The Vivo S20 series is launching in China on November 28th and has already gone on pre-order with some early buyer gifts. The line will be home to two phones in the series, the Vivo S20 and S20 Pro.
Vivo’s S-series has always focused on a strong design and aesthetic appeal, paired with a capable camera system. This year’s Vivo S20 phones will likely continue that trend.
Although Vivo has not yet officially revealed all the details, rumors and leaks about the phones’ specifications have surfaced. Let’s take a look at what you can expect from the Vivo S20 series.
1. Sleek Design
The Vivo S20 series moves away from the curved design of the S19 series. Both the S20 and S20 Pro now feature a flat back panel and middle frame while keeping the signature pill-shaped camera module. The ring light around the camera is also much larger, becoming a more prominent design element.
Vivo S20 series phones will feature BOE’s Q10 “Eye-Pleasing Eye Protection Screen” display to reduce eye strain. Both models reportedly include a 6.7-inch display with 1.5K resolution, offering sharp and immersive visuals.
According to Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, the base S20 will have a flat display, while the S20 Pro is expected to include a micro-quad curved display for added visual appeal. The display is expected to offer a 1.5K resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels and possibly a 120Hz refresh rate.
2. Cameras
Camera enthusiasts can look forward to the S20 series’s impressive setup. The front of the phone is expected to house a 50-megapixel selfie camera. On the back, the S20 Pro could boast a powerful capable camera setup — a 50-megapixel OIS-enabled Sony IMX921 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel IMX882 periscope telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom.
The S20, on the other hand, might feature a 50-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel secondary sensor on the back. It will likely be housed in a slim 7.19mm profile and weigh approximately 185.5 grams.
3. Under the hood
The Vivo S20 series will likely deliver impressive battery life. The standard S20 features a large 6,500mAh battery, remarkably packed into a slim 7.19mm profile and weighing just 180g. The S20 Pro, however, packs a slightly smaller 5,800mAh battery and measures 7.55mm in thickness.
Vivo has confirmed that the S20 Pro will run on the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset. Meanwhile, rumors suggest that the base S20 will use the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip. Both phones are likely to offer 16GB RAM and 1TB of storage as their top-tier options.
4. Early Bird Pre-Order Incentives
Vivo has already started pre-reservations for the phones in China. Early adopters who reserve a phone have a chance to win gifts worth up to NT$278. 2,500 lucky participants will receive prizes including a 44W charger and a one-year extended warranty.
