The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo V5s, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.2″
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5.1
vivo X7, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 7.6 mm
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6750 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 98,493 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core processor with 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 cores and 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black | Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Body Height | 153.8 mm | 147.3 mm |
| Weight | 154 g | 151 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.8 % Best value | 71 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | AMOLED, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.7 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | V5s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 1713, 1612 | — |
