Vivo U20 Review: Light on your pocket, but a strong performer indeed

After launching a few good smartphones in the mid-range segment, Chinese brand Vivo seems to have shifted its focus to starting range with the Vivo U20, which features Snapdragon 675 SoC, full-HD+ display, and 5,000mAh battery. Among the best options in the just-above-Rs 10,000 price range at present are Realme's Realme 5, Redmi's Note 8, and a few others.

Business Standard takes a look at how the Vivo U20 fares on key smartphone parameters:

Design and display

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Its 6.53-inch display and 193g weight make the Vivo U20 slightly bulky and a bit difficult to hold for easy use. The plastic panel at the back has a glossy finish and attracts fingerprints. But its curvy frame gives it a sleek look. On the back, there is a triple-camera set-up and fingerprint sensor just above the middle. The power and volume buttons, too, are well within reach.

It's a bit surprising that Vivo has gone for a Micro-USB port on the U20, especially when every other smartphone these days sports a USB Type-C port. The 3.5mm headphone jack and the loudspeaker sit at their conventional positions. Read More