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vivo S18

vivo S18

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.78" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8-16GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, December 22
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 14, OriginOS 4
  • Body: 185.8g, 7.5mm 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, 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, 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 Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

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 SM7550-AB 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
UFS 2.2

Main Camera

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

Selfie camera

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

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
Alert Types 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
Charging 80W wired, PD
Reverse wired

Misc

Colors Black, Blue/Green, Silver, Purple
Models V2323A
Price About 300 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.3
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 9 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Stunning 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate offers vivid visuals.
  2. High peak brightness (up to 2800 nits) ensures excellent outdoor visibility.
  3. Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset provides smooth, fast performance.
  4. Impressive 50MP front camera with dual-LED flash delivers exceptional selfies.
  5. 50MP main rear camera with OIS captures sharp, stable photos and videos.
  6. Sleek, lightweight design (7.45mm thickness) is comfortable to hold.
  7. Large 5000mAh battery provides long-lasting usage throughout the day.
  8. Fast 80W wired charging capability allows for quick battery top-ups.
  9. Up to 16GB of RAM ensures seamless multitasking and gaming.
  10. Runs on the latest Android 14 with feature-rich OriginOS 4.

CONS

  1. Limited storage expansion as it lacks a microSD card slot.
  2. Plastic frame construction feels less premium than metal alternatives.
  3. Secondary 8MP camera is just average compared to the high-quality main sensor.
  4. No 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio enthusiasts.
  5. Funtouch OS/OriginOS may contain pre-installed bloatware apps.
  6. Camera performance falls slightly behind newer flagships in low-light scenarios.
  7. IP54 rating only offers basic water splash resistance, not full immersion.
  8. Camera module is large and protrudes, making the phone wobble on flat surfaces.
  9. USB Type-C port is only USB 2.0, limiting fast data transfer speeds.
  10. Gaming on maximum settings may cause the device to get warm over long periods

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