Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Motorola Moto G9 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/19/2020 10:04 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 5:40 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G9 Plus X Vivo NEX S (128GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) Compare Vivo NEX S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.81"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)

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!

11 Advantages Vivo NEX S (128GB)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+199 grams (6.97 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	223 grams (7.81 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+388 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2316 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
6.59"	vs	+6.81"3% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.73" inches47% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
22.5W	vs	+30W33% 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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Other model names	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex	Lenovo Moto G9 Plus XT2087-2
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Vivo	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	9/7/2020
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)	78.1 x 169.98 millimeters (3.07 x 6.69 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	223 grams (7.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.59" inches	6.81" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2316 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 253105 (v8) Geekbench: 1695 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available)	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.2 2MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera	• Colors: Indigo Blue, Rose Gold • Silicone case included • Google Assistant TurboPower
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.2W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.76W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)