Side-by-side technical data
vivo S18 vs Motorola Edge (2023)
Comparison between vivo S18 and Motorola Edge (2023): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Edge (2023), ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S18, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 866,863
- against 527,700
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
Motorola Edge (2023), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against AMOLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 185.8 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP54
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 720 | Mali-G610 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.63 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 866,863 Best value | 527,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,412 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 performance cores and 6 Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Silver, Purple, White | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 185.8 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Metal, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic, Faux Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W Best value | 68 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,800 nits Best value | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 453 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | AMOLED, One Billion Colors, Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 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 n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 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 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps | 5,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 160 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | S18 | Edge (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (USD) | — | 499 $ |
| Model numbers | V2323A | — |
