Living has officially presented the new S30 series in China, composed of two models: the Vivo sxnumx and the most compact Vivo S30 Pro miniBoth devices focus on an attractive design, an advanced photographic compartment and a high-capacity battery, offering excellent performance at more affordable prices.
Vivo S30 and S30 Pro mini official: compact 6,31″ flagships
Il Vivo sxnumx stands out for one 6,67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support and ultra-high PWM dimming technology at 3840Hz. This panel guarantees vibrant colors and excellent visibility, with a peak brightness of up to 5000 nits thanks to BOE Q10 technology. The variant S30 Pro mini adopts a slightly smaller display, from 6,31 inch LTPO AMOLED with the same resolution and refresh rate, but with PWM dimming at 4320Hz, improving visual comfort.
Under the hood, the Vivo S30 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, built on a 4nm process and paired with the Adreno 722 GPU, ensuring solid performance for multitasking and gaming. The The S30 Pro mini, on the other hand, integrates the more powerful Dimensity 9300+, clocked at up to 3,4GHz and featuring Immortalis-G720 GPU, designed to deliver smooth gaming experiences.
Both models run Android 15 with theOriginOS 5 interface, which introduces several advanced features like One Tap Transfer, Mac syncing, AirPods location support, and a Flash Sale Engine to accelerate event and ticket bookings.
From the photographic point of view, Vivo has equipped both devices with a triple rear camera, dominated by a 50MP Sony main sensor, LYT700V sensor on the S30 and IMX921 on the Pro mini. Next to it we find a 50MP periscope, IMX882 sensor, with 3x optical zoom at f/2.65, and an 8MP ultra-wide. There front camera from 50MP with autofocus ensures detailed and distortion-free selfies, improved thanks to the Clear Portrait Texture Algorithm, exclusive to the Pro mini.
In terms of autonomy, the The S30 and S30 Pro mini pack a 6500mAh battery, supporting quick charge to 90W. The S30 Pro mini, thanks to its construction with aerospace aluminum alloy body and Gorilla Glass, obtains IP68 and IP69 certification, ensuring protection from dust and water.
Interestingly, the S30 Pro mini becomes the World's first smartphone to achieve SGS triple-proof certification, ensuring maximum durability. Both models offer Wi-Fi 6 in the S30 and Wi-Fi 7 in the Pro mini, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, infrared sensor and stereo speakers with Hi-Res audio support.
Vivo also announced aSanrio-themed limited edition, with a special package containing Sanrio merchandise, a photo frame voucher, a perforated cover, a case, a neck strap and a phone stand.
Prices and availability
Vivo sxnumx
- 12GB + 256GB – 2.699 yuan (about 350 euros)
- 12GB + 512GB – 2.999 yuan (about 390 euros)
- 16GB + 512GB – 3.299 yuan (about 430 euros)
Vivo S30 Pro mini
- 12GB + 256GB – 3.499 yuan (about 460 euros)
- 12GB + 512GB – 3.799 yuan (about 500 euros)
- 16GB + 512GB – 3.999 yuan (about 530 euros)
