Overall Score
38.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3819)38.3
Performance(#2093)80.5
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#3945)27.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3055)57.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo S1 (China)
Short Review
- The vivo S1 features a sleek design with dimensions of 162 x 76 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 189.5g, available in Blue, Pink, and Ice Black.
- It sports a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 395 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 chipset, complemented by an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 12 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p.
- A 25 MP front camera is provided for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3940 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with Funtouch 9, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, while a headphone jack is included.
- Notably, the phone does not support 5G connectivity.
- Overall, the vivo S1 combines a stylish design with solid performance and a versatile camera setup.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionNot to be confused with Vivo S1 for Global marketVersions: V1831A, V1831T (China)
Display
Size6.53"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6771 Helio P70 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP3
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front CameraMotorized pop-up 25 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3940 mAh
Battery Details3940 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions162 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.38 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight189.5 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlue, Pink, Ice black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass