The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 866,863
- against 833,862
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 4,500 nits
vivo V50, if you care about…
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP64
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Ion
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 720 | Qualcomm Adreno 720 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.63 GHz | 2.63 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 866,863 Best value | 833,862 |
| 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 CPU with one 2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 core, three 2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 cores, and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 1,450 |
Design
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Gold, White | Red, Black, Blue, Grey, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 160.4 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % Best value | 90 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 6,000 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 | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 52 h 45 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits Best value | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.77″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 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 | Diamond Shield Glass, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.84 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 160 Mbps | 160 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | S20 | V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2429A | V2427 |
