The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S18e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,800 nits
- against 1,300 nits
vivo S16, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 833,157
- against 738,952
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 193 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 7.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 738,952 | 833,157 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,187 Best value | 870 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,643 | 3,317 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores and 6 Cortex-A510 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 | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Silver, White | Black, Mint Green, Gold, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162.4 mm | 164.1 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
Battery
| Specification | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W Best value | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits Best value | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 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 | 395 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 6,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 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 | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
Connectivity
| Specification | S18e | 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 B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 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 n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer 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 | 4,700 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S18e | S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2334A | V2244A |
