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Vivo S1 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Vivo S1 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: Price in India, Specifications Compared 5u1f31

Vivo S1 Pro is slightly heavier than the Realme X2 but is lighter than the Redmi Note 8 Pro. 6tt4b

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 4 January 2020 12:21 IST

Vivo S1 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Vivo S1 Pro, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Realme X2 all have a waterdrop-style display notch 6t1f1r

Highlights

Vivo S1 Pro price in India is set at Rs. 19,990
Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by MediaTek Helio G90T SoC
Realme X2 is the lightest phone in the series with 182 grams weight

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Vivo S1 Pro was launched in India on Friday as the company's latest model for young customers. The new Vivo phone flaunts a diamond-shaped rear camera setup that makes it a distinct option in the market that has phones with majorly either horizontally or vertically aligned rear cameras. Vivo has also provided a gradient back that comes in three different shades. The Vivo S1 Pro also retains the waterdrop-style display notch that was amongst the key smartphone trends in 2019. Further, you'll get an in-display fingerprint sensor and Dual Engine fast charging . All this makes the Vivo S1 Pro a strong contender against the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme X2 that both are popular options in the mid-range segment. But is it worthy enough to buy?

Here, we compare the price in India and specifications of the Realme X2 to help you pick what's made for you.

Vivo S1 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: Price in India 732z2s

The Vivo S1 Pro price in India is set at Rs. 19,990 for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The smartphone is already available for purchase through various offline and online retail channels in three distinct colour options, namely Mystic Black, Jazy Blue, and Dreamy White. Moreover, Vivo is offering various launch offers, including a 10 percent cashback for ICICI Bank customers and a one-time screen replacement warranty.

In contrast, the Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 14,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The smartphone also comes in the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option at Rs. 15,999 and the top-end 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version at Rs. 17,999 It has Gamma Green, Halo White, Shadow Black, Electric Blue colour options.

The Realme X2 price in India, on the other hand, is set at Rs. 16,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration carries a price tag of Rs. 18,999. There is also the top-of-the-line, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option comes with a price tag of Rs. 19,999. Furthermore, the smartphone comes in Pearl Blue, Pearl Green, and Pearl White colour options.

Vivo S1 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: Specifications, features 3o675a

The Vivo S1 Pro, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and the Realme X2 have dual-SIM (Nano) and run Android Pie with proprietary skins on top. While the Vivo S1 Pro has Funtouch OS 9.2, the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with MIUI 10 (upgradable to MIUI 11) and the Realme X2 has ColorOS 6.1. There are also distinctions on the display front. The Vivo S1 Pro features a 6.38-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. This is unlike the Redmi Note 8 Pro that has a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) HDR display. In contrast, the Realme X2 features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display. All three phones have the waterdrop-style display notch, though.

Under the hood, the Vivo S1 Pro has the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, along with 8GB of RAM. The Redmi Note 8 Pro, however, comes with the octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, coupled with 6GB and 8GB RAM options. On the other side, the Realme X2 is powered the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC, paired with 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM.

For photos and videos, the quad rear camera setup of the Vivo S1 Pro consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.2 lens. The camera setup also has two 2-megapixel sensors with f/2.4 lenses for capturing macro and bokeh shots. This is different from the quad rear camera setup of the Redmi Note 8 Pro that has a 64-megapixel primary sensor, paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor with a macro lens. The Realme X2 also has a similar quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens, 8-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.25 super-wide angle lens, 2-megapixel macro shooter with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens.

To enable selfies and video chat, the Vivo S1 Pro has a 32-megapixel camera sensor at the front -- along with an f/2.0 lens. This is similar to the 32-megapixel selfie camera we get on the Realme X2. However, the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a 20-megapixel selfie camera along with an f/2.0 lens.

The Vivo S1 Pro has single, 128GB onboard storage option, while the Redmi Note 8 Pro provides you with 64GB and 128GB storage variants. The Realme X2 also has similar 64GB and 128GB storage options.

Connectivity options on the Vivo S1 Pro matches with what you'll get on the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme X2 as all phones have 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C. The Vivo S1 Pro and Realme X2 also have in-display fingerprint sensors, while the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a traditional, physical fingerprint sensor at the back.

The Vivo S1 Pro packs a 4,500mAh battery with for 18W Dual Engine fast charging technology. The Redmi Note 8 Pro also has a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging . In contrast, the Realme X2 includes a 4,000mAh battery that s 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.

Dimensions of the Vivo S1 Pro are set at 159.25x75.19x8.68mm, while the Redmi Note 8 Pro measures 161.7x76.4x8.81mm and the Realme X2 measures 158.7x75.2x8.6mm. Besides, the Vivo S1 Pro is weight at 186.7 grams, which is slightly heavier than the 182 grams Realme X2 but lighter than the 200 grams Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Realme 5 or Redmi Note 8: Which one should you buy? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, the episode, or just hit the play button below.

Vivo S1 Pro vs Realme X2 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro comparison

	Vivo S1 Pro	Realme X2	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
Key Specs
Display	6.38-inch	6.40-inch	6.53-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G	MediaTek Helio G90T
Front Camera	32-megapixel	32-megapixel	20-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel	64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel	64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	8GB	8GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	4500mAh	4000mAh	4500mAh
OS	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Vivo	Realme	Xiaomi
Model	S1 Pro	X2	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Release date	November 19, 2019	December 1, 2019	August 29, 2019
Launched in India	No	No	Yes
Body type	Plastic	Glass	Glass
Dimensions (mm)	159.25 x 75.19 x 8.68	158.70 x 75.20 x 8.60	161.70 x 76.40 x 8.81
Weight (g)	186.70	182.00	200.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4500	4000	4500
Removable battery	No	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	VOOC	Proprietary
Wireless charging	No	No	No
Colours	Mystic Black, Jazzy Blue & Dreamy White	Pearl White, Pearl Blue	Halo White, Gamma Green, Shadow Black, Electric Blue
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.38	6.40	6.53
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9	19.5:9
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
HARDWARE
Processor	octa-core	octa-core	octa-core (2x2.05GHz + 6x2GHz)
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G	MediaTek Helio G90T
RAM	8GB	8GB	6GB
Internal storage	128GB	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD	microSD
Dedicated microSD slot	-	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	-	512
CAMERA
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)	64-megapixel (f/1.8, 1/1.72-micron) + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)	64-megapixel (f/1.79) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
Rear autofocus	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear flash	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front camera	32-megapixel (f/2.0)	32-megapixel	20-megapixel (f/2.0)
Pop-Up Camera	-	-	No
Front autofocus	-	-	No
Front flash	-	-	No
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
Skin	Funtouch OS 9.2	ColorOS 6	MIUI 10
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
USB OTG	Yes	-	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2	2
Wi-Fi standards ed	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Active 4G on both SIM cards	-	Yes	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SENSORS
Face unlock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	-	-
Com/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes	Yes

Vivo S1 Pro 312x21

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stylish design
Good selfie camera
Vivid display
Solid battery life

Bad
Hybrid SIM slot
Underwhelming performance for the price
Rear cameras could be better
Funtouch OS feels bloated

Read detailed Vivo S1 Pro review

Display 6.38-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

More Vivo mobiles price in India

Redmi Note 8 Pro l2z2i

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great performance
Versatile cameras
build quality
HDR display

Bad
Gets warm under load
Sub-par low-light video performance

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro review

Display 6.53-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio G90T

Front Camera 20-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

More Xiaomi mobiles price in India

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Realme X2 6g4z1

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
looks, good build quality
Good cameras
Very fast charging
Smooth gaming performance

Bad
Low-light video recording could be better

Read detailed Realme X2 review

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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