The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Cubot X20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,260 mAh
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8.1
vivo Y89, if you care about…
- Weight
- 149.3 g
- against 240 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P23 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Black | Aurora, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 157.1 mm | 154.8 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 149.3 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.1 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,260 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6.26″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X20 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V1730EA |
