Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
16
Battery capacity (7,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
S30
Wired charging speed (90W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
S30
Screen size (6.67")
WinsWeight
16
Total weight (183g)
WinsValue
S30
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 16 | S30 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.57" | 6.67" | |
| 1,080 × 2,372 | 1,260 × 2,800 | |
| AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 4,500 nits | 5,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| — | 3x | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical or ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical or ultrasonic), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 7,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh | |
| 60W | 90W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 183g | 192g | |
| 8.1mm | 7.5mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Diamond Shield Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | |
| No certified water resistance | No certified water resistance | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo S30
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Realme 16
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo S30
Highest resolution main camera.