Vivo S30 Pro Mini VS Xiaomi 15S Pro

The Vivo S30 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro are both waterproof smartphones with an IP68 rating, ensuring they are resistant to water and dust. However, when it comes to physical dimensions, the two devices differ in size and weight. The Vivo S30 Pro Mini weighs 186 g, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro is slightly heavier at 216 g. In terms of thickness, the Vivo device measures 8 mm, while the Xiaomi device is slightly thicker at 8.3 mm. The width and height also vary; the Vivo is narrower at 71.8 mm and shorter at 150.8 mm, compared to the Xiaomi's 75.3 mm width and 161.3 mm height.

The volume of the two phones further highlights their size differences, with the Vivo S30 Pro Mini having a smaller volume of 86.62 cm³, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro has a larger volume of 100.81 cm³. Both devices do not feature a rugged build and are not foldable, which means they prioritize sleek, traditional designs.

Overall, both phones offer similar waterproof protection and design features, but the Xiaomi 15S Pro is larger and heavier compared to the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, which is more compact and lightweight.

The Vivo S30 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, but there are several key differences between their screen specifications. The Vivo S30 Pro Mini has a 6.31″ screen size, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro offers a larger 6.73″ display. In terms of pixel density, the Vivo has 461 ppi, whereas the Xiaomi has a higher 521 ppi, which means the Xiaomi display offers slightly sharper details.

The resolution also varies, with the Vivo S30 Pro Mini having a 1216 x 2640 px resolution, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro boasts a higher 1440 x 3200 px resolution, providing more pixels per inch for a crisper image. Both devices have a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smooth motion on the screen. Additionally, both phones are equipped with branded damage-resistant glass, adding durability to their displays.

When it comes to HDR support, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini lacks support for HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, enabling a wider range of colors and better contrast in compatible content. Both phones offer an Always-On Display feature, which keeps certain information visible when the screen is off. Neither device has a secondary screen, and both include a touch screen.

The Vivo S30 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro both offer high-performance specifications, with significant differences in certain areas. Both phones come with 16GB of RAM, but their internal storage capacities differ. The Vivo has 512GB of storage, while the Xiaomi has a larger 1024GB of storage. In terms of AnTuTu benchmark scores, the Vivo achieves a score of 2,136,863, while the Xiaomi surpasses it with a higher score of 3,004,137.

The chipset in the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is the Mediatek Dimensity 9300 Plus, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro uses the Xring O1 chipset. The Vivo's CPU features a configuration of 1 x 3.4 GHz, 3 x 2.85 GHz, and 4 x 2 GHz, while the Xiaomi has a more complex CPU with 4 x 3.4 GHz, 2 x 1.89 GHz, 2 x 1.8 GHz, and 2 x 3.9 GHz. This results in the Xiaomi having more CPU threads (10) compared to the Vivo's 8 threads.

For Geekbench 6 results, the Vivo scored 7,547 (multi-core) and 2,302 (single-core), while the Xiaomi scored 8,125 (multi-core) and 2,709 (single-core), indicating stronger multi-core performance from the Xiaomi. The GPU clock speed of the Vivo is 1,300 MHz, while the Xiaomi's is higher at 1,612 MHz. Both phones have integrated LTE, use big.LITTLE technology, and support 64-bit architecture. Additionally, both devices offer a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, with the Vivo supporting a maximum of 24GB of memory and the Xiaomi supporting a maximum of 16GB. The Vivo does not use multithreading, while the Xiaomi does.

The Vivo S30 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro both offer high-quality camera setups, with differences in their specifications. The Vivo features a triple-lens main camera with 50 MP, 50 MP, and 8 MP lenses, while the Xiaomi has a slightly more powerful triple-lens setup with 50 MP, 50 MP, and 50 MP lenses. The wide apertures of the lenses also differ; the Vivo's main camera has apertures of 1.9, 2.7, and 2.2f, whereas the Xiaomi's main camera lenses have apertures of 1.4, 2.5, and 2.2f.

For video recording, the Vivo supports 2160p at 30 fps, while the Xiaomi offers 4320p at 24 fps. The Vivo has a single-tone LED flash with 1 LED, whereas the Xiaomi includes a dual-tone LED flash with 2 LEDs. Both phones feature continuous autofocus when recording movies and phase-detection autofocus for photos. Additionally, both support slow-motion video recording, have built-in HDR modes, and offer manual exposure and ISO control.

In terms of zoom, the Vivo offers optical zoom up to 3x, while the Xiaomi supports a higher optical zoom of 5x. The Vivo's front camera is 50 MP, while the Xiaomi's front camera is 32 MP. Both phones feature wide apertures of 2f for their front cameras. The Xiaomi also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision recording, which the Vivo does not. Both devices allow users to create panoramas in-camera and have a timelapse function, but neither supports 360° panorama shots or 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

Both the Vivo S30 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro run Android 15, offering a similar range of privacy features and customizations. Both devices include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. Additionally, both phones support blocking app tracking and have on-device machine learning capabilities. Other shared features include notification permissions, a media picker, dark mode, Wi-Fi password sharing (which is not supported), and battery health check.

Some features, such as dynamic theming, can offload apps, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, and split-screen support, are available on both phones. The two devices also have PiP (Picture-in-Picture) functionality, offline voice recognition, voice commands, and the ability to track the device's current position. Both phones offer multi-user systems and child locks.

The key difference is that neither phone receives direct OS updates, and both have the same limitations when it comes to Quick Start, which is not available on either. Both phones are free and open-source, and they provide similar functionalities, including support for widgets and sharing intents, but neither can be used as a PC.

The Vivo S30 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro both feature high-capacity batteries with some notable differences. The Vivo S30 Pro Mini is equipped with a 6500 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro has a slightly smaller 6100 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging at 90W, ensuring quick power replenishment. However, the Vivo does not offer wireless charging, whereas the Xiaomi includes wireless charging support.

Both devices come with non-removable, rechargeable batteries and feature a battery level indicator. Additionally, neither phone has a removable battery, which is common in modern smartphones.

Overall, while the Vivo offers a larger battery capacity, the Xiaomi 15S Pro stands out with its wireless charging capability.

Both the Vivo S30 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless or USB-C audio options. Both phones feature stereo speakers for audio output. In terms of wireless audio technologies, the Vivo supports aptX, aptX HD, but lacks support for LDAC, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless. The Xiaomi, on the other hand, supports aptX HD and aptX Adaptive, but does not support aptX, LDAC, or aptX Lossless.

Neither device includes a radio, so users who want to listen to FM radio will need to look elsewhere for that feature.

Overall, both devices offer stereo speakers and a similar array of supported audio technologies, with the Xiaomi providing more flexibility with aptX Adaptive support, while the Vivo focuses on aptX and aptX HD.

Both the Vivo S30 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro support 5G connectivity and feature dual SIM slots, making them capable of handling fast mobile data and multiple carriers. In terms of Wi-Fi, the Vivo supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and the newer Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), while the Xiaomi includes all the same Wi-Fi versions but adds Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), offering a slight edge in terms of the latest Wi-Fi standards. Both phones feature Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C ports (with the Vivo using USB 2.0 and the Xiaomi using USB 3.2), and NFC support.

Both devices have a fingerprint scanner, a gyroscope, GPS, a compass, an accelerometer, and an infrared sensor. However, the Xiaomi stands out with an additional barometer, which is not available on the Vivo. Neither phone supports ANT+, crash detection, emergency SOS via satellite, 3D facial recognition, or an iris scanner. Additionally, both devices lack a built-in projector and motion or optical tracking.

In terms of supported satellite systems, both phones support Galileo, and neither includes an external memory slot or stylus. Both phones also offer similar connectivity features but with slight differences in USB and Wi-Fi versions, and the Xiaomi adds a barometer to its suite of sensors.

Both the Vivo S30 Pro Mini and Xiaomi 15S Pro come with a video light, which can be useful for enhancing lighting in photos and videos. Neither of the phones features sapphire glass for their displays, and both lack a curved display. Additionally, neither device has an e-paper display.

In terms of miscellaneous features, the two phones are quite similar, with both offering the same set of display and lighting capabilities. There are no distinguishing factors in this category between the Vivo S30 Pro Mini and the Xiaomi 15S Pro.

Overall, both phones have the same functionality when it comes to video lighting and display characteristics, with no differences in their additional display technologies.