vivo X70 Pro vs vivo X90 Pro

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X70 Pro compared with X90 Pro
vivoX70 ProvivoX90 Pro
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2021December 2022
Display
Screen size6.56″6.78″
Resolution2376 × 10802800 × 1260 (better)
Sharpness398 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,300 nits
Display typeCurved E5 LTPS AMOLEDAMOLED
Brightness detail–1,300 nits local peak
Display featuresSmart 60/120 Hz switching, 240 Hz gaming touch sampling, HDR10+ and SGS Eye Care certification2,160 Hz PWM dimming, 1.07 billion colours and 100% DCI-P3 gamut
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1200-vivoMediaTek Dimensity 9200
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPUDimensity 1200-vivo, 6 nm; Chinese Exynos 1080 model is a different regional versionMediaTek Dimensity 9200, TSMC 4 nm process and 3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 performance core
GPU–Arm Immortalis-G715
Storage typeIndia LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1; extended RAM uses storage and is not physical RAMGlobal 12 GB/256 GB, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0; Chinese launch configurations differ; Tech Advisor's LPDDR5 description conflicts with the maker's LPDDR5X specification
Cooling–4,002 mm² vapour chamber and 56,422 mm² total cooling area
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5× (better)2×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony IMX766V, f/1.75 and Gimbal Stabilisation 3.050 MP Sony IMX989, one-inch sensor, f/1.75, 1G7P lens, 3.2 μm four-in-one pixels and CIPA 4 optical stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP, f/2.212 MP Sony IMX663, f/2.0
Telephoto camera8 MP periscope, f/3.4 and OIS; separate 12 MP portrait camera, f/1.98 and 50 mm equivalent50 MP Sony IMX758 portrait camera, 1/2.51-inch sensor, f/1.6, 50 mm equivalent and optical stabilisation
Front camera32 MP, f/2.4532 MP, f/2.45
ZoomLongest optical zoom 5×, Tech Advisor2× optical telephoto identified by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; long-range digital zoom is less detailed in both reviews
Video recordingUp to 4K at 60 fps, Tech Advisor4K30 night video; optional 8K frame rate omitted because Android Authority's body and table disagree
Camera featuresZEISS T* coating and Biotar, Distagon, Planar and Sonnar portrait styles; Pro Cinematic Mode, VIS five-axis stabilisation and real-time night previewV2 imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color 2.0, cinematic bokeh, handheld astro, motion, Live Photo and miniature-effect modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,450 mAh4,870 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 44 WUp to 120 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 50 W (better)
Battery life detail–Dual-cell 2,435 mAh at 7.78 V, equivalent to 4,870 mAh, 18.94 Wh typical; maker rated capacity 2,350 mAh, equivalent to 4,700 mAh, 18.47 Wh
Wired charging–120 W FlashCharge; maker laboratory fast-mode test reaches 50% in 8 minutes 10 seconds
Wireless charging–50 W Wireless FlashCharge requires separately purchased compatible vivo charger
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g (better)214.85 g
Thickness7.99 mm (better)9.34 mm
Height × width158.3 × 73.21 mm164.07 × 74.53 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsAluminium frame and fluorite AG glass backVegan leather rear
ColoursCosmic Black and Aurora Dawn in India; black 183 g and 7.99 mm, Aurora 184 g and 8.08 mmLegendary Black on global sheet
Water resistance detail–IP68 under IEC 60529 in controlled tests; resistance can diminish and liquid damage is excluded from warranty
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint readerIn-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope; infrared remote controlAccelerometer, ambient light, electronic compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motor
SpeakersSingle speaker, Tech Advisor and Tech360Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11 with Funtouch OS 12Global Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13; China launched with OriginOS 3; planned UK launch cancelled, confirmed to Tech Advisor by vivo
Software updates–Three Android upgrades and three years of security updates reported at launch by Android Authority; historical promise
In the boxIndia phone, charger, cable, headset, case, SIM tool, guide, warranty card, protective film and earphone jack adapterPhone, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, SIM eject tool, guide and warranty card on global sheet
Connectivity
Mobile networkIndia 5G n3/5/77/78 and WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/66/38/40/41/71/75/77/78/79; n71 and n75 support SA only
SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby and single passDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM and eSIM, depending on region
Wi-FiGlobal sheet lists Wi-Fi 5/6, 2.4/5 GHz and MIMOWi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
NFCNot supported in India; global sheet specifies availability in other marketsSupported
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C and OTGUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and OTG
PositioningIndia GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and NavIC; global sheet also lists BeiDou, QZSS and A-GPSGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and A-GPS

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