The verdict
Your pick: vivo S16e, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S16e, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 720,000
- against 426,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
vivo V25, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Max. download speed
- 2,770 Mbps
- against 1,200 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1080 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP10 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 720,000 Best value | 426,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 703 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,056 |
| 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 processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Purple | Black, Gold, Green, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 187.7 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.9 % Best value | 84.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Metal |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.62″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,404 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 6,000,000 :1 | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Water Drop Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, LTE B28, 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 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 B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 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, 4G LTE B66, 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 n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | S16e | V25 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2239A | V2202 |
