vivo X50 Pro vs vivo X80 Pro

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X50 Pro compared with X80 Pro
vivoX50 ProvivoX80 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJune 2020April 2022
Display
Screen size6.56″6.78″
Resolution2376 × 10803200 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness398 pixels per inch518 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,500 nits (better)
Display typeE3 AMOLED with curved display; main hardware and configuration describe the global versionE5 LTPO AMOLED; maker does not specify the LTPO generation on consulted pages
Brightness detail–1,500 nits local peak, maker China launch release
Always-on displayAlways-on display, Android Authority–
Screen protectionSchott Xensation Up glass, Gadgets360–
Display features180 Hz response rate, DCI-P3 gamut, 6,000,000:1 contrast and 92% screen-to-body ratio, maker; HDR10+, Android Authority–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 765GQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory8 GB12 GB (better)
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPUSnapdragon 765G; 1×2.5 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold and 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver, Android AuthorityQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 4 nm process; Chinese Dimensity 9000 version is a separate regional variant
GPUAdreno 620, Android Authority–
Storage type8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage; UFS 2.1 and no microSD slot, Gadgets360Global 12 GB/256 GB, enhanced LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; Chinese configurations differ
Cooling–Vapour chamber cooling
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP8 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main cameraSony IMX598, f/1.6, seven-element lens and closed-loop motor; double-ball suspension gimbal with up to ±3° rotation, maker laboratory specification50 MP GNV, 1/1.3-inch sensor, f/1.57 and optical stabilisation
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction; 2.5 cm macro focus48 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto cameraPeriscope 8 MP f/3.4 with 5× optical zoom8 MP periscope, f/3.4 and 5× optical zoom; separate 12 MP portrait camera, f/1.85, 50 mm equivalent and gimbal stabilisation
Second telephoto cameraPortrait 13 MP f/2.46 with 50 mm equivalent lens; 2× zoom identified by Android Authority–
Front cameraf/2.4532 MP, f/2.45
Zoom60× Hyper Zoom5× optical and up to 60× digital zoom
Video recordingMain camera 4K at 60 fps, Android Authority and Gadgets360; five-axis gimbal/EIS combination, Smart Zoom, sound tracking and Instant Vlog, makerLog recording, horizon levelling and cinematic bokeh video
Front video1080p recording, Gadgets360–
Camera featuresSuper Night, Astro, Supermoon and Pro Sports modes; motion autofocus tracking and gimbal position indicatorV1+ imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color and AI object tracking
Battery and charging
Battery4,315 mAh4,700 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 80 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 50 W (better)
Battery life detailTypical capacity4,700 mAh typical, 4,580 mAh rated
Wired chargingFlashCharge 2.0 with 11 V/3 A adapter; current maker 33 W controls Gadgets360's isolated 22 W paragraph, which contradicts its own 33 W specification80 W FlashCharge; maker laboratory claims 50% in 13 minutes and full charge in 38 minutes
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, Android Authority50 W Wireless FlashCharge; wireless charger sold separately
Charges other devices–Supported; maker does not publish the power rating
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight181.5 g (better)219 g
Thickness8.04 mm (better)9.1 mm
Height × width158.46 × 72.8 mm164.57 × 75.3 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsAG matte glass back, maker; aluminium frame, Android AuthorityGlass rear
ColoursAlpha GreyCosmic Black on global sheet
Water resistance detail–IP68 under IEC 60529; maker test at 1.5 m in still fresh water for 30 minutes; liquid damage excluded from warranty
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningLarge 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor; two-finger authentication for selected apps
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and physical gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motor
SpeakersSingle speaker, Android Authority; AK4377A independent Hi-Res audio chip, maker; Android Authority's AK4337A spelling conflicts with makerStereo speakers and CS43131 Hi-Fi chip
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with Funtouch OS 10.5, Gadgets360Global Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12; Chinese software differs
Software updates–Three years of security updates reported at launch by Android Authority; historical promise
In the boxPhone, XE710 earphones and USB-C adapter, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective filmPhone, XE710 Type-C headset, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, guide, warranty card and SIM eject tool on global sheet
Connectivity
Mobile networkGlobal GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20, TDD B38/40/41; 5G n41/n77/n78GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78; n2 supports SA only
SIMDual nano-SIM with dual standbyDual nano-SIM
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz MIMOWi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
NFCSupported on global maker versionSupported
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; no headphone socket, Android AuthorityUSB 3.1 Type-C and OTG
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and GalileoGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and A-GPS; NavIC in India only

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