vivo Xplay5 Elite
The vivo Xplay5 Elite is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.43" · 153.5 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.04 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
RAM6GB
Storage128GB
Main Camera16 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 541 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.43" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 167.8g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, March. Released 2016, March
Also Known As
Also known as vivo Xplay5 Ultimate, vivo Xplay5 5s
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6
RAM
6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
541 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
167.8g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
153.5 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.04 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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 Xplay5 Elite does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the vivo Xplay5 Elite has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the vivo Xplay5 Elite charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).
No, the vivo Xplay5 Elite does not support a memory card.
The vivo Xplay5 Elite SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the vivo Xplay5 Elite has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The vivo Xplay5 Elite ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6.
The vivo Xplay5 Elite uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The vivo Xplay5 Elite supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The vivo Xplay5 Elite has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
