Vivo was quite busy last year with the release of a number of smartphones. The Vivo X20 smartphone released late last year was one of the numerous smartphone from Vivo. Although this is a mid-range smartphone it is positioned towards the high-end of the list. The smartphone which is more or less synonymous with what you have in some high-end smartphones. Featured here is a number of interesting features which we will be unraveling as we go on.
Vivo X20 Key Specs and Features
- 6.01-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 2160 x 1080 pixels. (402 ppi)
- FunTouch OS 3.2 (Android 7.0 Nougat
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 CPU with a 4GB RAM
- Dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera and 12MP front camera
- 64GB built-in storage, up to 256HB with a memory card
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 3, 245mAh non removable Li-ion
Design and Display
Another smartphone model was released with the Vivo X20 smartphone which is the bigger of the two smartphones However, this is still a big smartphone and it comes with impressive aesthetics. The smartphone also features much more reduced bezels on every corner especially the side of the smartphone. Made entirely of metal this is a premium looking smartphone and feels the same when held.
In terms of the display, the Vivo X20 is quite a beauty with the super AMOLED display which is known for its nice contrast and impressive colour reproduction. It features a 6.01-inch 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution with an impressive 402 ppi pixel density.
Battery and Camera
The Vivo X20 doesn’t have a really big battery like some smartphone in its category but it has enough. The smartphone comes with a 3, 245mAh Li-ion battery which is not bad if you ask me. The battery should get you through the day on normal usage and with the quick charge feature, charging has been made much easier.
Last year was marked by a sudden rise in dual camera smartphones Vivo X20 inclusive. What you have here is a dual 12MP and 5MP camera, with the letter responsible for in-depth background details. On the front, there’s a 12MP camera also with flash light for taking selfies even in poor light condition.
Hardware and Software
For the mid-range category, the hardware featured here is fairly powerful. In that vein, the smartphone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor running at 2.2GHz max alongside an Adreno 512 GPU. With this combination there should be nothing short of a smooth performance alongside the battery conserving feature of this SoC.
In addition, the Vivo X20 has a 4GB RAM and an internal storage of about 64GB. This is expandable up to 256GB using a MicroSD card in place of one of the second sim. Also, the smartphone runs on FunTouch OS 3.2 based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
Vivo X20 Price and Availability
The smartphone is available for sale in various smartphone retail outlets and online stores. It has a price tag of about 160, 000 naira depending on the deal and your location.
Vivo X20 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Vivo X20:
General Features
- Platform: FunTouch OS 3.2 (Android 7.0 Nougat
- Processor: Octa-Core 4 × 2.2GHz Kryo + 4 × 1.84GHz Kryo (Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956)
- GPU: Adreno 512
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Rose-Gold, Black, Gold
- Dimension: 155.85 x 75.15 x 7.2 mm
- Weight: 159g
- SIM Type: Nano Sim
- SIM Count: Dual Sim
Display
- Display: 6.01-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 2160 x 1080 pixrls
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 12MP + 5MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 12MP camera, 1080p Vudeo@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE : 850 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 MHz 1700 / 2100 MHz LTE-TDD : 1900 MHz (Band 39) 2300 MHz (Band 40) 2500 MHz (Band 41) 2600 MHz (Band 38)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 5.76/21Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat 12 100/600Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 802.11n 5GHz, Dual band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: yes, v5.0 with A2DP
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes,(rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 245mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes