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- Turquoise
- 4 colours
12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched March 2021
Overview
NeoScore
6.4
#1363 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.6
- Performance & hardware
- 6.5
- Camera
- 6.9
- Connectivity
- 6.5
- Battery & charging
- 4.8
Strengths
- At 7.4 mm, its thickness is among the best of phones launched around the same time.
- Its display's 409 ppi density is better than that of most phones launched around the same time.
- The rear main camera's 64 MP resolution and 1/1.72″ sensor size are better than most phones launched around the same time.
Weak points
- Its 4,000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
- Display
- 6.44″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
- Design
- 173 g73.9 mm158.4 mm7.4 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 1100Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 733,600Better than 77% of phones
- Battery
- 4,000 mAh33 W
- Cameras
- 64 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 44 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 11
Editorial report
vivo S9 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The vivo S9 suits buyers looking for a slim phone with a detailed display and a well-equipped main camera. Its trade-off is the 4,000 mAh battery, which has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time; its 33 W charging is better than most. Battery specifications overall are typical.
At 7.4 mm thick, it is among the slimmest phones of its time, and its 173 g weight is lower than that of most. The 6.44-inch AMOLED display has 409 ppi, better than most, along with 1080 × 2400 px resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate. That refresh rate is typical, while the design and display overall are better than most phones launched around the same time.
The rear main camera pairs a 64 MP sensor with a 1/1.72″ sensor size; both specifications are better than most. It also has optical image stabilization. Performance and hardware are better than most, with a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 and an AnTuTu v10 result of 733,600. Connectivity also stands better than most, with 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and dual Nano-SIM.
This version has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage; the vivo S9 is sold in configurations from 8 GB / 128 GB to 12 GB / 256 GB. This China version has no Google Services. With an overall NeoScore of 6.3, it is a fit for buyers who prioritize a slim design, a high-density display, and a camera with a high-resolution sensor.
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.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
7.6
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 409 ppi
- 8.6
- Display Features HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
- 3.0
- Weight 173 g
- 8.7
- Usable Surface 85.5 %
- 8.1
- Body Thickness 7.4 mm
- 9.2
Performance & hardware
6.5
- AnTuTu Score 733,600
- 3.7
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.6 GHz
- 6.5
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
6.9
- Sensor Size 1/1.72″
- 6.2
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 64 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, Digital Zoom, Time-Lapse, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Dual-Lens Camera, Front Camera
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.5
- Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 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)
- 5.0
- 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, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
4.8
- Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
- 5.9
- Fast Charge Power 33 W
- 5.8
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 7.64
- Performance & hardware
- 6.52
- Camera
- 6.87
- Connectivity
- 6.45
- Battery & charging
- 4.75
- NeoScore rank
- #1363 / 6247
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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, Turquoise
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- Body Width
- 73.9 mm
- Body Height
- 158.4 mm
- Weight
- 173 g
- Usable Surface
- 85.5 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Lithium
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, 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+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity 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, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, 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 Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer 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
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones
Technical
- Model numbers
- V2072A
S9
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, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 240 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual-Tone LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, Digital Zoom, Time-Lapse, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Dual-Lens Camera, Front Camera
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
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
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Dual-Lens Front Camera
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14Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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