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Price |
₹ 10,990 onwards
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₹ 11,999 onwards
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Launch Date (India) |
Nov, 2019
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May, 2020
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Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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Smartphone OS |
Android 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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Screen Size |
6.53 inches
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6.52 inches
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Screen Resolution |
1080x2340 pixels (~ 395 pixels per inch)
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720x1600 pixels (~ 269 pixels per inch)
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Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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Display Type |
IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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Display Features |
N/A
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Night mode
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Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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Processor |
2 GHz
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2 GHz
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Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675Ranked #29 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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MediaTek Helio G80Ranked #35 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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GPU |
Adreno 612
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Mali-G52 MC2
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RAM |
4 GB
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4 GB
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3G |
Yes
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Yes
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4G |
Yes
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Yes
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5G |
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VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
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Yes
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GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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Connecting Port |
microUSB
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USB-C
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Primary Camera |
16MP + 8MP + 2MP
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48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
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Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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HD Video Recording |
Yes (Full HD)
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Yes (4K)
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Other Camera Features |
16MP: f/1.78 Aperture, 8MP: f/2.2 Aperture, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture, AI Super Wide Angle, Bokeh, Super Macro, HDR, AI Portrait Framing, Live Photo, Panorama, AR Stickers, Super Wide Angle Video, Time Lapse, Slo-Mo, Video Face Beauty
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N/A
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Secondary Camera |
16MP
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16MP
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Secondary Camera Features |
f/2.0 Aperture, Screen Flash, AI Face Beauty, HDR, Filters, Live Photo, AR Stickers, Mirror Selfie
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N/A
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Internal Memory |
64 GB
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128 GB
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Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 256 GB
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Yes, up to 256 GB
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Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes
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Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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Thickness |
8.89 mmMedium
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9 mmThick
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Weight |
193 gmHeavy
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195 gmHeavy
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Width |
76.4 mmOk for one-handed use
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75.4 mmOk for one-handed use
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Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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Water Resistant |
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Yes, Splash resistant
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Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 18W Fast Charging
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Yes, 18W Fast Charging
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Included Fast Charger |
Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
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Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
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Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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Other Features |
UFS 2.1 Storage; Reverse Charging; Noise Filtration
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Noise Filtration
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2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Stylish, slick, premium looks (looks more expensive than it is), good build quality
- The rear camera module has a copper accent on the edges, which further adds to the premium-ness
- The front is modern with a 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS display with a dewdrop notch, and minimal bezels
- Both the fingerprint scanner, and face unlock are quick
- The IPS display is crisp, and boasts good legibility and viewing angles
- Very good performance for the price category with a powerful Snapdragon 675 at the core - it delivers smooth performance not just in daily use, but high-end games like PUBG
- Decent triple-camera setup at the back: 16-megapixel primary lens + 8-super-wide-angle lens + 2-megapixel super macro lens - in good lighting conditions, the images shot offer good exposure as well as good color production
- Fast focus speed
- Good portrait mode - blurs the background quite well and gives you good bokeh effect
- Good 16-megapixel front facing camera - works well in both day-light and low-light conditions, and has a good portrait mode too
- Overall, the camera setup on the U20 is pretty decent for the price bracket (but not the best)
- Excellent battery life with a large 5000mAh battery - you should get a comfortable 2 days of use
- Fast charging support (18W) - you can recharge your phone's battery in about two-and-half hours
- If you value performance, battery and design in your phone, the the U20 is another excellent option from Vivo, after its popular predecessor, the U10 - the only area where it lags a little behind the competition from Xiaomi and Realme is the cameras
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- Fresh, sophisticated and premium-looking rear design - it features a pattern of vertical pinstripes down the rear that seem to shift from side to side when you move the phone around under the light
- Front looks slick with a dewdrop notch at the top
- It's relatively easy to use and live with because of its tall and narrow footprint
- The fingerprint reader is on the back and performs well
- Large 6.5-inch HD+ display - it's crisp enough for gaming and video streaming
- Software is one area where Realme has taken a big leap, the Realme UI is easy to use - it is also packed with features such as Game Space, Digital Wellbeing, Focus Mode, Dark Mode, and Riding Mode among others
- Good performance from the new MediaTek G80 chipset (similar to the Snapdragon 712) - the phone smoothly handles day-to-day task with ease and heavy games like PUBG Mobile run reasonably well
- Decent quad-camera setup at the back - a 48MP primary camera, a 8MP ultra-wide, a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor
- Shots with primary camera, under bright sunlight have lots of detail and exposures are well balanced - it works well for casual photography
- The ultra-wide-angle camera delivers fairly decent shots and captures more of the scene in the frame, as long as there is good lighting
- The portrait mode works well with well defined subjects and natural looking bokeh
- The selfie camera is decent - it also takes quite good portraits
- Excellent battery life with the 5000 mAh battery - it easily lasts for 2 days of moderate use
- Decent fast charging with the supplied 18W charger - it fills the phone's battery to the brim in about 2 hours
- The Narzo 10 is a very strong contender if your priority is performance and battery life, and for its target audience, which are gamers, these are the things that matter
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2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- Somewhat bulky
- Vivo's Funtouch UI is one of the heavier Android skins around, and packs plenty of bloatware - which means that if you like your phones simple and fuss-free, it's not the best option around
- The super-wide angle camera, and the macro camera, while offering some interesting framing options, are not that good in terms of image quality
- Low light camera performance from the rear camera setup is average (the Night mode does help a bit though)
- Uses the old microUSB port, instead of the modern USB-C standard
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- A bit thick at 9mm and relatively hefty at 199g
- Competition offers better displays with FHD+ resolution
- The display isn't particularly bright and could be a problem to use in direct sunlight
- There are still a number of pre-loaded apps however - though most of these can thankfully be uninstalled
- Low-light photography is just average, as expected from a budget phone
- Macros are blotchy and rough, with the limited resolution, this camera should be used more for fun than anything else
- However, if you can spend a little more, you might want to consider the Realme 6 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro instead, as they offer much better performance and cameras
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Expert Reviews |
If you are looking for a device primarily for gaming then the Vivo U20 should be pretty high on your shortlist...that said, the U20 isn't a perfect all-rounder; the cameras did leave us wanting in-depth Read Review »If you need a smartphone that does not leave you alone before your day is over even after heavy gaming or hours of video streaming, then Vivo U20 will be the best option for you....But if you love photography and need a good camera smartphone then you sho in-depth Read Review »A good option for those who want to play graphics-heavy games but don’t want an expensive device in-depth Read Review »A good buy at this price in-depth Read Review »Light on your pocket, but a strong performer indeed in-depth Read Review »Competent contender in the fierce ongoing battle for the budget space in-depth Read Review »Makes for a worthy choice in isolation, but its sheen starts to fade a little when it's put in direct comparison with the likes of the Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5 -- both of which offer just a little more than the Vivo U20 in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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The Narzo 10 is a very strong contender for the price in-depth Read Review »A decent gaming-centric smartphone for youngsters on a tight budget in-depth Read Review »Another budget option for buyers in-depth Read Review »Durable build, great battery life in-depth Read Review »A rather middling experience in-depth Read Review »Realme Narzo 10 is good budget smartphone which delivers stable performance in-depth Read Review »A durable budget phone in-depth Read Review »The Realme Nazro 10 is a budget smartphone that ticks most of the boxes, except a better screen in-depth Read Review »A solid offering for the price in-depth Read Review »Good for the money in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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User Reviews |
4.4 133+ reviews » 4.4 6,984+ reviews »
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4.5 12,866+ reviews » 3.4 18+ reviews »
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