Vivo S30 Pro mini review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Vivo S30 Pro mini is Vivo's 2025 compact mid-ranger: a Dimensity 9300 Plus, a 6.31-inch 120 Hz OLED, and a 6,500 mAh battery with 90 W charging under an IP69 rating. The 12/256 GB tier lists at $490 new, and the 12/512 GB tier trades around $444 used across two sales — a shallow discount consistent with current-generation demand.

Display and design

The 6.31-inch OLED refreshes at 120 Hz with 1,300 nits of peak brightness; screen quality is 68/100. Compactness is 88/100 — the mini format is the model's identity — and IP69 covers high-pressure water jets on top of immersion, the toughest rating tier.

Performance

The Dimensity 9300 Plus posts everyday responsiveness 90/100 and gaming 58/100 — a 2024 flagship platform in a 2025 mid-range shell: everyday speed is flagship-grade, and gaming is comfortably above the mid-range norm without reaching the current top.

Camera

The camera pairs a 50 MP main sensor with optical stabilization, an ultrawide, and a short telephoto, recording 4K60; camera score 43/100. The main sensor is dependable across lighting conditions; the overall set is complete rather than spectacular.

Battery and charging

Battery life scores 70/100 on the 6,500 mAh cell — the clearest over-delivery of the package, since compact phones usually carry small batteries — while 90 W charging scores 71/100. Both axes together make the compactness cost-free in daily use.

Verdict

At $490 new or around $444 used, the S30 Pro mini is a compact phone without compact compromises: flagship-adjacent speed, a 6,500 mAh battery, fast charging, and the top water rating. The Vivo X200s is the flagship-platform step up, and the Vivo X300 is the compact flagship alternative within the brand.