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vivo X90 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 13

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vivoX90XiaomiXiaomi 13
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022December 2022
Display
Screen size6.78″6.36″
Resolution2800 × 12602400 × 1080
Sharpness453 pixels per inch414 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,900 nits
Display typeAMOLEDFlat AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail1,300 nits local peak1,200 nits in high-brightness mode and 1,900 nits peak
Always-on display–Supported, according to the UK maker FAQ
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 5, confirmed by the maker FAQ; TechRadar's design section calls it Victus, while its display section correctly says Glass 5
Display features2,160 Hz PWM dimming, 1.07 billion colours and 100% DCI-P3 gamutAdaptiveSync up to 120 Hz, with 60/90/120 Hz modes in the FAQ; up to 240 Hz touch sampling; Display P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Pro HDR; maker-stated JNCD approximately 0.32 and Delta E approximately 0.36; 360° ambient-light sensing
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 9200Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 9200, TSMC 4 nm process and 3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 performance coreQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4 nm; eight cores up to 3.19 GHz using Cortex-X3/A715/A710/A510; Hexagon processor
GPUArm Immortalis-G715Qualcomm Adreno GPU; the UK maker pages do not give a model number
Storage typeGlobal 12 GB/256 GB with UFS 4.0; RAM technology unpublished on the consulted global pages; Chinese launch configurations differ8/12 GB LPDDR5X at 8,533 Mbit/s and 256 GB UFS 4.0; no microSD expansion. Current UK specifications list both RAM options; launch reviews described 8 GB only, and TechAdvisor's 128 GB UK claim conflicts with the maker's 256 GB specification.
Cooling4,313 mm² vapour chamber and 53,288 mm² total cooling areaLiquidCool vapour chamber with multiple graphite layers
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera12 MP10 MP
Optical zoom2×3.2×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony IMX866 VCS, f/1.75 and optical stabilisationSony IMX800, confirmed by co-developer Leica; 50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm equivalent, 1.0 µm pixels or 2.0 µm four-in-one pixels, seven-element lens and HyperOIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP Sony IMX66312 MP sensor, 1/3.06-inch, f/2.2, 15 mm equivalent and 1.12 µm pixels; 120° field of view stated on the maker overview
Telephoto camera12 MP Sony IMX663 portrait camera, 50 mm equivalent10 MP sensor, 1/3.75-inch, f/2.0, 75 mm equivalent, 1.0 µm pixels and OIS; 3.2× optical zoom reported by TechRadar and TechAdvisor
Front camera32 MP, f/2.4532 MP, f/2.0, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm four-in-one pixels, five-element lens, 89.6° field of view and fixed focus
Zoom2× optical telephoto identified by Indian Express and TechNave3.2× optical telephoto (TechRadar and TechAdvisor); digital zoom up to 30× for photos and 15× for video in the maker FAQ
Video recording4K30 night video8K at 24 fps; 4K at 24/30/60 fps, including Dolby Vision up to 4K 60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; Ultra Night Video up to 4K 24 fps; slow motion at up to 1,920 fps, with resolution not specified by the main spec sheet
Front videoUp to 1080p, according to Indian Express1080p or 720p at 30 fps; Dolby Vision up to 1080p 30 fps; teleprompter and vlog modes
Camera featuresV2 imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color 2.0, cinematic bokeh, motion, Live Photo and miniature-effect modesLeica Authentic and Vibrant styles, filters, shutter sound and watermark; 35/50/75/90 mm Master-lens effects; Xiaomi Imaging Engine, ProFocus motion/eye tracking, Lightning Burst, night mode, HDR, Supermoon, documents, clone, long exposure, panorama, Pro and cinematic video effects
Battery and charging
Battery4,810 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 50 W
Battery life detailDual-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 Wh4,500 mAh typical non-removable battery; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery-management chips
Wired charging120 W FlashCharge; maker laboratory fast-mode test reaches 50% in 8 minutes67 W charger included; maker laboratory claim of 38 minutes to full charge; QC4/QC3+/QC3/QC2, PD3/PD2 and MI FC 2.0 protocols listed in the UK FAQ
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, according to Indian Express50 W turbo wireless charging; specification and FAQ give 48 minutes to full charge, while the overview gives 53 minutes
Charges other devicesNo reverse wireless charging, according to Indian Express10 W reverse wireless charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g189 g
Thickness8.48 mm7.98 mm
Height × width164.1 × 74.44 mm152.8 × 71.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP68
MaterialsGlass rearGlass back and aluminium-alloy frame and buttons, confirmed by the UK FAQ; 189 g in the UK specification takes precedence over conflicting review weights
ColoursAsteroid Black and Breeze Blue on global sheetWhite, Black and Flora Green listed on the UK specification; UK launch reviews reported retail availability only in Black
Water resistance detailIP64 under IEC 60529; maker notes that microphone openings are excluded from protection testingIP68 laboratory testing in static fresh water to 1.5 m for 30 minutes; protection can deteriorate and liquid damage is excluded from the stated warranty
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light, electronic compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, X-axis linear motor, infrared blaster and flicker sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchGlobal Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13; China launched with OriginOS 3MIUI 14 based on Android 13
Software updates–Launch reviews disagree on security duration; TechRadar says three Android generations and five security years, while TechAdvisor describes Xiaomi's usual three/four-year policy
In the boxPhone, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, SIM eject tool, guide and warranty card on global sheetPhone, 67 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile networkGSM 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 n1/3/5/7/8/28/38/40/41/77/785G SA/NSA and LTE with 4×4 MIMO; UK bands include LTE 20/28 and 5G n20/n28/n78
SIMDual nano-SIM; Indian Express confirms no eSIM in its Indian test unitTwo nano-SIMs, or one nano-SIM and eSIM; eSIM support depends on country and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMOWi-Fi 7 capability, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6 with FastConnect 7800; features and bands depend on region, network and OTA support; 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDC
NFCSupportedSupports Google Pay, subject to market availability
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C and OTGUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and A-GPSGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GPS and network positioning

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