Three Vivo S16 Smartphone Series Models Unveiled in China

The vivo S16 smartphone lineup was unveiled in China on December 22, comprised of three varying models – the S16 Pro, vanilla S16 and S16e. As usual, the lineup focuses on style with appealing design in the camera department. But there are major differences in the processors within these phones. The vivo S16 packs a Snapdragon 870, the S16e an Exynos 1080, and the S16 Pro a MediaTek Dimensity 8200. Official sales of all three vivo S16 phones in China will start on December 30. There’s no word on an international release for now.

vivo S16 Pro

vivo S16 Pro (Source: vivo)
Configurationsvivo S16 Pro
Dimensions and weight164.1mm × 74.8mm × 7.36mm, 182g
DisplayCurved 6.78-inch AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2400 × 1080 resolution
ProcessorMediaTeks Dimensity 8200
Memory12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB
SoftwareAndroid 13.0, OriginOS 3
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
CameraRear cameras: 50MP main cam using the Sony IMX766V sensor, 8MP ultrawide module, 2MP macro cam
50MP selfie shooter
ColorBlack, Green
Prices3,299 – 3,599 yuan ($472 – $515)
Battery4600mAh battery, 66W charging

vivo S16

vivo S16 (Source: vivo)
Configurationsvivo S16
Dimensions and weightBlack and green version: 164.1mm × 74.8mm × 7.36mm, 182g; Gradient color version: 164.1mm × 74.8mm × 7.4mm, 182g
DisplayCurved 6.78-inch AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2400 × 1080 resolution
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip
Memory8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB
SoftwareAndroid 13.0, OriginOS 3
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
CameraRear cameras: 50MP main cam, 2MP depth macro module, 2MP depth cam
50MP selfie shooter
ColorBlack, Green and Gradient Color
Prices2,499 – 3,299 yuan ($357 – $515)
Battery4600mAh battery, 66W charging

vivo S16e

vivo S16e (Source: vivo)

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Configurationsvivo S16e
Dimensions and weightBlack version: 162.51mm × 75.81mm × 7.7mm, 187.7g; Purple and green version: 162.51mm × 75.81mm × 7.8mm, 189g
Display6.62-inch flat AMOLED display with the same 120Hz refresh rate, 2400 × 1080 resolution
ProcessorSamsung’s Exynos 1080
Memory8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB + 256GB
SoftwareAndroid 11 with Origin OS Ocean
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
CameraRear cameras: 50MP main cam, 2MP depth macro module, 2MP depth cam
16MP selfie shooter
ColorBlack, Green and Purple
Prices2,099 – 2,499 yuan ($300 – $357)
Battery4600mAh battery, 66W charging