Compare: Vivo Z1x (6GB RAM, 64GB) vs realme X2 (6GB RAM, 128GB)

Our Opinion

The realme X2 (6GB RAM, 128GB) is a significantly better phone than the Vivo Z1x (6GB RAM, 64GB), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the realme X2 (6GB RAM, 128GB)!

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	Vivo Z1x (6GB RAM, 64GB)	realme X2 (6GB RAM, 128GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	35.2	46.0
Value for Money Score	67.5	80.5
Price	₹ 16,990 onwards	₹ 15,994 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Sep, 2019	Dec, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.38 inches	6.4 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 404 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, SCHOTT Xensation Glass	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	Super AMOLED	Night mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712Ranked #32 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730GRanked #20 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 616	Adreno 618
RAM	6 GB	6 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling		Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	48MP + 8MP + 2MP	64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	48MP: F/1.79 Aperture; 1/2" Sensor Size; Sony IMX582 Sensor; 0.8um Pixel Size, 8MP: 120-degree Ultra-wide lens; F/2.2 Aperture, 2MP: Depth Sensor; F/2.4 Aperture, AI Filter, Backlight HDR, Portrait bokeh, Portrait light effects, AR stickers, Slow motion, Time-lapse, AI Beauty, Live Photo, Fun Video, AI Super Night Mode	64MP: 1/1.72" Sensor Size; Samsung GW1 Sensor; 0.8um Pixel Size; F/1.8 Aperture; EIS, 8MP: 119° Wide-angle Camera; F/2.25 Aperture; 5P lens, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: Macro Camera; 4cm Shooting Distance, AI HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition, Chrome boost, Super nightscape, Filter mode, Panorama, Expert mode, Time-Lapse
Secondary Camera	32MP	32MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, AI Filters, AR stickers, Portrait light effects, Live Photo, AI Beauty, Fun Video	F/2.0 Aperture, 26mm Focal Length, 1/2.8" Sensor Size, 0.8um Pixel Size, HDR
Internal Memory	64 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot		Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.13 mmMedium	8.6 mmMedium
Weight	190 gmMedium	182 gmMedium
Width	75.2 mmOk for one-handed use	75.2 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash resistant
Battery Capacity	4500 mAh	4000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 22.5W Flash Charge	Yes, 30W VOOC Flash Charge
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 22.5W Fast Charger	Yes, 30.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	In-display Fingerprint Sensor; Reverse Charging; Noise Filtration	UFS 2.1 Storage; In-display Fingerprint Sensor; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos
2-minute Review [Positives]	Eye-catching colorway (plastic) design that is unapologetically flashy - this one is sure to turn heads Dedicated Google Assistant button on the left side Fast, accurate in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock options Beautiful, full HD 6.38-inch Super AMOLED panel - you will get punchy colours, deep blacks, and good sunlight legibility It also has Widevine L1 support which means you’ll be able to stream videos in Full HD on video streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video An interesting addition to the display on the Z1x is the new low brightness anti-flicker mode - when switched on, it reduces screen flicker to alleviate visual fatigue - particularly useful during late-night gaming sessions Funtouch OS is an iOS-look-alike that is filled to the brim with customizations It now also packs a useful Dark mode There is also a dedicated PUBG feature (apart from the separate dedicated Gaming mode) that helps users make the most of their time while in the waiting room (Users can quit the application while waiting for the game to start and the game timer is displayed as a chat bubble in the UI) Very good performance backed by the excellent Snapdragon 712 SoC that powered its predecessor - gamers too won’t be disappointed - the phone is more than capable of playing heavy games, at top graphics settings Thermal management is pretty good too and the phone does not warm up easily Very good set of cameras - front and back - you will get good detailed pictures in all lighting conditions On the rear, the Z1x houses a triple-camera setup that consists of a primary 48MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor The pictures from the primary camera are visually appealing, generally saturated, and the colours pop The wide-angle camera also takes images good enough to be shared on social channels The camera application is also pretty comprehensive and houses a dearth of other features like Fun Video and AR stickers There is also a a dedicated night mode present which does help in balancing exposure and getting a bit more detail in low-light scenarios Portrait shots come out reasonably well - with good subject separation The selfie camera is a 32MP snapper and takes really good selfies, especially in good light - there’s an AI Beauty mode too that lets you change just about any feature of your face - you can also play around with a bunch of different portrait effects and edge detection on these portraits is pretty decent too Decent video recording quality - 1080p videos are stabilised well and colour reproduction is also decent (though focus lock can sometimes be jittery) - 4K videos, on the other hand, are a bit jerky Overall, this is a very good camera setup for the price - perhaps only a shade behind the top camera phones of this price bracket - the likes of the Realme X and Redmi Note 7 Pro Reasonably loud speaker (though, of course, as usually expected in this price range, it lacks depth) Very good battery life with a large 4500mAh battery - you can easily get 1.5 days of use Vivo has amped up charging speeds on the Z1x too, compared to the Z1 - the phone now supports 22.5W vivo FlashCharge that takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to completely charge the phone from the 15% mark Overall, Vivo Z1x presents itself as another excellent all-rounder alternative from the Vivo camp for the mid-budget segment after the successful Vivo Z1 Pro - it stands up to the likes of Realme X, Oppo K3, Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A50 - all great phones on their own accord	Beautiful, attractive, premium glass design (Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back), with a modern gradient finish at the back - identical to the Realme XT The phone is also marginally smaller than the Realme X and is lighter too at 183 grams, which gives it a very balanced in-hand feel The glass on the back is of the glossy kind, but it barely registers any fingerprints or smudges and it isn’t very reflective The in-display fingerprint sensor is snappy (the fastest in this price bracket), as is the facial recognition Excellent 6.4-inch FHD+ (1080x2340) Super AMOLED display with a dewdrop notch - again same as as the Realme XT - it has vibrant colours, deep blacks, good sunlight legibility, and good viewing angles - one of the best displays of this price range Also comes with Widevine L1 standard, which means videos on platforms like Netflix and Prime can be seen in crisp HD resolution ColorOS is fairly streamlined, and packs fast animations that help the phone feel snappy - there are of course several add-on features too, compared to what you would get in stock Android The UI also isn’t ad-strewn as recent Xiaomi phones have tended to be Excellent, butter smooth performance backed by the powerful Snapdragon 730G (15% faster than the Snapdragon 730 in graphics performance), which makes the Realme X2 one of the best-performing phones in this price range, especially for gaming - even ahead of the Redmi K20 in benchmarks - the Realme X2 breezes through pretty much any task you throw at it and is also an excellent smartphone to game on - even heavy games like PUBG Mobile, COD Mobile run consistently smooth Very good quad-camera setup at the rear - 64MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth sensor The primary 64MP camera works (by default) on a 4-in-1 pixel binning technology that combines four 16MP shots to offer one bright and detailed photo The primary camera capture some really attractive photos in daylight, offering good brightness and clarity - with HDR enabled, the camera offers a wide dynamic range The ultra-wide-angle camera comes in handy if you want to capture a wider frame of view or want a different perspective on the subject (but there is some noise even in daylight conditions) The camera also supports Nightscape (Night mode), which comes in handy in low-light conditions, and helps improve picture clarity The Realme X2 also does a very good job when using Portrait mode - edge detection is excellent thanks to the dedicated 2-megapixel depth sensor and details are crisp Good video recording quality - image quality is good, and there is also stabilisation at 1080p (but not at 4k) - video bokeh feature also works very well and it can maintain a very accurate edge detection with busier backgrounds (low light video recording could have been better though) Very good selfies from the 32MP front camera - it captures very good portrait selfies with crisp edges and background properly blurred - there is also night mode for selfies and it works pretty well Overall, Realme X2 has one of the best cameras under 20k category, arguably right behind the Redmi Note 8 Pro & Redmi K20 Good speaker - verbal audio sounds clear enough even in max volume, and the audio is loud enough for you to hear the phone ring from another room Good battery life with a large 4000mAh battery - you will get about 1.5 days of moderate use There is super-fast, class-leading 30W VOOC 4.0 fast charging support - you can charge up the Realme X2 from 0 to 100% in an hour with the supplied charger Realme has yet again managed to craft an excellent package with the Realme X2, especially if you want to do heavy gaming - Realme’s strategy of bring high-end features like the 30W VOOC Charging & in-display fingerprint sensor to a mid-range phone makes the Realme X2 a very compelling phone to buy
2-minute Review [Negatives]	On the bulky side It still continues to be one of the more cluttered Android UIs however, and can prove to be overwhelming for someone coming from a lighter/stock UI	There is, as usual, some bloatware that comes pre-installed (but most of it can be uninstalled) The macro lens is ordinary - you will be able to get really close to the subject, but detail levels in the images are low Having said that, the competition is neck-to-neck - there is Redmi K20 which offers a full notch-less display, even more polished design and slightly better camera at a similar price (at the cost of slower 'fast' charging) - and if you are on a tight budget, the cheaper Redmi Note 8 Pro is also a very good option as long as you don’t care about the AMOLED display and an in-display fingerprint sensor
Expert Reviews	The most mature execution we have seen from Vivo to date...does a great job at standing shoulder to shoulder with the fan favourite offerings from Redmi and Realme in-depth Read Review » Definitely an attractive option in-depth Read Review » At this price point, the Vivo Z1x is definitely a good smartphone in-depth Read Review » A well rounded device for the price in-depth Read Review » Attractive design and good-enough specs in-depth Read Review » A good mashup of style and performance...worth considering at this price point in-depth Read Review » A more refined version of the Vivo Z1 Pro in-depth Read Review » A good phone for the price point...but don't expect a lot in-depth Read Review » One of the best bets in the mid-range smartphone segment in-depth Read Review » Value-for-money phone in-depth Read Review » Almost perfect, and at the right price in-depth Read Review » A great device in every aspect in-depth Read Review » An all-rounder at this price in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	An easy recommendation, and we can't really think of a reason why you shouldn't get the X2 in-depth Read Review » Superb all-rounder at this price in-depth Read Review » Value-for-money in-depth Read Review » Realme has yet again managed to craft a compelling package...impressive performance at an affordable price in-depth Read Review » Beating Xiaomi at its own game...a prime example of just how good customers have it in the mid-range segment in-depth Read Review » A very good affordable phone that outguns most of the opposition with its exemplary hardware, if not its software in-depth Read Review » Good overall package in-depth Read Review » The Realme X2 is a smart buy if you want a good gaming device with a long battery life and fast charging in-depth Read Review » A brilliant phone at an affordable price in-depth Read Review » Power-packed smartphone of the season in-depth Read Review » Realme X2 is a midrange phone that ticks all the right boxes in-depth Read Review » The best phone under Rs 20,000 in-depth Read Review » A complete package and under Rs 20,000, it's one of the best deals you can find today in-depth Read Review » It will boil down to personal preference, but rest assured, you cannot go wrong with either of the two smartphones - Realme X2 or Redmi K20 - both are excellent in-depth Read Review » Staggering value for money in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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