Launch report · Vivo

Vivo X9: A 2016 phone with a dual front camera for selfies.

SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2016·$400·Score 50/100

Vivo X9 was an early phone with a dual front camera setup — a 20 MP + 8 MP combo for software bokeh selfies. A strong China seller in 2016.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.5" AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 625
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
16 MP
Battery
3,050 mAh
Weight
154 g
What stands out
  • Dual front cameras for bokeh selfies.
  • Hi-Fi audio DAC.
  • Slim 7 mm aluminium body.
  • Efficient Snapdragon 625.
What to watch
  • Slow 9 W charging.
  • Mono speaker.
  • Funtouch was busy.
  • 3,050 mAh battery.
The phone it has to beat
Honor 8
$400 · score 70/100