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Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs Apple iPhone XR (128GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone XR X Vivo NEX S (128GB) 16Points
Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Apple iPhone XR (128GB) Compare Vivo NEX S X
Apple iPhone XR (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2942
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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NEX S (128GB)} 16 Advantages Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs iPhone XR (128GB)} 7 Advantages Apple iPhone XR (128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs3GB LPDDR4X
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner		vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1080x2316 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen		vs828x1792 pixels
+388 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs324 PPI
+6.59"8%
Larger screen		vs6.1"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP42%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 12MP
+(front) 8MP13%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4000 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2942 mAh
+22.5W50%
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.		vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
+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+194 grams (6.79 ounces)3%
Lighter
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
26 Common items in both devices
128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (116GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
ModelNEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
Other model namesNEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK ApexiPhone XR A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandVivoApple
Release date6/1/201810/26/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

πŸ“² Display

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.59" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~80% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2316 pixels828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered625nits[typ]
Oleophobic coating screen

πŸ€– Operating System

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoiOS 12
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzApple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 341196 (v7), 422465 (v8)
Geekbench: 11437 (v4.4), 2690 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)128GB (116GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
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 Mbps1024/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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, LTE-A
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 XR (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4		12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixel1.4Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2942 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
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: Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Coral
β€’ Face ID
β€’ AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
β€’ Apple Pay
β€’ Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
β€’ Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min

☒️ Radiation rate

Vivo NEX S (128GB)iPhone XR (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.13W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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