vivo S18
#472vivo V30
#571Category Breakdown
vivo S18
vivo V30
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
52.552.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
64.564.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
70.269.5
Summary
- The vivo S18 and vivo V30 share similar dimensions and weight, with both featuring a glass front and plastic frame, but the V30 adds a glass back for enhanced build quality.
- Both devices sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the V30 supports HDR10+, providing a superior viewing experience.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, though the S18 offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both models feature a 50 MP main camera with OIS, but the V30 includes an additional ultrawide lens with autofocus.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 80W charging, ensuring long-lasting usage.
- The S18 runs on OriginOS 4, while the V30 utilizes Funtouch 14, which promises up to two major Android upgrades.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S18
vivo V30
General
Release Date
2023, December 14
2024, February 04
Announced
2023, December 14
2024, February 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.78"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 2800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
PPI
1260
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Schott Alpha
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 720
Adreno 720
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4 (market/region dependent)
Front Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Front Camera Details
50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF
50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
80W wired, PDReverse wired
80W wired, PD, 100% in 48 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight
185.8 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue/Green, Silver, Purple
Bloom White, Waving Aqua, Lush Green, Noble Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14
OS Version
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No