vivo S20 Pro: A Perfect Fusion of Eastern Design Aesthetics and Flagship Imaging Experience

vivo S20 Pro: A Perfect Fusion of Eastern Design Aesthetics and Flagship Imaging ExperienceThe vivo S series has always been a favorite among users for its exquisite appearance and excellent photography capabilities. The all-new vivo S20 Pro boasts a significant and surprising upgrade in its imaging capabilities

vivo S20 Pro: A Perfect Fusion of Eastern Design Aesthetics and Flagship Imaging Experience

The vivo S series has always been a favorite among users for its exquisite appearance and excellent photography capabilities. The all-new vivo S20 Pro boasts a significant and surprising upgrade in its imaging capabilities. Continuing the vivo S series' Eastern design aesthetic, it presents a more stable and atmospheric appearance, with details that highlight Eastern charm. The overall texture shows a significant improvement over its predecessor, leaving a deep impression both visually and tactilely.

The imaging system is the highlight of the vivo S20 Pro. It features the same main camera and periscope telephoto lens as the X200, supporting 3x and 10x optical zoom, and achieving up to 100x digital zoom. Whether for daily shooting or capturing distant scenes, its image quality reaches flagship level. For portrait photography, the vivo S20 Pro supports five commonly used focal lengths: 23mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm, easily handling various shooting scenarios. From large-scale portraits to half-body shots and close-up facial features, it effortlessly achieves professional-level results.

In terms of performance, the vivo S20 Pro is equipped with the previous generation flagship processorthe MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. It easily surpasses 2 million points in AnTuTu benchmark tests, demonstrating strong performance even in today's market. Furthermore, it features a large 5500mAh battery and 90W fast charging technology, providing long-lasting battery life. Surprisingly, it maintains stable performance even in extremely low-temperature environments, a noteworthy highlight.

The screen has also been upgraded. The vivo S20 Pro utilizes a 1.5K resolution panel with BOE Q10 material, offering higher color accuracy and a peak brightness of 1600 nits, ensuring clear display even in strong light a true "sunshine screen." The 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming technology effectively reduces visual fatigue from prolonged use, better protecting users' eye health.

We will now conduct a detailed experience and review of the vivo S20 Pro, delving into how it delivers surprising results across various dimensions.

I. Specifications

| Product Name | vivo S20 Pro |

|-------------------|----------------------------------------------|

| Color Options | Wind Feather Gold / Purple Qi Donglai / Pine Smoke Ink |

| Dimensions & Weight| Approx. 193.4g (Wind Feather Gold), Approx. 194.3g (Purple Qi Donglai), Approx. 193.4g (Pine Smoke Ink) |

| Processor | Dimensity 9300+ |

• | CPU | 13.4GHz + 32.85GHz + 42.0GHz |

| GPU | Immortalis-G720 |

| RAM & Storage | 12GB+256GB/12GB+512GB/16GB+512GB |

| Screen & Display | 6.67-inch, 2800x1260 resolution, 460ppi, 8000000:1 contrast ratio, 1600nit peak brightness, 800nit maximum manual brightness, supports P3 wide color gamut, 60/120Hz refresh rate, 130/300Hz touch sampling rate |

| Front Camera | 50MP anti-distortion soft light selfie, 1/2.76-inch, 0.64m, f/2.0, supports AF autofocus, front studio-level wide-angle dual soft light |

| Rear Camera | 50MP Sony super anti-shake bionic main camera (IMX921), 1/1.56-inch, 1.0m, f/1.88, supports self-developed OIS super anti-shake; 50MP Sony super periscope telephoto (IMX882), 1/1.953-inch, f/2.55, supports OIS optical image stabilization; 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens (Samsung JN1), 1/2.76-inch, 0.64m, f/2.05; rear studio-level soft light ring |

| Battery | 5500mAh |

| Fast Charging | 90W |

| Data Connectivity | Supports 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G networks, specific frequency bands see parameter table |

| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G bands |

| Navigation | BeiDou/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/NavIC/GNSS |

| Other Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, electronic compass, physical gyroscope, infrared remote control, Flicker sensor, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4 |

| Operating System | OriginOS 5 (based on Android 15) |

II. Exterior Design: A Modern Interpretation of Eastern Aesthetics

• The vivo S20 Pro features a 6.67-inch curved screen on the front, using BOE Q10 material with a 28001200 resolution and supporting 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. The peak brightness reaches 1600 nits, with a local peak brightness of up to 5000 nits. Both its specifications and actual usage experience are excellent. Our review unit is in "Purple Qi Donglai" color scheme, drawing inspiration from Eastern aesthetics and showcasing a cloud-like texture, creating a profound and stunning visual effect. The phone is only 7.5mm thick and weighs approximately 194.3g, offering a comfortable grip. The top houses a noise reduction hole and speaker openings, while the bottom features the SIM card slot, charging port, and speaker openings. A 90W charging kit is included in the box.

III. Performance: Smooth Experience Powered by Dimensity 9300+

The vivo S20 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, which still boasts sufficient performance reserves even by today's standards. The Dimensity 9300+ adopts a full-large-core CPU architecture, consisting of an octa-core processor with one 3.4GHz Cortex-X4, three 2.85GHz Cortex-A78, and four 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The GPU is the 12-core Immortalis-G720.

Performance Tests

In the AnTuTu benchmark test, the vivo S20 Pro achieved a total score of 2,027,300 points. The Geekbench 6 single-core score was 2266 points, and the multi-core score was 7308 points, both within the normal range for the Dimensity 9300+. In the GFXBench 1080P continuous test, the frame rates for each item are as follows:

• Aztec Ruins (OpenGL): 206 FPS

• Aztec Ruins (Vulkan): 191 FPS

• Car Chase: 125 FPS

• Manhattan 3.1 (Offscreen): 225 FPS

• Manhattan (Offscreen): 266 FPS

• T-Rex (Offscreen): 399 FPS

Game Tests

• Honor of Kings: At the highest graphics settings, the average frame rate reached 119.8 FPS, with a smooth gaming experience and no lag. The average power consumption was 3.4W, the energy efficiency ratio was 34.92 FPS/W, and the maximum back temperature was only 32.7C.

• Genshin Impact: At the highest graphics settings, during exploration and combat in the Natlan world, the average frame rate was 59 FPS, with a smooth overall gaming experience. The average power consumption was 5.75W, the energy efficiency ratio was 10.26 FPS/W, and the maximum back temperature was 39.8C.

• Honkai: Star Rail: At the highest graphics settings, during simulated universe combat, the average frame rate was 56.5 FPS, with stable frame rates. The average power consumption was 6.05W, the energy efficiency ratio was 9.33 FPS/W, and the maximum back temperature was 42.4C, slightly higher than the previous two games.

IV. Imaging System: Flagship-Level Periscope Telephoto Lens Delivers Exceptional Photography Experience

The vivo S20 Pro's imaging system is one of its major highlights. Its main camera