The verdict
Your pick: vivo S30, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S20, if you care about…
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 192 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 7.5 mm
vivo S30, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,015,000
- against 866,863
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Ion
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 720 | Qualcomm Adreno 722 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.63 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 866,863 | 1,015,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core processor with 1 × 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720, 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 3 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Gold, White | Black, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 7.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 160.4 mm | 160.2 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % Best value | 90.1 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W | 90 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging |
Display
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits | 5,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px | 1,260 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px | 2,800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Diamond Shield Glass, HDR |
Sensors
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 160 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | S20 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2429A | V2464A |
