vivo has recently unveiled its latest additions to the S18 series in China. Showcasing the S18, S18 Pro, and S18e smartphones, as pledged earlier. These cutting-edge devices boast an impressive 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz 60° curved AMOLED display with 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, reaching a dazzling 2800 nits peak brightness. Notably, the S18 and S18 Pro come equipped with a remarkable 50MP autofocus front camera. Featuring dual soft LED flash for enhanced photography capabilities.
Vivo Unveils the S18 Series
Diving into the specifics, the S18 Pro stands out with its powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, supported by up to 16GB of RAM. Additionally, it features a 4023mm² VC vapor chamber, ensuring optimal thermal performance. The rear camera setup is equally impressive, incorporating a 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX920 sensor, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP 2x telephoto portrait camera.
On the other hand, the S18 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. Also, its rear camera system includes a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. Both models share a robust 5000mAh battery, supported by an 80W fast charging capability.
Also, the S18e, driven by the Dimensity 7200 SoC and 12GB of RAM, boasts a 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor as its main camera. Accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor and a 16MP front camera for capturing stunning selfies. The device is equipped with a 4800mAh battery, also benefiting from 80W fast charging. Notably, both the S18 Pro and S18e come with IP54 ratings, ensuring resistance against dust and splashes.
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Additionally, for those eager to get their hands on these cutting-edge devices, the company has provided an array of options. With prices ranging from 2099 yuan (USD 294) for the S18e 12GB+256GB variant to 3699 yuan (USD 518) for the S18 Pro 16GB+512GB configuration. In addition, the phones are available for order starting today, with the S18 set to hit the market on December 22nd. However, the S18 Pro and S18e will be exclusively available in China starting January 13th, 2024. Enthusiasts can anticipate an immersive smartphone experience with these new additions to the vivo S18 series.
vivo S18 and S18 Pro specifications
- 6.78-inch (2800×1260 pixels) Full HD AMOLED 20:9 aspect ratio screen with HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 2800 nits peak brightness
- S18 Pro – Up to 3.35GHz Octa Core Dimensity 9200+ 4nm processor with Immortalis-G715 GPU
- S18 – Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) Mobile Platform with Adreno 720 GPU
- 8GB (in S18 only) / 12GB / 16GB RAM (LPDDR5 in S18 and LPDDR5X in S18 Pro), 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Android 14 with OriginOS 4
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- S18 Pro – 50MP camera with 1/1.55″ Sony IMX920 sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS, LED flash, 50MP with 1/2.76″ Samsung JN1 ultra-wide sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 12MP 2x telephoto portrait camera with Sony IMX663 sensor f/1.98 aperture
- S18 – 50MP camera with OmniVision OV50E sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS, LED flash, 8MP ultra-wide OmniVision OV08D10 sensor with f/2.2 aperture
- 50MP autofocus front camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual soft LED flash
- In-display fingerprint sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res audio
- S18 Pro – Dust and splash resistant (IP54)
- Dimensions:164.36×75.1× 7.45mm; Weight:185.8g (S18) / 187.8g (S18 Pro)
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4 (S18) / 5.3 (S18 Pro), GPS (L1 + L5), USB Type-C, NFC
- 5000mAh (typ) battery with 80W fast charging
vivo S18e specifications
- 6.67-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD AMOLED 20:9 aspect ratio screen with HDR10+, up to 1800 nits brightness, 120Hz refresh rate
- Up to 2.8GHz Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 7200 4nm processor with Mali-G610 MC4 GPU
- 12GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB / 256GB (UFS2.2) storage
- Android 14 with OriginOS 4
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- 50MP camera with Sony LYT-600 sensor with f/1.79 aperture, OIS, 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
- 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture
- In-display fingerprint sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res audio
- Dust and splash resistant (IP54)
- Dimensions:162.35×74.85×7.69mm; Weight:193g
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3,GPS (L1 + L5), USB Type-C, NFC
- 4600mAh (typ) battery with 80W fast charging
