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Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS) vs Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G vs Vivo X90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Vivo X90 X Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS) 18Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.78"
AMOLED

1260x2800

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4810
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS) vs X90 (256GB/8GB)} 11 Advantages Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1440x3200 pixels31%
Higher resolution screen
vs1260x2800 pixels
+524 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs453 PPI
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP20%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 12MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP65 certified
2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (104GB available)vs+256GB (221GB available)113%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
6.7"vs+6.78"1%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.76" inchesvs+1/1.49" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 32MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4500 mAhvs+4810 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25Wvs+120W4 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+
120Hz
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)X90 (256GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S20 Plus 5G G986B/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 12GB RAM)X90 (V2241A)
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungVivo
Release date3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/202011/30/2022, Announced: 11/22/2022
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)74.4 x 164.1 millimeters (2.93 x 6.46 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets

📲 Display

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1260x2800 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)524 PPI453 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
HDR10+
100% DCI-P3

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0Funtouch OS (Global)
Origin OS 3 (China)

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core)
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.05GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
3x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)ARM G-715 MC11 (Immortalis)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
256GB (221GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.050mm1/2.93"1.22µm2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.016mm1/2.93"1.22µmAF
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.49" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Zeiss optics
Sony IMX663, IMX866 sensors

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4810 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black, Red, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B/DS)Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.086W/kg (head), 1.572W/kg (body)feature not registered
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