Are you looking for a smartphone that has fast performance, great cameras, a big display — just an overall reliable device? Well, you don’t have to spend a fortune on a flagship one, thanks to these new premium midrange smartphones.
First, we have the new Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite. Coming from one of the biggest tech brands in China, this latest one from Xiaomi will try to cover all the bases, so you don’t have to spend all your money on a flagship device.
But since money is our major consideration here, we want to compare the Mi 10 Lite to other devices, to make sure that you’re really getting your money’s worth.
With that, here we have the recently released Vivo V19. Its official price is yet to be announced, but we expect it to sit in the sub-Php20k category, just like the Mi 10 Lite.
So, today we’ll be comparing the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite versus Vivo V19 in terms of specifications and features. We’ll see which between these premium midrange devices can give the best value out of your money.
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | Vivo V19 | |
| Operating System | Android 10 MIUI 11 | Android 10 FunTouch OS 10 |
| SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
| Display | 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution ~392ppi | 6.44-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution ~408ppi |
| Processor | 2.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 octa-core Copper Tube Liquid cooling |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 616 |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSDXC | 128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD |
| Front camera | 16-megapixel Waterdrop notch | 32-megapixel (f/2.0) 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.28) Punch-hole |
| Rear Camera | 48-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.2) 5-megapixel (macro) 2-megapixel (depth sensor) AI Scene Detection Night mode 4K video recording LED flash | 48-megapixel (f/1.8) 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.2) 2-megapixel (depth sensor) 2-megapixel (macro, f/2.4) PDAF LED flash AI Scene Detection Night mode |
| Audio | Single Loudspeaker Headphone jack | Single Loudspeaker Headphone jack |
| Security | In-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock | In-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock |
| Connectivity | HSPA+, 4G LTE 5G WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS USB Type-C | HSPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, BDS, Galileo, GLONASS USB Type-C |
| Dimensions | TBA | 159.64 x 75.04 x 8.5mm |
| Weight | TBA | 186.5g |
| Colors | Black Blue White | Gleam Black Sleek Silver |
| Battery | 4,160mAh 20W fast charging | 4,500mAh 33W fast charging |
| Price | EUR349 (~Php19,800) | TBA |
Both the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Vivo V19 are great devices and have their own advantages over each other. However, most people prioritize the overall performance above everything else. And if you’re one of them, the Mi 10 Lite might be the better for you.
Xiaomi‘s bet comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor and an Adreno 616 GPU. You can get more power out of it than the Snapdragon 712 and Adreno 616 GPU of the Vivo V19. Although, the copper liquid cooling on the V19 makes up for the underpowered processor.
This Snapdragon 765G chipset also allowed the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite to have 5G connectivity, which the V19 lacks. But if you’re looking for a cheap 5G-powered Vivo phone, there’s the Vivo S6 5G for that.
If you can settle with the less-powerful Snapdragon 712, the Vivo V19 has a few extras compared to the Mi 10 Lite.
For one, it has a sharper 32-megapixel selfie camera. Plus, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera for taking group shots. That’s versus the 16-megapixel waterdrop camera of the Mi 10 Lite.
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The Vivo V19 also has a 4,500mAh battery that is obviously bigger than the 4,160mAh capacity of the former. There’s also the 33W fast charging (vs 20W) to compliment the larger battery.
To sum it up, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite’s faster and more powerful processor makes it the top choice for those who want to have the best performance for their money.
In addition, its cameras and battery capacity are probably good enough. However, going with the Vivo V19 entitles you to an extra ultra-wide front camera and a bigger 4,500mAh battery with faster 33W fast charging.