vivo S9
#1142
vivo S9e
#1143Category Breakdown
vivo S9
vivo S9e
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
53.253.2
Display
84.584.5
Battery
48.048.0
Build
70.870.8
Overall
65.765.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
N/A
32 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gradient Blue
Black, White, Starry Blue
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, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
OS Version
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
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
Audio Jack
No
No