Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Vivo V30 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 and Vivo V30 Pro target different priorities. The S24 excels with its compact 6.2-inch display (2600 nits peak brightness), Exynos 2400 processor, and versatile camera system featuring a 3x telephoto lens and 8K video recording. Its 4000 mAh battery supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging, though endurance may feel limited. The V30 Pro counters with a larger 6.78-inch display (2800 nits), more capacious 5000 mAh battery, and aggressive 80W wired charging for rapid refills. Its MediaTek Dimensity 8200 performs comparably to the Exynos 2400, while the camera setup prioritizes megapixel counts (triple 50 MP sensors) over optical zoom. Build quality slightly favors the S24 with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP68 rating versus the V30 Pro's IP54 rating. The S24 costs $300 more but delivers premium materials, telephoto versatility, and wireless charging. The V30 Pro offers better battery life, faster charging speeds, and a larger canvas for $500, making it superior value for media consumption. Choose the S24 for compact flagship performance and zoom capability, or pick the V30 Pro for all-day battery confidence and budget-friendly specs.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
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
Samsung Galaxy S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
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 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Vivo V30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm | 164.08 x 74.93 x 7.39 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX920) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 80W FlashCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 2800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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