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vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£890RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:7 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP

vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

90%

8.3

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 93% of smartphones
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

25%

8.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

9.0

Camera

15%

8.3

Display

15%

8.4

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

★Better than 93% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £890

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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

25%

8.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

9.0

Camera

15%

8.3

Display

15%

8.4

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

8.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

5.8

Price

7.6
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
â–² Better than 81% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which is faster than processors in 81.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP which is higher than that of 64.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/3.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/3.4
★ Better than 96% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 which is wider than that of 96% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
72 mm²
Main camera sensor area
72 mm²
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 72 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 90.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.2 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.2 µm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.2 µm which is larger than in 83.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 4.9% of smartphones.
2.4 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
7 inches
Screen size
7 inches
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 7 inches which is larger than the screens of 97.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.2% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1440x 3080 px
Screen resolution
1440x 3080 px
★ Better than 93% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1440x3080 px which is higher than that of 93.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
486 ppi
Pixel density
486 ppi
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 486 ppi which is higher than that of 92.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
80 W
Charging speed
80 W
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 80 W which is faster than in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 7.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
32 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
32 min
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 32 min which is faster than 91.8% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.6% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
aptX Lossless
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
168.8 mm
Height
168.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 168.8 mm which is taller than 86.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
80.3 mm
Width
80.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 80.3 mm which is wider than 89.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.4 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.4 mm which is thicker than 55.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.6% of smartphones.
Weight
216 g
Weight
216 g
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 216 g which is heavier than 78.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.5% of smartphones.
Device volume
107,520 cm³
Device volume
107,520 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 107,520 cm³ which is larger than 79.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 5 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    5 x
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (5 x vs 0 x).
    5 x vs 0 x
  • 2.25x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    72 mm²
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (72 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    72 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1440 x 3080 px
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x3080 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x3080 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 3.1% better value for money
    vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.56 vs 7.3).
    7.56 vs 7.34
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2.94x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    9,144
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,144 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,144 vs 3,115
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.0 GHz
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    64 GB/s
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3 GHz & 3 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 67.6% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    4,246
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (4,246 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    4,246 vs 2,533
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.3
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 30.7% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,231
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,231 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,231 vs 942
  • 50% more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    6,144 KB
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6144 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 81.9% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    2,230
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,230 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,230 vs 1,226
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 5 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    5 x
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (5 x vs 0 x).
    5 x vs 0 x
  • 2.25x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    72 mm²
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (72 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    72 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.4 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.2 µm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2.4 binned
    1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/3.4
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 & f/2 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/3.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Has a pro camera setup
    Pro camera setup
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone features a pro camera setup, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones include professional-grade camera hardware.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 8 MP & 12 MP & 48 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1440 x 3080 px
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x3080 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x3080 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.33 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 23% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    486 ppi
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (486 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    486 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    8000000:1
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (8000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    8,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 50.9% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    996 nits
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (996 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    996 nits vs 660 nits
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 500 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,500 nits
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 30 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    32 min
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (32 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    32 min vs 62 min
  • 2.5x faster wireless charging speed
    Wireless charging speed
    50 W
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >50 W
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (50 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    50 W vs 20 W
  • 12% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    880 min
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (880 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    880 min vs 786 min
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    aptX Lossless
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    820 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • 3.42x more expensive
    vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£890 vs £260).
    £890 vs £260
  • 10.1% heavier
    Weight
    216 g
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (216 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    216 g vs 196.2 g
  • 4.3 mm wider
    Width
    80.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (80.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    80.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.42x more expensive
    vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£890 vs £260).
    £890 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    820 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 10.1% heavier
    Weight
    216 g
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (216 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    216 g vs 196.2 g
  • 4.3 mm wider
    Width
    80.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (80.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    80.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • 5.2 mm taller
    Height
    168.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (168.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    168.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    April 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 9.9% larger volume
    Device volume
    107,520 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (107520 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    107,520 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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25/04/2022
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18/04/2022
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21/05/2022
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22/10/2026
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What we like about vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB)

  • Massive 7-inch 2K+ E5 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1,500 nits
  • Excellent build quality and elegant design with a premium feel
  • Top-tier quad-camera system featuring ZEISS optics, high dynamic range, and vibrant color accuracy
  • Large Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max in-display fingerprint sensor that supports two-finger unlocking
  • Powerful performance for multitasking and gaming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • Fast 80W wired and 50W wireless charging capabilities

What we don't like about vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB)

  • Large size and 21:10 aspect ratio can make one-handed use difficult for some users
  • Lacks stylus support, which many users expect for a screen of this size
  • Average battery life considering the massive, power-hungry 7-inch display
  • Software limitations in Origin OS, including some untranslated Chinese text and non-intuitive navigation for global users
  • Restricted third-party charging compatibility; non-proprietary chargers may charge significantly slower
  • Missing common hardware features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable storage

Verdict

The Vivo X Note (12GB + 512GB) is a premium, large-screen flagship smartphone featuring an expansive 7-inch QHD+ (3080 x 1440) LTPO AMOLED 120Hz display with an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Its main pros include a versatile quad-camera system co-engineered with Zeiss optics (50MP main with OIS, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 2x telephoto, and 8MP 5x periscope telephoto), a large 5000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging, IP68 dust/water resistance, and stereo speakers. Primary cons include its very large size and weight, which may not appeal to all users, the software (OriginOS) being China-only and potentially less polished in video mode compared to still photography at launch, and the lack of a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

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