 bokeh cameras; Super Night modes; Art Portrait features vary by region, with a reduced feature set in India2 MP f/2.4 mono camera; motion, eye and object autofocus, Smart Zoom, Super Night and Tripod Night modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacityTypical capacity
Wired chargingFlashCharge 2.0; global maker claims 54% in 30 minutes in laboratory testsFlashCharge with 11 V/3 A adapter; global overview claims 65% in 30 minutes, Indonesian launch notice claims 66%; maker laboratory tests at 25℃ ±1℃, starting at 1% with screen off
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, TechAdvisor
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186.5 g171 g
Thickness8.5 mm7.38 mm
Height × width159.64 × 75.04 mm161.3 × 74.2 mm
MaterialsGlass back; India maker store specifies sixth-generation Gorilla GlassAG matte glass back with chemical etching and AF coating
ColoursGlobal Gleam Black and Sleek Silver; India Piano Black and Mystic SilverMidnight Jazz and Moonlight Sonata at 171 g and 7.38 mm; Sunset Melody at 172 g and 7.48 mm
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningIn-display fingerprint scanning
SensorsAmbient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and physical gyroscope; global sheet misplaces fingerprint text under the accelerometer entryAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and physical gyroscope
SpeakersSingle bottom speaker, GadgetbyteSingle speaker, TechAdvisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with Funtouch OS 10Android 11 with Funtouch OS 11
In the boxPhone, earphones, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective filmPhone, earphones, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective film; global sheet also lists an adapter
Connectivity
Mobile networkGlobal GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD B38/39/40/41; India store appears to swap FDD and TDD labels, so these are global bandsGlobal GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/7/8/20/28, TDD B38/39/40/41; India store appears to swap the FDD and TDD labels, so these are global bands
SIMDual nano-SIM with dedicated microSD slot and dual standbyDual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot and dual standby
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1
NFCNot supported on the India review unit, Gadgets360Global overview and Indonesian maker release confirm NFC; regional availability varies and India store does not confirm it
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, Gadgets360USB-C and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisor
PositioningGlobal GPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS; India store lists GPS, Galileo and GLONASSGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS; NavIC available in India only, maker India store

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