📱 Model features |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Model | X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S21 |
| Other model names | X90 Pro (V2242A) | Galaxy S21 5G SM-G991B/DS |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) |
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Vivo | Samsung |
| Release date | 12/6/2022, Announced: 11/22/2022 | 1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021 |
| Depth | 9.34 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.53 x 164.07 millimeters (2.93 x 6.46 in) | 71.2 x 151.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.97 in) |
| Weight | 215 grams (7.53 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic 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 |
🤖 Operating System |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | Funtouch OS (Global)
Origin OS 3 (China) | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (4nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) |
| 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, 3 processors:
1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core)
3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM G-715 MC11 (Immortalis) | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (221GB available)
UFS 4.0 | 128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.78" inches | 6.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1260x2800 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 453 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
100% DCI-P3 | 1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | 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) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1920 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| 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 Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) | SA/NSA/Sub6 () |
| 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, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| 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 | LTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera)
50 megapixels
50MP telephotof/1.650mm1/2.4"0.7µmOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawidef/2.0108°AF | (triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephotof/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom3x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawidef/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady-video |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 23mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.49" inches | 1/1.76" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.6µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical 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 | 4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3.24" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz | Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG |
| 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, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| 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/ax [wifi6] (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/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4870 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable | 25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| 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: Phantom Gray, White, Violet, Pink
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Samsung DeX |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Vivo X90 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.456W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body) |