The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S9e, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 415,000
- against 325,000
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.6 mm
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
- Audio Features
- aptX, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio
vivo X50, if you care about…
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- against A2DP, LE, aptX
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC5 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 415,000 Best value | 325,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with up to 2.4 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey, Purple | Black, Blue, Pink, Cyan, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 74.3 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 159.3 mm | 159.5 mm |
| Weight | 171.5 g Best value | 173 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % | 87 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh | 4,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,404 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 398 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 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 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, NFC, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | aptX, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | S9e | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2048A | 2004 |
