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| Price |
₹ 14,999 onwards
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₹ 18,770 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Sep, 2019
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Feb, 2019
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Android 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
6.4 inches
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6.39 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
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1080x2316 pixels (~ 400 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes
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Yes
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| Display Type |
AMOLED
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AMOLED
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| Display Features |
Super AMOLED
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Super AMOLED, FullView Display, 2.5D Curved Glass
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
2.3 GHz
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2 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #28 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675Ranked #22 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Mali-G72 MP3
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Adreno 612
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| RAM |
6 GB
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6 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
USB-C
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microUSB
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| Primary Camera |
48MP + 8MP + 5MP
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48MP + 8MP + 5MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (4K)
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Yes (4K)
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| Other Camera Features |
48MP: F/2.0 Aperture; Samsung GW2 Sensor, 5MP: Depth Sensor; F/2.2 Aperture, 8MP: 123° Ultra-wide Angle Lens; F/2.2 Aperture
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48MP: PDAF, 5MP: F/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor, HDR, Panorama
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| Secondary Camera |
16MP
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32MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
F/2.0 Aperture, Samsung SK3P8SP Sensor
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F/2.0 Aperture, Pop-up camera, HDR
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| Internal Memory |
128 GB
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128 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
up to 512 GB
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up to 256 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
8.9 mmMedium
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8.21 mmMedium
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| Weight |
188 gmMedium
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185 gmMedium
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| Width |
75.1 mmOk for one-handed use
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74.7 mmOk for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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| Battery Capacity |
6000 mAh
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3700 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 15W Fast Charging
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Yes, Dual-Engine Fast Charging
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| Included Fast Charger |
Yes, 15W Fast Charger
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Yes
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration
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In-display Fingerprint Sensor; Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Decent looks and build quality - with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - quite similar to the M30 - the only major visual difference is that the triple camera setup gets a wider, rectangular module to house the LED flash and "48 megapixel" branding
- The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 188 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000mAh battery
- It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front
- Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great
- Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach
- Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ (2340x1080) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket
- It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution
- Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled
- Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimized for large displays like this
- One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Night mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M30s' AMOLED display), and Always On Display option
- Good, strong performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - everyday performance to high-end gaming - everything is handled smoothly
- Good rear camera setup - 48MP main sensor + 8MP wide-angle lens + 5MP depth sensor
- With the primary lens, you get bright and attractive photos in daylight conditions with vibrant colours and good contrast - dynamic range is also wide and noise is controlled
- Switching to the wide-angle lens will offer a new perspective, letting you click a wider area at close range to the subject (it is best used in daylight, however, as wide-angle captures look grainy and noise indoors or in low light)
- The dedicated Night mode can be used with the main camera - it comes in handy in low-light conditions, extending the shutter time to allow more light into the frame - making for some decent low-light photos
- Live Focus does a decent job at separating the subject from the background, and giving good bokeh shots
- The 16MP selfie camera too does a decent job when it comes to capturing selfies outdoors under bright light (though it starts to struggle indoors and in low light, offering softer selfies with a lot of grain)
- Overall, the cameras on the M30s are good for the price bracket, even though they are not the best (that title is shared by Xiaomi and Realme phones)
- Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available
- Supports 15W fast charging
- With the M-series performing well for Samsung, M30s is well-set to add to that success, delivering a good all-round package with one key differentiator - an incredible battery life - if that is one of your primary concerns in a phone, then the M30s is a no-brainer (if on the other hand you want the best camera or best performance for your buck, you can look at Xiaomi or Realme phones in this price bracket)
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- Eye-catching, attractive design, like a lot of recent Vivo and Oppo phones - the back of the phone is all sorts of interesting, with gradient style colorways - it’s definitely going to turn heads
- On the front, the phone is all screen - and looks really damn good - it's an expansive viewing field that is as close to the concept of all-screen devices as we’ve gotten to so far
- This is not a small phone, but the gently curved edges and back make it very comfortable to hold - Vivo has also done a really good job with weight distribution, and the phone nestles very easily in the palm of your hand
- There’s a direct shortcut for Google Assistant on the left side of the phone - double clicking the button activates Google Lens or Vivo’s own Jovi image recognition
- The in-display fingerprint scanner works perfectly well
- There's also perfectly capable face recognition that uses the unique pop-up selfie camera (takes less than half a second to pop-out)
- The large, vibrant, 6.23 inch display Super AMOLED display of course stands out - the screen is nice and sharp with crisp text rendering - it's also excellent for media consumption, with no notch to disrupt a clean experience - it also gets sufficiently bright for outdoor use in direct sunlight
- On it's own, FunTouch OS UI is pretty functional, customizable, and smooth
- The Snapdragon 675 is a pretty good performer, just a notch below the 710 is real life use cases - navigating through the interface and jumping between apps is very smooth, and playing games like PUBG is also a very enjoyable experience (even with graphics set to high)
- Pretty decent set of rear cameras - especially in day light - the Vivo V15 Pro has three different rear camera modules - there’s a 5MP depth-sensing camera, an 8MP wide-angle sensor and of course a 48MP primary camera - while you can shoot full resolution, 48MP, shots from the camera, it works best when pixel-binned to 12MP
- Particularly useful is the ultra wide lens - which gives a really nice way to get a very different perspective
- Very good popup selfie camera - that pops out in under half a second - and produces some good quality images in most lighting conditions - there's also a very powerful beauty mode, if you are into that sort of stuff - overall, as far as selfie cameras go, this is one of the best, not just in this price range, but on any smartphone
- Good battery life with a 3700mAh battery -with moderate use the phone can give you up to 1.5 days
- Supports fast charging with Vivo’s “Dual Engine” charging - you get a 25 percent charge in 15 minutes - and a full charge in about 1 and a half hours
- Overall, the V15 Pro is another great, innovative device from the Vivo camp - you can go for it if you want a good balance between performance and design, and an amazing, true 'full screen' display - if on the other hand you are looking for the best rear camera experience or the best performance - look instead at the Poco F1, OnePlus 6T and Honor View 20
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel
- Lacks the premium finish of some of its competitors
- Focusing is slow at times
- Overall low light camera performance still feels lacking
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- The volume rocker is a little bit too high up, sometimes requiring a little shimmy to reach
- The location of the fingerprint touchpoint for the in-display scanner is a little too low on the screen and you might find yourself having to bend your thumb over a bit too much to unlock the phone
- Coming as the the Vivo V15 Pro does with a glass back, the usual caveats apply - the phone is slippery, and is nearly impossible to keep the back clean of fingerprints and smudges (having said that, Vivo is throwing a well-designed case in the box, which takes care of these issues)
- The lack of Widewine L1 certification means that the phone can’t stream HD videos on Netflix or Amazon (they will stream at 540p resolution)
- It is still pretty much a clone of iOS though - and that might not be everyone's cup of tea
- It also packs a bunch of bloatware (mostly un-installable, thankfully)
- It's also somewhat buggy at places - for instance the aggressive battery management means that it sometimes force closes apps unexpectedly
- It does get slightly warm though, when put under heavy continuous load
- Sound quality during video recording is pretty average
- Overall, the rear cameras are good, but they are still a notch below the top competitors - the Pocophone, Honor View 20 and OnePlus 6T (on the other hand, the front camera of the V15 Pro is arguably better than that of these three)
- Uses the old microUSB standard, instead of the modern USB-C
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| Expert Reviews |
It's one of the easiest recommendations to make from Samsung's low- to mid-range portfolio  in-depth Read Review »Redmi and Realme phones are still better all-rounders than the M30s, but if your use case calls for extreme battery backups, play a lot of games or are brand conscious, the M30s might be well-suited for you  in-depth Read Review »If battery life ranks very high on your priority list, then you should consider the Galaxy M30s  in-depth Read Review »Overall, the Galaxy M30s is good choice at competitive price  in-depth Read Review »Decent package  in-depth Read Review »Doesn’t do enough to be a stand-out recommendation  in-depth Read Review »A flawless device, especially considering how affordable it is  in-depth Read Review »Looks impressive...will act as a real threat to existing devices in the same price segment from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme  in-depth Read Review »Specifically recommended for people who don't’ want to lug a power bank all the time....For them, the Galaxy M30s is definitely worth considering  in-depth Read Review »If you are looking for a smartphone that offers long battery life and good display, consider the M30s  in-depth Read Review »The Galaxy M30s is okay  in-depth Read Review »Samsung Galaxy M30s has fantastic battery life, good cameras and a bright AMOLED display.. while it has some issues, it is still recommended if you have a budget of around Rs 15,000  in-depth Read Review »A good option to buy in the price range  in-depth Read Review »Checks almost all checkboxes for the perfect mid-range device  in-depth Read Review »The Galaxy M30s is an ideal phone if you want a device that can handle excruciating hours of streaming, gaming and camera use, apart from the usual social media use  in-depth Read Review »At this price point, the Galaxy M30s is a great choice for anyone looking for a smartphone with a long-lasting battery  in-depth Read Review »If you are one of those who don't like to use a portable charger or frequently forget to charge your device, then this smartphone is no less than a gift  in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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Strongly depends on its unique features in the price range in-depth Read Review »Might not be the best choice for everyone, but it does stand out with its design and innovations in-depth Read Review »The Honor View 20 and OnePlus 6T is probably still a better value overall because they have a more premium build and chipset, but the V15 Pro has a totally uninterrupted display and the best selfie camera of the three  in-depth Read Review »Vivo has created an impressive package with the performance to back the design up in-depth Read Review »Looks pretty damn amazing, and the expansive display is gorgeous for heavy multimedia consumers...but if you’re always trying out the next high-end smartphone game, the Snapdragon 675 chipset might seem a bit limiting in-depth Read Review »Lives up to the hype...ticks all the major points  in-depth Read Review »Brings high-end features down to a mid-range package...one of the best options in its segment  in-depth Read Review »Innovative but far from great  in-depth Read Review »If you are considering a device with new innovations, then Vivo V15 Pro is a good option in-depth Read Review »If style matters to you, the Vivo V15 Pro offers a lot of style in-depth Read Review »You get a great design and camera, but the UI is lacking  in-depth Read Review »- in-depth Read Review »
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| User Reviews |
 4.3 13+ reviews » 4.4 108,550+ reviews »
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- 4.5 2,586+ reviews »
- 4.3 4,728+ reviews »
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| Official Website |
Official Website »
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Official Website »
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N/A
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