The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 30S, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 33 W
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
vivo V20, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 190 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8.6 mm
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.36 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 373,768 | 321,512 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x Cortex-A76 at 2.36 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.22 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold cores and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Multicolor, Red | Black, Blue, Grey, White, Multicolor |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 161.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % Best value | 83.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
Battery
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR10, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 30S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CDY-AN90, CDY-AN95, CDY-TN90 | V2025, V2024 |
