Vivo S1 (V1907) vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo S1 vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/11/2019 1:19 PM, updated: 10/3/2020 11:27 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X Vivo S1 (V1907) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.38"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB) Compare Vivo S1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

10GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo S1 (V1907)

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11 Advantages Vivo S1 (V1907)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+404 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+6.38"6% Larger screen	vs	6.01"
+1/2.8" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+(front) 32MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+10GB LPDDR4X150% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+256GB (240GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
(triple camera) 16MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP11% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 9.0 Pie

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📱 Model features
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
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Model	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Other model names	BBK vivo S1 V1907 (Global)	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (256GB + 10GB RAM), AWM-A0
Country or region available	India, Indonesia, (Global, International)	China
Brand	Vivo	Xiaomi
Release date	7/16/2019	11/10/2018
Depth	feature not registered	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	feature not registered	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	feature not registered	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.38" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	feature not registered	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	404 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	430nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6768 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	10GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
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 S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Skyline Blue, Cosmic Green • 19.5:9 display ratio • Always On Display • FunTouch OS 9	• Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left and right game pad included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo S1 (V1907)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered