vivo X80 Pro vs vivo X90 Pro: A Comprehensive Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The vivo X90 Pro emerges as the clear winner, boasting significantly faster charging, a newer and more powerful chipset, and improved battery endurance. While the X80 Pro remains a capable device, the X90 Pro’s advancements make it the superior choice for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | vivo X80 Pro | vivo X90 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 66, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, April 25 | 2022, November 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, April 29 | Available. Released 2022, December 06 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Schott Xensation Up), glass back or ceramic back or eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, eco leather back |
| Dimensions | 164.6 x 75.3 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 2.96 x 0.36 in) | 164.1 x 74.5 x 9.3 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.37 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 215 g / 219 g (7.58 oz) | 214.9 g (7.58 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Schott Xensation Up | - |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~517 ppi density) | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO3 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9200 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730Mali-G710 MC10 | Immortalis-G715 MC11 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, Funtouch 14 (Global), OriginOS Ocean (China) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, Funtouch 14 (Global), OriginOS 3 (China) |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/3.4, (periscope telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom, gimbal OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", AF | - |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Triple | - | 50.3 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.4", 0.7µm, AF, 2x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 108˚ 16mm (ultrawide), AF |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 32-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2 (Snapdragon)/ 5.3 (Dimensity), A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 (Global)/ 3.2 (China), OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 80W wired, 100% in 38 min 50W wireless, 100% in 50 min Reverse wired | 120W wired, 50% in 8 min 50W wireless Reverse wired |
| Type | 4700 mAh | 4870 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Cosmic Black, Blue, Orange | Legendary Black, Red |
| Models | V2185A, V2145 | V2242A, V2219 |
| Price | About 850 EUR | About 1200 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 79h | Endurance rating 96h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.1 LUFS (Very good) | -24.5 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 1228735 (v9) GeekBench: 4273 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
vivo X80 Pro
- Excellent display brightness
- Capable camera system
- Good overall performance
- Reverse wired charging
- Slower charging speeds
- Older chipset
- Slightly shorter battery life
vivo X90 Pro
- Significantly faster charging (120W)
- Newer and more powerful chipset (Dimensity 9200)
- Improved battery endurance
- Excellent camera system
- Slightly lower peak brightness than X80 Pro
- Potentially higher price
Display Comparison
The vivo X80 Pro boasts a peak brightness of 1014 nits, offering excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. The X90 Pro, while still bright at 934 nits, sees a slight decrease. Both feature excellent contrast ratios (Infinite nominal), delivering vibrant and immersive visuals. The X80 Pro's slightly higher brightness gives it a marginal edge.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature exceptional camera systems, known for their image quality and computational photography prowess. While specific camera specs are not detailed, both are capable of producing stunning photos and videos. The X90 Pro likely benefits from software optimizations and potentially a slightly improved sensor, but both offer flagship-level camera performance. Expect excellent low-light performance and impressive zoom capabilities on both.
Performance
The X90 Pro’s Mediatek Dimensity 9200 chipset represents a significant leap in performance compared to the X80 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Dimensity 9000. The newer Cortex-X3 core and A715 cores provide noticeably faster processing speeds and improved efficiency. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the X90 Pro.
Battery Life
Battery life is a key differentiator. The X90 Pro demonstrates a substantial improvement, achieving an endurance rating of 96 hours compared to the X80 Pro’s 79 hours. Furthermore, the X90 Pro’s 120W wired charging is a game-changer, reaching 50% charge in just 8 minutes, significantly faster than the X80 Pro’s 38 minutes.
Buying Guide
Who should buy the vivo X80 Pro? Those seeking a reliable flagship with a great camera and display at a potentially lower price point. Who should buy the vivo X90 Pro? Users prioritizing performance, incredibly fast charging, and extended battery life, and the latest in mobile technology.