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Overview

NeoScore

7.6

#475 of 6247

Design & display
7.8
Performance & hardware
8.1
Camera
8.0
Connectivity
7.7
Battery & charging
6.8

Strengths

  • The display pairs 453 ppi with 2800-nit peak brightness, both among the best of its time.
  • Its AnTuTu score is among the best for phones of its time.
  • Its 2x optical zoom is among the best of its time.

Weak points

  • The main camera’s f/1.9 aperture is worse than most phones of its time.
Display
6.78″AMOLED1,260 × 2,800 px120 Hz
Design
188 g75.1 mm164.4 mm7.5 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 PlusOcta-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu
1,799,934Better than 61% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh80 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.912 Mpx · f/250 Mpx · f/212 Mpx · f/1.98
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 14

Editorial report

vivo S18 Pro technical sheet

The vivo S18 Pro suits buyers looking for a high-spec Android phone with a particularly bright display; its clearest limitation is the absence of Google Services. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display has 453 ppi and reaches 2800 nits peak brightness, both among the best specifications of its time. Its 7.5 mm body is also thinner than most phones launched around the same time. The 120 Hz refresh rate is typical, so it is not a comparative advantage on its own.

Its AnTuTu score is among the best for phones of its time. For photography, 2x optical zoom is also among the best, and the main camera includes optical image stabilization; its f/1.9 aperture, however, is worse than most. The 5000 mAh battery has typical capacity, while 80 W charging is better than most phones of its time. Connectivity includes 5G and Wi-Fi 7. This version has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage; the phone is also sold in configurations up to 16 GB / 512 GB. With a NeoScore of 7.6, the vivo S18 Pro is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize the display, zoom and fast charging, provided the lack of Google Services is not a dealbreaker.

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.

7.64 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / China

Design & display

7.8

Display Technology AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 453 ppi
9.3
Peak Display Brightness 2,800 nits
10.0
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen
3.5
Weight 188 g
7.2
Resistance Features IP54
2.5
Usable Surface 89.9 %
9.4
Body Thickness 7.5 mm
9.0

Performance & hardware

8.1

AnTuTu Score 1,799,934
6.2
RAM Capacity 16 GB
9.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 4 nm
8.5
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 3.35 GHz
9.1
RAM Type LPDDR5X
10.0

Camera

8.0

Sensor Size 1/1.49″
7.4
Aperture f/1.9
7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 2 x
5.0
Camera Features Ring LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, 4K Video
8.0

Connectivity

7.7

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
10.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
8.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
10.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

6.8

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 80 W
8.5
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
4.3

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Design & display
7.75
Performance & hardware
8.06
Camera
7.98
Connectivity
7.7
Battery & charging
6.77
NeoScore rank
#475 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus
Processor Process Size
4 nm
Graphics GPU
Immortalis-G715 MC11
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
3.35 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
AnTuTu Score
1,799,934
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 1x 3.35 GHz Cortex-X3, 3x 3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 and 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Silver, White
Body Thickness
7.5 mm
Body Width
75.1 mm
Body Height
164.4 mm
Weight
188 g
Usable Surface
89.9 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features
IP54
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
80 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
2,800 nits
Display Diagonal
6.78″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,260 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,800 px
Display Pixel Density
453 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
300 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
8,000,000 :1
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 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, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
Android 14
OS Family
Android
OS Version
14
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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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
Cellular Technologies
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 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

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

Technical

Model numbers
V2344A

S18 Pro

Camera system

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

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX920
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.49″
Pixel Size
1.2 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX920
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.49″
Pixel Size
1.2 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
Ring LED
Flash LED Count
4 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Ring LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, 4K Video
2

Rear Telephoto Camera

Resolution
12 Mpx
Optical Zoom
2 x
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
12 Mpx
Lens
Optical Zoom
2 x
Aperture
f/2
3

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5KJN1
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KJN1
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Lens
Aperture
f/2
4

Rear Depth Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX663
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.93″
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Aperture
f/1.98
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX663
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.93″
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/1.98
5

Front Camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5KJN1
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KJN1
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
Dual-LED Flash, HDR
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
China
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
China

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