vivo S18 series: AuraLight, powerful, and camera-rich smartphones

vivo has recently unveiled its latest S18 series, consisting of three smartphones: the S18, S18 Pro, and S18e. These new devices come with impressive features such as larger AuraLight, high refresh rate displays, powerful processors, and advanced camera systems. Let’s dive into the details of the vivo S18 series and explore what makes them stand out in the competitive smartphone market.

Design and Display

Both the base S18 and S18 Pro share a similar design with a water reflection-like effect in colors of Blue Green and White. The Black version offers a more understated matte finish. One notable improvement is the wider squarish-shaped LED on the camera island, accompanied by the LED flash, providing enhanced lighting. On the front, both models feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2800 x 1260 resolution, and vibrant color reproduction.

Performance and Storage

The base S18 is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 octa-core processor, coupled with Adreno GPU. It offers options for 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. On the other hand, the S18 Pro boasts a more powerful 3.35GHz 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ octa-core processor, along with Immortalis-G715 GPU. It comes with 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Camera Capabilities

In terms of camera capabilities, the S18 features a 50MP OmniVision OV50E main sensor with OIS, an 8MP Omnivision OV08D10 ultra-wide shooter, and other impressive features. The S18 Pro, on the other hand, offers a 50MP Sony IMX920 main camera with OIS, a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide shooter, and a 12MP Sony IMX663 2x telephoto sensor. Both models also sport a 50MP front-facing camera for stunning selfies.

vivo S18e

Apart from the S18 and S18 Pro, vivo has also introduced the S18e, which offers a different design with a circular camera island. It features 2 LED flash instead of the AuraLight technology found in its siblings. The S18e comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, Full HD+ resolution, HDR10+, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a 2.8GHz MTK Dimensity 7200 4nm octa-core processor, 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB or 256GB UFS 2.2 storage.

Price and Availability

The vivo S18 series is currently available in China, with no official word yet on its availability in other markets. The prices in China, without taxes, are as follows:

• vivo S18e 12GB/256GB: CNY 2,099 yuan (around PHP 16.5K)
• vivo S18e 12GB/512GB: CNY 2,299 yuan (around PHP 18K)
• vivo S18 8GB/256GB: CNY 2,299 yuan (around PHP 18K)
• vivo S18 12GB/256GB: CNY 2,599 yuan (around PHP 20.4K)
• vivo S18 12GB/512GB: CNY 2,799 yuan (around PHP 22K)
• vivo S18 16GB/512GB: CNY 2,999 yuan (around PHP 23.5K)
• vivo S18 Pro 12GB/256GB: CNY 3,199 yuan (around PHP 25.1K)
• vivo S18 Pro 16GB/256GB: CNY 3,499 yuan (around PHP 27.5K)
• vivo S18 Pro 16GB/512GB: CNY 3,699 yuan (around PHP 29K)

Verdict

The vivo S18 series offers a range of impressive features, including larger AuraLight, high refresh rate displays, powerful processors, and advanced camera systems. With its sleek design and competitive pricing, these smartphones are set to attract tech consumers who value performance and style. While currently available in China, we hope to see the vivo S18 series make its way to other markets soon, allowing more users to experience the cutting-edge technology offered by vivo. Read more: NEWS