The verdict
Your pick: LG Velvet, ahead on Design & display.
| Category | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S7, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 180 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 15 W
LG Velvet, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against AMOLED
- Usable Surface
- 88.7 %
- against 85 %
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 321,000 | 330,500 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1x 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold, and 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Silver, White, Green, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158.8 mm | 167.1 mm |
| Weight | 170 g Best value | 180 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 88.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 9 W |
Display
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | pOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, AMOLED | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR, HFP, HID, HSP, AVRCP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HFP, HID, HSP, AVRCP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S7 | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2020A | LMG910EMW, LM-G910EMW |
