Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs vivo X60 Specs Comparison

We have a new comparison today featuring vivo X60 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. Both are sub-PHP 35K devices, let's see who has a better package.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs vivo X60 Specs Comparison

Device	Samsung Galaxy S20 FE	vivo X60
Display	6.5-inch 3D curved Gorilla Glass 5 protected Dynamic AMOLED 2x 120Hz screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 405 ppi	6.56-inch 2.5D curved E3 AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, FHD+ 2376 x 1080 resolution at 398 ppi
CPU	2.7GHz 7nm Exynos 990 octa-core processor	3.2GHz 7nm Snapdragon 870 octa-core processor
GPU	Mali-G77 MP11	Adreno 650
RAM	8GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
ROM	128GB expandable via microSD card up to 1TB	256GB UFS 3.1
Back Camera	12MP f/1.8 w/ Dual Pixel and OIS + 12MP f/2.2 123-degree ultra-wide-angle + 8MP f/2.4 w/ 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom and OIS + ToF + LED flash	48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX598 sensor w/ PDAF and 5-axis OIS + 13MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle w/ 2.5cm macro + 13MP f/2.46 2x optical zoom + LED flash
Selfie Camera	32MP f/2.2	32MP f/2.45
Battery	4,500mAh w/ 25W fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging	4,300mAh w/ 33W fast charging
OS	Android 10.0 w/ One UI 2.5	Android 11 w/ Funtouch OS 11
Connectivity	WiFi 6, 4G LTE Cat 20, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, NFC, dual-band GPS, dual SIM (hybrid)	WiFi 6, 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1 (SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC), GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, QZSS, Galileo, dual SIM (nano)
Sensors	Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic, pressure,	Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
Others	Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IP68 water and dust resistance, USB-C, UHQ 32-bit/DSD audio support, AKG stereo speakers, Colors: Cloud White, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Mint	In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, Hi-Res Audio, dual-mic, USB-C, Colors: Midnight Black, Shimmer Blue
Dimensions	159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm	159.63 x 75.01 x 7.36 mm (Midnight Black), 159.63 x 75.01 x 7.40 mm (Shimmer Blue)
Weight	190 g	176 g (Midnight Black), 177 g (Shimmer Blue)
Price	PHP 35,990	PHP 34,999

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE back design

Build/Design - The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE features a matte-like plastic back panel with different colors such as Cloud White, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, and Cloud Mint. It also has a small punch-hole giving a modern look upfront.

vivo X60 rear design

Meanwhile, the vivo X60 has an AG glass finish back in Midnight Black or Shimmer Blue gradient colors. It has a premium build with a metal frame and a punch-hole display upfront.

For less, you get a glass and metal body with vivo X60. You get a plastic body for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE but it could prove to be more durable.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE screen

Display - The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a 6.5-inch 2.5D curved Dynamic AMOLED 2x screen with 2400 x 1080 FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 405 ppi pixel density, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

vivo X60 screen

vivo X60 has a 6.56-inch 2.5D curved E3 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, FHD+ 2376 x 1080 resolution at 398 ppi, In-Display fingerprint reader, and a punch-hole for the 32MP f/2.45 selfie shooter.

In this aspect, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and vivo X60 both have an AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The latter has HDR10+ support while the former has Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE benchmark scores

Specs - For performance, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a 2.7GHz 7nm Exynos 990 octa-core processor, Mali-G77 MP11 GPU, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB expandable storage, and 4,500mAh w/ 25W fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging.

vivo X60 AnTuTu score

vivo X60 has the 3.2GHz 7nm Snapdragon 870 octa-core processor, Adreno 650 GPU, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,300mAh w/ 33W fast charging.

In terms of CPU and GPU speeds, vivo X60 takes the lead. It also has a bigger memory and storage. In terms of charging, Galaxy S20 FE has a bigger battery, more charging options with wireless and reverse wireless charging in the mix.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE cameras

Cameras - The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a triple camera set-up with 12MP f/1.8 w/ Dual Pixel and OIS + 12MP f/2.2 123-degree ultra-wide-angle + 8MP f/2.4 w/ 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom and OIS + ToF + LED flash While in front is a 32MP f/2.2 selfie camera.

vivo X60 cameras

vivo X60 has a triple-camera setup with the ZEISS-enhanced 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX598 sensor w/ PDAF and 5-axis OIS + 13MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle w/ 2.5cm macro + 13MP f/2.46 + LED flash with Vario-Tessar lenses with T* anti-reflective coating to avoid ghosting and flares in photos. It also has a 32MP f/2.45 selfie camera.

In terms of sensor size and optics, the vivo X60 takes the lead with a 48MP triple-camera setup backed by ZEISS. But, knowing Samsung the Galaxy S20 FE's 12MP sensors will perform very good as well.

Other features - Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has WiFi 6, 4G LTE Cat 20, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, NFC, dual-band GPS, Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IP68 certification, USB-C, UHQ 32-bit/DSD audio support, and AKG stereo speakers.

vivo X60 has dual-band WiFi, 5G, 4G LTE, In-Display, fingerprint sensor, face unlock, Super Bluetooth chip + Bluetooth 5.1 (AAC, LDAC, SBC, aptX HD), dual-band GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, dual-mic, Hi-Res audio, and USB-C.

One of the biggest differences here is the vivo X60's 5G connectivity. But, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has WiFi 6, IP68 certification, and NFC.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE advantages - Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, IP68 dust resistance, stereo speakers, bigger battery,

vivo X60 advantages - Faster CPU and GPU, bigger RAM, bigger storage, ZEISS, 48MP sensor, 5G ready, better features

Our thoughts

For almost PHP 1K less, the vivo X60 has an overall better package than the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. It has a more premium design, a better screen, a faster CPU and GPU, bigger RAM, bigger storage, WiFi 6, and 5G connectivity. It also has a 48MP camera system with 5-axis OIS and ZEISS Optics.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has its own charm too. It has a more durable plastic body, wireless charging, IP68 resistance, stereo speakers, and a tried-and-tested camera setup with OIS.

Still, you can't go wrong with either one.

What do you guys think?