Vivo S30 and S30 Pro Mini launched, here is everything you need to know about them

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Vivo has officially launched its new S30 series in China, featuring the Vivo S30 and a more compact but decked-out model called the S30 Pro Mini. These smartphones bring colourful and attractive designs, solid hardware, and camera-focused features, all while keeping the price relatively reasonable — at least when you convert the Chinese prices to Indian currency. Both models also offer a few high-end touches, such as periscope cameras, vibrant AMOLED displays, and large batteries with fast charging. Here is everything you need to know about the newly launched Vivo S30 and S30 Pro Mini.advertisementVivo S30, S30 Pro Mini: Price and availabilityIn China, the Vivo S30 starts at CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs 32,000) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The higher RAM and storage models — 12GB + 512GB and 16GB + 512GB are priced at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs 36,000) and CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs 39,000), respectively.As for the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, the base model with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage is priced at CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs 41,500), while the 12GB + 512GB version costs CNY 3,799 (roughly Rs 45,000). The top-end 16GB + 512GB model is priced at CNY 3,999 (about Rs 45,000).
Vivo is offering some perks for early buyers in China, including trade-in deals, extended warranties, and limited-edition accessories like phone cases, stands, and even themed merchandise.However, the bigger question is — will the Vivo S30 series come to India? Well, one of the phone — the S30 Pro Mini is expected to launch in India as the Vivo X200 FE. Vivo hasn't confirmed a launch date just yet, but the phone has already appeared on the BIS certification website, hinting that the release is around the corner — possibly in July. Reports also suggest it will come in at least two colour options: grey and yellow.Vivo S30, S30 Pro Mini: Key specs and featuresadvertisementThe Vivo S30 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and 3,840Hz PWM dimming. It supports up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness. The S30 Pro Mini is slightly smaller at 6.31 inches but uses an LTPO AMOLED panel with an even higher 4,320Hz PWM dimming rate for better eye comfort.Performance-wise, the Vivo S30 runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, which is good enough for everyday tasks and some light gaming. The S30 Pro Mini, on the other hand, uses the more powerful Dimensity 9300+ processor.Both phones come with a triple rear camera setup. The primary camera is a 50-megapixel Sony LYT700V sensor on the S30 and Sony's IMX921 on the S30 Pro Mini. There's also a 50-megapixel periscope lens with 3x optical zoom and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. For selfies, there's a 50-megapixel front camera with autofocus.Battery life is another highlight. Both models pack a 6,500mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging. The Vivo S30 has a plastic frame, while the S30 Pro Mini sports an aluminium frame and also comes with an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6 on the Vivo S30 and Wi-Fi 7 on the S30 Pro Mini, along with Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and stereo speakers with Hi-Res audio. Both phones run Android 15 with Vivo's OriginOS 5 on top and come with features like easy data transfer, AirPods finder, and a Flash Sale Engine for faster ticket booking.