Meizu 22 VS Vivo S30 Pro Mini

Both the Meizu 22 and the Vivo S30 Pro Mini are waterproof devices, each boasting an IP68 rating for water resistance, which means they can withstand submersion in water for extended periods. The Meizu 22 weighs 190 g, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is slightly lighter at 186 g. The difference in weight is minimal, but it could make a slight difference in how each feels in hand.

In terms of size, the Meizu 22 is a little taller at 152 mm, compared to the Vivo S30 Pro Mini's 150.8 mm height. The Meizu 22 is also marginally thicker at 8.2 mm, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is 8 mm thick. Both phones share a similar width of 71 mm (Meizu 22) and 71.8 mm (Vivo S30 Pro Mini), making them quite comparable in overall width.

When it comes to volume, the Meizu 22 has a slightly larger volume of 88.4944 cm³, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini has a volume of 86.61952 cm³. This indicates that the Meizu 22 may be a tiny bit bulkier in terms of overall size. Neither device has a rugged build, and neither is foldable, so their structural design remains similar.

The Meizu 22 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks. The screen size on both devices is very close, with the Meizu 22 having a 6.3″ display and the Vivo S30 Pro Mini coming in at 6.31″. The difference is minimal, with the Vivo model being just slightly larger.

In terms of pixel density, the Meizu 22 has a slightly higher 465 ppi compared to the Vivo S30 Pro Mini's 461 ppi. Both displays have a resolution close to Full HD, with the Meizu 22 sporting 1200 x 2670 px and the Vivo S30 Pro Mini having a resolution of 1216 x 2640 px, making the Meizu’s display marginally sharper in terms of total pixel count.

The Meizu 22 offers a brighter display with a typical brightness of 1800 nits, compared to the Vivo S30 Pro Mini's 1300 nits. Both displays have a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and gaming experiences. The Meizu 22 supports HDR10 and HDR10+ for better dynamic range, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini only supports the standard HDR10. Both phones feature Always-On Display and touch screens, but the Vivo model includes branded damage-resistant glass, while the Meizu 22 does not. Neither phone supports Dolby Vision or has a secondary screen.

The Meizu 22 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini both come with 16GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking. The Meizu 22 offers a significant advantage in internal storage with a massive 1024GB, compared to the Vivo S30 Pro Mini's 512GB. Both devices have the same RAM speed of 4800 MHz, and they both use DDR5 memory.

The chipsets differ, with the Meizu 22 powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and the Vivo S30 Pro Mini using the Mediatek Dimensity 9300 Plus. The Meizu 22's CPU has a combination of 8 cores, with speeds ranging from 2.02 GHz to 3.21 GHz. In contrast, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini also features 8 cores, but its speeds range from 2 GHz to 3.4 GHz. Both phones use big.LITTLE technology for efficient performance.

Geekbench 6 scores show a difference in multi-core performance, with the Vivo S30 Pro Mini scoring 7547 compared to the Meizu 22's 6833, while the Meizu 22 has a slightly lower single-core score of 2041, compared to the Vivo S30 Pro Mini's 2302. The GPU in the Meizu 22 is the Adreno 825, with a clock speed of 1150 MHz, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini has the Arm Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU, clocked at 1300 MHz. Both devices support DirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2. The Meizu 22 offers a 6MB L2 cache and 8MB L3 cache, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini has an 8MB L2 cache and a larger 18MB L3 cache. Both phones support a maximum memory amount of 24GB, though the Vivo S30 Pro Mini does not explicitly mention multithreading, while the Meizu 22 does.

The Meizu 22 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini both feature multi-lens main cameras, but there are some differences in their configurations. The Meizu 22 has three 50 MP cameras for the main setup, with apertures of 1.7f, 2.5f, and 2.1f, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini has a combination of 50 MP, 50 MP, and 8 MP cameras with apertures of 1.9f, 2.7f, and 2.2f. Both phones support 3x optical zoom, have a CMOS sensor, and offer phase-detection autofocus for photos.

For video recording, the Meizu 22 offers a higher 2160p at 60 fps, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini records the same resolution at 30 fps. Both phones support slow-motion video, have continuous autofocus during video recording, and feature HDR modes, but neither supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Both phones also include manual exposure and focus controls, with the Meizu 22 offering manual ISO, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini has no mention of manual ISO.

On the front, both phones have a 50 MP camera. The Meizu 22 has a wider aperture of 2.1f for the front camera, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini's front camera has a slightly smaller aperture of 2f. Both front cameras lack a front-facing LED flash. Both devices can create panoramas in-camera, and neither has 3D photo/video capabilities, laser autofocus, or a front-facing camera under the display.

Both the Meizu 22 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini run Android 15, and they share many common features in terms of privacy and customization. Both devices support clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone privacy options. Additionally, they both offer theme customization, dark mode, dynamic theming, and the ability to block app tracking. Neither phone supports Wi-Fi password sharing, but both have battery health checks and an extra dim mode for better power management.

When it comes to multitasking and functionality, both devices support features like playing games while downloading, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), split screen, full-page screenshots, customizable notifications, and Live Text. The Meizu 22 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini also both include support for widgets, have offline voice recognition, and track the current position of the device. Both phones allow for app offloading, offer voice commands, and are multi-user systems.

The main differences lie in the features like Quick Start, which is available on neither device, and the fact that neither phone supports direct OS updates. Both phones share similar privacy, accessibility, and multitasking features, making them fairly comparable in this aspect of the operating system.

The Meizu 22 has a 5510 mAh battery, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini comes with a slightly larger 6500 mAh battery. Both devices have non-removable rechargeable batteries and include a battery level indicator. The Meizu 22 supports wireless charging, whereas the Vivo S30 Pro Mini does not offer wireless charging capabilities.

In terms of fast charging, the Meizu 22 supports an 80W charging speed, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini can charge at a slightly higher 90W speed. Both devices support fast charging, ensuring quicker recharging times, but the Vivo S30 Pro Mini offers a slightly faster charging speed.

Neither phone has a removable battery, and both support rechargeable battery technology, meaning users will not need to replace the battery during their device's lifespan unless there are issues.

Both the Meizu 22 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini lack a 3.5 mm audio jack socket, meaning users will need to rely on wireless or USB-C audio solutions. When it comes to wireless audio, both phones offer aptX HD support, which enhances the quality of Bluetooth audio. However, the Meizu 22 supports aptX Adaptive, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini includes aptX, but does not support aptX Adaptive or aptX Lossless. The Meizu 22 does not support LDAC or aptX Lossless either, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini also lacks LDAC support.

Neither phone has a built-in radio, further emphasizing their focus on digital audio solutions rather than traditional FM or AM radio capabilities. In summary, both phones offer similar wireless audio standards, but the Meizu 22 includes the added benefit of aptX Adaptive, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini supports aptX in addition to aptX HD.

Both the Meizu 22 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini offer 5G support, dual SIM card slots, and Wi-Fi compatibility with versions including Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7. Both devices also have NFC, USB Type-C ports (the Meizu 22 with USB 3.2 and the Vivo S30 Pro Mini with USB 2.0), and Bluetooth 5.4. The Meizu 22 has download speeds of 4200 MBits/s and upload speeds of 3500 MBits/s, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini offers significantly higher speeds at 10000 MBits/s for downloads and 7000 MBits/s for uploads.

For sensors, both phones come with a fingerprint scanner, a gyroscope, GPS, a compass, an accelerometer, an infrared sensor, and support for Galileo. Neither phone includes a barometer, HDMI output, motion tracking, optical tracking, or a built-in projector. Both also lack 3D facial recognition and iris scanning. While the Meizu 22 supports an additional feature of cellular modules, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini does not provide this specific detail.

Additional features on both phones include a child lock, SIM card support for dual SIM, and the ability to use them for connectivity without an external memory slot. The Vivo S30 Pro Mini offers faster download and upload speeds, but the Meizu 22 supports a slightly more advanced USB version. Both phones offer similar connectivity and feature sets overall, with some subtle differences in speed and module support.

Both the Meizu 22 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini come with a video light, which can be useful for capturing photos or videos in low-light conditions. Neither device features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, which means they share a similar approach to their screen technologies in this regard.

In summary, both phones are quite alike in the miscellaneous features category, with no significant differences between them. They both include the same basic functionalities like the video light but lack more advanced display technologies like sapphire glass, curved displays, or e-paper displays.