vivo X9s
The vivo X9s is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 152.6 x 74 x 7 mm (6.01 x 2.91 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 154g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,320 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, July. Released 2017, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex A53)
OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Funtouch 3.1
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,320 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3320 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
154g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
152.6 x 74 x 7 mm (6.01 x 2.91 x 0.28 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the vivo X9s does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the vivo X9s does not have NFC.
No, the vivo X9s charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
No, the vivo X9s does not support a memory card.
The vivo X9s SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the vivo X9s has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The vivo X9s ships with Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Funtouch 3.1.
The vivo X9s uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The vivo X9s supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The vivo X9s has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
