Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO U3 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
Comparison between vivo iQOO U3 and ZTE Blade X1 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO U3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 343,150
- against 330,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
ZTE Blade X1 5G, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- against 2,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 210 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 343,150 Best value | 330,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1× 2.4 GHz, 1× 2.2 GHz, and 6× 1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Grey, Aurora, Blue, Silver, Storm | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 185.5 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 83.2 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 460 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.58″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, HDR10, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 210 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO U3 | Blade X1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2061A | — |
