This is the year of mid-rangers, and specifically 5G mid-rangers. After a lot of 5G handsets, even Vivo’s brand iQOO launched a very affordable 5G phone in the Chinese market: the iQOO Z1x 5G. It is definitely one of the cheapest phones with the support of fifth-generation networks in the whole market, but is its value for money high enough to be preferred to other recent 5G mid-rangers? In order to let you find out, we decided to compare its specifications with the Vivo X50 and the Oppo Reno4: the base variants of the latest 5G series released by Vivo and Oppo.
Vivo iQOO Z1x 5G vs Vivo X50 vs Oppo Reno4
| Oppo Reno4 5G | Vivo X50 | Vivo iQOO Z1x 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 159.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm, 183 g | 159.5 x 75.4 x 7.5 mm, 173 g | 164.2 x 76.5 x 9.1 mm, 199.5 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2408p (Full HD+), TFT LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Color OS | Android 10, Funtouch OS | 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/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, 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 + 13 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.5 + f/2.2 + f/2.5 32 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 65W with SuperVOOC 2.0 | 4200 mAh, fast charging 33W | 5000 mAh, Fast charging 33W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
All of these handset offer a modern design, but the most wonderful is the Vivo X50 which comes with a glass back, an aluminum frame like flagships and even a very high screen-to-body ratio, the highest of this comparison. You get a display with a single punch-hole inside and even an in-display fingerprint reader so that the glass back is totally clean with the exception of the camera elements. Oppo Reno4 comes right after, it has a very clean and futuristic design too. But it has a dual punch-hole and a lower screen-to-body ratio than Vivo X50. It is even thinner and lighter, one of the thinnest 5G phones released, that is why Vivo X50 is my favorite choice.
Display
With the Vivo X50, you even get the best display. It is an AMOLED panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification, so it provides both a smooth viewing experience and a great image quality. iQOO Z1x 5G has HDR10 and an even higher refresh rate (120 Hz!), but unfortunately, it sports a disappointing TFT panel which is not even close to the Vivo X50 in terms of image quality. Oppo Reno4 has an AMOLED display, but with a standard refresh rate.
Hardware/Software
iQOO Z1x 5G, Oppo Reno4 and Vivo X50 are based on the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform, they sport up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. Exactly the same hardware department, so you would get more or less the same performance and the same 5G connectivity with SA/NSA standards and an integrated Snapdragon X52 modem. The software is what changes: iQOO UI, ColorOS, and Funtouch OS, respectively, all based on Android 10.
Camera
Vivo X50 is again the winner, even when it comes to the camera quality. Vivo X50 is the only one with OIS, it has an additional telephoto lens which is not present on its rivals, and it provides a way better photo quality. Oppo Reno4 only wins the selfie comparison thanks to a dual 32 + 2 MP front camera including a depth sensor. iQOO Z1x is the most disappointing one as a camera phone, simply do not choose it if you need great photos and videos.
Battery
Finally an aspect under which iQOO Z1x takes the crown: it has the longest battery life thanks to its bigger 5000 mAh battery. On the other hand, with the Oppo Reno4, you get the fastest charging technology with a 65W power. It can fully charge in just 36 minutes from 0 to 100 percent.
Price
iQOO Z1x is priced just €200/$226 in its base variant, Oppo Reno4 costs €370/$418, and Vivo X50 carries a €451/$510 price tag. There is no doubt about the fact that Vivo X50 is the most advanced phone of this comparison. But you can get the same performance and a longer battery life for less money with the iQOO Z1x. So if you do not care about cameras, design and image quality, iQOO Z1x is enough for you. Oppo Reno4 sits in the middle, it will let you save some money, but you have to face compromises when it comes to the camera department and the display, compared to the Vivo X50.
Vivo iQOO Z1x 5G vs Vivo X50 vs Oppo Reno4: PRO and CONS
Oppo Reno4 5G
PROS
- 5G
- Fastest charging tech
- Dual front camera
- USB-C 3.1 port
- Premium design
CONS
- Smaller battery
Vivo iQOO Z1x 5G
PROS
- More affordable
- Huge battery
- 3.5 mm jack
CONS
- Inferior cameras
- TFT display
Vivo X50
PROS
- Best cameras
- Best display
- Thinner and lighter
- Premium design
CONS
- Price
