The vivo S30 arrives as a mid-range contender that punches noticeably above its roughly 330 EUR positioning, pairing a periscope telephoto camera with a large 6500 mAh silicon-carbon battery in a slim 7.5 mm frame. Announced on 29 May 2025 and running Android 15 under OriginOS 5, it targets buyers who want flagship-style photography and endurance without paying flagship money.
What makes the S30 stand out from the crowded upper mid-range field is its unusually complete feature set: a 6.67-inch AMOLED with a 5000-nit peak, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 platform, and a 50 MP periscope with 3x optical zoom that rivals are typically reluctant to include at this price. This article breaks down where those choices pay off and where a few compromises remain.
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| CDMA 800 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced | 2025, May 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, May 29 |
Body
| Dimensions | 160.2 x 74.4 x 7.5 mm (6.31 x 2.93 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Diamond Shield Glass), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water-proof |
Display
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 1300 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Diamond Shield Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×2.8 GHz Cortex-720 & 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-720 & 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-520) |
| GPU | Adreno 722 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.7, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 106˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K, 1080p |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, PD Reverse wired Bypass charging |
Misc
| Colors | Black, Blue, Yellow, Pink |
| Models | V2464A |
| Price | About 330 EUR |
Price and Availability
The vivo S30 offers a compelling combination of features and performance. While the base price is around €330, the actual cost may vary depending on your location and retailer. Below, you’ll find the approximate price of the vivo S30 converted into various currencies. Please note that these are estimates based on recent exchange rates as of September 23, 2026 and may not reflect the exact price you’ll find at a retailer.
- United States: $378
- Japan: ¥59,485
- United Kingdom: £283
- Australia: A$531
- Canada: C$531
- Taiwan: NT$11,976
- Denmark: kr2.467
- Saudi Arabia: ﷼1,417
- South Korea: ₩512,307
- Germany: €330
- Brazil: R$1.932
- Vietnam: ₫9.819.836
- Kenya: KSh 48,996
- India: ₹36,132
- Indonesia: Rp 6.737.717
- Nigeria: ₦509,912
- Pakistan: ₨104,744
- Philippines: ₱23,633
- Bangladesh: ৳৪৬,৪৪৩
Is the vivo S30 Good Value for the Money?
At about 330 EUR, the vivo S30 competes in a segment where 3x periscope zoom, OIS on two lenses, and a 6500 mAh battery are rarely bundled together. The value proposition rests on that combination rather than any single headline number. If your shortlist includes other upper mid-range devices covered on this site, the S30’s differentiator is that it borrows more from vivo’s higher tiers than its price suggests. As always with launch pricing, confirm the exact figure and configuration in your region before buying, since street prices and promotions shift quickly.
Design and Build Quality
The S30 measures 160.2 x 74.4 x 7.5 mm and weighs 192 g, which is impressively contained given the large-capacity battery inside. vivo uses a glass front with Diamond Shield Glass, a plastic frame, and a glass back, and the phone carries water resistance according to the source data. The four colorways — Black, Blue, Yellow, and Pink — lean toward a younger, style-conscious audience, consistent with vivo’s S-series identity. The slim profile despite the 6500 mAh cell is largely down to silicon-carbon battery chemistry.
Display: Bright, Smooth, and Eye-Friendly
The 6.67-inch AMOLED panel is a strong showing for the class. It offers a 1260 x 2800 resolution (roughly 460 ppi), a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and a very high 5000-nit peak brightness with 1300 nits in high-brightness mode for outdoor legibility. The 3840Hz PWM dimming is a meaningful addition for people sensitive to screen flicker, and the ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio keeps the front looking modern. Diamond Shield Glass handles scratch and drop protection.
Performance and Software
Power comes from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (SM7750-AB), built on a 4 nm process, with an Adreno 722 GPU and an octa-core CPU topping out at 2.8 GHz. Configurations run from 256GB/12GB to 512GB/16GB RAM, though storage uses UFS 2.2 rather than a faster standard, and there is no microSD expansion. In practice this chipset handles everyday multitasking and mainstream gaming comfortably; it is a capable upper-mid platform rather than a flagship one. Software is Android 15 with OriginOS 5 on top.
Camera System: The Periscope Advantage
The rear setup is the S30’s signature feature. It pairs a 50 MP f/1.9 wide with OIS, a 50 MP f/2.7 periscope telephoto (1/1.95″, OIS, 3x optical zoom), and an 8 MP ultrawide. Having a dedicated periscope with optical stabilization at this price is unusual and gives the S30 genuine reach for portraits and distant subjects, where most rivals rely on digital cropping. A ring-LED flash, panorama, and HDR round out the features, and video tops out at 4K with gyro-EIS. The 50 MP f/2.0 autofocus selfie camera, also capable of 4K, is more capable than the fixed-focus front cameras common in this bracket.
Battery Life and Charging
Endurance is a clear strength. The 6500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion battery is larger than what most 7.5 mm phones manage, and it should comfortably deliver a full day of heavy use or two days of lighter use. Charging is handled at 90W wired, with PD, reverse wired, and bypass charging supported. Bypass charging in particular is a thoughtful inclusion for gamers who want to reduce heat and long-term battery wear while playing plugged in.
Connectivity Features
The S30 covers the modern essentials well: 5G with broad SA/NSA band support, Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4 with a full suite of high-quality codecs including aptX Lossless and LHDC 5, NFC, and an infrared port for controlling appliances. Positioning is comprehensive across GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, and BDS. The main compromises are the USB Type-C 2.0 port (rather than a faster standard), the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and no FM radio. Stereo speakers and an under-display optical fingerprint sensor are present.
Who Should Buy the vivo S30?
The S30 suits buyers who prioritize zoom photography and battery life at a mid-range price, plus anyone who values a bright, flicker-friendly display for long viewing sessions. Content creators wanting 4K from both front and rear cameras, and travelers who benefit from the IR blaster and strong navigation support, will also find plenty to like. Those who need the fastest possible storage, expandable memory, or a headphone jack should weigh those gaps carefully.
Conclusion
The vivo S30 is one of the more compelling upper mid-range packages of 2025, bundling a periscope telephoto, a huge 6500 mAh battery, 90W charging, and a superb AMOLED display around the efficient Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. Minor trade-offs like UFS 2.2 storage, USB 2.0, and no expandable memory are easy to forgive at roughly 330 EUR. If you want flagship-style versatility — especially optical zoom and endurance — without a flagship price, the S30 is an easy recommendation; just verify final pricing and availability in your market before you buy.
References
- vivo Official Website – Primary source for official vivo S30 specifications, design, pricing, and feature details published directly by the manufacturer.
- vivo China Official Site – vivo's China portal typically hosts the earliest and most complete official spec sheets for S-series devices, which often launch in China first.
- GSMArena – Widely recognized, well-maintained smartphone specification database used to cross-check detailed technical data (display, chipset, camera, battery, connectivity).
- Qualcomm / MediaTek Official Chipset Page (qualcomm.com) – Authoritative source for confirming the SoC's technical details (process node, CPU/GPU configuration, modem) once the exact chipset in the vivo S30 is identified.
- GSMArena News (Announcement Coverage) – Provides launch/announcement coverage with confirmed availability dates and market details to anchor context around the specifications.
