Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
V30 Lite (ME)
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
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Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
V30 Lite (ME)
Total weight (185.5g)
WinsValue
S18e
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | S18e | V30 Lite (ME) |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.67" | 6.67" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,800 nits | 1,800 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 80W | 80W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 193g | 185.5g | |
| 7.7mm | 7.8mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic or silicone polymer (eco leather) back | |
| none | — | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo S18e
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo S18e
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo V30 Lite (ME)
Highest resolution main camera.