- For photography enthusiasts, this is it
- vivo V30 Pro is the latest premium mid-range smartphone from vivo.
- vivo Philippines has introduced V30 Series the successor to the V29, which was launched few months ago.
Design and Features
The Vivo V30 Pro is a stylish phone in a slim and lightweight package measuring 164.36 × 75.1 × 7.45mm in dimensions and weighing 188 grams.
Vivo has teamed up with ZEISS to optimize colors and picture quality. The phone also features a decently powerful MediaTek processor, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, a big and bright display, a 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging, and more.
The phone’s frame is made of plastic and comes with a glossy finish. vivo says the V30 Pro features a cushioning structure on the underside of its corners for better protection during hard falls. The frame has recessed top and bottom edges. Inscribed at the top edge “PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT” which tells you how much vivo is betting on the dedicated portrait camera.
There is a microphone hole at the top, and at the bottom edge holds the SIM card tray, USB-C port, microphone, and a speaker grille with circular multiple cutouts.
The other “square” below the camera housing, is the Aura Light system to work with especially at night and making it easier to light up dark areas.
vivo V30 Pro is the impressive cameras that offers a triple camera setup and partnered with ZEISS to produce exceptional portrait photography. The first lens is a 50MP main camera with an f/1.88 aperture using a 1/1.49-inch Sony IMX920 sensor. It also has Optical Image Stablization (OIS).
vivo named its main camera as “VCS True Color Main Camera”, the VCS stands for vivo Camera-Bionic Spectrum a new photo and color enhancement technology.
There are other shooting modes you can switch to, with Portrait mode perhaps being the most interesting – it’s certainly one of the most extensive portrait modes I’ve seen on a phone.
vivo V30 Pro carries three 50MP cameras on the back (main + ultra-wide + portrait), which promise reliable performance in different lighting conditions. The triple cameras get complimented by an in-built ring light - Smart Aura, and can be highly versatile in super dim environments. There’s a 50MP front camera as well that gets some native features and filters to up your selfie game.
the V30 Pro marks the debut of Zeiss-tuned cameras in a Vivo smartphone beyond its premium X-series. Portrait enthusiasts may appreciate the special filters offered by vivo and Zeiss, adding an element of fun to photography. Additionally, content creators can explore features like Micro Movie, which provides preset templates perfect for crafting quick Instagram Reels. Great shooting modes include video options, time-lapse, high-resolution, panorama and a Pro mode. With the Pro mode you can adjust options such as shutter speed, white balance, AF and so on, and you can also shoot in raw format. The three different colour options are Vivid, Textured and Natural .
The colors are bright and vibrant, making for an immersive viewing experience when watching high-quality content. Vivo offers three built-in color profiles (Standard, Pro, and Bright) with manual controls over the color temperature. This gives you the flexibility to adjust screen colors according to your preference.
The vivo V30 Pro’s screen gets adequately bright depending on the lighting conditions.
It is very much legible under direct sunlight. When indoors, the phone dynamically adjusts the screen brightness to make it easy on your eyes.
The vivo V30 Pro captures excellent photos in daylight conditions. The ZEISS Natural mode appears to produce the most true-to-life colors. vivo offers four bokeh styles inspired by ZEISS camera lenses: Biotar, Sonnar, Planar, and Distagon. You also get Cinematic Style Bokeh and cine-flare portrait modes. Non-portrait shots with the 2x zoom camera also come out excellent. Interestingly, the Vivo V30 Pro digitally zooms in with the main camera if you switch to 2x in the Photo mode.
Love the most interesting thing however is the “Aura” light, found on the back of the phone. This is a bit like a small ring light, and can be set to always on to constantly illuminate your subject. Not only that, but you can set it to different colour temperatures – or leave it in automatic mode. Again, it’s a fun thing to experiment with, especially if you especially like portraits.
There's a Food mode, found in the “More” tab.
Performance
The vivo V30 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 octa-core processor, it’s the same chipset of its predecessor.
The chipset is one of MediaTek’s modern 4nm mid-range processor featuring one Cortex-A78 prime CPU core clocked at 3.1GHz, a three Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 3.0GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz. It is paired with an ARM Mali-G610 MC6 for the graphics.
The audio quality of the phone is average, with the sound output mostly coming from the bottom. It delivers good high-mid range frequencies and clear vocals,. As clicking the volume key beyond 100 percent activates the Audio Booster mode, allowing the speakers to reach volumes up to 150 percent.
You'll enjoy watching videos on the vivo V30 Pro, with some built-in eye care protection features. It has an anti-fatigue curve 2.0 to keep your eye relaxed, a dark theme mode, biometric brightness adjustment, and SGS Low Blue Light Certification. During night time, the 2160Hz PWM dimming feature makes the screen more comfortable for your eyes making it a “risk-free flicker” for a better viewing experience and avoid eye fatigue.
"vivo ZEISS Co-engineered Imaging System | Wide-Angle Portrait Groufie with ZEISS Optics | Portralt System with Aura Light | Nightography with Sony IMX 816 Sensor | 24-Layer Protection | 8OW Fast Charge | 5000mAh All-Day Battery|12GB RAM + 512GB ROM | 7.45mm Slim Design 3D Curved Screen 120Hz Refresh Rate | OIS+EIS Dual Stabilization" - (vivo)
Battery and Connectivity
vivo V30 Pro packs a 5,000mAh battery. Combined with a decently efficient chipset, the phone delivers commendable endurance.
vivo V30 Pro comes with 5G connectivity with the dual nano-SIM slots, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, OTG and NFC.
The internal storage offers a massive 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage to accommodate more files and photos. However, the phone does not support a microSD slot for storage expansion.
Conclusion
Well, if you value cameras more than gaming performance, with an older chipset and a single speaker, and It gives you excellent and a decent overall package, vivo V30 Pro is primarily a phone for camera and photography enthusiasts. - Vivo 30 Pro is a solid choice.
The vivo V30 Pro is its quad-camera setup paired with various ZEISS Style Portrait filters. Each of the three rear cameras boasts a 50MP lens with autofocus, while the front camera also features a 50MP lens.
All lenses perform splendid that can capture wide shots with exceptional detail, vibrant colors, and remarkable performance even in low-light conditions with less noise. With the ZEISS Style Portrait filters users can produce stunning portrait shots at both 1x and 2x zoom levels. Feel free to experiment with these filters to achieve various results and effects.
In this review, we put the Vivo V30 Pro through a quick smartphone experience, it delivers reliable and sustained performance, for value great cameras, the Vivo 30 Pro is a solid choice.
A slim and affordable mid range phone with lots of interesting specs.... It sports a Zeiss lens and puts out a very good performance overall.
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vivo V30 Pro Specs
Product Color
Color Petals White, Green Sea
Operating System Funtouch OS 14
Ingress Protection Rating IP54
Android Version Android 14
Platform
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8200
CPU Core Count 8
Process Node 4 nm
CPU Clock Speed 1 × A78 3.1GHz + 3 × A78 3.0GHz + 4 × A55 2.0GHz
Storage
RAM & ROM 12 GB +512 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X
ROM Type UFS 3.1
Expandable RAM Capacity 12 GB
Battery
Battery 5000 mAh (TYP)
Charging Power 80W
Battery Type Li-ion battery
Design
Dimensions 164.36 × 75.1 × 7.45 mm
Weight 188g
Back Cover Material Glass
Fingerprint Sensor Type In-display optical fingerprint sensor
Size 6.78 inches
Resolution 2800 × 1260
Type AMOLED
Touch Screen Capacitive multi-touch
Refresh Rate 60 Hz, 120 Hz
Color Saturation 105% NTSC
Pixel Density 452 PPI
Light-Emitting Material A22 (Q9)
Local Peak Brightness 2800 nits
Color Gamut 100% DCI-P3
Network
Card Slot 2 nano SIMs
Standby Mode 5G+5G Dual SIM Dual Standby
2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
4G FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28
4G TD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41
5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78
Camera
Camera Front
50 MP AF Group Selfie Camera, f/2.0, 92° FOV, 5P
Rear:
50 MP VCS True Color Main Camera, OIS, f/1.88, 84° FOV, 6P
50 MP Professional Portrait Camera, AF, f/1.85, 47.6° FOV, 6P
50 MP AF Ultra Wide-Angle Camera, f/2.0, 119° FOV, 5P
Flash Rear flash
Scene Mode Front: High resolution, Dual View, Live Photo, Night, Portrait,
Photo, Video, Micro Movie
Rear: High resolution, Pano, Documents,
Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Astro, Pro, Snapshot, Food,
Dual View, Live Photo, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Micro Movie
Fill light Rear Aura Light with dual color temperature
Media
Hi-Fi Not supported
Audio Playback AAC,WAV,MP3,MP2,MP1,MIDI,VORBIS,APE,FLAC
Video Playback MP4, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, TS, ASF
Voice Recording Supported
Video Recording Format MP4
Video Recording Resolution 4K/1080P/720P
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3
USB USB 2.0
GPS Supported
OTG Supported
FM Not supported
NFC Supported
Sensors
Accelerometer Supported
Color Temperature Sensor Not supported
Ambient Light Sensor Supported
Proximity Sensor Supported
E-compass Supported
Gyroscope Supported
Price: Php 34,999
