The verdict
Your pick: vivo S20, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S18, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
vivo S20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 2,800 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- against IP54
- Fast Charge Power
- 90 W
- against 80 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 720 | Qualcomm Adreno 720 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.63 GHz | 2.63 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 866,863 | 866,863 |
| 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 1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Silver, Purple, White | Black, Grey, Gold, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 160.4 mm |
| Weight | 185.8 g Best value | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP64 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,800 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px | 1,260 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px | 2,800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 453 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | 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, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, 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 CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 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 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, CDMA, 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 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 160 Mbps | 160 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | S18 | S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2323A | V2429A |
