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vivo X80 (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£590RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP

vivo X80 (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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

90%

7.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 73% of smartphones
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

25%

8.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.5

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

6.3

Audio

3%

5.9

Design

â–²Better than 74% of smartphones
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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

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Best prices

    N/A~ £590

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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo X80 (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components:

25%

8.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.5

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

6.3

Audio

3%

5.9

Design

7.5
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 X80 (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

7.4

Price

7.4
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 9000
â–² Better than 83% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor which is faster than processors in 83.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% 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
3.05 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.05 GHz
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.05 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 79% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% 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 & 12 MP & 12 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP which is higher than that of 59.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2.0
Main camera aperture
f/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2.0
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2.0 which is wider than that of 78.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 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
6.78 inches
Screen size
6.78 inches
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
388 ppi
Pixel density
388 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 388 ppi which is lower than that of 67.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% 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
4,500 mAh
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% 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
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support 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
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
165 mm
Height
165 mm
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165 mm which is taller than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Width
75.2 mm
Width
75.2 mm
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.2 mm which is narrower than 65.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.3 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm which is thinner than 44.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
203 g
Weight
203 g
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 203 g which is heavier than 62.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
99,000 cm³
Device volume
99,000 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 99,000 cm³ which is larger than 58.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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vivo X80 (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 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.
  • 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 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 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
  • 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
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2.75x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    8,573
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (8,573 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    8,573 vs 3,115
  • 27.1% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.05 GHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.05 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.75x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    8,573
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (8,573 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    8,573 vs 3,115
  • 27.1% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.05 GHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.05 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 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
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3.05 GHz & 3 x 2.85 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.05 GHz & 3x2.85 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.05 GHz & 3x2.85 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 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
  • 2.34x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    60 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 (60 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    60 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 71.4% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    24 GB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    24 GB vs 14 GB
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 9000
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 9000 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 9,000 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    8,192 KB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8192 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 44.1% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,357
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,357 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,357 vs 942
  • 36.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,750 MHz
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3750 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,750 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 39.5% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,534
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,534 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,534 vs 2,533
  • 2.5x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    640
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (640 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    640 vs 256
  • 95.6% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    2,398
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,398 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,398 vs 1,226
  • 9.7% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    11,833
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (11,833 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    11,833 vs 10,783
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 37% higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    833
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (833 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    833 vs 608
  • 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.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 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.
  • 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 laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 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.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    2160 x 60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 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.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2.0
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2 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/1.75 & f/1.98 & f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 12 MP & 12 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)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 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.
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 36.7% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    902 nits
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (902 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    902 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
  • 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
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 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.
  • 0.8 mm narrower
    Width
    75.2 mm
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 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.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP53
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • 18.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    643 min
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (643 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    643 min vs 786 min
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo X80 (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.27x more expensive
    vivo X80 (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£590 vs £260).
    £590 vs £260
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • 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
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • 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.
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    388 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (388 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    388 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 18.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    643 min
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (643 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    643 min vs 786 min
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP53
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 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
  • 3.5% heavier
    Weight
    203 g
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (203 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    203 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.4 mm taller
    Height
    165 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165 mm vs 163.6 mm

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09/06/2022
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gadgetmatch.com
14/07/2022
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vivo X80 vs X80 Pro: Buyer's Guide - GadgetMatch
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pinoymetrogeek.com
25/07/2022
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vivo X80 review: A Practical Flagship - Pinoy Metro Geek
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tech.hindustantimes.com
01/06/2022
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Vivo X80 review: The HOTTEST flagship killer in town!
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journaldugeek.com
30/12/2022
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23/06/2022
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lesmobiles.com
02/09/2022
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15/06/2022
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What we like about vivo X80 (12GB + 512GB)

  • Excellent camera performance, particularly for portrait shots and low-light photography
  • Premium design with a comfortable matte finish that resists fingerprints
  • Stunning 120Hz AMOLED display with high brightness and color accuracy
  • Blazing fast 80W wired charging that powers the device in under 40 minutes
  • Strong overall performance powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • Fast and reliable in-display fingerprint scanner

What we don't like about vivo X80 (12GB + 512GB)

  • Significant amount of pre-installed bloatware and intrusive system notifications
  • Software updates can be inconsistent or cause stability issues like the 'green line' display bug
  • Pronounced camera bump can be prone to scratches and makes the device top-heavy
  • Noticeable heating issues during intensive gaming or prolonged heavy use
  • Lack of an IP68 water/dust resistance rating on the standard model
  • Aggressive AI skin smoothing in the selfie camera that can look unnatural

Verdict

The Vivo X80 (12GB + 512GB) is a premium, camera-focused flagship smartphone featuring a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9000 4nm processor and a vibrant 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Its major strengths lie in the ZEISS-powered triple camera system (50MP main with a Sony IMX866 sensor and OIS, 12MP ultrawide, and 12MP portrait with 2x optical zoom) which delivers excellent low-light performance and advanced cinematic video features, complemented by a dedicated Vivo V1+ imaging chip. The device also boasts rapid 80W wired FlashCharge for its 4500mAh battery, achieving a full charge in under 40 minutes, and includes fast UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM for seamless performance. Primary drawbacks include the lack of an official IP68 water resistance rating (it is only IP53 splash-proof) and the presence of pre-installed bloatware/ads in the Funtouch OS software that can detract from the premium user experience.

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