Vivo Z1x vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Vivo Z1x takes on some segment stalwarts at its price point, and we compare it against Xiaomi and Realme's offerings.

By Abhinav Lal | Updated: 7 September 2019 17:20 IST

Vivo Z1x vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Vivo Z1x was launched in India earlier this week, priced starting Rs. 16,990

Highlights

Vivo Z1x will go on sale for the first time on September 13
The Vivo Z1x has a triple rear camera setup
Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme X both have dual rear cameras

Vivo Z1x was launched in India this week, and it has been priced in the sub-Rs. 20,000k segment. That puts it squarely up against the current stalwarts in the segment, the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Realme X. How does the Vivo Z1x compete against these smartphones in terms of price and specifications? Here, we breakdown the differences between the Vivo Z1x, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and the Realme X so that you can get a better idea of which smartphone is most suitable for your requirements.

Vivo Z1x vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X: Price compared

The Vivo Z1x price in India starts from Rs. 16,990 for its 64GB inbuilt storage variant. Its 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 18,990. The Vivo Z1x (Review) was launched earlier this week in Fusion Blue and Phantom Purple.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro (Review) on the other hand starts from Rs. 13,999 for its 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant, going up to Rs. 14,999 for its 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant, and Rs. 16,999 for its 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant. It was launched in India in February.

Finally, the Realme X (Review) is priced at Rs. 16,999 for its 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 19,999. It is available in Polar White and Space Blue, and was launched back in July.

Vivo Z1x vs Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X: Specifications

The Vivo Z1x, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Realme X are all dual-SIM offerings that run Android 9.0 Pie based builds, with their respective manufacturer's own customisations atop – Funtouch OS 9.1, MIUI 10, and ColorOS 6.0 respectively. All three smartphones offer full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) displays with the same 19.5:9 aspect ratio, but with different screen sizes – 6.38-inch (Vivo Z1x), 6.3-inch (Redmi Note 7 Pro), and 6.53-inch (Realme X). The first two feature waterdrop-shaped display notches, while the last has a notch-less display thanks to its pop-up selfie camera.

In terms of processors, all three feature octa-core Snapdragon SoCs. The Vivo Z1x is powered by the Snapdragon 712 SoC, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC, while the Realme X is powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. As for memory, only the Realme X offers up to 8GB of RAM, with a 4GB base variant, while the Redmi Note 7 Pro offers 4GB and 6GB RAM variants, and the Vivo Z1x only comes with 6GB of RAM across both storage variants.

The Vivo Z1x stands out in terms of cameras, featuring a triple rear camera setup – a 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor coupled with a 120-degree wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel portrait sensor. It features a 32-megapixel front camera. The Redmi Note 7 Pro on the other hand has a dual rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it features a 13-megapixel selfie camera.

The Realme X also has a dual rear camera setup, with the same 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor as the Redmi Note 7 Pro, but a 5-megapixel secondary sensor once again. It features a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor for its selfie camera.

All three smartphones offer similar connectivity options, in terms of 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Vivo Z1x, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Realme X all come with similar sensors as well – accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. While all three have fingerprint sensors, the Vivo Z1x distinguishes itself with an in-display fingerprint sensor instead of one placed on the rear panel.
The Vivo Z1x has dimensions of 159.53x75.23x8.13mm and weighs 189.60 grams, while the Redmi Note 7 Pro measures 159.21x75.21x8.10mm and weighs 186 grams, and finally, the Realme X measures 161.0x76.00x9.40 and weighs 191 grams.

Vivo Z1x vs Realme X vs Redmi Note 7 Pro comparison

	Vivo Z1x	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	6.38-inch	6.53-inch	6.30-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
Front Camera	32-megapixel	16-megapixel	13-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel	48-megapixel + 5-megapixel	48-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM	6GB	8GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	4500mAh	3765mAh	4000mAh
OS	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android Pie
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Vivo	Realme	Xiaomi
Model	Z1x	X	Redmi Note 7 Pro
Release date	September 6, 2019	July 15, 2019	February 1, 2019
Body type	Polycarbonate	Polycarbonate	Glass
Dimensions (mm)	159.53 x 75.23 x 8.13	161.20 x 76.00 x 9.40	159.21 x 75.21 x 8.10
Weight (g)	189.60	191.00	186.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4500	3765	4000
Fast charging	Proprietary	VOOC	Quick Charge 4+
Colours	Fusion Blue, Phantom Purple	Polar White, Space Blue	Classic Space Black, Nebula Red, Neptune Blue
Launched in India	-	Yes	Yes
Removable battery	-	-	No
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.38	6.53	6.30
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9	19.5:9
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	394	409
HARDWARE
Processor	octa-core	2.2GHz octa-core (2x2.2GHz + 6x1.7GHz)	2GHz octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
RAM	6GB	8GB	4GB
Internal storage	64GB	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	-	microSD
CAMERA
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.79) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-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
Rear flash	Yes	LED	LED
Front camera	32-megapixel (f/2.0)	16-megapixel (f/2.0)	13-megapixel
Front flash	No	-	-
Pop-Up Camera	-	Yes	-
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android Pie
Skin	FunTouch OS 9.1	ColorOS 6.0	MIUI 10
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
USB OTG	-	-	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
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes	Yes
Face unlock	-	-	Yes

Vivo Z1x

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent performance
Great battery life
Rapid fast charging

Bad
Large and bulky
Poor night mode
Funtouch OS needs refinement
No expandable storage

Read detailed Vivo Z1x review

Display 6.38-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

Front Camera 32-megapixel

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

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

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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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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