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Vivo V5 vs Oppo F1s vs Gionee S6s: The Sub-Rs. 18,000 Selfie Smartphone Battle
HIGHLIGHTS
Vivo V5, Oppo F1s, Gionee S6s are among the top mid-range selfie phones
All three have similar features, with only a few differences
The three smartphones all cost under Rs. 18,000
Vivo on Tuesday showcased the V5 smartphone with a 20-megapixel camera in the front in the Indian market at Rs. 17,980. The new smartphone offers a bunch of front camera features that will delight all selfie lovers in the country, such as a LED flash in front and filters and software enhancements aimed at making your selfies shine.
However, Vivo V5 is not the only selfie-focussed smartphone you can buy under Rs. 18,000. Oppo and Gionee already have their selfie phones – Oppo F1s (Rs. 17,990) and Gionee S6s (Rs. 17,999), respectively – in the market, with features similar to the ones that the Vivo V5 offers. There are subtle differences of course, but making the final buying decision is quite difficult considering how similar the three smartphones are.
(Also see: Vivo V5 First Impressions)
For starters, all the smartphones have metal bodies, lending a premium feel to the design; the trio is quite similar in size too. Screen size, connectivity features, battery capacity, and other major features of the Vivo V5, Oppo F1s (Review), Gionee S6s (Review) look comparable too at first glance.
But a closer look reveals the differences. While the Vivo V5 and Gionee S6s sport LED flash in front, Oppo F1s does not. Similarly, the Gionee smartphone has full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) screen resolution, whereas Vivo and Oppo smartphones sport just HD (720×1280 pixel) displays.
Take a look at the other differences between Vivo V5, Oppo F1s, and Gionee S6s below:
Vivo V5 Oppo F1s Gionee S6s
Display 5.5-inch IPS HD display 5.5-inch IPS HD display 5.5-inch IPS full-HD display
Operating system Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Funtouch OS 2.6 Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Color OS 3.0 Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Amigo UI 3.2
Front camera 20-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture, ‘Moonlight Glow’ flash 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture, LED flash
Rear camera 13-megapixel camera, LED flash 13-megapixel camera, LED flash 13-megapixel camera, LED flash
Processor 1.5GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6750 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753
RAM 4GB 3GB 3GB
Storage 32GB, with up to 256GB microSD card support (uses 2nd SIM slot) 32GB, with up to 256GB microSD card support 32GB, with up to 256GB microSD card support (uses 2nd SIM slot)
Connectivity 4G-LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, FM radio, dual SIM 4G-LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB, dual SIM 4G-LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Type C, FM radio, dual SIM
Battery 3000mAh 3075mAh 3150mAh
Apart from the hardware differences, each smartphone has its own software features to improve the selfies you take. Vivo V5 has the Face Beauty Mode 6.0 software and filters to add effects to your selfies, while Gionee S6s has the Face Beauty 2.0 software and its own set of filters for the same purpose. Oppo F1s too comes with Beautify 4.0 software and filters, along with selfie panorama feature for group selfies.
So, which of these smartphones would you go for? Tell us via comments below.
Vivo V5 Vivo V5
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Display
5.50-inch
Processor
1.5GHz octa-core
Front Camera
20-megapixel
Resolution
720×1280 pixels
RAM
4GB
OS
Android 6.0.1
Storage
32GB
Rear Camera
13-megapixel
Battery Capacity
3000mAh
Oppo F1s Oppo F1sRs.16,900
REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery life
Camera
Value for money
Good
Vivid display and good aesthetics
Dedicated microSD tray
Good cameras and battery life
Decent all-round performance
Bad
Still using Android Lollipop
Slow charging times
Pricing could be more competitive
Read detailed Oppo F1s review
Gionee S6s Gionee S6sRs.15,390
REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery life
Camera
Value for money
Good
Good build quality
Decent battery life
Good overall performance
Bad
No way to delete preinstalled apps
Front camera low-light performance could be better
Minor performance issues
Read detailed Gionee S6s review
Tags: Vivo V5, Gionee S6s, Oppo F1s, Selfie Smartphones, Smartphones Under Rs. 20000