Vivo s10e

Vivo S10e Review, Pros and Cons – The Vivo S9e is unexpectedly average but value for money phone while holding the worth of the Vivo phones. Although in the mid-range and entry-level phones, you will get a diverse range, in the flagship-level that maintain their clean spot with their S-series phones, the company ensures that you get a decent experience over every device. You might also know about the older sibling, the S9e.

Compared to the previous-gen, the design aspect is drastically changed, and you are getting better and vibrant color options this time. Besides this, the phone also supports 5G connectivity, so it can be considered a good option in the trend. However, it’s worth buying in the tough mid-range competition where you see new phones every week. Let’s start with a detailed review of the Vivo S10e smartphone.

Vivo S10e Review

Highlights

  1. The device comes with a 6.44-inches AMOLED panel that enhances the sharpness of the HDR on the screen.
  2. As for the performance section, you will get a Dimensity 900 5G chipset that works perfectly.
  3. The software department introduces Android 11 along with OriginOS 1.0 custom UI support.
  4. A 64MP triple camera setup features decent level camera capabilities, while a 32MP selfie port.
  5. The company processes 4000 mAh which quickly supplies power through a 44W charger.

Design and Display

The design aspect of the Vivo S10e is quite unique and looks elegant if you choose the white color option. It integrates a few more colors in the back, while the black tone gives it a personal look, but the aurora color pattern design looks sophisticated. All options look premium, although the phone comes with plastic construction. Also, the phone is quite thin and thin.

Moving to the side panel, you get very slim and tactile buttons with a metallic finish. Being produced with 7.5 mm thick, the phone did not feel much weight as it weighed around 175 grams. Like most Vivo phones, you’re getting an aesthetic look, but at the same time, the front screen lacks some of the key points like advanced level brightness and smooth refresh rate.

However, the 6.44-inches AMOLED screen arrives with HDR support to improvise colors and contrast while making the screen more vibrant than ever. Thanks to the AMOLED panel, you will get the fingerprint scanner under the display that will bring fast results. The resolution aspect is also good, but the screen lacked the protective coating or IP rating to make the phone a bit damage-proof.

Memory and Internal

The company has hand-picked one of the best mid-range chipsets for the Vivo S10e phone equips the Dimensity 900 5G chipset. As a result, you’ll get the decent processing power and performance speed that will deliver a broad gaming experience. From the processing cores, you can easily achieve a 2.4GHz cloaking speed. Furthermore, the chipset sticks with the cores rendering at 2x 2.0GHz speed.

Setup may not be as powerful without 5G connectivity options. On the other hand, the game’s performance is average and expected as the graphics quality is slightly low. Surprisingly, the Android 11 operating system features impressive customization features with the OriginOS 1.0 interface. However, bloatware may arrive in the interface that bothers the smooth UI experience.

Moving to the storage option, you will find two options. The basic variant is accompanied by 8GB of RAM which eventually comes with 128GB internal storage, while the superior variant offers 256GB of onboard storage with the same RAM capacity. However, the possibilities of the secondary storage unit are nil as there is no SD card implemented in the SIM tray.

Camera

The camera quality of the Vivo S10e is noteworthy as you are getting impeccable features ​​in the native camera from which you can take pictures regardless of the environment. Daytime photography is very wide and there is less noise in the images. Also, low-light photography has improved a bit, but you’ll notice grain in photos, while flash glare would be annoying, something seen in the Vivo X70 series.

Image processing, on the other hand, has improved a bit, and colors and the saturation effect have also been improved. But if you look at the overall quality of the camera, there are some glitches, like the output of photos and videos didn’t look natural. However, from the video recording aspect, it is important to note that you can record videos up to 4K with gyro-EIS stabilization support. With this setting, the video quilty will suppress previous generation phones.

Additionally, the 32MP selfie camera renders the same amount of detail as the 64MP primary camera. Not to forget, the selfie camera also supports HDR, so there’s no problem with video recording. You’ll also get an ultra-wide 8MP shooter that can capture views up to 120 degrees with a decent 2MP depth sensor on the main camera. With it, you can capture a dynamic variety of photos and videos.

Battery and Others

In terms of battery performance, the Vivo S10e may not lay a solid foundation from the start, as the company has deployed a Li-Po 4000 mAh battery. But at the same time, you can expect the manufacturers to have decided to make this phone thinner, and it is one of the only selling points for Vivo phones. Either way, you’re compensated by the 44W fast charging cradle that will power up your phone in over 30 minutes.

Neither the phone has a 3.5mm jack nor supports dual speakers, so the sound output will be average. Furthermore, this device renders some exceptional sensors and communications to perform extreme tasks, although it has not invested in NFC privileges. Last but not least, the Vivo S10e costs around $350 (Rs 24,999) approx.

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Vivo S10e Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Vivo S10e smartphone.

SpecificationsVivo S10e
Network2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
AnnouncedOctober 2021
SIMDual-SIM
Dimensions6.33 x 2.93 x 0.30 inches
Weight175 g
Size6.44 inches
DisplayAMOLED
HDR
20:9 ratio
~409 PPI density
ProtectionNo
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels
OSAndroid 11, OriginOS 1.0
Chipset6nm – MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G
CPUOcta-core
2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G68 MC4
Card slotNo
RAM8GB
Internal128GB, 256GB
UFS 2.1
Camera64 MP (wide), PDAF
8 MP (120Ëš ultrawide)
2 MP (depth)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Max – 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie32 MP (wide)
HDR
Max – 1080@30fps
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackNo
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCNo
Infrared portNo
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C, USB On-The-Go
SensorsUnder-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BatteryLi-Po 4000 mAh
Fast Charging 44W
ColorsBlack, White, Aurora
Expected Price$350 (Rs 24,999) Approx.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

Vivo S10e Pros and Cons

Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Vivo S10e smartphone.

Pros

  1. Fabulous shade options are available.
  2. Wide storage options to choose from.
  3. 5G connectivity is present.
  4. Custom UI features from OriginOS 1.0.
  5. AMOLED display with HDR support.
  6. Decent camera performance.
  7. 44W fast charging enabled.
  8. An elegant and slim design.
  9. 4k video recording with gyro-EIS support.

Cons

  1. Without Gorilla glass protection.
  2. No secondary storage support.
  3. Not suitable for low light photography.
  4. Missing NFC feature.
  5. Comparatively less battery life
  6. No stereo speakers.
  7. Default 60 Hz refresh rate screen.
  8. No reverse charging support.
  9. Not configured for next-gen games.

Conclusion

The Vivo S10e phone can be considered an add-on in the Vivo S10 series. However, the phone has impressive camera features, software optimization, a powerful chipset, support for fast charging, and much more. In contrast, its flaws, like the phone, didn’t even have Corning Gorilla glass protection, nor did the company remove the bloatware and advertisements from the interface.

Overall, the UI experience won’t be as good as standard Android, but the customization features are great. Anyway, if you’re looking for a decent camera phone with a slim build, it’s a great deal, but if you’re looking for even better specs and features, then the Vivo iQOO Z5x might be the best choice for you.

Sumit Pandit
Sumit Pandit is a senior news reporter for Oispice. He is an expert on smartphones, apps, gadgets, and the tech industry. He writes for different tech news and has an excellent ability to make complex matters easy to understand. Sumit can be reached on Twitter @sumitkrpandit or Email at [email protected].

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