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vivo V20 vs vivo V50

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Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2025
Display
Screen size6.44″6.77″
Resolution2400 × 10802392 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–4,500 nits
Display typeAMOLED; 60 Hz refresh rate identified by TechAdvisor because surviving maker sheets omit itQuad-curved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 8,000,000:1 contrast
Brightness detail–4,500 nits local peak and 1,300 nits global peak
Screen protection–SCHOTT Diamond Shield Glass
Pixel density408 ppi, maker overview–
Display features2,000,000:1 contrast, maker overviewP3 colour gamut; 120 Hz supported in selected games
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 720GQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU8 nm octa-core processor; original V20 with Snapdragon 720G, distinct from V20 2021Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, eight cores at 1 × 2.63 GHz, 3 × 2.4 GHz and 4 × 1.8 GHz
Storage typeIndia 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overview describes up to 256 GBIndia LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2; maker launch configurations below exclude reviewers' unpublished India 12 GB/256 GB pairing
Cooling–25,489 mm² cooling area, including 3,806 mm² vapour chamber, 10,469 mm² graphite and 11,214 mm² copper
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera44 MP50 MP
Main cameraAutofocus, f/1.8950 MP, 1/1.55-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS
Ultra wide cameraAutofocus, f/2.2; also used for bokeh and macro; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction, 2.5 cm macro focus distance50 MP autofocus, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0 and 119.4° field of view on specification sheet; overview gives 109.2° after correction
Front cameraAutofocus, f/2.0; eye tracking and focus from 15 cm to infinity; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only50 MP autofocus, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0 and 92° field of view; 90° after correction
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps, TechAdvisor; Ultra Stable Video and Art Portrait Video4K on all three cameras
Front video4K at 30 fps, 240 fps slow motion, Steadiface and dual-view video–
Camera features2 MP f/2.4 mono camera; motion, eye and object autofocus, Smart Zoom, Super Night and Tripod Night modesZEISS portrait styles and 23/35/50 mm crop options, not optical telephoto; dual-colour-temperature Aura Light and India Wedding Style Portrait Studio
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 90 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacity6,000 mAh typical and 5,870 mAh rated; second-generation BlueVolt silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims at least 80% capacity after 1,300 cycles
Wired chargingFlashCharge 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 off90 W FlashCharge with original charger
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight171 g189 g
Thickness7.38 mm7.39 mm
Height × width161.3 × 74.2 mm163.29 × 76.72 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP69
MaterialsAG matte glass back with chemical etching and AF coatingTitanium Grey composite plastic back; Rose Red and Starry Night glass backs
ColoursMidnight Jazz and Moonlight Sonata at 171 g and 7.38 mm; Sunset Melody at 172 g and 7.48 mmTitanium Grey 189 g/7.39 mm; Rose Red 199 g/7.57 mm; Starry Night 199 g/7.67 mm; height and width shared
Water resistance detail–Both IP68 and IP69 ratings on India maker sheet
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningOptical in-display fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and physical gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, colour temperature, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersSingle speaker, TechAdvisorStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11 with Funtouch OS 11Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15
Software updates–Maker India launch promise of three Android upgrades and four years of security updates
In the boxPhone, earphones, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective film; global sheet also lists an adapterIndia V2427 phone, cable, charger, case, applied protective film, SIM tool, guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile networkGlobal 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 bandsIndia GSM 850/900/1800 MHz; WCDMA B1/4/5/6/8; LTE FDD B1/3/4/5/8/18/19/26/28/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/3/5/8/28/40/66/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot and dual standbyDual nano-SIM with 5G + 5G; no eSIM in India
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4
NFCGlobal overview and Indonesian maker release confirm NFC; regional availability varies and India store does not confirm itNot supported in India
USBUSB-C and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisorUSB Type-C and OTG
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS; NavIC available in India only, maker India storeGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and A-GPS; cellular and Wi-Fi positioning

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