Vivo has officially unveiled the S30 series in China, introducing two new smartphones, the standard Vivo S30 and the compact S30 Pro Mini. Both models focus on design, camera creativity, and long-lasting battery life, while offering flagship-level performance at midrange prices. The S30 series continues Vivo’s trend of combining vibrant aesthetics with capable hardware, now enhanced with cinematic zoom features and triple-proof durability.
Vivo S30 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini Specifications
The Vivo S30 sports a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and ultra-high 3840Hz PWM dimming. It delivers up to 5000 nits of peak brightness and uses BOE’s Q10 panel technology for vivid visuals. The S30 Pro Mini opts for a slightly smaller 6.31-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED panel with the same refresh rate and peak brightness, but adds 4320Hz PWM dimming for improved eye comfort.
Under the hood, the S30 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset built on a 4nm process, paired with the Adreno 722 GPU. It delivers solid performance for daily multitasking and gaming. The S30 Pro Mini steps things up with the flagship-class MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, also built on 4nm, with clock speeds up to 3.4GHz and the Immortalis-G720 GPU. Vivo claims the phone can maintain 119.8fps in high-quality mode in games like Honor of Kings.
Both models run on Android 15 with OriginOS 5 skin on top. The software experience is enhanced with features like “One Tap Transfer,” device syncing with Mac, AirPods locator support, and the new Flash Sale Engine to improve booking speeds for tickets and events.
Both phones feature the same triple rear camera setup, led by a 50MP Sony main sensor—LYT700V on the S30 and IMX921 on the Pro Mini. This is paired with a 50MP IMX882 periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom at f/2.65, along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. On the front, there’s a 50MP autofocus selfie camera with soft lighting and distortion correction.
The Pro Mini adds a “Clear Portrait Texture” algorithm that enhances facial details for a more natural look. Both models support Vivo’s new cinematic features, including “Classic Negative” and “Hitchcock Zoom Live,” which records a 3-second shot with dynamic background movement while keeping the subject locked in the center.
Each phone houses a massive 6500mAh battery and supports 90W fast charging. The S30 features a plastic frame, while the S30 Pro Mini uses an aerospace-grade aluminum body with Gorilla Glass and is certified IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance.
The S30 Pro Mini also becomes the first smartphone globally to secure SGS triple-proof certification. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6 on the S30 and Wi-Fi 7 on the Pro Mini, along with Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, infrared remote control, and dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res audio support.
Vivo is also offering a limited-edition Sanrio-themed gift box with the S30 series. It includes Sanrio merchandise, a photo frame voucher, a perforated case, a phone pouch, a lanyard, and a phone stand.
Pricing and Availability
The Vivo S30 is priced at 2699 yuan (approximately $370) for the 12GB+256GB model, 2999 yuan (around $410) for 12GB+512GB, and 3299 yuan (about $450) for the 16GB+512GB variant.
The S30 Pro Mini starts at 3499 yuan (roughly $480) for 12GB+256GB, goes up to 3799 yuan (about $520) for 12GB+512GB, and tops out at 3999 yuan (around $545) for the 16GB+512GB version.
Buyers can take advantage of pre-sale offers such as trade-in bonuses, extended warranty coverage, and limited-edition accessories. Pre-orders are now open in China, with official sales beginning on June 6.
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