vivo S9
#1379
vivo S9e
#1442Category Breakdown
vivo S9
vivo S9e
Performance
89.187.2
Camera
91.091.0
Display
85.285.2
Battery
28.129.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
82.473.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
59.258.4
Summary
- The vivo S9 and vivo S9e share a similar build quality with both featuring a 6.44" AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, although the S9e has a slightly higher resolution.
- In terms of performance, the S9 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 1100 chipset compared to the Dimensity 820 in the S9e, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- Both models have identical rear camera setups, but the S9e offers a significantly higher 32 MP selfie camera versus the S9's 0 MP.
- The S9e has a marginally larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the S9's 4000 mAh, with both supporting 33W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 11 with OriginOS 1.0, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo S9
vivo S9e
General
Release Date
2021, March 03
2021, March 03
Announced
2021, March 03
2021, March 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.44"
6.44"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2404 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1100 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 820 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G57 MC5
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
4100 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 66% in 30 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.4 x 73.9 x 7.4 mm (6.24 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
159.3 x 74.3 x 7.3 mm / 7.4 mm
Weight
173 g
168.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gradient Blue
Black, White, Starry Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass