Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs vivo X20: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs vivo X20. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S8+Global · 4GB · 64GB · G955F
vivo X20vivo X20China · 4GB · 64GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G955F
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vivo X20
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.4Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
113 reviews
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Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs vivo X20

Specs Samsung Galaxy S8+ price comparison Samsung Galaxy S8+
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G955F 		where to buy vivo X20 vivo X20
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.2" 6.01"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 79% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 73.4 mm
159.5 mm
8.1 mm 		75.2 mm
155.9 mm
7.2 mm
Weight 173 g 159 g
Micro Exynos 8895
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 194.971
v7 		142.062
v7
Battery 3500 mAh 3245 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 12.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Samsung vivo
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date March 2017,
7 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S8+
vivo X20
Samsung Galaxy S8+
vivo X20
Size
73.4 mm • 159.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.2 mm • 155.9 mm • 7.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 173 g 159 g
Usable surface 83 % 79 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.2" 6.01"
Type Super AMOLED • HDR 10 Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 529 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 420 cd/m² (typ)
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.7
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
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Is it comfortable?
8.9
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
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Number of reviews
113 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP20 Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
194.971
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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142.062
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
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Number of reviews
113 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2L2 Unknown
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" --
2
Camera type
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Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
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Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3H7 Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
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Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
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Quality of selfies
8.6
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
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Number of reviews
113 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • DID
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.260 W/Kg on head
1.000 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.410 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
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Quality of the GPS
9.0
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And the WiFi?
9.0
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Number of reviews
113 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
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3245 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
113 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Funtouch 3.2 OS (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 8%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
113 reviews
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Prices
From $ 239 --
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