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Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Vivo V30 Pro

Updated Apr 2026phones
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
$399
7.4/10
VS
Vivo V30 Pro
Vivo
Vivo V30 Pro
$499
8.1/10
Winner

The Verdict

Apple's iPhone SE (2020) and Vivo's V30 Pro target vastly different market segments despite similar pricing. The iPhone SE packs Apple's powerful A13 Bionic chip into a compact 4.7-inch form factor with a 1334x750 IPS LCD display, making it ideal for users wanting premium performance in a pocket-friendly size. Its 12MP main camera delivers quality shots with optical image stabilization and 4K video at 60fps, while 3GB RAM and up to 256GB storage handle daily tasks competently. However, battery capacity sits at just 1821mAh, requiring daily charging even with moderate use. Conversely, the V30 Pro dominates on paper with a 6.78-inch 2800x1260 AMOLED display refreshing at 120Hz and achieving 2800 nits brightness, paired with a massive 5000mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging. Its triple 50MP camera system, 8GB RAM, and MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor excel at photography and multitasking. The V30 Pro supports 5G while the iPhone SE does not. Battery longevity favors Vivo by a significant margin. However, the iPhone SE's compact design and iOS ecosystem suit those preferring one-handed use and app ecosystem consistency. Choose iPhone SE for portability and performance efficiency; select V30 Pro for display quality, battery endurance, and camera versatility.

ValueSE (2020)
CameraV30 Pro
BatteryV30 Pro
DisplayV30 Pro
PerformanceSE (2020)

Who Should Buy

Buy the Apple iPhone SE (2020) if…

  • Incredibly affordable at $399 with flagship A13 chip
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Touch ID home button

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

Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Vivo V30 Pro
Value
8.2
7.6
Camera
7.5
8.5
Battery
5.8
8.9
Display
6.5
9.0
Performance
8.5
7.8

Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Pros

  • Incredibly affordable at $399 with flagship A13 chip
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Touch ID home button
  • Wi-Fi 6 support
  • Long software support from Apple

Cons

  • Tiny 1821 mAh battery with poor endurance
  • Dated design with thick bezels
  • Single rear camera with no ultrawide
  • 750p LCD display
  • No 5G support

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

SpecApple iPhone SE (2020)Vivo V30 Pro
SoftwareiOS 13Android 14, Funtouch OS 14
Body
Weight148 g187 g
MaterialAluminum frame, glass backAluminum frame, glass back
IP ratingIP67IP54
Dimensions138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm164.08 x 74.93 x 7.39 mm
Camera
Main camera12 MP, f/1.8, OIS50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX920)
Front camera7 MP, f/2.250 MP, f/2.0, AF
Video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Ultrawide50 MP, f/2.0
Memory
RAM3 GB8 GB
Storage options64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Battery
Capacity1821 mAh5000 mAh
Charging18W wired (adapter sold separately)80W FlashCharge wired
Wireless charging7.5W QiNo
Display
Size4.7 inches6.78 inches
TypeRetina IPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1334 x 7502800 x 1260
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)6252800
Processor
CPUHexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz)Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (4-core)Mali-G610 MC6
ChipsetApple A13 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 8200
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3

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