Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500)
Side by side comparison between Vivo X90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.78"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1260x2800
50
MP
MP
32mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4870
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
Model | X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) |
Other model names | X90 Pro (V2242A) | Galaxy S8 Duos G9500 (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China |
Brand | Vivo | Samsung |
Release date | 12/6/2022, Announced: 11/22/2022 | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 |
Depth | 9.34 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.53 x 164.07 millimeters (2.93 x 6.46 in) | 68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in) |
Weight | 215 grams (7.53 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.78" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1260x2800 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 453 PPI | 568 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3 | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | Funtouch OS (Global) Origin OS 3 (China) | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | 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) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM G-715 MC11 (Immortalis) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 199022 (v7) Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 256GB (221GB available) UFS 4.0 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | 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 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/1.650mm1/2.4"0.7µmOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.0108°AF | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 23mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.49" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.6µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Zeiss optics Sony IMX758, IMX663, IMX989 sensors | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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 | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4870 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 326 hours (13.6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
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 | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500) | |
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 |