Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
S18 Pro
Wired charging speed (80W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
S18 Pro
Screen size (6.78")
WinsWeight
S18 Pro
Total weight (188g)
WinsValue
Edge X30
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Edge X30 | S18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.78" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,260 × 2,800 | |
| OLED | AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 120Hz | |
| 700 nits | 2,800 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| — | 2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4 nm) | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 68W | 80W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 194g | 188g | |
| 8.5mm | 7.5mm | |
| glass front and back | Glass front, plastic frame | |
| none | none | |
| Upper Mid-Range | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo S18 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo S18 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo S18 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.