vivo X50 vs vivo X80

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X50 compared with X80
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Overview
ReleasedJune 2020April 2022
Display
Screen size6.56″6.78″
Resolution2376 × 10802400 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness398 pixels per inch (better)388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness1,300 nits–
Display typeE3 AMOLED with 2.5D glass and a flat display surfaceCurved E5 AMOLED
Always-on displayAlways-on display, Gadgets360–
Display featuresHDR10+, 180 Hz screen response, DCI-P3 gamut, 6,000,000:1 contrast and 92.8% screen-to-body ratio, maker India–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 730MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Memory8 GB12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPUMain specifications and configurations describe India Snapdragon 730; Indonesia also uses Snapdragon 730, while the current global sheet describes Snapdragon 765G with 5GMediaTek Dimensity 9000; optional clock omitted because consulted review descriptions differ
Storage typeIndia 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 slotGlobal 12 GB/256 GB, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; Chinese configurations differ
Cooling–Vapour chamber cooling; maker does not publish its area on consulted global pages
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera13 MP12 MP
Optical zoom2×2×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main cameraSony IMX598, f/1.6, seven-element lens and four-axis OIS, maker India50 MP Sony IMX866, f/1.75 and optical stabilisation
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2 and autofocus, Gadgets36012 MP
Telephoto camera50 mm portrait lens and 2× optical zoom, maker India; f/2.46 parameter sheet versus F2.0 analogy in overview12 MP portrait camera
Front cameraf/2.4532 MP, f/2.45; optional maximum video resolution omitted because the two reviews disagree
Zoom20× Hyper Zoom, maker India store2× optical telephoto identified by Gadgets 360 and Digit
Video recording4K at 30 fps with stabilisation; ultrawide limited to 1080p, Gadgets360; Smart Zoom, audio tracking and Instant VlogCinematic bokeh, horizon levelling and active-centering optical stabilisation
Camera features5 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 zoomV1+ imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color, AI object autofocus and camera panning
Battery and charging
Battery4,200 mAh4,500 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 80 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailIndia maker store lists 4,200 mAh; global and Indonesian sheets identify this as typical capacity4,500 mAh typical and 4,380 mAh rated
Wired chargingFlashCharge 2.0 with 11 V/3 A adapter80 W FlashCharge
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, according to Gadgets 360 and Digit
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight173 g (better)206 g
Thickness7.55 mm (better)8.3 mm
Height × width159.54 × 75.39 mm164.95 × 75.23 mm
MaterialsGlass back, maker India; metal frame, Gadgets360Glass rear
ColoursIndia 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 versionCosmic Black and Urban Blue on global sheet
Water resistance detail–IP53 identified by Gadgets 360 and Digit; optional main rating omitted because consulted maker pages do not publish it
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningIn-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor and e-compass, maker IndiaAccelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motor
SpeakersSingle bottom speaker, Gadgets360Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with Funtouch OS 10.5Global Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12; China launched with OriginOS Ocean
In the boxPhone, 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 adapterPhone, XE710 headset, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, guide, warranty card and SIM eject tool on global sheet
Connectivity
Mobile networkIndia 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/n79GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28, TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/7/8/28/38/40/41/78; n8 and n38 support SA only
SIMDual nano-SIM with dual standbyDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiDual-band Wi-Fi, NoypiGeeksWi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMO
BluetoothIndia maker store lists Bluetooth 5.0; Indonesia and global sheets list Bluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
NFC–Supported
USBUSB-C with OTG, maker India; USB 2.0 and no headphone socket, Gadgets360USB 2.0 Type-C and OTG
PositioningIndia GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou; Indonesia and global sheets also list GalileoGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and A-GPS; NavIC in India only

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