Vivo S30 VS Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro

Both the Vivo S30 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro feature waterproof designs, with the Vivo S30 having an IP67 rating and the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro boasting a slightly higher IP68 rating. This suggests that both devices offer strong protection against water, but the Xiaomi device may have a slight edge in terms of water resistance depth and duration.

In terms of size and weight, the Vivo S30 is slightly lighter, weighing 192 g, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro's 219 g. The Vivo S30 is also thinner at 7.5 mm, whereas the Xiaomi device is 8 mm thick. The Vivo S30 is a bit more compact, with a width of 74.4 mm and a height of 160.2 mm, while the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is larger with a width of 77.9 mm and a height of 163.1 mm.

Looking at volume, the Vivo S30 has a smaller 89.3916 cm³, while the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro's volume is slightly larger at 101.64392 cm³. Despite these differences in size and weight, neither device features a rugged build, and neither can be folded.

The Vivo S30 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deep contrasts. The Vivo S30 has a 6.67″ screen, while the Xiaomi device has a larger 6.83″ display. The pixel density of the Vivo S30 is slightly higher at 460 ppi, compared to the Xiaomi's 447 ppi, meaning the Vivo may offer a slightly sharper display, although both should appear crisp in normal use.

In terms of resolution, the Vivo S30 has a slightly higher 1260 x 2800 px resolution, while the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro comes with a resolution of 1280 x 2772 px. This means the two devices have very similar pixel counts, with the Xiaomi having a slightly wider aspect ratio. Both phones support a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and gaming experiences.

When it comes to brightness, the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro shines with a peak brightness of 1800 nits, compared to the Vivo S30's 1300 nits. This gives the Xiaomi an advantage in bright environments. The Vivo S30 has branded damage-resistant glass, while the Xiaomi does not. In terms of HDR, the Vivo S30 does not support HDR10 or HDR10+, while the Xiaomi supports both HDR10 and HDR10+ and also includes Dolby Vision support. Both devices feature Always-On Display functionality and a touch screen, and neither has a secondary screen.

The Vivo S30 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro both offer impressive performance specifications, but with some notable differences. The Vivo S30 comes with 512GB of internal storage, while the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro offers double that, with 1024GB. Both devices feature 16GB of RAM, ensuring excellent multitasking capabilities.

For processing power, the Vivo S30 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, featuring a CPU that clocks at 2.8 GHz for a single core, 2.4 GHz for four cores, and 1.8 GHz for three cores. The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, on the other hand, uses the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, with a CPU setup that includes cores running at speeds of 3.21 GHz, 3.01 GHz, 2.8 GHz, and 2.02 GHz. This results in a higher maximum clock speed for the Xiaomi device, suggesting stronger raw CPU performance overall.

In terms of GPU, the Vivo S30 has a clock speed of 1000 MHz, while the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro’s GPU is slightly faster at 1150 MHz. Both phones use integrated graphics and support multithreading. The Vivo S30 has a maximum memory bandwidth of 33.6 GB/s, whereas the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro significantly outpaces it with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both phones use a 4 nm semiconductor size and DDR5 memory, and both support 64-bit computing. The Vivo S30 has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6W, while the Xiaomi has a much higher TDP of 12.5W, indicating that the Xiaomi’s chipset is likely to generate more heat during intensive use. Both devices support DirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2, with the Vivo S30 having a RAM speed of 4200 MHz and the Xiaomi device offering a faster 4800 MHz RAM speed.

The Vivo S30 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro both feature multi-lens main cameras, but with some differences in configuration. The Vivo S30 comes with a 50 MP primary camera, paired with a 50 MP secondary camera and an 8 MP third camera, while the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro has a 50 MP primary camera and an 8 MP secondary camera. Both phones feature wide apertures, with the Vivo S30 using 1.9f, 2.7f, and 2.2f for its three lenses, and the Xiaomi device using 2.2f and 1.5f for its two lenses.

Both phones support 2160p video recording, but the Vivo S30 is limited to 30 fps, while the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro can shoot at 60 fps, offering smoother video capture. Both devices have phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus when recording movies, and support slow-motion video. The Vivo S30 has optical zoom with a 3x capability, while the Xiaomi has no optical zoom, offering 0x. Both phones feature a CMOS sensor, have a flash (but with different numbers of LEDs), and include a variety of manual controls such as manual ISO, manual focus, and manual white balance.

On the front, the Vivo S30 features a 50 MP front camera with a 2f aperture, while the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro has a 20 MP front camera, also with a 2.2f aperture. Neither device features a front-facing LED flash. Both devices support HDR video recording, but neither supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Both phones are capable of creating panoramas in-camera and have a timelapse function, but neither supports 360° panorama or 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

Both the Vivo S30 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro run Android 15 and share a large number of similar features. Both phones offer clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. Additionally, both devices can block app tracking, support on-device machine learning, have notification permissions, and include a media picker. Both phones also feature dark mode, Wi-Fi password sharing, battery health check, and an extra dim mode.

In terms of multitasking, both devices support split screen and picture-in-picture (PiP) modes, have customizable notifications, and support Live Text and full-page screenshots. Both devices are also free and open-source, support widgets, and can track the current position of the device. They each have offline voice recognition, voice commands, and a multi-user system. Both phones also feature a child lock and can offload apps.

While they share many of the same features, there are a few things worth noting. Neither device offers quick start, and both lack support for focus modes. Additionally, while both devices support the same OS version and privacy features, neither is able to get direct OS updates.

The Vivo S30 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro both feature large batteries, with the Vivo S30 equipped with a 6500 mAh battery and the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro featuring a larger 7550 mAh battery. Neither device supports wireless charging, but both support fast charging at a speed of 90W. Additionally, both come with a charger included, have non-removable rechargeable batteries, and include a battery level indicator to keep track of battery status.

Both phones offer similar features when it comes to battery functionality, with neither device offering removable batteries. Both also feature rechargeable batteries, and there is no significant difference in their charging speeds or power capabilities.

Both the Vivo S30 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro do not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to use wireless audio or a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter. Both devices are equipped with stereo speakers, delivering audio output from two channels for a richer sound experience.

When it comes to Bluetooth audio technology, both phones support aptX for higher-quality wireless audio streaming. However, the Vivo S30 supports additional features like aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless, which are not available on the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. The Xiaomi device, however, lacks support for aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless.

Neither device features support for LDAC (for high-resolution audio streaming) or an FM radio, so those looking for these features will find them absent on both phones.

Both the Vivo S30 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro support 5G connectivity, ensuring fast mobile data speeds. They also both support dual SIM cards (2 SIM). When it comes to wireless connectivity, both phones support Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6, but the Xiaomi device adds support for Wi-Fi 7, offering the potential for even faster wireless connections.

Both devices feature Bluetooth version 5.4, USB Type-C with USB 2.0, and NFC for convenient contactless payments and data transfers. Neither phone includes an external memory slot, and both have fingerprint scanners for secure unlocking. Additionally, both phones support GPS, have a compass, and feature an infrared sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope for enhanced motion sensing capabilities.

Neither device offers emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, or a barometer. Both devices lack DLNA certification, 3D facial recognition, iris scanners, or a stylus. Additionally, neither phone supports Galileo, motion tracking, optical tracking, or has a built-in projector.

Both the Vivo S30 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro include a video light, which can be useful for improving lighting during video recording or photography in low-light environments. Neither device features sapphire glass display protection, curved displays, or e-paper displays, so both phones have standard flat displays without the unique characteristics that these features offer.

In terms of miscellaneous features, both phones are very similar, offering the same set of capabilities when it comes to display and video-related features.