vivo X70 vs vivo X90

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X70 compared with X90
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Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2021November 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 typeFlat AMOLED screenAMOLED
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
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPUDimensity 1200-vivo, 6 nmMediaTek Dimensity 9200, TSMC 4 nm process and 3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 performance core
GPU–Arm Immortalis-G715
Storage typeUFS 3.1; UAE 12 GB physical RAM/256 GB storage configurationGlobal 12 GB/256 GB with UFS 4.0; RAM technology unpublished on the consulted global pages; Chinese launch configurations differ
Cooling–4,313 mm² vapour chamber and 53,288 mm² total cooling area
Cameras
Main camera40 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera12 MP12 MP
Optical zoom2×2×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera40 MP Sony IMX766V, f/1.89 and Gimbal Stabilisation 3.050 MP Sony IMX866 VCS, f/1.75 and optical stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP, f/2.212 MP Sony IMX663
Telephoto camera12 MP portrait camera, f/1.98 and 50 mm equivalent12 MP Sony IMX663 portrait camera, 50 mm equivalent
Front camera32 MP, f/2.4532 MP, f/2.45
Zoom2× optical zoom, Technobaboy and Pinoy Metro Geek2× optical telephoto identified by Indian Express and TechNave
Video recordingUp to 4K at 60 fps, Technobaboy and Pinoy Metro Geek4K30 night video
Front video–Up to 1080p, according to Indian Express
Camera featuresZEISS T* coating and Biotar, Distagon, Planar and Sonnar portraits; Pro Cinematic Mode, VIS five-axis stabilisation and real-time night previewV2 imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color 2.0, cinematic bokeh, motion, Live Photo and miniature-effect modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,400 mAh4,810 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 44 WUp to 120 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,400 mAh typical and 4,320 mAh ratedDual-cell 2,405 mAh at 7.78 V, equivalent to 4,810 mAh, 18.71 Wh typical; rated 2,345 mAh, equivalent to 4,690 mAh, 18.24 Wh
Wired charging44 W FlashCharge, 11 V/4 A120 W FlashCharge; maker laboratory fast-mode test reaches 50% in 8 minutes
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, according to Indian Express
Charges other devices–No reverse wireless charging, according to Indian Express
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight181 g (better)200 g
Thickness7.55 mm (better)8.48 mm
Height × width160.1 × 75.39 mm164.1 × 74.44 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP64
MaterialsFluorite AG glass back; reviewers disagree on frame materialGlass rear
ColoursCosmic Black, 181 g; Aurora Dawn, 182 gAsteroid Black and Breeze Blue on global sheet
Water resistance detail–IP64 under IEC 60529; maker notes that microphone openings are excluded from protection testing
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint readerIn-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass, colour temperature and gyroscope; infrared remote and linear vibration motorAccelerometer, ambient light, electronic compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motor
SpeakersSingle speaker, Technobaboy and Pinoy Metro GeekStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11 with Funtouch OS 12Global Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13; China launched with OriginOS 3
In the boxUAE phone, XE710 earphones, earphone adapter, documentation, cable, charger, SIM tool, case and applied protective filmPhone, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, SIM eject tool, guide and warranty card on global sheet
Connectivity
Mobile networkUAE GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28 and TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/7/28/40/41/78GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28, TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/7/8/28/38/40/41/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby and single passDual nano-SIM; Indian Express confirms no eSIM in its Indian test unit
Wi-FiWi-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
NFCSupported on UAE specification sheetSupported
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C and OTGUSB 2.0 Type-C and OTG
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and A-GPS; cellular and WLAN positioningGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and A-GPS

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