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Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Vivo NEX S (128GB) 27Points
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Apple iPhone 5C (32GB) Compare Vivo NEX S X
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (128GB)

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NEX S (128GB)} 27 Advantages Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs iPhone 5C (32GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (108GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1080x2316 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+388 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+6.59"65%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh165%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1510 mAh
+22.5W4 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.
vs5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
199 grams (6.97 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)51%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
ModelNEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Other model namesNEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK ApexApple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandVivoApple
Release date6/1/20189/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.59" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2316 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoiOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzPowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 2225

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)32GB (28GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1507/A1529 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1533 CDMA/A1453 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat3
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1456 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1507 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1529 model
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixel1.4Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1510 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

βž• Other features

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Red
β€’ Funtouch OS 4
β€’ 32-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Pop-up front camera
β€’ Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
β€’ Oleophobic coating
β€’ Simultaneous HD video and image recording
β€’ FaceTime
β€’ Siri natural language
β€’ AirDrop file sharing
β€’ iCloud cloud service
β€’ WiFi hotspot

☒️ Radiation rate

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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