The Vivo V30e is a new sub-Rs 30,000 smartphone that boasts the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC under the hood. While it may not be the latest, the chipset provides decent performance, as observed in the review. In this article, we will be testing the Vivo V30e’s performance capabilities using benchmark apps such as AnTuTu, Geekbench, and Burnout, as well as via gaming, against the similarly-priced OnePlus Nord CE4 (review), which is powered by the slightly more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. Check it out:
Vivo V30e vs OnePlus Nord CE4 specifications
| Vivo V30e | OnePlus Nord CE4 | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 720 |
| Memory | Up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage | Up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage |
AnTuTu
On AnTuTu, the Vivo V30e scores 568,641, which is not bad but looks underwhelming compared to the OnePlus Nord CE4. The latter achieved an astonishing 819,347 on the benchmarking app, which evaluates the smartphone’s graphics and CPU performance.
Winner: OnePlus Nord CE4
Geekbench
The Geekbench tests the smartphone’s ability to complete tasks, and once again, the OnePlus Nord CE4 outperforms the Vivo V30e with higher scores. The former achieved impressive single-core and multi-core scores of 1,138 and 2,950 respectively, while the Vivo V30e attained 921 and 2,771 in similar tests.
Winner: OnePlus Nord CE4
Burnout test
The Burnout test analyses how smartphones perform under strenuous loads, measuring their performance throttling. In this assessment, the Vivo V30e surpasses the OnePlus Nord CE4, delivering 81.6 percent peak performance compared to the latter’s 73.1 percent.
Winner: Vivo V30e
Gaming
Despite the OnePlus Nord CE4’s higher benchmark scores, the gaming performance difference isn’t day and night with the Vivo V30e. We tested both devices with our three go-to games, including BGMI, Real Racing 3, and Call of Duty. After playing each game for 30 minutes with similar graphic settings, the OnePlus smartphone reported a spike of 8 degrees on average, whereas its battery life dropped by roughly 6 percent.
The Vivo V30e’s battery consumption and thermals also remain in the same ballpark as its competitor post-gaming.
Winner: Tie
Verdict
The OnePlus Nord CE4 takes the lead in this performance comparison by winning a majority of rounds including AnTuTu and Geekbench. The handset delivers impressive speed and efficiency. However, the Vivo V30e outshines its counterpart, showcasing better performance under strenuous loads. Nevertheless, the gaming performance remains arguably the same on both smartphones, with neither significantly outperforming the other in terms of battery consumption and thermals.
While it seems you can’t go wrong with either smartphone, the OnePlus Nord CE4 should make a solid choice for users who prioritise raw performance. The Vivo smartphone might offer a more consistent user experience over extended periods of heavy usage, and while looks might be subjective, should also appeal to those coveting a stylish daily driver.
