vivo S30
$433Starting price · USMid-Range2025
8.1
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.67"
Display
50MP
Camera
6,500
mAh
16GB
Max RAM
90W
Charging
192g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe vivo S30 offers exceptional value by pairing a massive 6500mAh battery with a versatile camera system that includes a rare-for-the-tier 3x periscope telephoto lens. Performance is estimated from the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, which is competent for daily tasks but not flagship-grade. While the build quality is limited by a plastic frame and lack of IP rating, the display and battery specifications are class-leading for the price.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.2
Performance7.2
Battery9.5
Display8.5
Build7.0
Value8.2
Strengths
6500mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W charging
50MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS
High-resolution 1260x2800 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
50MP autofocus selfie camera
Generous RAM and storage configurations
Weaknesses
No certified water resistance
Plastic frame construction
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset is mid-range
No wireless charging
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