The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
vivo X20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,250 mAh
- against 3,050 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Usable Surface
- 79.5 %
- against 73.8 %
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
vivo X9, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 154 g
- against 159 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 512 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 142,062 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 342 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,232 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Pink | Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 155.9 mm | 152.6 mm |
| Weight | 159 g | 154 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79.5 % Best value | 73.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,250 mAh Best value | 3,050 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.01″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Sensors
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X20A, 1721 | — |
