The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S15e, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 388 ppi
vivo V27, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 190 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1080 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP10 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 616,255 | 727,784 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,187 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,643 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A78 core at 2.8 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A510 cores at up to 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Silver, Pink, White | Blue, Black, Green, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.6 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 159.7 mm | 164.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,700 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,404 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 6,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Water Drop Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 4,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | S15e | V27 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2190A | V2231, V2246 |
