Vivo S18

The Vivo S18 was announced in 2023, December 14 With 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak), Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) and running Android 14, OriginOS 4, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. while the 5000 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • Note: CDMA2000 1x
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
  • Speed: HSPA, LTE-A, 5G

Launch

  • Announced: 2023, December 14
  • Status: Available. Released 2023, December 22

Body

  • Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
  • Weight: 185.8 g (6.56 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, plastic frame
  • SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Note: IP54, dust and splash resistant

Display

  • Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak)
  • Size: 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 14, OriginOS 4
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A510)
  • GPU: Adreno 720

Memory

  • Card slot: No
  • Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
  • Note: UFS 2.2

Main Camera

  • Dual: 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
  • Features: Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF
  • Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: No
  • Note: 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, Snapdragon Sound

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
  • Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: No
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: 80W wired, PD, Reverse wired

Misc

  • Colors: Black, Blue/Green, Silver
  • Price: About 300 EUR