A first of its kind, the Vivo X20 Plus UD is a remodelling of the former Vivo X20 Plus except for just one feature differentiating the two. That being the in-display fingerprint sensor, no longer located at the back or below the screen or at the side but now located under the display panel. The smartphone is the product of the partnership between Synaptics, a sensor company and a Chinese OEM, Vivo. The UD which is for ‘Under Display’ might be the next generation technology headway for bezel-less display.
Vivo X20 Plus UD Key Specs and Features
- 6.43-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels (376 ppi)
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 with 4GB
- 128GB built-in storage, up to 255GB with a memory card
- Dual 12MP + 5MP camera and 12MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (under the display)
- 3, 900mAh non removable Li-ion battery
Design and Display
The Vivo X20 Plus UD looks very much like the initial model except for the absence of the fingerprint at the back. It also made of metal which accentuate its premium build when held. Also, the back panel is now bare except for the Vivo inscription and the camera and flash arrangement on the top left corner. The Vivo X20 Plus UD is slim and sleek thanks to the reduced bezels and nice curved edges.
For both smartphones, the display is the same, the same size, screen resolution and panel type. This being, a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED 2160 X 1080 pixels display. The AMOLED panel produces deep blacks and nice contrast when colours are displayed. It also quite crisp when viewed with vivid colours on display.
Battery and Camera
You have the same battery as before which is not a bad deal for a smartphone of this calibre. The Vivo X20 Plus UD sports a ample 3, 900mAh battery capacity which is alright for daily usage under fairly intensive use. It also charges using Qualcomm fast charge technology through its USB Type-C port.
The Vivo X20 Plus UD retains the dual camera that was in its predecessor with the exact same configuration. The dual camera comprises of a 12MP sensor and a 5MP sensor for more details and the popular bokeh effect. For selfies, the smartphone has a single 12MP camera that takes care of things and also comes with some added features.
Hardware and Software
The Vivo X20 Plus UD as virtually the same thing in terms of hardware as it’s predecessor. In reality, the components leans toward a mid-range offering besides the innovative under display fingerprint sensor. You have the same Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 processor clocking at 2.2GHz max. For gaming and related graphics issues you’ve got an Adreno 512 GPU handling things.
In addition, there is a 4GB internal memory for multitasking and apps installation with a massive 128GB built-in storage space expandable to 256GB using a MicroSD card. Unluckily, the Vivo X20 Plus UD still runs on Android 7.1.1 from the box instead of the latest Oreo update.
Pricing and Availability
The Vivo X20 Plus UD is currently unavailable for sale in the rest of the World besides China where it cost approximately 244, 000 Naira.
Vivo X20 Plus UD Specs
Here are a few specs of the Vivo X20 Plus UD :
General Features
- Platform: FunTouch OS 3.2 (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
- Processor: Octa-Core 4 × 2.2GHz Kryo + 4 × 1.84GHz Kryo (Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956)
- GPU: Adreno 512
- Memory: 4GB
- Colours: Matte Black, Gold, Rose gold
- Dimension: 155.3 x 80.1 x 7.5 mm
- Weight: 181.5g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.99-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen,
1440 x 720 pixels - Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
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 Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- 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 band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
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: 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: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (under the display)
- 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, 905mAh non removable Li-ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
