Vivo has just unveiled the Vivo S20 series of smartphones in the Chinese market. The lineup consists of the base Vivo S20 and the higher-end Vivo S20 Pro. But what’s different between the two models? Read on to find out.
1. Vivo S20 Series: Design
The Vivo S20 lineup is quite similar in many ways, with the display being a great example. Both models sport a 6.67-inch BOE Q10 OLED display that offers a 1.5K resolution, up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. So while they are of similar size, there’s some difference in the dimensions. The vanilla model measures just 7.19mm in terms of thickness and weighs just 186 grams. Meanwhile, the Pro variant is slightly thicker with a 7.43mm body that weighs slightly heavier 193 grams.
2. Performance
However, some of the key differences can be found on the inside. Under the hood, the Vivo S20 Pro is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, which is a flagship grade processor from last year. In comparison, the Vivo S20 packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, which is a mid range processor. So the former clearly brings better performance and targets the budget flagship segment. The base model starts from 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, while the Pro version’s starting model is 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
3. Camera
There’s a notable difference between the Vivo S20 and S20 Pro on the camera front as well. The entry model features a dual camera setup with a 50MP OV50E main camera along with an 8MP ultra wide angle lens. On the other hand, the Vivo S20 Pro features a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra wide angle lens, and a 50MP IMX882 periscope telephoto shooter that offers 3x optical zoom. Meaning, you get a more versatile rear camera setup on the more expensive option.
4. Battery & Fast Charging
Despite having a slimmer and lighter body, the standard S20 is powered by a massive 6,500mAh battery pack, which supports 90W wired fast charging. The Vivo S20 Pro houses a respectable 5,500mAh battery pack with 90W fast charging support. So the base model has a much larger capacity, although the Pro option has a faster charging rate.
5. Pricing
The Vivo S20 is a mid range model and it costs an affordable 2,299 Yuan (roughly 317 US Dollars) for the base storage configuration. Considering how the Vivo S20 Pro has various better specs (except battery), it has a higher starting price tag of 3,399 Yuan or roughly about 468 US Dollars. This makes it a great competitor to the Oppo Reno 13 Pro.
