Vivo V30 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing battery life and rapid charging, the vivo V30 Pro emerges as the winner. Its 13:25h active use score and 80W charging significantly outperform the Pixel 8 Pro’s 11:14h and 30W charging. However, the Pixel 8 Pro’s superior camera and software support make it the better choice for photography enthusiasts.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | vivo V30 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - G1MNW |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G1MNW |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2024, February 28 | 2023, October 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 07 | Available. Released 2023, October 12 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Schott α), glass back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 in) | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 213 g (7.51 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Schott α glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR | Multi-zone Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 80W wired, PD, 100% in 43 min Reverse wired | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 23W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging |
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 5050 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Bloom White, Waving Aqua, Lush Green, Noble Black | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint |
| Models | V2319 | GC3VE, G1MNW |
| Price | About 450 EUR | € 362.00 / $ 289.97 / £ 329.95 / ₹ 54,999 |
vivo V30 Pro
- Faster 80W wired charging
- Longer battery life (13:25h active use)
- Competitive price point
- Less advanced camera system
- Chipset less focused on AI tasks
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Superior camera and image processing
- Brighter display (1600 nits)
- Advanced AI features with Tensor G3
- Slower 30W wired charging
- Shorter battery life (11:14h active use)
Display Comparison
The Google Pixel 8 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 1600 nits compared to the vivo V30 Pro’s 1197 nits. This translates to superior visibility in direct sunlight. While both utilize 4nm chipsets, the Pixel 8 Pro’s display technology likely contributes to its higher power consumption. The V30 Pro’s brightness is still excellent, but the Pixel 8 Pro offers a noticeable advantage for outdoor use. We lack PWM data for both, but the Pixel 8 Pro’s LTPO panel suggests more efficient refresh rate scaling, potentially improving battery life in certain scenarios.
Camera Comparison
The context data highlights the Pixel 8 Pro’s strength in this area, though specifics are limited. Google’s computational photography prowess, powered by the Tensor G3, is a key differentiator. While sensor sizes and apertures aren’t provided, the Pixel 8 Pro’s reputation for image quality suggests a larger, more capable sensor. The V30 Pro likely offers a competent camera system, but it won’t match the Pixel 8 Pro’s ability to extract detail and dynamic range in challenging conditions. The Pixel 8 Pro’s video capabilities are also expected to be superior, benefiting from the Tensor G3’s dedicated image signal processor.
Performance
The chipset difference is substantial. The Pixel 8 Pro’s Google Tensor G3, with its 1x Cortex-X3 prime core, is designed for AI and machine learning tasks, offering advantages in image processing and on-device intelligence. The vivo V30 Pro’s MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while still powerful with its octa-core configuration (including three Cortex-A78 cores), focuses more on raw CPU and GPU performance. The Tensor G3’s nona-core architecture (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) is geared towards sustained performance in Google’s ecosystem, while the Dimensity 8200 (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) may excel in graphically intensive tasks. Both are built on a 4nm process, suggesting comparable efficiency, but the Tensor G3’s architecture is more complex.
Battery Life
The vivo V30 Pro’s 13:25h active use score is a clear win over the Pixel 8 Pro’s 11:14h. This difference, coupled with the V30 Pro’s 80W wired charging (100% in 43 minutes), provides a significantly faster and more convenient charging experience than the Pixel 8 Pro’s 30W wired charging (50% in 30 minutes). The Pixel 8 Pro does offer 23W wireless and reverse wireless charging, while the V30 Pro offers reverse wired charging, but the wired charging speed advantage of the V30 Pro is substantial. The Pixel 8 Pro’s older 90h endurance rating is less relevant than the measured active use score.
Buying Guide
Buy the vivo V30 Pro if you need exceptional battery endurance, incredibly fast charging, and a vibrant display for media consumption. It’s ideal for users who are constantly on the go and value practicality. Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if you prioritize a best-in-class camera system, seamless software updates, and advanced AI-powered features, even if it means sacrificing some battery life and charging speed.