Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Vivo V30 Pro
The Verdict
Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Vivo V30 Pro target different priorities at their respective price points. The iPhone 14 Plus costs $899 with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (1200 nits), A15 Bionic chip, and 12MP cameras optimized for computational photography. It delivers 4K@60fps video, IP68 water resistance, and MagSafe wireless charging, though the 60Hz display and smaller 4325 mAh battery are limitations. The V30 Pro costs $499 with a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display (2800 nits), 120Hz refresh rate, bigger 5000 mAh battery, and 50MP camera sensors across multiple lenses. Its MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor handles everyday tasks well, but lacks the computational power and video capabilities of Apple's chip. The iPhone 14 Plus excels in video recording (4K@60fps with Cinematic mode), software optimization, and ecosystem integration, making it better for content creators. The V30 Pro wins on raw specs: higher refresh rate, larger display, faster charging (80W vs 20W), bigger battery, and superior megapixel counts at half the price. For photography enthusiasts and those needing reliable video, the iPhone 14 Plus justifies its premium. Budget-conscious users wanting flagship specs and fast charging should choose the V30 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Vivo V30 Pro if…
- →Zeiss-tuned triple 50 MP camera system
- →50 MP autofocus selfie camera is class-leading
- →Bright 2800 nit AMOLED display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Vivo V30 Pro
Pros
- Zeiss-tuned triple 50 MP camera system
- 50 MP autofocus selfie camera is class-leading
- Bright 2800 nit AMOLED display
- Slim and lightweight design at 7.39 mm
- 80W fast charging
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- IP54 is only splash-proof
- No wireless charging
- Limited availability in some markets
- Funtouch OS has bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Vivo V30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 164.08 x 74.93 x 7.39 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX920) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 50 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W FlashCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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