Vivo S18 Specifications
The Vivo S18 is the latest flagship smartphone launched in December 2023, and it comes with an expected price of $337 (Rs 27,990 in India) approx. As for RAM and Storage, the smartphone has 8GB to 16GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB of UFS 2.2 storage. On the other hand, Vivo S18 arrives with a 6.78-inch foldable AMOLED panel. Not to forget, it has a 120Hz refresh rate, 2800 nits brightness, and 1B color support with a QHD resolution panel. On the front, it includes a 50MP dual selfie camera lens for clicking proper colors and contrast. As for the backside, the smartphone provides a dual rear camera setup including a 50MP primary lens with an 8MP ultrawide lens.
Last but not least, you can purchase this phone in Black, Blue/Green, and Silver color variants. Under the hood, the performance aspect is handled through the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, which is considered a great choice as flagship hardware. On the other hand, the users are getting the Android 14 OS-based OriginOS 4. Under the hood, you are getting a 5000 mAh battery configuration that allows users to enjoy a screen time worth more than 6+ hours. On the other hand, the device comes with an 80W wired and reverse-wired charging support.
| Specifications | Vivo S18 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | December 2023 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 inches |
| Weight | 185.8 g |
| Size | 6.78 inches |
| Display | AMOLED 1B colors 120Hz 2800 nits brightness 20:9 ratio ~453 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | IP54, dust and splash resistant |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 |
| Chipset | 4nm – Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 720 |
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB |
| Internal | 256GB, 512GB UFS 2.2 |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP (ultrawide) Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR Max – 4K@30fps |
| Selfie | 50 MP (wide), AF Dual-LED flash, HDR Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Sensors | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | 5000 mAh 80W wired, PD Reverse wired |
| Colors | Black, Blue/Green, Silver |
| Expected Price | $337 (Rs 27,990 in India) approx |
Vivo S18 Pros and Cons
Based on the above specs, you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Vivo S18 smartphone.
Pros
- 5G and NFC-enabled smartphone.
- Comes with 80W fast charging support.
- Long battery life.
- 4K video recording support.
- The Android 14 OS with OriginOS 4 custom UI.
- AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate.
- Comes with 2800 nits brightness.
- Better gaming performance.
- Waterproof smartphone.
Cons
- An audio jack is missing.
- Gorilla protection is missing.
- Without micro SD card support.
- Outdated USB Type C 2.0 charging port.
- Wireless charging is missing.
- An Optical zoom camera is missing.
- Gyro-EIS support is missing.
- The selfie camera records only 1080p resolution video.
