vivo · X series

X80

Released April 2022

A Dimensity 9000 phone with a stabilised 50 MP main camera, portrait telephoto lens and 80 W charging.

Model history · 3 models, 2021–2022

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2022X80

Screen: 6.78″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: 2×
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Weight: 206 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers find the X80 fast in everyday use, with capable day and night photography and rapid charging. Both criticise preinstalled apps and notification spam; Digit also found unnatural skin tones and rough portrait edges, while Gadgets 360 had better results from portrait mode and battery life.

From gadgets360.com and digit.in

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.78″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 388 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Display type: Curved E5 AMOLED

Performance

Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB
CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 9000; optional clock omitted because consulted review descriptions differ
Storage type: Global 12 GB/256 GB, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; Chinese configurations differ
Cooling: Vapour chamber cooling; maker does not publish its area on consulted global pages

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: 12 MP
Optical zoom: 2×
Front camera: 32 MP
Main camera: 50 MP Sony IMX866, f/1.75 and optical stabilisation
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: 12 MP portrait camera
Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.45; optional maximum video resolution omitted because the two reviews disagree
Zoom: 2× optical telephoto identified by Gadgets 360 and Digit
Video recording: Cinematic bokeh, horizon levelling and active-centering optical stabilisation
Camera features: V1+ imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color, AI object autofocus and camera panning

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,500 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 80 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 4,500 mAh typical and 4,380 mAh rated
Wired charging: 80 W FlashCharge
Wireless charging: No wireless charging, according to Gadgets 360 and Digit

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 206 g
Thickness: 8.3 mm
Height × width: 164.95 × 75.23 mm
Materials: Glass rear
Colours: Cosmic Black and Urban Blue on global sheet
Water resistance detail: IP53 identified by Gadgets 360 and Digit; optional main rating omitted because consulted maker pages do not publish it
Biometrics: In-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors: Accelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motor
Speakers: Stereo speakers

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Global Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12; China launched with OriginOS Ocean
In the box: Phone, XE710 headset, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, guide, warranty card and SIM eject tool on global sheet

Connectivity

Mobile network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28, TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/7/8/28/38/40/41/78; n8 and n38 support SA only
SIM: Dual nano-SIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMO
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
NFC: Supported
USB: USB 2.0 Type-C and OTG
Positioning: GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and A-GPS; NavIC in India only

Storage options

Storage
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Dedicated portrait telephoto camera
80 W charging
Stereo speakers

Cons

No wireless charging
Limited regional availability

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
OPPOFind X5 Pro	6.7″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	8 GB – 12 GB	256 GB – 512 GB	50 MP	2×	5,000 mAh	218 g	Mar 2022
iQOOiQOO 11	6.78″	LTPO OLED, 144 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	8 GB – 16 GB	256 GB	50 MP	2×	5,000 mAh	208 g	Dec 2022
OPPOFind X5	6.55″	OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	2×	4,800 mAh	196 g	Mar 2022

Previous model: X70. Newer model: X90.

Sources

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