The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
vivo X23, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 160.5 g
- against 204.1 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 18 W
- Usable Surface
- 86.3 %
- against 83.4 %
vivo Z5x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8.1
- Max. download speed
- 600 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 615 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 143,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 381 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,239 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Kryo 360 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 360 cores. | Octa-core CPU: 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Black, Red | Black, Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 157.7 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 160.5 g Best value | 204.1 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.3 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.41″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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 Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB OTG, NFC |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X23 | Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V1809A, V1816A, V1809T, V1816T | V1911A, V1919A, 1919 |
