Compare: Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM, 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (8GB RAM, 128GB)

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (8GB RAM, 128GB) is a slightly better phone than the Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM, 128GB), and is also slightly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (8GB RAM, 128GB)!

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	Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM, 128GB)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (8GB RAM, 128GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	47.0	50.7
Value for Money Score	70.9	72.6
Price	₹ 18,990 onwards	₹ 18,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2019	Oct, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.38 inches	6.53 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 404 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 395 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	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	Super AMOLED	2.5D Curved Glass
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712Ranked #28 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	MediaTek Helio G90TRanked #19 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 616	Mali-G76 MP10
RAM	8 GB	8 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: 120° Ultra-wide Angle lens; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: 2cm Macro; 1.75um Pixel Size; F/2.4 Aperture, Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart Ultra-wide Angle mode, AI Beautify, Burst mode, Tilt-shift, Level display, Custom watermark, Pro mode, AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode
Secondary Camera	32MP	20MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, AI Filters, AR stickers, Portrait light effects, Live Photo, AI Beauty, Fun Video	0.9um Pixel Size, F/2.0 Aperture, Panorama selfie, Palm shutter, AI Silhouette detection, Wide-angle distortion correction, HDR, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Full screen camera frame, AI Beautify, AI Portrait mode, AI Scene detection, AI Studio lighting
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot		Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio		Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.13 mmMedium	8.81 mmMedium
Weight	190 gmMedium	200 gmHeavy
Width	75.2 mmOk for one-handed use	76.4 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)
Battery Capacity	4500 mAh	4500 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, 18W Quick Charge 4+
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 22.5W Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W 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 Flash storage; Alexa; Noise Filtration
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	Very good build quality and premium glass sandwich design, similar to its predecessor, the Redmi Note 7 Pro Uses Gorilla Glass 5, front and back Good quality, bright 6.53 inch IPS panel, with very good sunlight legibility Supports HDR - a rare find in this price range MIUI is one of the more refined and smooth Android skins around, and has a number of add-on features and a lot of customizability Excellent, best-in-class performance with the powerful Helio G90T on board - that performs around the same level as last year's flagship Snapdragon 845 - the Redmi Note 8 Pro sails through anything you throw at it - this is essentially a top-end gaming phone on the cheap - and it has a significant edge in benchmarks over it's main competitor, the Realme XT, that packs the Snapdragon 712 The Note 8 Pro once again delivers some superlative camera performance for the price bracket (as the Note Pro series has done for a few years now) - especially from the main 64MP camera The quad camera setup on the rear includes a 64MP primary camera + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP depth sensor + 2MP macro lens The main 64MP sensor is versatile and delivers excellent images at day and night It is also capable of some surprisingly good 2x (digital) zoom photos eliminating the need of a cheap telephoto lens The 20MP selfie camera is also pretty good Great video recording quality overall Overall, this is now the best camera phone under INR 20k, with a slight edge over the other great camera phone of this price bracket, the Realme XT, with clearer low-light photos, and slightly sharper images Excellent headphone audio Outstanding, class-leading battery life, with a 4500mAH cell and a super-efficient chipset - you will comfortably get 2 days of use and more Supports USB PD 18W fast charging, that can charge the phone from 0 to 40% in about 30 minutes - and for a change (for the Redmi Note Pro series), now also includes a compatible fast charger in box As usual, the new leader of Xiaomi's Redmi Note series is a fantastic bang-for-the-buck phone and will compete strongly with the Realme XT - choosing between the 2 will be down to your preference - the Note 8 Pro will deliver slightly faster performance, longer battery life, and slightly better camera - on the other hand, the Realme XT will deliver a better (OLED) display, under-display fingerprint reader, and faster 20W VOOC charging - you won't go wrong with either really
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	The camera bump on the rear is on the big side Hefty for the screen size, at 200g It's slippery like glass backs tend to be, so using a case is recommended It's not as clean and minimalistic as stock Android though - in the default setup you will get both plenty of bloatware, and ads in the UI The macro and ultra-wide cameras are uninspiring - for high quality photos you will want to stick to the main camera Video recording in 1080p could have been a bit better Weak-ish mono speaker - while okay, it isn’t very loud or crisp
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 »	For yet another year in a row, the Redmi Note Pro lineup brings a phone which is super easy to recommend...It's true "bang for the buck" in-depth Read Review » As a whole package, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is a suitable successor to the very successful Redmi Note 7 Pro....Xiaomi has sweetened the deal by pricing it aggressively and undercutting the Realme XT in-depth Read Review » Value for money in-depth Read Review » Redmi Note 8 Pro raises the bar once again, for phones in this price bracket in-depth Read Review » There's nothing super revolutionary here, but for the price you pay, the package is pretty solid across the board in-depth Read Review » Excellent camera and daily performance...For anyone looking to get a phone in this price bracket, Redmi Note 8 Pro should certainly be in your list of options to consider in-depth Read Review » It is impossible to find a reason to not recommend the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro to anyone buying a new phone in the Rs 15,000 price range in-depth Read Review » You get great value, but the downside is the software in-depth Read Review » In this price range, there are few that can match what Redmi is offering in-depth Read Review » Maintains the title of the budget smartphone king in-depth Read Review » As a package, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is an excellent smartphone in-depth Read Review » The Redmi Note 8 Pro is an excellent choice in its segment for shutter bugs, multimedia enthusiasts and casual gamers in-depth Read Review » A good all-round phone with something for everyone in-depth Read Review » A great deal in-depth Read Review » Just as you'd expect, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is an all-round performer in-depth Read Review » Redmi Note 8 Pro continues the Note tradition of being the best in its price segment in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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