Do 4G smartphones still make sense in the second half of 2020? Yes, because 5G is still not widely used and it is currently not necessary to do every activity with satisfying connection speeds. In the coming years, the situation will change all around the world, but if you get a mid-ranger like the newly-announced Vivo V19 Neo, you will save money, so you will be able to get a 5G phone in the future without worrying so much. If you want to keep the same device for several years, then it is probably better to get a 5G-enabled phone like OPPO Reno4 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G. But if we exclude the connectivity, it is worth spending more on these two devices? Let’s discover it together through a specs comparison highlighting the main differences.
Vivo V19 Neo vs Oppo Reno4 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite
| Oppo Reno4 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite | Vivo V19 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 159.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm, 183 g | 164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g | 159 x 74.2 x 8.5 mm, 176 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Color OS | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Funtouch OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 Dual 32 + 2 MP f/2.4 and f/2.4 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.5 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 65W with SuperVOOC 2.0 | 4160 mAh, fast charging 20W | 4500 mAh, Fast charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot |
Design
In my honest opinion, OPPO Reno4 has the most stunning design because it is built with premium materials. It sports a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 6 (the display has the latest Corning’s protection as well) paired with an aluminum frame, just like the most expensive flagship smartphones. Further, it comes with a dual punch hole instead of the notch found on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G. Vivo V19 Neo is made of polycarbonate, but it is still a very elegant device thanks to its punch-hole display and a very high screen-to-body ratio. But the premium materials, the attractive color variants, and the less invasive camera module would make me go for the OPPO Reno4.
Display
Despite being affordable phones, Oppo Reno4, Vivo V19 Neo, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite all come with AMOLED displays. So they show brilliant colors and deep blacks and they are also very efficient. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G deserves to be considered because it is the only device from the trio to sport an HDR10+ panel, but this does not mean that it will provide a better quality in all the scenarios. As this comparison is only based on the specs on the paper and these panels are similar, we can not give you a definitive verdict until we tested all of these handsets.
Hardware/Software
The most impressive hardware belongs to both the Oppo Reno4 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite which come with a Snapdragon 765G processor (including a 5G integrated modem), up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. They have upper-midrange hardware that behaves well with every kind of activity, including multi-tasking and gaming. Vivo V19 Neo has an inferior processor and it does not support 5G, but on the other hand, it offers a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage, unlike Oppo Reno4 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite. On the software side, you get Android 10 with a highly-customized user interface.
Camera
All of these devices are more than sufficient as camera phones, but they are just midrange camera phones. I like the rear camera of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite because it is the only able to record 4K videos at 60 fps, but I also like the bright focal aperture of the Oppo Reno4 which should allow clicking better photos in the dark. The best front camera department belongs to Oppo Reno4 sporting a dual front camera including a 32 MP main snapper and a depth sensor for a better bokeh effect and depth info calculation.
Battery
The longest battery life will be probably offered by the Vivo V19 Neo for two simple reasons: the Vivo V19 Neo has a bigger 4500 mAh battery and it does not support 5G. With some usage patterns (if you do not use 5G and avoid energy-demanding activities), you may get a longer battery life with the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite due to its more efficient chipset built at 7 nm. Oppo Reno4 has the smallest battery but on the other hand, it is one of the fastest-charging phones ever. Thanks to its SuperVOOC 2.0 technology with a 65W power, it is able to charge from 0 to 100 percent in just 36 minutes.
Price
You can get the Oppo Reno4 in China with prices starting from €370/$416, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite begins at €328/$369, and Vivo V19 Neo costs just €270/$304. Unless you want to save a consistent amount of money, we do not recommend the Vivo V19 Neo. Oppo Reno4 has the best build quality, blazing charging speeds, and the greatest front camera, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite offers HDR10+ and a battery which should last a bit longer. What would your choice be?
Vivo V19 Neo vs Oppo Reno4 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite: PRO and CONS
Oppo Reno4 5G
PROS
- 5G
- Nice cameras
- Great hardware
- Fastest charging
- USB-C 3.1 port
CONS
- Smaller battery
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
PROS
- Great rear cameras
- HDR10+ display
- Great performance
- IR blaster
- 5G
CONS
- Nothing particular
Vivo V19 Neo
PROS
- Very good price
- Nice cameras
- Bigger battery
- Micro SD slot
CONS
- Inferior hardware
- No 5G
