The successors to the Vivo S17, Vivo S17 Pro and Vivo S17e have arrived more than expected. And the trio of mobile phones presented at the beginning of the year received the new version with updated designs and better processors. Next, we will tell you everything about Vivo S18, Vivo S18 Pro and Vivo S18e.
All details of Vivo S18, Vivo S18 Pro and Vivo S18e
Vivo’s new “S18” series is a bit confusing. And this mobile phone family cannot be pigeonholed in the market. In fact, there is a mid-range mobile, a mid-range and a high-range. Below we leave a technical sheet with all its specifications.
Vivo S18 and Vivo S18 Pro bring curved AMOLED screens, rugged cameras and AuraLight ring
To begin with, it should be mentioned that Vivo S18 and Vivo S18 Pro have the same design, screen, battery and charging. And both phones have a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED panel with 1.5K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 2800 nits. In addition, they have a 5000 mAh battery and 80 W fast charging.
Now, the Vivo S18 has a mid-range processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, coupled with up to 16 GB of RAM. Also, another differentiator is that it has a dual rear camera with a 50 MP main sensor. In addition, under the sensor module is the “AuraLight” system, the intensity and temperature of the rectangular LED light can be configured.
On the other hand, the Vivo S18 Pro comes with a high-end chipset, MediaTek’s Dimensity 9200+ with up to 16 GB of RAM and a 4023 mm² VC unit. And in photography, thanks to a triple rear camera with a 50 MP Sony IMX920 main sensor, a 50 MP ultra wide angle and a 12 MP telephoto lens. In addition, it has IP54 protection against water and dust.
The Vivo S18e also has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, but with slightly less power and autonomy.
Vivo S18e is the mid range of this new series. The screen is still AMOLED at 120 Hz, but in this case it is flat, slightly smaller (6.67 inches) and less bright (1800 nits). And as for the processor, it comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 coupled with 12 GB of RAM.
And although it only has a dual rear camera, the main sensor is the 50 MP Sony LYT-600, a new Sony sensor with dual-layer pixel technology that captures much more light. Finally, it should be noted that it comes with a 4600 mAh battery and 80 W fast charging.
Vivo S18, S18 Pro and S18e prices and availability
The Vivo S18, Vivo S18 Pro and Vivo S18e are now available for purchase in China from the manufacturer’s website. At the moment it is not known when it will start in Europe and the rest of the world.
Both the Vivo S18 and S18 Pro are available in three colors (Floral Brocade, Clear Blue and Black) and the Vivo S18e is available in three different shades (Cloud Veil White, Cloud Purple and Starry Night Black). We leave their prices below:
Vivo S18 (8 GB + 256 GB): 2,299 yuan, equivalent to €295. Vivo S18 (12 GB + 256 GB): 2,599 yuan, roughly €335. Vivo S18 (12 GB + 512 GB): 2799 yuan, about 360 euros at bank price. Vivo S18 (16GB + 512GB): 2999 Yuan, about 385 Euros at retail price. Vivo S18 Pro (12 GB + 256 GB): 3,199 yuan, about 415 euros with variable price. Vivo S18 Pro (16 GB + 256 GB): 3,499 yuan, about 450 euros at a reduced price. Vivo S18 Pro (16GB + 512GB): 3699 Yuan, about 475 Euros at retail price. Vivo S18e (12 GB + 256 GB): 2099 yuan, about 270 euros at a reduced price. Vivo S18e (12 GB + 512 GB): 2,299 yuan, equivalent to €295.
