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vivo S16 12 GB / 512 GB / China

Name: vivo S16 12 GB / 512 GB / China
Brand: vivo
SKU: neoteo-device-48686

6.8 NeoScore #986 of 6247

12 GB / 512 GB / China · Launched December 2022

Overview

NeoScore

6.8

#986 of 6247

Design & display: 8.5
Performance & hardware: 6.9
Camera: 6.8
Connectivity: 7.0
Battery & charging: 5.4

Strengths

The display reaches 1300 nits peak brightness, higher than that of most phones launched around the same time.
At 7.4 mm thick, it is slimmer than most phones launched around the same time.
The 64 MP resolution of the rear main camera is higher than that of most phones launched around the same time.

Weak points

The 4600 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: 6.78″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
Design: 182 g74.8 mm164.1 mm7.4 mm
Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu: 833,157Better than 85% of phones
Battery: 4,600 mAh66 W
Cameras: 64 Mpx · f/1.98 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 50 Mpx · f/2.5
Network: 5G4G3G2G
Software: Android 13

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vivo S16 12 GB / 512 GB / China technical sheet

The vivo S16 suits anyone looking for a slim phone with a standout display; the trade-off is a battery with less capacity than most phones launched around the same time. This China-market version has no Google Services, which matters to anyone who relies on them. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display offers 120 Hz and 1300 nits peak brightness, higher than that of most phones launched around the same time. The screen-to-body ratio is also among the best of its time.

The rear main camera has 64 MP resolution, higher than that of most phones of its time, and optical image stabilization. Its f/1.9 aperture is less bright than that of most contemporaries. The phone also has an 8 MP ultrawide camera and records video at 4K at 30 fps. The 4600 mAh battery has less capacity than most, while 66 W fast charging has more power than that of most phones launched around the same time. At 7.4 mm thick, the phone is among the slimmest of its time.

The Snapdragon 870, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage apply to this version. The vivo S16 is also sold in 8 GB / 256 GB, 12 GB / 256 GB and 12 GB / 512 GB configurations. Its connectivity is better than most phones launched around the same time and includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC and Bluetooth 5.2. With a NeoScore of 6.7, it suits anyone prioritizing the display and a slim design who can do without Google Services on this version.

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.

6.82 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 512 GB / China

Design & display

8.5

Display Technology AMOLED: 8.7
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz: 9.0
Display Pixel Density 388 ppi: 8.1
Peak Display Brightness 1,300 nits: 8.8
Display Features 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: 7.0
Weight 182 g: 7.8
Usable Surface 90.4 %: 9.5
Body Thickness 7.4 mm: 9.2

Performance & hardware

6.9

AnTuTu Score 833,157: 4.2
RAM Capacity 12 GB: 9.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1: 7.5
Processor Process Size 7 nm: 6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB: 9.0
Maximum CPU Clock 3.2 GHz: 8.7
RAM Type LPDDR4X: 5.0

Camera

6.8

Sensor Size 1/1.72″: 6.2
Aperture f/1.9: 7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes: 10.0
Resolution 64 Mpx: 8.0
Camera Features Color Spectrum Sensor, Ring LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization: 0.0

Connectivity

7.0

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE: 3.0
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 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: 10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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, Galileo, BeiDou: 9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM: 7.5

Battery & charging

5.4

Battery Capacity 4,600 mAh: 7.7
Fast Charge Power 66 W: 7.9
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator: 0.0

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Design & display: 8.49
Performance & hardware: 6.85
Camera: 6.78
Connectivity: 6.95
Battery & charging: 5.37

NeoScore rank: #986 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Processor Process Size: 7 nm
Graphics GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 650
Storage Type: UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 3.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 512 GB
AnTuTu Score: 833,157
Geekbench 6 Single-Core: 870
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 3,317
CPU Description: Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.80 GHz cores.
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, Mint Green, Gold, Green, Cyan
Body Thickness: 7.4 mm
Body Width: 74.8 mm
Body Height: 164.1 mm
Weight: 182 g
Usable Surface: 90.4 %
Body Materials: Glass
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No

Battery

Battery Capacity: 4,600 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power: 66 W
Battery Features: Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Display Technology: AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness: 1,300 nits
Display Diagonal: 6.78″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 2,400 px
Display Pixel Density: 388 ppi
Display Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate: 300 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000 :1
Display Features: 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
Integrated Projector: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features: Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Operating System: Android 13
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 13
Direct OS Updates: No
Google Services: No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: 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 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
Wi-Fi Standards: 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
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Navigation Systems: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features: NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version: USB 2.0
Max. download speed: 7,500 Mbps
Max. upload speed: 3,000 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features: Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE

Technical

Model numbers: V2244A

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Camera system

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

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Model: Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Resolution: 64 Mpx
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Sensor Size: 1/1.72″
Pixel Size: 0.8 µm
Pixel Binning: 4 :1

Sensor

Sensor Model: Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Resolution: 64 Mpx
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Sensor Size: 1/1.72″
Pixel Size: 0.8 µm
Pixel Binning: 4 :1

Video

Video Recording: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
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: Color Spectrum Sensor, Ring LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization