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Realme 16 Pro vs vivo S30

Realme 16 Pro and vivo S30 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Realme 16 Pro

5.3/10

No price yet

vivo S30

5.4/10

No price yet

Best for

  • Gamingvivo S30
  • Keeping it for yearsRealme 16 Pro

Head to head

  • Performance
    5.0
    6.6

    vivo S30 has the faster chip: Gen 4 against Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max.

  • Gaming
    5.3
    6.8

    vivo S30 has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Camera
    6.1
    –
  • Durability
    –
    3.1
  • Longevity
    5.3
    4.7

    Realme 16 Pro should get software updates for about 2.2 more years, against about 1.6 for vivo S30.

  • Connectivity
    5.9
    5.9
  • Extras
    3.7
    3.7
All specifications
Realme 16 Pro
vivo S30
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, January 08
Available. Released 2025, May 29
Model
RMX5121, RMX5120
V2464A
Performance
CPU
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Adreno 722
Processor
–
Gen 4
Display
Resolution
1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Screen Protection
AGC DT star D+
Diamond Shield Glass
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
80W wired, 55W PPS，13.5W PD2.0 - version 1 45W wired, 45W PPS，13.5W PD2.0 - version 2 Reverse wired Bypass Charging
90W wired, PD Reverse wired Bypass charging
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - International
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Glass front (Diamond Shield Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Dimensions
6.78 inches, 112.4 cm 2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio)
6.67 inches, 107.4 cm 2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme 16 Pro or vivo S30?

Realme 16 Pro and vivo S30 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Realme 16 Pro wins on longevity; vivo S30 wins on performance and gaming.

Which is faster, Realme 16 Pro or vivo S30?

vivo S30 has the faster chip: Gen 4 against Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max.

Which is better for gaming, Realme 16 Pro or vivo S30?

vivo S30 has the stronger graphics for games.

Which will last more years, Realme 16 Pro or vivo S30?

Realme 16 Pro should get software updates for about 2.2 more years, against about 1.6 for vivo S30.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Realme 16 Pro or vivo S30?

Realme 16 Pro scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Realme 16 Pro or vivo S30?

Realme 16 Pro is the newer of the two, released January 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.