Vivo S20/S20 Pro specs declassified ahead of launch

Vivo has officially unveiled details of its new Vivo S20 series of smartphones, which will debut on November 28. The company’s vice president Jia Jingdong shared the details on Weibo, including the design, key features and unique features that make the new devices an improvement over the Vivo S19 series.

Vivo S20 is a new series of smartphones that will be released on November 28.

Updated design and case features

• Design:
  • The Vivo S20 series showcases a more clean and refined design.
  • The two devices – the standard S20 and S20 Pro – feature a flat back panel and flat mid-frame.
  • The cameras are still located on the pillar-shaped module, but the backlighting around the cameras has now been enlarged and has become an important element of the appearance.
• Thickness and weight:
  • Vivo S20 is ultra-thin at just 7.19mm thick and weighs 180g, despite the large capacity battery.
  • S20 Pro is slightly thicker at 7.55mm, but that’s justified by the periscopic camera with 3x optical zoom.

Display: eye protection and high resolution

• Vivo has equipped both models with a «eye protection screen» (Eye-pleasing Eye Protection Screen) based on the BOE Q10 matrix.
• The display diagonal is 6.7 inches and the resolution is 1.5K, which provides a detailed and comfortable image.

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• Model differences:
  • Vivo S20 will get a flat screen,
  • Vivo S20 Pro will feature a microquad curved display for an improved visual experience.

Performance and Processors

• Vivo S20 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 9300+, one of MediaTek’s most powerful processors.
• The standard Vivo S20 is rumored to get the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip, which strikes a balance between performance and power efficiency.

Cameras: advanced photo technology

• Vivo S20 Pro features an improved periscopic camera with 3x optical zoom.
• Official information about the sensors is still limited, but both models are expected to get powerful modules capable of competing with flagships from other manufacturers.

Battery and Charging

• Vivo S20:
  • The huge 6,500 mAh battery makes this model a leader in battery life.
• Vivo S20 Pro:
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  • Battery capacity is slightly lower at 5,800 mAh due to the increased camera space.
• The kit includes chargers with up to 44W for fast charging.

Exclusive pre-order offers

• Vivo has started pre-bookings in China.
• Early buyers can get gifts worth up to 278 yuan, including:
  • 44W charger
  • year extended warranty.

Closure

The Vivo S20 series promises to be a worthy continuation of the lineup, combining powerful performance, improved cameras and a heavy emphasis on design. The new devices are expected to quickly gain popularity with their combination of slim body, long battery life, and new features.

The S20 series is expected to be a great success story.