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vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP

vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

90%

8.1

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 88% of smartphones
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

25%

8.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.9

Camera

15%

8.5

Display

15%

8.3

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.6

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

â–²Better than 88% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £430

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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

25%

8.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.9

Camera

15%

8.5

Display

15%

8.3

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.6

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

8.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

8.1
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
â–² Better than 67% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor which is faster than processors in 67.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
RAM capacity
16 GB
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.8 GHz
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.8 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 64.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 68.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.65
Main camera aperture
f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.65
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.65 which is narrower than that of 78.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Screen size
6.67 inches
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1260x 2800 px
Screen resolution
1260x 2800 px
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1260x2800 px which is higher than that of 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
460 ppi
Pixel density
460 ppi
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 460 ppi which is higher than that of 88.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,500 mAh
Battery capacity
6,500 mAh
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,500 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 82.4% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
90 W
Charging speed
90 W
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 90 W which is faster than in 86.6% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 3.5% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
48 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
48 min
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 48 min which is faster than 70.4% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.6% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
160.2 mm
Height
160.2 mm
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 160.2 mm which is shorter than 79.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
74.4 mm
Width
74.4 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.4 mm which is narrower than 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.5 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.5 mm which is thinner than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Weight
192 g
Weight
192 g
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 192 g which is lighter than 58.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
82,880 cm³
Device volume
82,880 cm³
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 82,880 cm³ which is smaller than 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • 30% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,500 mAh
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 4,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    5,000 nits
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (5000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    5,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 2.73x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    90 W
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (90 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    90 W vs 33 W
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 97% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,300 nits
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1300 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 660 nits
  • 10.6% better value for money
    vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.11 vs 7.3).
    8.11 vs 7.34
  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 52.7% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    4,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 2.4 GHz & 3 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.8 GHz & 4x2.4 GHz & 3x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.8 GHz & 4x2.4 GHz & 3x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 16.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 32.8% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,251
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,251 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,251 vs 942
  • 5.3% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,000 MHz
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1000 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    512
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (512 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    512 vs 256
  • 31.3% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    33.6 GB/s
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (33.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    33.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    BlueLM, AI Clear Face, AI Reflection Remover, BlueHeart AI, Smart Scheduling
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.4
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 4,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    5,000 nits
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (5000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    5,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 97% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,300 nits
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1300 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 660 nits
  • 16.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    460 ppi
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (460 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    460 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    8000000:1
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (8000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    8,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1260 x 2800 px
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 30% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,500 mAh
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 2.73x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    90 W
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (90 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    90 W vs 33 W
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 14 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    48 min
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (48 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    48 min vs 62 min
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • Is designed for seniors
    Suitable for seniors
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone is designed specifically for seniors, the average smartphone is not. 17% of smartphones are senior-friendly.
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.5 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.6 mm narrower
    Width
    74.4 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.4 mm shorter
    Height
    160.2 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (160.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    160.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    May 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 15.3% smaller volume
    Device volume
    82,880 cm³
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (82880 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    82,880 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.65
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.65 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.65 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 65.4% more expensive
    vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£430 vs £260).
    £430 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 65.4% more expensive
    vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£430 vs £260).
    £430 vs £260
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.65
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.65 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.65 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.

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What we like about vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB)

  • Massive 6,500mAh battery offering exceptional 1-2 day endurance
  • Bright 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with record-breaking 5,000 nits peak brightness
  • Lightweight and slim design (7.49mm) despite the large battery
  • Versatile 50MP triple camera system including a periscope telephoto lens
  • Fast 90W charging capable of a full charge in under 50 minutes
  • Premium build quality with IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance

What we don't like about vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB)

  • Use of slower UFS 2.2 storage standard compared to flagship alternatives
  • Lack of wireless charging support
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack or FM radio
  • Software limitations such as lack of HDR support on Netflix (HD only)
  • OriginOS (Chinese version) contains pre-installed apps and regional quirks
  • Ultrawide camera performance is often cited as subpar compared to the main sensor

Verdict

The Vivo S30 (16GB + 512GB variant) is a slim and lightweight smartphone, running Android 15 with OriginOS 5, that features a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display offering a 120Hz refresh rate and a record 5000 nits peak brightness. Powered by the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, it includes 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a generous 512GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. A standout feature is the versatile triple rear camera system, including 50MP main (with OIS), 50MP periscope telephoto (3x optical zoom, OIS), and 8MP ultrawide lenses, complemented by a 50MP autofocus front camera, all capable of 4K video recording. The large 6,500mAh battery provides excellent life and supports 90W wired fast charging. Pros include the ultra-bright 5000-nit display, powerful camera setup with a periscope lens in its segment, and a massive battery with fast charging. Potential cons are the use of the slower UFS 2.2 storage standard, a plastic frame, an IP54 rating (less water resistant than the S30 Pro Mini), and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack or FM radio.

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