The verdict
Your pick: vivo S15, ahead on Camera.
| Category | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S15, if you care about…
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 360 Hz
- against 300 Hz
vivo S16, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 197 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8 mm
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 8,000,000 :1
- against 6,000,000 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 813,300 | 833,157 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 870 | 870 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,317 | 3,317 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores and four 1.8 GHz cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.80 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Yellow, Gold | Black, Mint Green, Gold, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.3 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.1 mm | 164.1 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.4 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass |
Battery
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.62″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 6,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | AMOLED, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | S15 | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2203A | V2244A |
