Overall Score
70.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#756)70.4
Performance(#439)93.0
Camera(#886)77.4
Display(#389)95.4
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#1627)73.4
Connectivity(#581)84.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo S18
Short Review
- The vivo S18 features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 185.8g, utilizing a glass front and plastic frame.
- Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display boasts a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, a peak brightness of 2800 nits, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 50 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
- The 5000mAh battery supports 80W fast charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 14 with OriginOS 4, the software experience is modern and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Black, Blue/Green, Silver, and Purple.
- Overall, the vivo S18 combines a premium design with impressive specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, December 14
Announced2023, December 14
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.78"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak)
Resolution1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
PPI1260
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 720
Memory256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Main Camera FeaturesRing-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF
Front Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details80W wired, PDReverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight185.8 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Blue/Green, Silver, Purple
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
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 14, OriginOS 4
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass