vivo iQOO U1 vs vivo Z5x (2020)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
vivo Z5x (2020)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
vivo iQOO U1
Better display
Even
Lighter body
vivo iQOO U1
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.53 | 6.53 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 395 | 395 |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 | 83.4 |
Platform
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 616 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 712 |
| Process (nm) | 8 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | iQOO UI 1.0 | — |
| OS Version | 10 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.1 | 162.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 204.1 |
| Width (mm) | 76.6 | 77.3 |
Launch
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 16 | 2020, June 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, July 23 | Available. Released 2020, June 09 |
Network
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | vivo iQOO U1 | vivo Z5x (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both vivo iQOO U1 and vivo Z5x (2020) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
vivo Z5x (2020) packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
vivo iQOO U1 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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