The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo X9s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,320 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Usable Surface
- 73.8 %
- against 71 %
vivo X7, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 401 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,785 | 98,493 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4 × 1.2 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 | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Rose Gold, Black | Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7 mm Best value | 7.2 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Body Height | 152.6 mm | 147.3 mm |
| Weight | 154 g | 151 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.8 % Best value | 71 % |
| Unfolded thickness | 7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,320 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | AMOLED, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual 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 B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 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 B3, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X9s | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio | A2DP, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
