vivo X70 Pro vs vivo X90 Pro
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| vivoX70 Pro | vivoX90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2021 | December 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.56″ | 6.78″ |
| Resolution | 2376 × 1080 | 2800 × 1260 (better) |
| Sharpness | 398 pixels per inch | 453 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | – | 1,300 nits |
| Display type | Curved E5 LTPS AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness detail | – | 1,300 nits local peak |
| Display features | Smart 60/120 Hz switching, 240 Hz gaming touch sampling, HDR10+ and SGS Eye Care certification | 2,160 Hz PWM dimming, 1.07 billion colours and 100% DCI-P3 gamut |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 1200-vivo | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB |
| CPU | Dimensity 1200-vivo, 6 nm; Chinese Exynos 1080 model is a different regional version | MediaTek Dimensity 9200, TSMC 4 nm process and 3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 performance core |
| GPU | – | Arm Immortalis-G715 |
| Storage type | India LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1; extended RAM uses storage and is not physical RAM | Global 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 camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 8 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× (better) | 2× |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Sony IMX766V, f/1.75 and Gimbal Stabilisation 3.0 | 50 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 camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP Sony IMX663, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto camera | 8 MP periscope, f/3.4 and OIS; separate 12 MP portrait camera, f/1.98 and 50 mm equivalent | 50 MP Sony IMX758 portrait camera, 1/2.51-inch sensor, f/1.6, 50 mm equivalent and optical stabilisation |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Zoom | Longest optical zoom 5×, Tech Advisor | 2× optical telephoto identified by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; long-range digital zoom is less detailed in both reviews |
| Video recording | Up to 4K at 60 fps, Tech Advisor | 4K30 night video; optional 8K frame rate omitted because Android Authority's body and table disagree |
| Camera features | ZEISS T* coating and Biotar, Distagon, Planar and Sonnar portrait styles; Pro Cinematic Mode, VIS five-axis stabilisation and real-time night preview | V2 imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color 2.0, cinematic bokeh, handheld astro, motion, Live Photo and miniature-effect modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,450 mAh | 4,870 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 44 W | Up to 120 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | Up 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 | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 183 g (better) | 214.85 g |
| Thickness | 7.99 mm (better) | 9.34 mm |
| Height × width | 158.3 × 73.21 mm | 164.07 × 74.53 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Materials | Aluminium frame and fluorite AG glass back | Vegan leather rear |
| Colours | Cosmic Black and Aurora Dawn in India; black 183 g and 7.99 mm, Aurora 184 g and 8.08 mm | Legendary Black on global sheet |
| Water resistance detail | – | IP68 under IEC 60529 in controlled tests; resistance can diminish and liquid damage is excluded from warranty |
| Biometrics | In-display fingerprint reader | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope; infrared remote control | Accelerometer, ambient light, electronic compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Single speaker, Tech Advisor and Tech360 | Stereo speakers |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 11 with Funtouch OS 12 | Global 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 box | India phone, charger, cable, headset, case, SIM tool, guide, warranty card, protective film and earphone jack adapter | Phone, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, SIM eject tool, guide and warranty card on global sheet |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | India 5G n3/5/77/78 and WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8 | GSM 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 |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM, dual standby and single pass | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM and eSIM, depending on region |
| Wi-Fi | Global sheet lists Wi-Fi 5/6, 2.4/5 GHz and MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Not supported in India; global sheet specifies availability in other markets | Supported |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C and OTG | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and OTG |
| Positioning | India GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and NavIC; global sheet also lists BeiDou, QZSS and A-GPS | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and A-GPS |
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