Important smartphones manufacturers are releasing a lot of midrange phones nowadays. And many of them end up being just variants of the previous ones or renamed devices for different markets. For example, Vivo S1 shares many things in common with the recent Vivo V15, while the Huawei P30 Lite is just the older Nova 4e renamed for the global market. While several people skip such devices, this does not mean they are not interesting smartphones or outdated handsets; that is just marketing. Indeed, they represent two of the most interesting mid-rangers out there in the €300 price range, just like the Samsung Galaxy A70. But which one should you go for? This comparison will clear your ideas.
Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Vivo S1
| Samsung Galaxy A70 | Huawei P30 Lite | Vivo S1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164.2 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm | 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm, 159 grams | 162 x 76 x 8.5 mm, 189 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 385 ppi, Super AMOLED | 6.15 inches, 1080 x 2312p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 395 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670, octa-core 2 GHz | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Mediatek Helio P70, octa-core 2.1 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, One UI | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie, Funtouch |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 32 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 and f/2.2 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 12 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.7, f/2.2 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4500 mAh, fast charging 25W | 3340 mAh, fast charging 18W | 3940 mAh, Fast Charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Design
If you want the most stunning and futuristic design, do not hesitate and go for the Vivo S1. Despite it does not have a notch or a punch-hole display, this handset rocks an incredibly screen-to-body ratio, thanks to the selfie pop-up camera which is placed on a motorized mechanism. That is mainly what makes this phone incredibly innovative and flagship-like. Huawei P30 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A70 come with standard midrange-class designs consisting of a traditional waterdrop display and gradient colors.
Display
Samsung Galaxy A70 is one step forward when it comes to the display quality thanks to its Super AMOLED display. The display has always been an advantage for Samsung as the Korean giant produces AMOLED panels and it can integrate them on most of its devices without bearing high costs. Further, the Samsung Galaxy A70 comes with a taller 20:9 aspect ratio and a larger 6.7-inch diagonal, so it more suitable for multimedia uses. The second place goes to the great borderless display of the Vivo S1 which has narrow bezels but gets rid of notches thanks to the pop-up camera. And it comes with a satisfying 6.53-inch diagonal. Huawei P30 Lite is the most compact device of the trio but it also comes with the smallest display.
Specs & Software
If you had all of these devices, you would not find significative differences between their speed and performance. Even though they boast different chipsets, all of them are at the same level. I would go for the Samsung Galaxy A70 for a simple reason: it comes in a variant with more RAM: up to 8 GB. Further, it has a micro SD dedicated slot allowing to expand the internal storage without renouncing to the dual SIM slot. All the phones are based on Android Pie with a highly customized fork.
Camera
Even when it comes to the camera department, Samsung Galaxy A70 is a winner, at least on the paper. It sports an amazing 32 MP main sensor with a bright f/1.7 aperture, an 8 MP ultrawide lens and even a 5 MP depth sensor. Just in case it is not enough, on the back, there is a stunning 32 MP camera for selfies. You can find a front camera with the same resolution on the Huawei P30 Lite as well as a triple camera setup, but the main sensor and the depth sensor come with lower resolutions and less bright focal apertures.
Battery
The mammoth battery of the Samsung Galaxy A70 makes it a king even when it comes to battery life. The device rocks a huge 4500 mAh battery which is able to last more than two working days even with intensive use. Further, it has the fastest charging technology with a power of 25W.
Price
We still do not know how much Samsung Galaxy A70 will cost, while Huawei P30 Lite and Vivo S1 hitten the shelves with price tags of about €290 and €300 respectively. Coming to an end, Samsung Galaxy A70 looks like a definitely better device thanks to its great cameras and bigger battery, as well as a satisfying display and a better memory configuration.
Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Vivo S1: PROs and CONS
Vivo S1
PROs
- Better design
- Bigger display
- Big battery
- Nice cameras
CONS
- Less compact
Huawei P30 Lite
PROs
- More compact
- Great cameras
- Nice design
- Thinner body
CONS
- Smaller battery
Samsung Galaxy A70
PROs
- Better display
- Nice cameras
- Huge battery
- Very fast charging
CONS
- Less attractive design
