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V20

Released October 2020

A slim 4G phone with an autofocus selfie camera, glass back and dedicated memory-card slot.

Model history · 2 models, 2020–2020
  1. 2020V19Compare
  2. 2020V20
Screen
6.44″
Display
OLED, 60 Hz
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera
64 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
4,000 mAh
Weight
171 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the slim design, detailed selfies, clear display and everyday responsiveness, but find the ultrawide camera and processing power less competitive. TechAdvisor finds its matte back secure to hold, while Gadgets360 considers the gradient version slippery and uses the supplied case.

From techadvisor.com and gadgets360.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.44″
Resolution
2400 × 1080
Sharpness
409 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Display type
AMOLED; 60 Hz refresh rate identified by TechAdvisor because surviving maker sheets omit it
Pixel density
408 ppi, maker overview
Display features
2,000,000:1 contrast, maker overview

Performance

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB
CPU
8 nm octa-core processor; original V20 with Snapdragon 720G, distinct from V20 2021
Storage type
India maker store confirms 8 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB configurations; global parameter page lists 128 GB while overview describes up to 256 GB

Cameras

Main camera
64 MP
Ultra wide camera
8 MP
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
44 MP
Main camera
Autofocus, f/1.89
Ultra wide camera
Autofocus, f/2.2; also used for bokeh and macro; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction, 2.5 cm macro focus distance
Front camera
Autofocus, f/2.0; eye tracking and focus from 15 cm to infinity; 44 MP output in 16:11 mode only
Video recording
Rear 4K at 30 fps, TechAdvisor; Ultra Stable Video and Art Portrait Video
Front video
4K at 30 fps, 240 fps slow motion, Steadiface and dual-view video
Camera features
2 MP f/2.4 mono camera; motion, eye and object autofocus, Smart Zoom, Super Night and Tripod Night modes

Battery and charging

Battery
4,000 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 33 W
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
Typical capacity
Wired charging
FlashCharge with 11 V/3 A adapter; global overview claims 65% in 30 minutes, Indonesian launch notice claims 66%; maker laboratory tests at 25℃ ±1℃, starting at 1% with screen off
Wireless charging
No wireless charging, TechAdvisor

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
171 g
Thickness
7.38 mm
Height × width
161.3 × 74.2 mm
Materials
AG matte glass back with chemical etching and AF coating
Colours
Midnight Jazz and Moonlight Sonata at 171 g and 7.38 mm; Sunset Melody at 172 g and 7.48 mm
Biometrics
In-display fingerprint scanning
Sensors
Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and physical gyroscope
Speakers
Single speaker, TechAdvisor

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 11 with Funtouch OS 11
In the box
Phone, earphones, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective film; global sheet also lists an adapter

Connectivity

Mobile network
Global GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/7/8/20/28, TDD B38/39/40/41; India store appears to swap the FDD and TDD labels, so these are global bands
SIM
Dual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot and dual standby
Wi-Fi
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi 5 identified by TechAdvisor
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1
NFC
Global overview and Indonesian maker release confirm NFC; regional availability varies and India store does not confirm it
USB
USB-C and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, TechAdvisor
Positioning
GPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS; NavIC available in India only, maker India store

Storage options

Storage
128 GB
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Autofocus selfie camera with 4K video
  • Dedicated microSD slot and headphone socket
  • 33 W charging

Cons

  • No 5G
  • Single speaker

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
XiaomiMi 10 Lite 5G
6.57″OLEDQualcomm Snapdragon 765G6 GB – 8 GB64 GB – 256 GB48 MP–4,160 mAh192 gMay 2020
XiaomiMi 10
6.67″OLED, 90 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 8658 GB128 GB – 256 GB108 MP–4,780 mAh208 gFeb 2020
XiaomiMi 10 Pro
6.67″OLED, 90 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 8658 GB256 GB108 MP–4,500 mAh208 gFeb 2020

Previous model: V19. Newer model: V21 5G.

Sources

  1. vivo.com/en/products/param/v20
  2. vivo.com/en/products/v20
  3. shop.vivo.com/in/product/10110
  4. shop.vivo.com/in/product/10111
  5. vivo.com/id/about-vivo/news/preorder-v20-v20se
  6. techadvisor.com/article/721773/vivo-v20-review.html

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