vivo Y74s vs Oppo A9 (2020): A Detailed Comparison

The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, offering incredible value for money. Today, we're pitting two contenders against each other: the vivo Y74s and the Oppo A9 (2020). Both aim to deliver a solid experience without breaking the bank, but which one comes out on top?

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The vivo Y74s clearly wins thanks to its significantly faster processor, faster charging, and likely improved camera capabilities. While the Oppo A9 (2020) boasts impressive battery life, its older chipset and slow charging make it less appealing overall for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	vivo Y74s	Oppo A9 (2020)

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41	1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
5G bands	1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	-
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	CDMA2000 1x	-

Launch
Announced	2021, November 22	2019, September 10. Released 2019, September
Status	Available. Released 2021, November 22	Discontinued

Body
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions	163.8 x 75 x 7.8 mm (6.45 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)	163.6 x 75.6 x 9.1 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	175 g (6.17 oz)	195 g (6.88 oz)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
Size	6.58 inches, 104.3 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)	6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)	Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Adreno 610
OS	Android 11, OriginOS	Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, ColorOS 7.1

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.1

Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro)	-
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Quad	-	48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.25", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.75µm Auxiliary lens
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF, Laser AF 12 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, Laser AF
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	-	HDR
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
	-	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC	No	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	44W wired, 70% in 34 min	10W wired Reverse wired
Type	4100 mAh	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable

Misc
Colors	Black, Aurora	Marine Green, Space Purple, Vanilla Mint
Models	V2009A	CPH1937, CPH1939, CPH1941
Price	About 320 EUR	About 150 EUR
SAR	-	0.87 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	0.41 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 69h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Loudspeaker	-	Voice 68dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 86dB
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 209779 (v7) GeekBench: 6629 (v4.4) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

vivo Y74s

Faster Processor (Dimensity 810)
44W Fast Charging
Likely Better Camera
Modern Chipset (6nm)
Improved Performance

Potentially less battery life than Oppo A9
Price may be slightly higher

Oppo A9 (2020)

Exceptional Battery Life (69h Endurance)
Reverse Wired Charging
Generally Affordable

Slower Processor (Snapdragon 665)
Slow 10W Charging
Older Chipset
Likely Inferior Camera

Display Comparison

The vivo Y74s likely features a more modern display with potentially better color accuracy and brightness, though specific panel details are needed. The Oppo A9 (2020) has a standard LCD display, adequate for everyday use but lacking the vibrancy of AMOLED or higher-quality LCDs. Screen size and resolution are likely similar.

Camera Comparison

While both phones offer multiple rear cameras, the vivo Y74s's newer chipset and likely improved image processing algorithms should result in better photo and video quality. Expect better low-light performance and more detail in images from the Y74s. Specific camera specs (megapixels, aperture) would be needed for a more precise comparison.

Performance

The Mediatek Dimensity 810 in the vivo Y74s is a substantial upgrade over the Snapdragon 665 in the Oppo A9 (2020). Expect noticeably smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the Y74s. The Dimensity 810's 6nm process also contributes to better power efficiency.

Battery Life

The Oppo A9 (2020) shines in this category with its exceptional endurance rating of 69 hours. However, the vivo Y74s's 44W fast charging significantly offsets any battery life advantage the Oppo A9 might have. The Y74s will charge much faster, minimizing downtime.

Buying Guide

Who should buy the vivo Y74s? Users prioritizing performance, fast charging, and a modern chipset. Who should buy the Oppo A9 (2020)? Those solely focused on maximizing battery life and are less concerned with speed and processing power, and are on a very tight budget.