Pop-up cameras became one of the biggest trends among smartphone manufacturers. A lot of them consider this as an amazing solution to get rid of bezel around the display. With the new Galaxy A80, even Samsung embraced this solution, but in a slightly different way. The Korean giant brought more innovation by realizing a rotating camera. But will this new handset be better than its Chinese competition in the upper-midrange sector? You can discover it with us by going ahead with this comparison between Samsung Galaxy A80, the new Oppo Reno and the Vivo X27 Pro. We decided to compare the innovative Galaxy A80 with the best upper-midrange devices from Oppo and Vivo as they come with similar prices and they sport pop-up cameras too.
Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Oppo Reno vs Vivo X27 Pro
| Samsung Galaxy A80 | Oppo Reno | Vivo X27 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm | 156.6 x 74.3 x 9 mm, 185 grams | 165.7 x 74.6 x 9 mm |
| DISPLAY | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 393 ppi, Super AMOLED | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, AMOLED | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 401 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, One UI | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | Android 9 Pie, Funtouch |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 8 MP + TOF f/2.0 and f/2.2 and | Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 48 + 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 32 MP front camera |
| BATTERY | 3700 mAh, fast charging 25W | 3765 mAh, fast charging with VOOC 3.0 | 4000 mAh, Fast Charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
Several people define it ugly, but I am magnetically attracted from the way Samsung Galaxy A80 flips its camera in order to let the users shoot both normal photos and selfies with the same triple setup. It definitely needs the innovation award. But Oppo Reno has a cleaner and more attractive rear side, that is why I prefer it slightly more. It is equipped with a “shark fin-like” pop-up camera and it also seems to come with the highest screen-to-body ratio. Last but not least, it has more compact dimensions, so it is easier to hold, to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket.
Display
Even though Samsung is the king of displays, you will not see noticeable differences between the panels of these handsets. They all come with the Super AMOLED technology, a Full HD+ resolution, and satisfying color reproduction. So it is kinda useless to make a comparison between their displays. Note that, with 6.7 inches, Samsung Galaxy A80 and Vivo X27 Pro come with a wider diagonal that is more satisfying for multimedia and productivity. But at the same time, they are less compact than Oppo Reno, as mentioned above.
Specs & Software
Do you want to always get the fastest and smoothest performances from your handset? Then go for the Samsung Galaxy A80 as it comes with a newer, more efficient and more powerful Snapdragon 730 chipset! It was officially announced just two days ago and it is very nice for gaming and advanced users. On the other hand, Oppo Reno and Vivo X27 Pro offer more internal storage in their most expensive variants: up to 256 GB (the Galaxy A80 stops at 128 GB). This is important because none of these phones features expandable storage. Do you prefer having slightly better performance or more internal storage?
Camera
The most complete camera department belongs to the Vivo X27 Pro. It is equipped with a triple camera setup on the back including an ultrawide sensor, while on the front there is an awesome 32 MP shooter. You get a similar configuration with the Samsung Galaxy A80 on the back, but it has a less bright focal aperture and it lacks the front camera as it can use its rotating camera as a front camera too. Oppo Reno has a front camera, but it has just a dual camera on its back and it lacks an ultrawide lens.
Battery
Given that the Vivo X27 Pro has the biggest battery (4000 mAh) and it has a way bigger capacity than Samsung Galaxy A80 and Oppo Reno, it will probably last more on a single charge in almost every scenario. There is not so many difference between the specs sheets of these phones, so the only doubt actually regards the software optimization, as we still did not test the Galaxy A80 and Oppo Reno battery life (as they just became official).
Price
Samsung Galaxy A80 will hit the market with a €650/$731 price tag in Europe, Oppo Reno starts from €400/$450 in China and Vivo X27 Pro costs €530/$596. Overall, these phones are more or less at the same level, but I would personally go for the Vivo X27 Pro because of its great camera department and its bigger battery.
Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Oppo Reno vs Vivo X27 Pro: PROs and CONS
Vivo X27 Pro
PROs
- Big storage
- Wide display
- Big battery
- Under-display fingerprint reader
CONS
- Nothing particular
Samsung Galaxy A80
PROs
- Innovative design
- Great cameras
- Nice display
- Better hardware
- Faster charging technology
- Under-display fingerprint reader
CONS
- Higher price
Oppo Reno
PROs
- Good display
- Nice cameras
- Affordable price
- Under-display fingerprint reader
CONS
- Nothing particular
