The Vivo X50 Pro Plus comes in as the most premium member of the Vivo X50 series. Comparing it to its siblings, we observe a transition for mid-range to high-end, which is attributed to its Snapdragon 865 Processor. The Vivo X50 Pro Plus also offers more RAM, improved cameras, a faster charge mechanism, and lots more.
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Vivo X50 Pro Plus Key Specs & Features
- 6.56 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2376 pixels, 120Hz Refresh Rate (398 PPI)
- Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865G (7 nm+)
- 8GB / 12GB RAM
- 128GB / 256GB Built-in Storage
- 50MP + 8MP + 13MP + 8MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 32 MP Front Camera
- 5G Support
- Fast Charging (44W Capacity)
- 4315 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
The Design department remains untouched the Vivo X50 Pro plus bears a design identical to that of the Vivo X50 and the Vivo X50 Pro. Having a similar design gives hint that the major upgrades rest on the internals.
Build properties saw a slight upgrade with the option of an eco-leather covering. Enthusiasts also have the option of having a glass back. Other build property features include glass upfront and aluminum on the frame.
The rear panel houses a square camera module with quad cameras and a camera flash. You will also find the Vivo branding which indicates its a Vivo smartphone.
The front panel features a 6.56-inch AMOLED display which is home to punch camera. It has a screen resolution of 1080 x 2376, a screen density of 398 PPI, and a 120Hz refresh rate which tops the 90Hz refresh rate on the Vivo X50 Pro.
The Cameras
The Vivo X50 Pro plus improves on the primary rear camera of its less premium sibling. It opts for a 50MP primary camera as opposed to the 48MP primary camera we saw on the Vivo X50.
All other cameras in the rear setup of this Android smartphone remain the same. It’s the same 8MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, the same 13MP portrait camera, and also the same 8MP telephoto camera.
This rear camera setup is capable of shooting 4K videos @ 30fps, 1080p videos @30fps. It also offers HDR and Panorama mode for taking photos.
Selfies are manned by a 32MP front-facing camera, which is also capable of shooting 1080p @ 30fps.
Hardware and Software
The Vivo V50 Pro Plus makes takes the V50 series to the flagship level. It tops the Vivo 50 pro which fell in the upper mid-range category.
Packed in is an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, an Adreno 650 GPU 8GB / 12GB RAM options, 128GB / 256GB storage options and a non-removable 4315 mAh battery.
On the software side, it runs the Funtouch 10.5 user interface on top of the Android 10 operating system.
Connectivity
The Vivo 50 Pro Plus features a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.1 Dual-band Wifi and NFC. Please note that there isn’t a 3.5mm headphone jack here and as such enthusiasts have the options of using either wireless headphones or USB Type-C headphones.
Internet connectivity is capped at 5G on the Vivo V50 Pro Plus, which means you can stream, upload and download at 5G speed, provided there is 5G reception in your area.
Vivo X50 Pro Plus Price and Availability
The Price of the Vivo X50 Pro Plus is around $707, which is about 273,963 Nigerian Naira, 75,300 Kenyan shillings, and 4,090 Ghana Cedis.
The Vivo X50 Pro Plus was announced on July 1st, 2020, and is expected to go on sale in July 2020.
Vivo V50 Pro Plus Specs
Here are a few specs of the Vivo V50 Pro Plus:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
- GPU: Adreno 650
- Memory: 8GB / 12GB
- Colours: Blue, Brown
- Dimension: 158.5 x 72.8 x 8 mm
- Weight: 181.5 g
- SIM Type: Nano
- SIM Count: Dual
Display
- Display: 6.56-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2376 Pixels,
120Hz Refresh Rate, 398 PPI - Screen Protection: –
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50MP (Wide) f/1.9 + 8MP (Periscope Telephoto) f/3.0 + 13MP (Portrait) f/2.5 + 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, Panorama, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
- Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.5, HDR, 1080p @ 30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB / 256GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G: 1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging:
- Push Emails: –
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: No
Navigation
- Navigation: A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (Under display, Optical)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes, Google Assistant
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: –
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4315 mAh
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 44W Capacity
