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Vivo Z1 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X vs Samsung Galaxy M40: Price, Specifications Compared

Vivo Z1 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X vs Samsung Galaxy M40: Price, Specifications Compared

On paper, the Vivo Z1 Pro has a better battery life, a larger display, and a better processor than Realme X, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M40.

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 4 July 2019 10:05 IST

Vivo Z1 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X vs Samsung Galaxy M40: Price, Specifications Compared

Vivo Z1 Pro is compared with the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy M40, and Realme X

Highlights

Vivo Z1 Pro is priced in India starting at Rs. 14,990
Samsung Galaxy M40, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 19,990
Samsung and Xiaomi variants are powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC

Vivo Z1 Pro was launched in India just a day ago and the phone comes with impressive specifications on paper. It is the first to offer a Snapdragon 712 processor, and packs a large 5,000mAh battery as well. It also is equipped with a 32-megapixel selfie sensor as well, and is priced aggressively starting at Rs. 14,990. The phone will compete with the likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M40 in the Indian market. It will also compete with the Realme X set to launch in India on July 15. There's a lot of differences between the four phones and we highlight them below to help you decide which phone is better with respect to price and specifications.

We pit the Vivo Z1 Pro against the Redmi Note 7 Pro (Review), the Realme X, and Samsung Galaxy M40 (Review) phones to see which one fares better, at least on paper.

Vivo Z1 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X vs Samsung Galaxy M40: Price compared

Vivo Z1 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 14,990 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model is priced at Rs. 16,990, and the top-end 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option is at Rs. 17,990. It will go on sale from July 11 via Flipkart and Vivo India e-store in Mirror Black, Sonic Black, and Sonic Blue colour options.

Launch offers on the Vivo Z1 Pro include Rs. 750 instant discount for ICICI Bank debit and credit cards. A Reliance Jio offer was also announced, applicable on purchases from the Vivo India E-Store.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro, on the other hand, is priced in India starting at Rs. 13,999 for the base variant with 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of inbuilt storage. The top-end variant, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage, is priced at Rs. 16,999. The Redmi Note 7 Pro will go on sale via Flipkart and Mi.com, in Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Space Black colour variants.

The Samsung Galaxy M40 is priced in India at Rs. 19,990, and the smartphone is available in a single 6GB + 128GB storage variant. The phone is available on Amazon India and Samsung Online Store. The smartphone is listed in Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue gradient colour options.

Lastly, the Realme X has been launched in China, and its price starts at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 15,400) for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant, whereas the 6GB + 64GB version carries a price tag of CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,400) and 8GB + 128GB version retails at CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 18,500). The Realme X is offered in White and Blue colours with gradient finish. There's also a special Naoto Fukasawa collection of the phone with finishes similar to onion and garlic peels and 8GB of RAM as well as 128GB of onboard storage. The Naoto Fukasawa collection carries a slightly higher price tag – CNY 1,899 (roughly Rs. 19,500). The phone is set to launch in India on July 15. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 18,000.

Vivo Z1 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X vs Samsung Galaxy M40: Specifications compared

All the phones run on Android Pie based on different skins on top. The Vivo Z1 Pro and the Realme X features a large 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) display along with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The other two phones sport a 6.3-inch display with full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) resolution. The Vivo and Samsung variant sport a hole-punch display while the Xiaomi variant has a waterdrop-style notch. The Realme X offers a notch-less display, with the selfie camera popping-up from the top edge.

The Vivo Z1 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 712 SoC, the Realme X is powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC, while the other two are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC. All the phones offer up to 6GB of RAM. The Vivo Z1 Pro has a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion, while Samsung and Xiaomi offer hybrid microSD card solution. The Realme X China variant does not offer a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

For photos and videos, the Vivo Z1 Pro sports the triple rear camera setup that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.78 lens, 8-megapixel secondary sensor with a 120-degree super wide-angle f/2.2 lens, and a 2-megapixel tertiary sensor (specifically for bokeh effect) with an f/2.4 lens. The 32-megapixel selfie camera, on the other hand, is available along with an f/2.0 lens. Vivo has provided a list of camera features on the Z1 Pro, including AI Filter, Backlight HDR, Portrait Bokeh, Portrait Light Effects, AI Stickers, AI Beauty, and Live Photo among others.

The Samsung Galaxy M40 also has a triple rear camera setup that houses a 32-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.7 lens, a 5-megapixel secondary, depth sensor, and an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens. There is a 16-megapixel sensor at the front as well.

On the imaging front, the Realme X will pack a dual camera setup on the back, which houses a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.7 lens and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. There is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture on the front in a pop-up module.

Lastly, the Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a dual rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens and a 5-megapixel secondary depth sensor. There is also a 13-megapixel camera sensor at the front. The rear camera setup supports a list of artificial intelligence (AI) powered features, such as AI scene detection, AI Portrait 2.0, and a Night mode. It also offers 4K video recording.

The Vivo Z1 Pro packs the largest 5,000mAh battery, the Redmi Note 7 Pro packs a 4,000mah battery, the Realme X follows behind with a 3,765mAh battery, while the Samsung Galaxy M40 packs a 3,500mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy M40 is the lightest and thinnest at 155.3x73.9x7.9mm and 168 grams. The Realme X is thickest at 161.20x76.00x9.40mm, and the Vivo Z1 Pro is the heaviest weighing at 201 grams. The Samsung Galaxy M40 lacks a 3.5mm audio jack, while the Redmi Note 7 Pro, Realme X, and the Vivo Z1 Pro come with a jack. All four phones support Bluetooth v5, and Samsung, Vivo, and Xiaomi offer a rear fingerprint sensor. The Realme X, on the other hand, offers an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The Vivo Z1 Pro offers a Micro-USB port, while the other three are equipped with a USB Type-C port.

Vivo Z1 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M40, or Realme 3 Pro: Which is the best phone under Rs. 20,000? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

Vivo Z1 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Realme X vs Redmi Note 7 Pro comparison

	Vivo Z1 Pro	Samsung Galaxy M40	Realme X	Redmi Note 7 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	6.53-inch	6.30-inch	6.53-inch	6.30-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
Front Camera	32-megapixel	16-megapixel	16-megapixel	13-megapixel
Rear Camera	16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel	32-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel	48-megapixel + 5-megapixel	48-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM	6GB	6GB	8GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	128GB	128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	3500mAh	3765mAh	4000mAh
OS	Android Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android Pie
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Vivo	Samsung	Realme	Xiaomi
Model	Z1 Pro	Galaxy M40	X	Redmi Note 7 Pro
Release date	July 3, 2019	June 11, 2019	July 15, 2019	February 1, 2019
Launched in India	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	162.39 x 77.33 x 8.85	155.30 x 73.90 x 7.90	161.20 x 76.00 x 9.40	159.21 x 75.21 x 8.10
Weight (g)	201.00	168.00	191.00	186.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	3500	3765	4000
Removable battery	No	No	-	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary	VOOC	Quick Charge 4+
Wireless charging	No	-	-	-
Colours	Mirror Black, Sonic Black, Sonic Blue	Midnight Blue, Seawater Blue, Cocktail Orange	Polar White, Space Blue	Classic Space Black, Nebula Red, Neptune Blue
Body type	-	Plastic	Polycarbonate	Glass
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.53	6.30	6.53	6.30
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9	19.5:9	19.5:9
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	-	394	409
HARDWARE
Processor	1.7GHz octa-core (2x2.3GHz + 6x1.7GHz)	2GHz octa-core (8x2GHz)	2.2GHz octa-core (2x2.2GHz + 6x1.7GHz)	2GHz octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
RAM	6GB	6GB	8GB	4GB
Internal storage	64GB	128GB	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD	-	microSD
Dedicated microSD slot	Yes	No	-	-
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	512	-	-
CAMERA
Rear camera	16-megapixel (f/1.78) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)	32-megapixel (f/1.7) + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel	48-megapixel (f/1.7) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4)	48-megapixel (f/1.79, 1.6-micron) + 5-megapixel
Rear autofocus	Yes	Yes	-	Yes
Rear flash	Yes	LED	LED	LED
Front camera	32-megapixel (f/2.0)	16-megapixel	16-megapixel (f/2.0)	13-megapixel
Front flash	No	-	-	-
Pop-Up Camera	-	-	Yes	-
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android Pie
Skin	Funtouch OS 9	OneUI	ColorOS 6.0	MIUI 10
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
USB OTG	Yes	Yes	-	Yes
Micro-USB	Yes	-	-	-
Number of SIMs	2	2	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFC	-	Yes	-	-
USB Type-C	-	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SENSORS
Face unlock	Yes	Yes	-	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes	Yes	Yes

Vivo Z1 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Very good battery life
Decent cameras
Good value for money

Bad
Bulky and heavy

Read detailed Vivo Z1 Pro review

Display 6.53-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy M40

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Bright, vivid display
Modern design
Excellent battery life
Up-to-date software
Good app and gaming performance

Bad
Runs hot when gaming
Strictly average camera quality
Hybrid dual-SIM tray
No headphone socket

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy M40 review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 675

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 32-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3500mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Realme X

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good build quality, premium design
Vivid OLED display
Good overall performance
Capable cameras

Bad
A bit too large for some hands

Read detailed Realme X review

Display 6.53-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 710

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3765mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Redmi Note 7 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design
Good cameras
Long battery life
Smooth performance

Bad
Heats up quickly
Bloatware and ads in MIUI
Shared slot for second SIM/ microSD card

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 675

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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