At first glance, the Vivo V20 Pro 5G looks like a very atypical phone, but we consider it as a very underrated mid-ranger. It is a phone full of surprises and it offers something that it’s hard to get in its price range. Is this alternative phone good for your needs or you would better choose other upper-midrange devices and flagship killers in the same segment? This comparison between Vivo V20 Pro 5G, OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G, and Redmi K30 Pro will clear your ideas by highlighting all the main differences between these three amazing handsets sold in the Chinese market.
Vivo V20 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs OPPO Reno5 Pro
| Vivo V20 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro | OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 158.8 x 74.2 x 7.4 mm, 170 g | 163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm, 218 grams | 159.7 x 73.2 x 7.6 mm, 173 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, AMOLED | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 1000+, octa-core 2.6 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Funtouch OS | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, ColorOS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP camera, f/1.2 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 Dual 44 + 8 MP f/2.0 + f/2.3 front camera |
Quad 64 + 5 + 13 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP camera, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 33W | 4700 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4350 mAh, fast charging 65W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
With that big notch, the design of the Vivo V20 Pro 5G looks a bit outdated. But you should note that it is the thinnest and most lightweight device of this trio. It is one of the thinnest 5G phones thanks to its 7.4 mm thickness and it is incredibly light with just 170 grams. The Vivo V20 Pro 5G is even the most compact phone of this comparison thanks to its smaller display. If you do not care about the dimensions, then the best design belongs to the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G. It comes with an amazing look, a curved screen with a high screen-to-body ratio, and even parts of the design glowing in the dark. It is almost as thin and lightweight as the Vivo V20 Pro 5G, despite it packs a bigger battery.
Display
Besides boasting the most beautiful design, the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G has even the best display. It is an OLED panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a very high peak brightness (up to 1100 nits). On the other hand, the Redmi K30 Pro has the HDR10+ certification, but it lacks the 90 Hz refresh rate. It has an OLED panel as well which is even wider, but the brightness is lower. The Vivo V20 Pro 5G has a Full HD+ OLED panel with HDR10. None of these displays is disappointing and all of them include an in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
The best chipset is onboard the Redmi K30 Pro: we are talking about the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform by Qualcomm paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. But with the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G, you get a similar chipset in terms of performance: the Dimensity 1000+ can be placed between Snapdragon 855+ and Snapdragon 865. The OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G packs a lower UFS 2.1 storage, but it offers a higher quantity of RAM: up to 12 GB. Vivo V20 Pro 5G is just a mid-ranger with its Snapdragon 765G SoC. Vivo V20 Pro 5G and Redmi K30 Pro run Android 10 (the Vivo V20 Pro 5G already got the update to Android 11), while Oppo Reno 5 Pro is based on Android 11.
Camera
Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G wins the rear camera comparison thanks to a brighter focal aperture for the 64 MP main camera allowing it to offer a higher quality in low light conditions. On the other hand, Vivo V20 Pro 5G has better selfie cameras: a dual 44 + 8 MP front camera department. But the Redmi K30 Pro is able to record 8K videos.
Battery
Redmi K30 Pro is the battery champion thanks to its bigger 4700 mAh capacity. Oppo Reno5 Pro comes right after and it wins the fast charging comparison thanks to its 65W power. Vivo V20 Pro 5G has just 4000 mAh.
Price
Oppo Reno5 Pro is priced at €425/$519 in its base variant, Redmi K30 Pro costs €375/$457, and Vivo V20 Pro 5G costs €333/$407. The OPPO Reno5 Pro wins the comparison thanks to its better design, display, rear cameras, faster charging, and Android 11 out of the box. But it costs more.
Vivo V20 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs OPPO Reno5 Pro: PRO and CONS
Vivo V20 Pro
PROS
- Best front cameras
- Thin and lightweight
- Compact
- Good price
CONS
- Inferior hardware
- Inferior cameras
OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G
PROS
- Best design
- Very fast charging
- Great main camera
- 90 Hz OLED display
CONS
- Price
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
PROS
- Best chipset
- Bigger battery
- Full-screen display
- 8K video recording
CONS
- Bigger and heavier
