vivo S18 Pro
#163
vivo X90
#176Category Breakdown
vivo S18 Pro
vivo X90
Performance
88.386.0
Camera
53.553.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
64.567.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
75.074.8
Summary
- The vivo S18 Pro features a glass front and plastic frame, while the vivo X90 has a glass front with either a glass or eco leather back, contributing to a slightly heavier build.
- Both devices have a 6.78" AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, but the X90 supports HDR10+, enhancing its visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the S18 Pro utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ chipset, while the X90 is powered by the Dimensity 9200, with the S18 Pro offering more RAM options.
- Camera-wise, both have a 50 MP main sensor, but the X90 includes additional features like gyro-EIS for video stabilization and a higher resolution selfie camera at 32 MP compared to the S18 Pro's 50 MP.
- The S18 Pro has a larger 5000 mAh battery with 80W charging, whereas the X90 has a 4810 mAh battery but supports faster 120W charging.
- Finally, the S18 Pro runs on Android 14 with OriginOS 4, while the X90 operates on Android 13 with Funtouch 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S18 Pro
vivo X90
General
Release Date
2023, December 14
2022, November 22
Announced
2023, December 14
2022, November 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.78"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~452 ppi density)
PPI
1260
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 9200 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-X3 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Immortalis-G715 MC11
Immortalis-G715 MC11
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.0, (ultrawide), 1/2.76"
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, AF, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.0, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, AF
Front Camera
50 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF
32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4810 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4810 mAh
Charging Details
80W wired, PDReverse wired
120W wired, 50% in 8 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
164.1 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm or 8.9 mm
Weight
188 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back or eco leather back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Silver
Asteroid Black, Breeze Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Software
Operating System
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), OriginOS 3 (China)
OS Version
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), OriginOS 3 (China)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No