Selfie phones are the talk of the town this January in India, thanks to the steady string of selfie smartphones that have been launching here. Today, we take a comparative look at the tech specs of the just launched Vivo V5 Plus and Oppo F1 Plus, which landed in stores back in March of 2016.
Note: This comparison is not based on performance, as the Vivo V5 Plus is in its early launch phase.
Comparing the Vivo V5 Plus and Oppo F1 Plus – Tech Specs
Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus |
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Display
Both the Vivo V5 Plus and the Oppo F1 Plus look to be sporting the same display specs.
Display | Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
Resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Hardware
The Vivo V5 Plus lacks an expandable storage slot giving the Oppo F1 Plus an edge over the latter.
Hardware | Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Processor | 2GHz octa-core/Snapdragon 625 | 2GHz octa-core/MediaTek |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
Internal storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Expandable storage | No | microSD/ Up To 128GB |
Battery Capacity
The Vivo V5 Plus has a slightly bigger battery compared to the older Oppo giving it a decidedly better advantage.
Battery | Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 3055 mAh | 2850 mAh |
Removable Battery | No | No |
Quick Charging | Yes | Yes |
Camera
When it comes to the camera, the area where both these phones should shine, it appears that the Vivo V5 Plus has the better advantage. One of the biggest highlights of the Vivo V5 Plus is in the use of Bokeh effects even after image capture. The Moonlight Selfie feature creates lighting effects like that of a professional photo studio, making it another winner in the segment.
Camera | Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Front Camera | 20MP+8MP Dual Lens | 16MP |
Rear Camera | 16MP | 13MP |
Flash | Yes | Yes |
Software
The newer V5 Plus is the better device when it comes to the SW as it runs on the more recent Android 6.0 version, compared to the much older Lollipop.
Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
Skin | Funtouch OS 3.0 | ColorOS 3.0 |
Connectivity
There are no significant talking points when it comes to the connectivity features on both devices.
Connectivity | Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
WiFi | 2.4GHz/5GHz | 2.4/5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n |
GPS | Available | Available |
Bluetooth | v 4.0 | v 4.0 |
NFC | No | No |
SIM
Both are dual SIM devices with 4G support.
SIM | Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
Type | Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
4G LTE | Available | Available |
Sensors
Its Evens Stevens here as well.
Sensors | Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Compass | Available | Available |
Proximity sensor | Available | Available |
Accelerometer | Available | Available |
Ambient light sensor | Available | Available |
Gyroscope | Available | Available |
Barometer | No | No |
Temperature sensor | No | No |
Other Specs
Other Specs | Vivo V5 Plus | Oppo F1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Colors | Gold | Gold and Rose Gold |
Dimensions | 152.58 x 74.00 x 7.26mm | 151.8 x 74.3 x 6.6mm |
Weight | 158.6gms | 145gms |
Price | Rs.27,980 | Rs.24,990 |
Buy At | Leading Retail Stores |
Final Thoughts
A comparative look of the Vivo V5 Plus and Oppo F1 Plus gives the former a definite edge over the latter in terms of the camera and operating system. For a few thousand rupees more, you'd definitely enjoy taking better selfies with the Vivo V5 Plus.
Would you be ready to spend over Rs. 20K for a selfie smartphone? Let us know in the comments section.
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