Apple’s former flagship phone, the iPhone X has blazed a trail for smartphones with notched display. What was once considered as an innovative design feature but now it is not unique anymore.
Within months of the launch of the Apple iPhone X, a couple of Android phones launched the similar made notched screen design. The most popular notch Android mobile phones nowadays are the Oppo F7 and Vivo V9.
Both Android smartphones feature a similar iPhone X notch design but with bigger screen sizes. Note that Apple has since launched updates to the iPhone X in the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
Here in this blog, I will be doing a detailed comparison of specs, notch and features of both the phones which will help you decide which mobile phone to buy with an innovative notch design.
Design and Display:
Both these Smartphones feature an innovative high-resolution display screen and design, which is mostly liked by consumers across the globe.
When we talk about the display of the Oppo F7, you get to see a 6.23-inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.
It comes with an aspect ratio of 19:9 with 405 ppi pixel density. The screen of this Oppo mobile is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which prevents the screen from accidental breakage.
On the other hand, when we talk about Vivo V9 display screen it features an IPS LCD 6.3-inch capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.
This screen size comes with an aspect ratio of 19:9 with 400ppi pixel density. Here you can clearly see that Vivo V9 beats the screen size of Oppo F7 but loses to screen pixel per inch resolution.
Processor and Internal Storage:
Under the hood of Oppo F7 you get to see a Mediatek MT6771 2.0 GHz Octa-core processor which is coupled with 4GB / 6GB RAM depending on the internal storage variant.
It comes in two internal storage variants which are 64GB or 128GB, which the user also has the chance to expand by up to 256GB via microSD dedicated card slot. The graphics of this phone is handled by Mali-G72 MP3 GPU.
As for Vivo V9, you get to see a Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 2.2GHz Octa-Core processor which is coupled with 4GB of RAM. It is only available in single internal storage variant which is 64GB.
The user can also expand this Vivo phone’s internal storage via microSD card up to 256GB in dedicated card slot. Graphics of Vivo V9 are handled by Adreno 506 GPU.
Here we can clearly say that Oppo F7 is the winner in terms of RAM.
Operating System:
Both the phones are running on the latest Android Operating System Oreo v8.1, which lets them perform all sorts of multitasking in an effortless manner to give their users a lag free experience.
Cameras:
Cameras of Smartphones are considered one of the most important feature when doing a comparison between two flagship mobile phones.
Oppo F7 features a 16MP rear camera with PDAF and LED flash, whereas at the front you get a 25MP front selfie shooter. The rear camera features HDR and panorama.
It has the capability to record videos in 1080p@30fps as well as the front selfie shooter.
When we talk about Vivo V9 cameras, it features a dual 16+5MP rear camera with PDAF, depth sensor and dual LED flash. The rear camera comes with features like panorama and HDR.
It has the capability to record videos in 2160p@30fps and 1080p@30fps. On the front, you get a 24MP selfie shooter which has the capability to record videos in 1080p@30fps.
Here you can clearly see Vivo V9 is the winner in terms of camera specs.
Battery:
Oppo F7 is powered with a non-removable Li-Ion 3400mAH battery which gives this phone a standby time of 1-2 days depending on the usage of its users.
On the other hand, Vivo V9 is powered with 3260mAH non-removable Li-Ion battery which gives a standby time of 12-16 hours depending on usage.
Connectivity Options:
Both phones are dual SIM mobile phones which support NANO SIM in both slots.
The connectivity options which are available in both phones include 3G/4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, USB On-The-Go, GPS and FM Radio.
Vivo V9 offers FM Radio recording feature which is not available in Oppo F7.
Availability of Colors:
Oppo F7 is available in three appealing colors which include Diamond Black, Solar Red and Moonlight Silver. The color Moonlight Silver is only available for the 64GB variant.
Vivo V9 is also available in three colors which include Sapphire Blue, Black and Gold.
Other Features:
The other features which are included in both smartphones include Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), compass, gyro, proximity and accelerometer sensors.
Final Verdict:
Well, after doing a detailed comparison of both phones I have come to a decision that both the phones give a head to head competition in terms of specs and features.
So, it means the final decision is up to the consumer and their financial budget which phone they prefer to buy between both extravagant notch design display mobile phones.
Author Bio: Darafshan Mufti is a professional and well-experienced software engineer, blogger, writer and SEO expert who has the capability to write articles and blogs on technology, lifestyle, and business
