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vivo S9

vivo S9

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.44" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8/12GB RAM
  • Processor: Dimensity 1100
  • Battery: 4000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, March 12
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
  • Body: 173g, 7.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1x
4G bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2021, March 03
Status Available. Released 2021, March 12

Body

Dimensions 158.4 x 73.9 x 7.4 mm (6.24 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight 173 g (6.10 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Size 6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 1100 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G77 MC9

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.3, 105˚ (ultrawide)
Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
Alert Types 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C, OTG

Features

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

Battery

Type 4000 mAh
Charging 33W wired, 66% in 30 min

Misc

Colors Black, White, Gradient Blue
Models V2072A
Price About 390 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.5
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. Powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset offers excellent performance for gaming and multitasking.
  2. Dual 44MP+8MP selfie camera setup with front-facing soft lights provides exceptional selfie quality.
  3. Bright and vivid 6.44-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
  4. Extremely slim and lightweight design, making it very comfortable to hold (7.35mm, 173g).
  5. 64MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) captures stable, high-quality images.
  6. Fast 33W wired charging supports quick refueling of the 4000mAh battery.
  7. Premium, fashionable appearance with an AG glass finish that resists fingerprints.
  8. 5G network support ensures future-proof connectivity.
  9. Reliable and fast under-display optical fingerprint scanner.
  10. Generous RAM options up to 12GB ensure smooth UI performance

CONS

  1. Battery capacity of 4000mAh is relatively small compared to modern 5000mAh standards.
  2. No 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio users.
  3. No microSD card slot for storage expansion.
  4. The 2MP macro camera offers low-resolution, minimal utility.
  5. Plastic frame construction feels less premium than metal alternatives.
  6. The device can experience slight overheating during heavy gaming sessions.
  7. Limited availability outside of the Chinese market.
  8. OriginOS, while fast, comes with some pre-installed bloatware.
  9. The 8MP ultrawide camera produces only average, not stellar, photos.
  10. No official IP rating for water or dust resistance.

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