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Vivo X51 5G

Specifications

Vivo X51 5G
Vivo X51 5G (X Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 8 x 1.8 - 2.4 GHz, Kryo 475 Gold / Silver
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.56 inch 19.8:9, 2376 x 1080 pixel 398 PPI, Capacitive, AMOLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 90 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 2.1 Flash, 256 GB 
, 228 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum, OTG
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, 2G (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G (Band 1, 2, 4, 5, 8), 4G (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41), 5G (Band n1, n3, n7, n8, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78), Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.04 x 158.46 x 72.8 ( = 0.32 x 6.24 x 2.87 in)
Battery
4315 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 48 MPix (Sony IMX598, f/1.6) + 8 MPix (5x optical zoom, f/3.4, 135 mm, 1/4.0") + 13 MPix (2x optical zoom, f/2.5, 50 mm, 1/2.8", 0.8 µm) + 8 MPix (f/2.2, 120˚ultrawide/macro, 16 mm, 1/4.0", 1.12 µm); Camera2-API-Level: Level 3
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix (f/2.5, 26 mm, 1/2.8", 0.8 µm)
Additional features
Speakers: Mono, Keyboard: Virtual, 33-W-Charger, USB-Cabel, headset, USB-C to audiojack adapter, clear case, Funtouch OS 11, 24 Months Warranty, Body-SAR: 1.239 W/kg, Head-SAR: 1.205 W/kg, GNSS: GPS (Dual-Band), Glonass (Single-Band), Galileo (Dual-Band), BeiDou (Dual-Band), DRM Widevine L1, fanless
Weight
181.5 g ( = 6.4 oz / 0.4 pounds), Power Supply: 103 g ( = 3.63 oz / 0.23 pounds)
Price
799 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82.62% - good
Average of 37 scores (from 57 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 79%, features: 72%, display: 86% mobility: 83%, workmanship: 88%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 97%

Reviews for the Vivo X51 5G

84.9% Vivo X51 5G Review - The smartphone with gimbal camera for Europe | Notebookcheck
Vivo launches the X51 5G in Europe, which is nominally the X50 Pro already known from Asia. Besides software modifications and an optimized camera, the review reveals further positive improvements and enriches the market with an exciting alternative.
60% Vivo X51 5G Battery review: Efficiency in gaming
Source: DxOMark English
The Vivo X51 5G turned in a generally disappointing performance in terms of autonomy, providing fewer hours of active use than its competitors in this review and across the database as a whole. That said, it did quite well in our gaming use case; further, it did better in terms of daytime efficiency, although its high power consumption at night is a bit concerning. Its charging performance was above average, and gamers will be pleased with its 21-second speed for achieving a 1% power boost — one of the very best times among all tested devices.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
Vivo X51 5G review: A premium mid-ranger held back by its price
Source: Talk Android English
In short, the X51 5G promises a lot and mostly delivers, it’s just the price tag that weighs it down somewhat and restrains me from recommending it as a must-buy. This is unfortunate because Vivo almost had a winning formula with the X51 5G that offers something different from its fellow BKK stablemates only to be undone by its RRP of £749/€799 and the looming presence of the more powerful OnePlus 8T and Google’s £599 Pixel 5.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2021
Vivo X51 5G Selfie review: Ready for its closeup
Source: DxOMark English
The Vivo X51 5G can produce satisfying selfies when used with an awareness of its limitations. With the phone fairly close to the subject, it captures detailed, nicely exposed photos with pleasant color and wide dynamic range. However, selfie-stick users will be disappointed to find themselves in soft focus, as the focus distance and narrow depth of field makes for a relatively tight sweet spot in terms of sharpness. Video performance is let down by poor stabilization and narrow dynamic range, so serious vloggers will likely be better served by other options.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/04/2021
Vivo X51 5G Camera review: 4 lenses with a solid zoom
Source: DxOMark English
Although positioned towards the top end of the mid-range price bracket, the inclusion of a quad camera makes the Vivo’s X51 5G a good value proposition. Its photography performance is more than competent, too, with no major weaknesses identified in our tests. Dual tele-lenses makes it a good option for portraits at 50 mm and longer-range zoom shots, too. Pleasant skin tones and wide depth of field also make it easy to recommend for those shooting lots of people pictures, but serious portrait photographers would appreciate better bokeh simulation.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/20/2021
80% Vivo X51 5G review: the premium mid-range market gets even more crowded
Source: T3 English
The Vivo X51 5G is worth investigating if you're after a phone that gives you premium-level specs, performance and camera quality without costing you a huge amount of money. It's still relatively expensive, but this is a phone that has plenty listed in the positives column.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Vivo X51 Display review: Impressive color accuracy
Source: DxOMark English Archive.org version
The Vivo X51 holds up well overall, even against some devices that are more expensive. The screen displays appropriate brightness under most conditions, though it could be a little brighter indoors and outdoors in the shade. The color rendering is fairly accurate across many uses, even with the blue light filter on. Its biggest drawbacks are for video; HDR10 content is much too dark, which has a big impact on the viewing experience. It also showed weaknesses in the touch attribute, where a lack of smoothness impaired the experiences of browsing and gaming.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2020
91% Vivo X51 5G – Review
Source: Cool Smartphone English Archive.org version
Beautiful to look at, the X51 has a fantastic camera arrangement and is a joy to hold and use. It marks highly for everything, but the price is quite high when compared to the competition.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 64% display: 90% workmanship: 100%
80% Vivo X51 review: Gimbal goodness
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
As Vivo's first push into wider markets, we think the X51 - which was called the X50 Pro at its eastern launch - is a bit of a revelation. It delivers an impressive gimbal stabilisation system, a decent overall camera setup, and solid build. The battery isn't class-leading, but at this price and with these features - plus the software has been improved for this launch - it looks like a future success for Vivo. Well, if the name wasn't so uninspired.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Vivo X51 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Is the Vivo X51 a good phone? Most certainly, with a solid camera, beautiful display, and phenomenal design. But at this price the X51 doesn't feel competitive. It's a great phone, but it's bad value.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Vivo X51 5G review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Vivo loves to push advanced features out there before the competition. The Vivo X51 5G is a vehicle for its ‘gimbal’ camera, which offers superb low-light performance and super-stable video. It’s a great advancement, but the price may seem a little high for a phone with a mid-tier CPU, even if it is a great one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Vivo X51 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Is the Vivo X51 a good phone? Most certainly, with a solid camera, beautiful display, and phenomenal design. But at this price the X51 doesn't feel competitive. It's a great phone, but it's bad value.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Hands on: Vivo X51 5G Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Vivo X51 5G is a device packed with high-end features. The quad camera setup is made even more impressive by the built-in gimbal, while the addition of a 90Hz refresh rate and 5G makes this phone feel modern and future proof. The biggest downside here is the £749 price tag, elevating the phone beyond more recognisable household names, such as OnePlus and the Google Pixel. That said, it's difficult to complain of a lack of features with the Vivo X51 5G.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2020

Foreign Reviews

Vivo X51 5G Gimbal-Kamera und starkes Gesamtpaket
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/17/2021
78% Vivo X51 5G
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
79% Vivo X51 5G Teurer Einstand mit überragender Gimbal-Kamera
Source: Go2 Mobile German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 59% performance: 79% mobility: 81% workmanship: 83%
Vivo X51 5G Das Smartphone Mit Gimbal-Kamera
Source: Allround-PC.com German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/22/2020
89% Vivo X51 5G im Test: Erstes Smartphone mit Gimbal-Videostabilisierung
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 89%
82% Vivo X51 Das Gimbal-Smartphone
Source: Basic Tutorials German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 70% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
80% Integrierter Gimbal-Stabilisator übertrifft alle Erwartungen
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Mehr nur als ein erstes Lebenszeichen des neuen Herstellers
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Gerät der oberen Mittelklasse ausprobiert
Source: Stadt-bremerhaven German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2020
Das Vivo X51 ist ein schicker Kamera-Profi
Source: n-tv German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2020
89% Vivo X51 5G im Test: Erstes Smartphone mit Gimbal-Videostabilisierung
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 89%
80% Análisis Del Vivo X51 5G: Prueba Con Opinión, Características Y Precio
Source: Movil Zona Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
86% Vivo X51 5G, análisis: el desembarco de Vivo en Europa es un gama media con envoltorio y precio de gama alta
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 88% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
90% Vivo X51 + Neo Earbuds, análisis: la mejor experiencia Android llega desde… ¿China?
Source: Andro 4 All Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Mi Experiencia Con El Vivo X51 5G Tras Tres Semanas De Uso
Source: Tuexperto Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; powerful processor; nice connectivity; good price; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/30/2020
Análisis Vivo X51 5G: cámara, cámara y sí, más cámara
Source: El Androide Libre Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; great display; long battery life; decent cameras; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
90% Recensione Vivo X51 5G: una bella sorpresa!
Source: Tech Different Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 85% display: 90% mobility: 90%
84% Recensione VIVO X51
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 79% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 86%
80% Recensione Vivo X51 5G
Source: Notebook Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 65% performance: 85% workmanship: 80%
81% Recensione Vivo X51 5G: l’innovazione nel 2020
Source: Techzilla.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
85% Recensione vivo X51 5G: Brava vivo, ma occhio al prezzo!
Source: Chimera Revo Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
84% Recensione Vivo X51: tanta qualità e video iper stabilizzati
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 88% mobility: 75% workmanship: 88%
84% Recensione Vivo X51
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 60% features: 75% display: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
78% Recensione Vivo X51 5G: l'ingresso in Italia con una super fotocamera
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% features: 77%
83% Vivo X51 5G Recensione: Lo Smartphone 5G Con Gimbal Integrato
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 83%
vivo X51 5G: il brand debutta in Italia e convince
Source: Androidiani Italian IT→EN
Positive: Stylish design; great built quality; nice performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2021
Recensione Vivo X51 5G: stabilizzazione al top, e non solo
Source: Pianeta Cellulare Italian IT→EN
Positive: Support 5G; elegant design; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/20/2021
Recensione vivo X51 5G by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Support 5G; excellent cameras; decent hardware; quick charging. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/14/2020
Unboxing vivo X51 5G by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; nice display; decent hardware; excellent cameras; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/10/2020
Vivo X51 5g recensione
Source: Batista70Phone Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; excellent cameras; powerful processor; high performance; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/03/2020
Vivo arriva in Italia con Vivo X51: fotocamera con gimbal pazzesca. La recensione
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive cameras; top level display; light weight; nice design; great speakers. Negative: No headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
75% Test du Vivo X51 5G : que vaut le challenger face aux concurrents ?
Source: Meilleurmobile French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%
89% Test Du Vivo X51 5G, Il Mérite Que Vous Lui Laissiez Sa Chance
Source: Fredzone French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2021
Rating: Total score: 89% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
88% Test du Vivo X51 5G : un smartphone qui séduit par son design et ses appareils photo
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 80% mobility: 100%
80% Test du smartphone Vivo X51 5G, tout nouveau et déjà parmi les meilleurs
Source: Les Mobiles French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test du Vivo X51 : le prix de l’innovation
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
90% [Test] Vivo X51 5G, une performance parfaitement stabilisée
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Test Vivo X51 : le gimbal ne remporte pas entièrement la timbale
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test du Vivo X51 avec capteur photo gimbal: Vivo ergo sum!
Source: Nextpit France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Test du VIVO X51 5G : le truc en plus
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; nice display; high performance; good connectivity; support 5G; long battery life. Negative: Mediocre speakers; unsupported wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2021
89% Recenzja vivo x51 5G – debiut w dobrym stylu
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 89%
88% [Recenzja] Vivo X51 5G – elegancki smartfon, gdzie gimbal to tylko jedna z niespodzianek
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Vivo X51 5G - krótka recenzja pierwszego smartfona marki dostępnego w Polsce
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice cameras; long battery life; stylish design; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/22/2020
vivo X51 5G - test smartfonu z wbudowaną funkcją gimbala
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice cameras; good price; compact size; light weight; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/29/2020
Taki debiut w Polsce powinien być tańszy. Test Vivo X51
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; decent hardware. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2020

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 620: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 765 and 765G) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2. The 765G variant is 10% faster than the one integrated in the 765 and 20% faster than the Adreno 618 predecessor.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 765G: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 475 cores (one fast ARM Cortex-A76 prime core at up to 2.4 GHz, one A76 gold core at 2.2 GHz and 6 small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz). As one of the first SoCs it also integrates a 5G modem (Snapdragon X52 up to 3,7 / 1,6 Mbps down- and upload, mmWave and Sub-6 support). The processor is manufactured in the modern and energy efficient 7nm EUV process at Samsung. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.56":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


82.62%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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