The verdict
Your pick: vivo S18, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.8 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S18, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 866,863
- against 738,952
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 720 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.63 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 738,952 | 866,863 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,187 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,643 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores and 6 Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Silver, White | Black, Blue, Green, Silver, Purple, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 162.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 185.8 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90 % Best value | 89.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits | 2,800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 453 ppi Best value |
| 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, One Billion Colors, Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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, 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 |
| 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 | 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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 160 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S18e | S18 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2334A | V2323A |
