Vivo has unveiled the S20 and S20 Pro smartphones in China, emphasizing design and camera features within a premium mid-range category. Notably, the S20 Pro stands out with the flagship Dimensity 9300+ processor, while the S20 features the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.
Display and Selfie Camera
Both models share a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, reaching a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The S20 has a flat display, whereas the Pro version boasts a quad-curved display. Each phone includes a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus and an in-display optical fingerprint scanner.
Performance and Connectivity
The S20 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the S20 Pro utilizes the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, supporting faster Wi-Fi 7 and 5.5G connectivity in China. For more on processors, see this guide.
Rear Cameras
The S20 features a 50MP main camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The S20 Pro boasts a 50MP Sony IMX921 main camera with OIS, a 3x periscope lens with the IMX882 sensor, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. For insights on mobile photography, explore DXOMARK's camera rankings.
Battery and Charging
The S20 packs a larger 6,500mAh battery with 80W charging, while the S20 Pro has a 5,500mAh battery with 90W charging. This difference likely contributes to the S20 Pro's slimmer profile. Both phones run Android 15 with OriginOS 15.
Pricing and Availability
The S20 (Phoenix Feather Gold, Jade Dew White, Pine Smoke Ink) starts at CNY 2,299 ($317) for the 8GB/256GB model. The S20 Pro (Phoenix Feather Gold, Purple Air, Pine Smoke Ink) begins at CNY 3,399 ($468) for the same storage configuration. Pre-orders are open on Vivo China's website, with deliveries starting December 12. Looking for Black Friday deals? Check out these tech deals.