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vivo S10

6.5 NeoScore #1266 of 6247

Launched July 2021

Overview

NeoScore

6.5

#1266 of 6247

Design & display
7.8
Performance & hardware
6.0
Camera
7.6
Connectivity
6.6
Battery & charging
5.0

Strengths

  • At 7.3 mm thick, it is among the thinnest phones of its time.
  • Its 409 ppi pixel density is higher than that of most phones launched around the same time.
  • The rear main camera's 64 MP resolution is higher than that of most phones launched around the same time.

Weak points

  • Its 4050 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
  • The rear main camera's f/1.9 aperture is less bright than that of most phones launched around the same time.
Display
6.44″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
Design
173 g73.7 mm158.2 mm7.3 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 1100Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
733,600Better than 77% of phones
Battery
4,050 mAh44 W
Cameras
64 Mpx · f/1.98 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 44 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

vivo S10 technical sheet

The vivo S10 suits buyers looking for a slim, light phone with an AMOLED display and several camera options. Its 6.44-inch display has a density of 409 ppi, higher than that of most phones launched around the same time. At 7.3 mm thick, it is also among the thinnest phones of its time. The 90 Hz refresh rate is typical for that period.

The rear main camera has 64 MP resolution, higher than that of most phones launched around the same time, and optical image stabilization. Its f/1.9 aperture, however, is less bright than that of most. The phone also has an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro camera. The front main camera is 44 MP, while the rear main camera records 4K video at 30 fps.

Its 4050 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones of its time, although 44 W charging power is higher than that of most. This version has no Google Services and no direct OS updates, a substantial limitation for buyers who rely on them. Overall, the vivo S10 is better than most phones launched around the same time and has a NeoScore of 6.5. It makes the strongest case for buyers who prioritize a high-density display and an optically stabilized main camera, rather than a high-capacity battery or access to Google Services.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

6.5 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / China

Design & display

7.8

Display Technology AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 409 ppi
8.6
Display Features HDR10+, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Always-On Display, Touchscreen
4.0
Weight 173 g
8.7
Usable Surface 85.9 %
8.3
Body Thickness 7.3 mm
9.4

Performance & hardware

6.0

AnTuTu Score 733,600
3.7
RAM Capacity 12 GB
7.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.6 GHz
6.5
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

7.6

Aperture f/1.9
7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 64 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Dual-Lens Front Camera, Front Camera, Ultra-Wide Camera, 4K Video, Optical Stabilization, LED Flash
8.0

Connectivity

6.6

Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
1.5
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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 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
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.0

Battery Capacity 4,050 mAh
6.1
Fast Charge Power 44 W
6.9
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
4.3

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Design & display
7.79
Performance & hardware
5.97
Camera
7.58
Connectivity
6.58
Battery & charging
5
NeoScore rank
#1266 / 6247

vivo

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 1100
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
733,600
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Blue, Yellow, Cyan, Lime, Green
Body Thickness
7.3 mm
Body Width
73.7 mm
Body Height
158.2 mm
Weight
173 g
Usable Surface
85.9 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,050 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium
Fast Charge Power
44 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.44″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
409 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
3,000,000 :1
Display Features
HDR10+, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Always-On Display, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 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
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB Type-C
Max. download speed
4,700 Mbps
Max. upload speed
2,500 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones

Technical

Model numbers
V2121A

S10

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Aperture
f/1.9
Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Dual-Lens Front Camera, Front Camera, Ultra-Wide Camera, 4K Video, Optical Stabilization, LED Flash
2

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Rear macro camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

Front main camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5KGH1
Resolution
44 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.65″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KGH1
Resolution
44 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.65″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
Dual-Lens Front Camera, Front-Facing LED Flash, HDR, Dual-LED Flash
5

Front ultrawide camera

Aperture
f/2.3
Lens
Aperture
f/2.3
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
China
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
China

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