Vivo V30 vs Oppo Reno 11 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus vs Galaxy A35: Ultimate Mid-Range Showdown!

The Vivo V30 series recently made its debut in India, bringing two new smartphones to the fray. While both the Vivo V30 and Vivo V30 Pro bring a competitive specs sheet to the mid-range, our focus today is on the former.

Our first impressions of the Vivo V30 were generally positive. But how does it compare against the competition? Let's find out in our full ultimate showdown between the Vivo V30, Oppo Reno 11 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, and Samsung Galaxy A35 5G.

Vivo V30 vs Oppo Reno 11 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus vs Galaxy A35

Design, Build

The Galaxy A35 and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus opt for a flat screen and edges, while the Reno 11 5G and Vivo V30 go the curved touted. All four phones feature glass back panels, although the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ features a vegan leather option.

Of the four phones, only the Oppo Reno 11 5G opts for a metal frame, the rest settle for plastic. Moreover, both Redmi and Samsung come with dust and water resistance, while Oppo and Vivo downgrade it to dust and resistance to splashes of water.

All four phones in this showdown have their own design identity. The Vivo V30 features a sleek design with a color changing back panel. The Galaxy A35 5G features a more minimalist design that prioritizes comfort over style.

The Oppo Reno 11 5G doesn't quite have the same level of curvature as the Vivo V30 and maintains a comfortable form factor, despite its stylish appearance. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+, in our view, delivers the perfect balance between appearance and usability.

Display, Battery, Charging

In terms of the displays on the four phones, there's very little separating them. While the Vivo V30 and Oppo Reno 11 5G feature 120Hz Curved AMOLED displays, the Galaxy A35 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ opt for flat 120Hz AMOLED screens.

The Vivo V30, Oppo Reno 11 5G, and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus all support HDR10+, although Redmi goes one step further with Dolby Vision support. Lastly, the Vivo V30 takes the crown when it comes to brightness, easily surpassing the competition.

While all four smartphones feature similar battery capacity, charging support varies. The Oppo Reno 11 and Vivo V30 are pretty evenly matched in terms of charging speed, with the latter pulling ahead. But the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus blows the competition out of the water.

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G falls behind the competition here, with the slowest charging of the lot and no adapter in the box. Moreover, the 4nm chips on the Note 13 Pro Plus and Vivo V30 also ensure power efficiency gains. On the other hand, the Reno 11 5G and Vivo V30 also promise 'four-year battery health', double the lifespan of traditional smartphones.

Performance, Software

For performance, the Vivo V30's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 easily pulls ahead of the competition here, with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra on the Note 13 Pro Plus coming in close second. However, the gap is further narrowed by the faster LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage standards on the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus.

On the other hand, the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (Oppo Reno 11) and Exynos 1380 (Galaxy A35 5G) chips are both out of their elements here, unable to keep pace with the competition. While these chips should handle day-to-day tasks easily, they aren't designed for gaming. The Vivo V30 appears to be the standout performer on this list.

We haven't tested out the software on all four devices, although Samsung promises the best support, while the Note 13 Pro+ and Oppo Reno 11 5G offer a cleaner UI. Vivo's Funtouch OS has seen significant improvements. But One UI might just be the best Android skin and Samsung's software support is better than most flagships.

Cameras

We have yet to test out the cameras on all three smartphones, so we'll base this on specifications alone. Straight off the bat, the Oppo Reno 11 5G offers the most versatile camera setup of the four phones. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ relies heavily on its 200 MP primary sensor, while Samsung will use software prowess to keep pace with the superior hardware of its competitors.

Lastly, the Vivo V30 ditches the triple-camera setup for two quality lenses. The Vivo V30's main camera is just as good, if not better, than the competition but its ultrawide shooter is the best in the segment. Moreover, the Vivo V30 also has the highest-resolution selfie camera that supports Autofocus.

In terms of video support, all four smartphones on our list support 4K video recording at 30fps. Additionally, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is the only smartphone on the list that is limited to 1080p recording on the front camera. The competition maxes out at 4K 30fps. In our view, we'd recommend the Vivo V30 for the best camera experience and the Oppo Reno 11 5G for the most versatility.

Vivo V30 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus vs Galaxy A35 vs Oppo Reno 11: Conclusion

After a fierce battle between four solid sub-35K offerings, it is safe to say that the Vivo V30 comes out on top in the camera and performance departments. The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G offers the best software experience of all four phones, while the Oppo Reno 11 5G offers excellent battery longevity.

The Reno 11 5G also has the most versatile set for cameras and features the best design of the lot. Lastly, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ features the fastest charging and display of all four smartphones. If we had to pick one of the four, it would be the Vivo V30 as it excels in the two most important areas and keeps pace with the competition in others.