The verdict
Your pick: vivo S18e, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S18e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 738,952
- against 620,950
- 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
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
vivo V29, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 453 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 193 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP54
- Usable Surface
- 93 %
- against 90 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 738,952 Best value | 620,950 |
| 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 Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 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 | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Silver, White | Black, Blue, Purple, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 162.4 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90 % | 93 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| 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 Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,260 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 Best value | 120 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+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 120Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B32, 4G LTE B34, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 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 Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| 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 | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.91 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | S18e | V29 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2334A | V2250 |
