The Vivo S20 series was just announced in China with a price tag that rivals the Oppo Reno 13 series. So now, here’s a comparison between the higher end Vivo S20 Pro and Oppo Reno 13 Pro. So here’s everything we need to know.
1. Vivo S20 Pro or Oppo Reno 13 Pro: Design & Display
Oppo recently released the Reno 13 Pro with an attractive new design. The device measures a slim 7.6mm and is built using a glass back and aluminum alloy frame. This adds to its premium feel, while the front sports a tall 6.83-inch AMOLED display. This screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and 1200 nits of peak brightness.
On the other hand, the Vivo S20 Pro features a plastic middle frame but has a marginally slimmer 7.43mm body. So the Reno 13 Pro clearly has an edge in terms of design, but the display is based on preference. 6.83 inches is quite tall and some might prefer the Vivo S20 Pro’s smaller 6.67-inch screen. This is a Q10 OLED panel from BOE that offers 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an impressive peak brightness of 5,000 nits.
2. Performance
The Oppo Reno 13 Pro is equipped with MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8350 SoC. This is a mid range processor that is paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. On the other hand, the Vivo S20 Pro is a budget flagship phone that features MediaTek’s flagship grade Dimensity 9300+ SoC. So the latter clearly offers better performance overall.
3. Battery & Fast Charging
This model is powered by a sizeable 5,500mAh battery pack, which supports 90W wired fast charging. Meanwhile, the Reno 13 Pro has a slightly larger 5,800mAh cell that supports 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. Wireless charging is an important feature to some users, so this could also be an important factor to consider when choosing between the two models.
4. Verdict
Both the Vivo S20 Pro and Oppo Reno 13 Pro have a starting price tag of 3,399 Yuan or about 469 US Dollars for the 12GB + 256GB models. For this price, the Reno model offers wireless fast charging, a more premium design, higher IP69 rating for water and dust resistance, and a slightly larger battery pack.
On the other hand, Vivo’s budget friendly flagship packs a more powerful chipset, three 50MP cameras, thinner body, and a screen that’s not too tall. So if performance isn’t too important to you, the Reno 13 Pro may seem like a better package overall. However, for mobile gaming enthusiasts or those who don’t prefer a large device, the Vivo S20 Pro may seem like the better value.
