Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Vivo V30 Pro
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.
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
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
| Spec | Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Vivo V30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 164.08 x 74.93 x 7.39 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX920) |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 80W FlashCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 2800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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