Islamabad, Dec 1: Vivo has launched its S20 series smartphones in China, consisting of the vivo S20 and the more advanced vivo S20 Pro. The key differences between the two models include their chipsets, camera configurations, and battery capacities.
Design and Display
Both the vivo S20 and S20 Pro feature 6.67-inch AMOLED displays with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The peak brightness is an impressive 4500 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The S20 has a flat display, while the S20 Pro comes with a premium quad-curved panel. Both models are equipped with in-display optical fingerprint scanners.
Internals and Software
The vivo S20 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, while the S20 Pro is equipped with the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, supporting Wi-Fi 7 and 5.5G connectivity. Both smartphones run on OriginOS 5 based on Android 15.
Camera
- vivo S20: Features a 50MP main camera (OV50E sensor) with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and Vivo’s Aura Light LED flash. It also has a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus.
- vivo S20 Pro: Offers a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 3x periscope zoom lens. It also has a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus.
Battery and Charging
- vivo S20: Comes with a large 6500mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging.
- vivo S20 Pro: Features a 5500mAh battery with 90W fast charging.
Pricing and Availability
- vivo S20: Available in Phoenix Feather Gold, Jade Dew White, and Pine Smoke Ink, starting at CNY 2,299 (~$317) for the 8GB/256GB model.
- vivo S20 Pro: Available in Phoenix Feather Gold, Purple Air, and Pine Smoke Ink, starting at CNY 3,399 (~$468) for the 12GB/256GB variant.
Both models are available for pre-order, with deliveries expected to begin on December 12.
Detailed Specifications
| Feature | Vivo S20 | Vivo S20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2.63 GHz Cortex-A715) | Octa-core (3.25 GHz Cortex-X4) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 |
| Display | 6.67″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits peak | 6.67″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits peak |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Main Camera | 50MP, 8MP ultrawide, 8MP OIS | 50MP, 50MP ultrawide, 3x periscope zoom |
| Front Camera | 50MP with autofocus | 50MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 6500mAh, 80W fast charging | 5500mAh, 90W fast charging |
| Price | $317 | $468 |
These smartphones are designed for those who seek high-end performance, stunning displays, and robust camera systems.
