The verdict
Your pick: vivo S20, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,600 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 866,863
- against 708,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
vivo V50e, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP64
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Max. upload speed
- 3,270 Mbps
- against 160 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 720 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.63 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 866,863 Best value | 708,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| 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 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Gold, White | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 160.4 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % Best value | 88.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 5,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W | 90 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits Best value | 1,800 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, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | 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 |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.87 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps Best value | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 160 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | S20 | V50e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2429A | V2428 |
