Overall Score
60.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#1302)60.2
Performance(#681)90.6
Camera(#886)77.4
Display(#785)91.1
Battery(#2848)31.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#857)83.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo S16
Short Review
- The vivo S16 features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm and a weight of 182g, available in Black, Mint, and Gold.
- Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, providing vibrant visuals at a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, the phone offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU, available in multiple RAM and storage configurations.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- A 50 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
- The 4600mAh battery supports 66W fast charging, allowing for quick power replenishment.
- Running on Android 13 with OriginOS 3, the software experience is smooth and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The absence of a headphone jack and stereo speakers is noted, which may affect some users.
- Overall, the vivo S16 combines impressive specifications with a stylish design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, December 22
Announced2022, December 22
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.78"
TypeAMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPUAdreno 650
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera FeaturesColor spectrum sensor, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
Front Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4600 mAh
Battery Details4600 mAh
Charging Details66W wired, 50% in 19 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Weight182 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Mint, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 13, OriginOS 3
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass