The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo V17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
vivo V20, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- OS Version
- 11
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 8 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 612 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 215,555 | 321,512 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 460 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Kryo 460 Silver cores at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold cores and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 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 | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Black | Black, Blue, Grey, White, Multicolor |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 159 mm | 161.3 mm |
| Weight | 176 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % Best value | 83.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass |
Battery
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 800 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | V17 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 1919 | V2025, V2024 |
