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Vivo S20 and S20 Pro go official with Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets

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By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Nov 29, 2024, 2:06 AM

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Vivo S20 | Image credits: Vivo

Vivo confirmed earlier this month its S20 series will be officially introduced in China at the end of November. True to its promise, the handset maker Vivo has just revealed its latest smartphones in the mid-range category, the Vivo S20 and Vivo S20 Pro.

Although both are part of the S20 series and feature very similar designs, they are very different when it comes to hardware. The biggest difference between the two S20 series phones is the chipset they use inside.

For example, the vanilla Vivo S20 is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, as previously rumored. On the other hand, the S20 Pro packs a much more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor.

Vivo S20 Pro | Image credits: Vivo

Both phones come in multiple versions based on the amount of memory. The cheapest Vivo S20 model packs 8/256 GB RAM and costs just $315, while the most expensive one is priced to sell for $415 and comes with 16/512 GB RAM.

In comparison, the cheapest Vivo S20 Pro is available for $470 and features 12/256 GB RAM, whereas the most expensive model costs $550 and has 16/512 GB RAM.

It’s also important to mention that the Vivo S20 comes in three different colors – Phoenix Feather Gold, Jade Dew White, and Pine Smoke Ink. The S20 Pro is available in Phoenix Feather Gold, Purple Air, and Pine Smoke Ink.

The S20 and S20 Pro sport similar 6.67-inch AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 4500 nits peak brightness. The only difference is that the S20 is getting a flat panel, while the S20 Pro uses a curved screen instead.

Vivo S20 vs. Vivo S20 Pro camera system | Image credits: Vivo

Another difference between the two S20 series phones is the camera system. The vanilla model features 50-megapixel main (OmniVision 50E sensor) and 8-megapixel ultra-wide cameras. In comparison, the S20 Pro boasts a 50-megapixel main camera (Sony IMX921 sensor), a 3x periscope zoom lens (Sony IMX882 sensor), and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera.

Both phones feature large 50-megapixel selfie snappers, Vivo’s Aura circular LED light, as well as in-display optical fingerprint sensors.

Finally, Vivo S20 is powered by a huge 6,500 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, while the S20 Pro packs a much smaller 5,500 mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging speeds.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.