Is vivo S20 Pro worth buying? vivo S20 Pro review
Is vivo S20 Pro worth buying?Nowadays, there are many mobile phones on the track. Whether they are high-end phones, mid-range phones, or low-end phones, various brands are making efforts. For example, the vivo S20 Pro is also making great efforts as a mid-range phone under vivo. SoFor questions about whether vivo S20 Pro is worth buying, you can read the review and analysis of this article.
This time, the vivo S20 Pro adopts an extremely thin and light body, but it is equipped with a large 5,500mAh battery design, and is equipped with front and rear dual 50-megapixel lenses that support innovative features such as dopamine dynamic photos and one-shot film cameras. It is quite powerful.Attractive.
vivo S20 Pro core parameters:
Processor: Dimensity 9300+
Running memory: 12GB / 16GB
Body capacity: 256GB / 512GB
Screen: 6.67 inches, 2800×1260 resolution, supports 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, peak brightness 1600 nits, 460ppi, touch sampling rate up to 300Hz, supports P3 wide color gamut
Camera: Front 50-megapixel soft-light selfie, f/2.0, supports human eye autofocus, front-facing studio-level soft light ring; rear: 50-megapixel three-camera system, the main camera supports OIS super anti-shake
Battery: 5500mAh large-capacity battery, supports 90W fast charging
System: OriginOS 5 (based on Android 15)
Body size and weight: thickness 7.45mm, weight about 193g
Color colors: Phoenix Feather Gold, Purple Qi Donglai, Pine Smoke Ink
Overall, as a fashionable camera model targeting young users, the biggest highlight of the vivo S20 Pro is its appearance design and camera performance.Let’s take a look today to see how it performs in actual use.
Appearance design: high appearance and thinner
My first impression when I got the vivo S20 Pro was two words: thin and light.The thickness of the whole machine is only 7.45mm, and the weight is also controlled at about 193g. It is not burdensome to hold it with one hand, and it will not bulge when placed in your pocket.In terms of color matching, vivo has played a lot of new tricks this time, bringing three colors: Phoenix Feather Gold, Ziqi Donglai and Songyanmo.
The design of the back cover continues vivo’s ultimate pursuit of details. What we got is the Ziqidonglai color version, and the color matching on the back of the fuselage is very advanced.It uses photolithography weaving and embroidery technology to carve out delicate textures, and can show flowing light and shadow effects under light. It not only looks "high-end", but also particularly recognizable.Moreover, the 3D curvature design of the back cover is very close to the hand, and the transition between the edge and the middle frame is also very natural, so it will not feel uncomfortable when held for a long time.
The camera module on the back has exquisite details, with three lenses neatly arranged. The module design refers to the design style of high-end watches, which is not exaggerated but also adds a sense of sophistication.The design of the entire camera module looks relatively simple, but it does not lose its sense of hierarchy. It matches the aesthetic style of the whole machine very well and does not give people an "obtrusive" feeling.
In terms of screen, vivo S20 Pro is equipped with a 6.67-inch BOE Q10 panel with a resolution of 1.5K and a very delicate display effect.The most important thing is that it supports 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, which allows you to refresh social software smoothly, play games without lag, and save power.The peak brightness of the screen can reach up to 1,600 nits, so you can see the content clearly even in the sun.In terms of color, it supports P3 wide color gamut, and the visual effect is very comfortable when watching high-definition photos or watching TV series.
Performance test: Supported by flagship chip, full of power
vivo S20 Pro is equipped with MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9300+ chip. This flagship processor uses advanced 4nm process technology. The CPU frequency can reach up to 3.4GHz, and its performance has reached the top level of its class.At the same time, with the new Immortalis-G720 GPU, the graphics processing capabilities are greatly improved, whether it is high frame rate games or complex image rendering, it can easily handle it.
Next, we will take a look at the real performance of this flagship “engine” on vivo S20 Pro through benchmark testing and actual gaming experience.
In AnTuTu's comprehensive test, the vivo S20 Pro scored 2,035,969 points, and its performance is still acceptable.Judging from various scores, the CPU scored 480,000 points, and there will be no big problems running large tasks and complex calculations.The GPU also scored 840,000 points, thanks to the Immortalis-G720, which performs very stably when playing high frame rate games or processing images.Coupled with smooth system optimization, the UX score exceeds that of most models, and the overall use is silky smooth.
In the Geekbench 6 test, vivo S20 Pro also delivered good results: 1527 points in single-core and 5794 points in multi-core, indicating that it can easily handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks.The OpenCL running score of the GPU reached 9802 points, and the graphics performance is also very powerful. It can handle large-scale games and complex image rendering with ease.
These two sets of results combined with AnTuTu's performance show that the performance of the vivo S20 Pro is quite good. As a model that focuses on appearance and photography, the performance of the Dimensity 9300+ is sufficient for daily use.
Benchmark testing can provide us with theoretical performance data, but it can only represent part of the device's performance. The actual experience still depends on the performance in daily use.In order to understand the performance of vivo S20 Pro more intuitively, we also conducted actual tests on a number of mainstream games to see the actual performance of this Dimensity 9300+ flagship chip in high-load scenarios, especially frame rate stability andWhether the temperature control capability can truly make it a high-performance mobile phone with both smooth experience and stable performance.
First, we chose the familiar "Honor of Kings" for testing, adjusted the image quality to the highest level, and turned on the ultra-high frame rate mode to see the actual performance of vivo S20 Pro.
In the actual measurement of "Honor of Kings", the performance of vivo S20 Pro was quite stable, with the frame rate basically maintained at 119.5 FPS, which can be said to be as stable as an old dog. There were no obvious fluctuations throughout the process, and the smoothness was full.From the perspective of CPU frequency, the scheduling of the four major cores and the four small cores is also very even, the performance release is reasonable, and there is no frequency drop.
In the test of "Genshin Impact", we adjusted the game quality to the highest level and turned on the 60-frame mode to take a look at the actual performance of vivo S20 Pro in a high-definition environment.
In the actual measurement of "Genshin Impact", the frame rate of vivo S20 Pro was basically stable at 59.7 FPS. Although it fluctuated slightly, the overall performance was still very good, and it was a high frame rate stable output.It can be seen that the CPU frequency scheduling is more active, and the four major cores are frequently raised to a high-frequency state, ensuring smoothness in complex scenarios.
Generally speaking, when used in daily mainstream mobile games, the performance of vivo S20 Pro is relatively good, the picture is smooth, and the temperature control is also ideal. The experience is still stable after playing at high quality for a long time, without worrying about frame drops orHot question.
Photo performance: Easily capture high-quality blockbusters
As a mobile phone that focuses on portrait shooting, vivo S20 Pro still shows sincerity in terms of imaging.The front is equipped with a 50-megapixel anti-distortion soft-light selfie lens, which supports human eye autofocus. Coupled with a studio-level soft-light ring, the selfie effect is excellent.On the rear, vivo S20 Pro is equipped with three 50-megapixel lenses, including main camera, ultra-wide-angle macro and telephoto lenses, covering a variety of shooting scenarios.
Not only that, the mobile phone also brings functions such as multiple color modes and a one-shot film camera, making taking pictures more interesting and personalized.At the same time, the powerful AI algorithm and soft light fill-in ability make it easy to shoot high-quality blockbusters no matter in dark light environments or backlit scenes.Next, let’s take a look at its real performance through actual samples!
Three color styles:
vivo S20 Pro provides three color modes: vivid, textured, and natural when taking photos. Users can freely choose according to different scenes and preferences, and easily take ideal photo styles.
Vivid mode: The color saturation is higher, and the overall picture is brighter and brighter. It is very suitable for scenes with rich colors such as landscapes and flowers. It can easily take photos with strong visual impact, especially on sunny days, the effect is even better.
Texture mode: The tones are more advanced and the color expression is more restrained. It emphasizes the layering and light and shadow details of the picture. It is suitable for shooting scenes such as portraits or buildings. The photos look both atmospheric and exquisite, which is very suitable for people who pursue literary and artistic style.user.
Natural mode: Color restoration is closer to reality, pursuing the original colors seen by the naked eye. It is suitable for daily shooting, such as recording people and daily life scenes, and presents the most natural and eye-catching effect.
From the sample picture above, we can see that the difference between the three color styles is relatively obvious. The bright colors have the highest overall saturation, and the light and dark of the photo are balanced, with a larger dynamic range.The contrast of the texture color is relatively higher, and the picture looks more "light and shadow". The saturation of the natural color is relatively lower than the other two colors, which is very suitable for taking daily atmosphere photos.
Front selfie with soft light
vivo S20 Pro is still very powerful in portrait photography, especially the addition of AI functions, which makes portrait photography more intelligent and outstanding.The front uses a 50-megapixel anti-distortion soft-light selfie lens, which not only supports human eye autofocus, but also solves the common facial distortion problem when taking selfies, making the proportions of the facial features more natural and restoring true beauty.The addition of the studio-level soft light ring ensures that even when taking selfies in low-light environments, skin tone is transparent and natural, and details are clear.
The front selfie of vivo S20 Pro supports three fill light effects: automatic, soft light always on, and dual soft light. The soft light also supports custom adjustment of color temperature, which is very convenient for taking selfies in indoor dark light environments.And even if the indoor lighting environment is complex, you can use the color temperature adjustment of the fill light to take pictures of very natural skin colors.
Judging from the comparison of these three selfies, the front fill light function of vivo S20 Pro has indeed brought significant improvements.When the fill light is turned off, the overall picture is darker, the skin color is grayer, and the details are not clear enough; after the soft light is turned on, the light becomes more even, the skin color is natural and translucent, and the details of the facial features are clearer.In the dual soft light mode, the uniformity and brightness of the light are further improved, the face looks more three-dimensional, the skin texture is delicate and transparent, the overall atmosphere is stronger, and the photos have a more high-end feel.This also shows the practicality of the soft light fill light function in dark light environments, and you can easily take high-quality portraits with just a snap.
Rear portrait fill light effect is obvious
The rear portrait mode of the vivo S20 Pro also performs well. It not only continues the classic hardware ring fill light of the vivo S series, but also has a built-in AI portrait function that provides a richer shooting experience.For example, AI will automatically adjust the blur effect and fill light scheme according to the scene and light to ensure that the main body of the character stands out and the background transition is natural.At the same time, it supports professional-level light effects such as classic Rembrandt light and butterfly light, which makes portrait photos more three-dimensional and presents a texture effect comparable to studio shooting.
The rear fill light of vivo S20 Pro is really useful at night.After turning on the soft light and always on, the brightness and color temperature of the fill light not only support automatic settings, but can also be adjusted manually. You can control whether the light is stronger or softer.In this way, whether you are shopping at night, taking photos on the street, or indoors in low-light scenes, you can make people look clear and translucent, and take photos with a full sense of atmosphere.
Judging from the comparison of these two photos, the color temperature adjustment of vivo S20 Pro is indeed very flexible and can produce portrait effects with different atmospheres.The left side has a warmer tone. The light in the entire photo is warmer and softer. The skin color of the characters is warmer. It looks particularly atmospheric. It is suitable for taking night scene portraits that are artistic and story-telling.The right side has a cool tone, the light is brighter, the skin tone is more even and natural, the skin tone is translucent, and there is no dead white or overexposed feeling.At the same time, the lighting in the background is also well preserved, making the entire picture look bright and atmospheric.
The two color temperatures have their own characteristics. Warm colors are more emotional, while cool colors are more natural and real. Users can choose freely according to different scenes and styles, and easily take ideal portraits.
More vivo S20 Pro portrait samples:
A film camera
vivo S20 Pro brings a very interesting feature this time: "One-shot film camera" mode.We only need to slide the phone interface up in normal camera mode to activate the film camera.
In the photo interface, you will see simulated button design and imaging effects. The moment you press the shutter, it feels like you are really using an old-fashioned film camera.Next is the film tone, which provides warm sun, cold glue, vivid and other styles. Each set of tone can give the photo a classic film texture, with delicate colors and a sense of story.
Judging from these sample photos, the one-shot film camera mode of vivo S20 Pro really brings out the atmosphere.The overall tone is retro, and the colors are not particularly bright, but give people a natural and high-end feeling.For example, the contrast between the warm lights and the cold sky in the night scene makes the picture look story-telling and layered.
In addition, the details of light and shadow are also well processed. Highlight parts such as neon lights and reflective spheres are particularly transparent, while dark parts retain rich details.This film style can make ordinary scenes look like retro movies. It is especially suitable for recording life. You can easily shoot a blockbuster with emotions and stories.
From design to experience, vivo S20 Pro once again proves the strength of the S series’ “aesthetic flagship”.Its thin and light body coupled with its large 5500mAh battery is both surprising and reassuring. Its AI-powered portrait photography and one-shot film camera modes not only make photos more atmospheric, but also create a full sense of luxury.Coupled with the flagship Dimensity 9300+ processor, the performance is solid and smooth. Whether it is playing games or daily use, it is so smooth that there is no fault.
vivo S20 Pro not only has good-looking parameters, it truly combines "easy to use" and "good-looking", meeting all our expectations for thinness, good looks, and a strong experience.