By As previously announced, vivo held an event in its home country of China today to officially launch the new vivo S20 and S20 Pro phones. The new phones have modern designs, high-end hardware configurations, many interesting features and attractive prices, promising to be welcomed by many people in the near future. The main differences between vivo S20 and vivo S20 Pro lie in the chipset, camera and battery capacity.
Accordingly, the new vivo S20 phones are equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen , supporting Full-HD + resolution, smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. The standard S20 variant has a flat screen, while the screen on the Pro model is curved at all four corners. They both have a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus and an optical in-display fingerprint scanner.
Inside, the vivo S20 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset while the S20 Pro uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC. The Pro variant also supports faster Wi-Fi 7 and supports 5.5G connectivity in China.
On the back, the vivo S20 has a 50MP main camera (OV50E) with OIS along with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and vivo’s Aura light circular LED flash. On the other hand, the S20 Pro upgrades the main camera to 50MP (IMX921) with OIS and a periscope lens that supports 3x optical zoom using the IMX882 sensor. The third camera is a 50MP ultra-wide lens.
The other big difference between the two phones is the battery capacity, with the S20 having a larger 6,500 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, while the S20 Pro has a 5,500 mAh battery with slightly faster 90W charging. Both phones come with the Android 15-based OriginOS 5 user interface pre-installed.
The vivo S20 comes in Phoenix Feather Gold, Jade Dew White, and Pine Smoke Ink, while the S20 Pro comes in Phoenix Feather Gold, Purple Air, and Pine Smoke Ink. The prices of these phones are as follows:
8GB + 256GB 2,299 Yuan (about 8.05 million VND)
12GB + 256GB 2,599 Yuan (about 9.1 million VND) 3,399 Yuan (about 11.9 million VND)
12GB + 512GB 2,799 Yuan (about 9.8 million VND) 3,799 Yuan (about 13.3 million VND)
16GB + 512GB 2,999 Yuan (about 10.5 million VND) 3,999 Yuan (about 14 million VND)
Specification Table for vivo S20 and S20 Pro
| Feature | vivo S20 | vivo S20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67″ AMOLED, Full-HD+, 120Hz, flat | 6.67″ AMOLED, Full-HD+, 120Hz, curved |
| Brightness | Up to 4,500 nits | Up to 4,500 nits |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM + Storage | Up to 16GB + 512GB | Up to 16GB + 512GB |
| Main Camera | 50MP (OV50E) with OIS | 50MP (IMX921) with OIS |
| Additional Cameras | 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP periscope (3x zoom), 50MP ultra-wide |
| Selfie Camera | 50MP with autofocus | 50MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 6,500mAh, 80W fast charging | 5,500mAh, 90W fast charging |
| OS | Android 15 with OriginOS 5 | Android 15 with OriginOS 5 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6 | 5.5G, Wi-Fi 7 |
| Colors | Phoenix Feather Gold, Jade Dew White, Pine Smoke Ink | Phoenix Feather Gold, Purple Air, Pine Smoke Ink |
FAQs for vivo S20 and S20 Pro
Q1: What are the key differences between the vivo S20 and S20 Pro?
A: The vivo S20 and S20 Pro differ in chipset, camera setup, and battery capacity. The S20 has a flat display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, and a larger 6,500mAh battery. The Pro version has a curved display, Dimensity 9300+ chip, better camera capabilities, and faster 90W charging.
Q2: What is the screen size and quality of the vivo S20 series?
A: Both phones feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The S20 has a flat display, while the S20 Pro has a stylish curved screen.
Q3: How is the camera setup different between the two models?
A: vivo S20: 50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 50MP selfie. Vivo S20 Pro: 50MP main (IMX921) with OIS, 50MP periscope lens (3x optical zoom), 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP selfie.
Q4: What processors power these phones?
A: The vivo S20 uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the S20 Pro is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ chip, supporting Wi-Fi 7 and 5.5G connectivity in China.
Q5: What are the battery capacities and charging speeds?
A: vivo S20: 6,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging. Vivo S20 Pro: 5,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging.
Q6: Which operating system do these phones run?
A: Both phones run on Android 15 with vivo’s OriginOS 5 user interface.
Q7: What colors are available for the vivo S20 series?
A: vivo S20: Phoenix Feather Gold, Jade Dew White, Pine Smoke Ink. Vivo S20 Pro: Phoenix Feather Gold, Purple Air, Pine Smoke Ink.
Q8: What are the prices for the vivo S20 and S20 Pro?
A:
vivo S20:
- 8GB + 256GB – approx. $314 USD
- 12GB + 256GB – approx. $356 USD
- 12GB + 512GB – approx. $383 USD
- 16GB + 512GB – approx. $410 USD
vivo S20 Pro:
- 12GB + 256GB – approx. $483 USD
- 12GB + 512GB – approx. $538 USD
- 16GB + 512GB – approx. $568 USD
