If you want the biggest screen, the best cameras, and the smallest notch possible on your high-performance Android smartphone, but only want to spend enough money for a mid-ranger, your best options would be between the Vivo V11 and the OPPO F9. Both are amazing smartphones, to be sure, but which one of them is really worth your money? Let’s compare them in order to find out.
Design & Construction
Before anything else, it might be best to get some of the most obvious similarities between these two smartphones out of the way. One, both phones are two of the most popular phones out there with the smallest notches. Design-wise, they look kind of similar, sport large screens, have dual cameras at the back, and run on an Android Oreo OS. Still, there are enough differences between the two that make one more preferable over the other.
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Display
If you get a chance to hold both the Vivo V11 and OPPO F9 in your hand, one of the many differences you’ll find is in their screen sizes. The OPPO F9 tries to go for all-screen, but its 6.3-inch display is no match for the slightly larger 6.4-inch screen on the Vivo V11. This difference doesn’t seem that big on paper, but that extra bit of space on the display is noticeable, especially when you start using the smartphones yourself. The V11 also features a Super AMOLED screen, which means you’ll get deeper and richer colors compared to the F9’s LCD display. But if you consider the pixel density, it seems to be a draw. Though the V11 has a better overall display, the F9 equalizes by having a slightly higher pixel density.
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Camera
Camera-wise, both the OPPO F9 and Vivo V11 come with dual-camera sensors at the back. For the OPPO F9, the rear camera uses a 16MP + 5MP sensor combo, while the front camera boasts a 25MP sensor for clear selfies. Meanwhile, the Vivo V11 sports a 12MP + 5MP rear camera combo, as well as its own 25MP front-facing camera for selfies. It’s a tight match between the two, but this round has to go to OPPO for having a higher MP camera.
Memory & Storage
When it comes to memory, the OPPO F9 comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage at default. This might seem great at first, but the Vivo V11 beats it easily by offering 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. And there’s even room for up to 256GB microSD card in a single slot so you’ll have the option to add that much more storage space to the smartphone if you want to. It will certainly help you to store all your photos and videos.
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Performance
Now in terms of power, the OPPO F9 relies on the MediaTek Helio P60 SoC which uses an octa-core processor. An octa-core chip can also be found powering the Vivo V11, but it’s from Qualcomm—the Snapdragon 660. In this regard, both chipsets have their own advantages and to better judge it, you’ll have to consider which features will be your priority in choosing a phone. If you are more of a gamer and are after great graphics, the Vivo V11 may be a better option for you as the Snapdragon 660 has superior GPU. But if you are price-conscious, the OPPO F9 is probably what you are looking for: its Helio P60 chipset can handle AI-enhanced tasks better and offer competitive performance for daily use but is essentially cheaper than the Snapdragon 660.
Vivo V11 vs OPPO F9 Specs Comparison:
Vivo V11 | Oppo F9 | |
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CPU | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660, Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260) | Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 |
GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
Memory and Storage | 6GB RAM, 64GB / 128GB Storage, Expandable up to 256 GB | 4GB / 6GB RAM, 64GB Storage |
Rear Camera | 12MP + 5MP | 16MP + 2MP |
Front Camera | 25MP | 25MP |
Display | 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 402 ppi | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3400 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3500 mAh battery |
Networks | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Colors | Starry Night, Dazzling Gold, Nebula | Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue, Starry Purple |
In conclusion, the V11 can be objectively declared the winner here. Vivo’s advancements with its larger display and powerful hardware offer greater value if you are willing to spend more. The OPPO F9 at best can be considered a great alternative—given that it has very competitive features enough to give the V11 a tight match.