As promised, the Vivo S16, Vivo S16 Pro, and Vivo S16e phones have been released in China. These phones feature a centre-placed punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor for security, triple cameras situated in a rectangular shape at the back, and USB Type-C audio since there is no 3.5mm audio jack.
The Vivo S16 Pro’s green option has photochromic technology that transitions from light green to dark green with a smoked sapphire pattern on the purple glass. It also features a ring LED called Aura light.
The Vivo S16 series features an AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, Android 13 OS, a 4600mAh battery with 66W fast charging capabilities, and an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Find out more about the price and specs of the lineup.
Price
Vivo S16
- Vivo S16 8GB+128GB model costs RMB 2499 (approx Rs 29,700) approx.)
- RMB 2699 (around Rs 32,000) for the 8GB + 256GB
- RMB 2999 (approx Rs 35,600) for the 12GB + 256GB version
- RMB 3,299 (around Rs 39,200) for the 12GB + 512GB model.
Vivo S16 Pro
- Vivo S16 Pro costs RMB 3,299 (around Rs 39,200) for the 12GB + 256GB model
- RMB 3,599 (approx Rs 42,700) for the 12GB + 512GB version.
Vivo S16e
- The Vivo S16e costs RMB 2099 (approx Rs 24,900) for the 8GB + 128GB model
- RMB 2299 (around Rs 27,300) for the 8GB + 256GB model
- RMB 2499 (approx Rs 29,700) for the 12GB + 256GB version.
Color
The Vivo S16 comes in Black, Green, and Gradient colors, while the Vivo S16 Pro is only available in Black and Green; furthermore, the Vivo S16e is offered in Black, Green, and Purple.
Vivo S16 and Vivo S16 Pro Specifications
- 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200 4nm processor (Vivo S16 Pro)
- Snapdragon 870 7nm mobile platform.
- Android 13 OS
- Vivo S16: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
- Vivo S16 Pro: 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 50-megapixel front camera
- 66W fast-charging supported by 4,600mAh battery
OS
The Vivo S16 and S16 Pro come pre-loaded with OriginOS, an Android 13-based custom skin.
Features
There is
- a fingerprint sensor embedded in the display to ensure security
- The device has a 4,600mAh battery with 66W quick charging capabilities.
- stereo sound system
- High-resolution audio
- a USB-C port.
Connectivity features include
- 5G Standalone/Non-Standalone
- Dual 4G VoLTE technology
- Wi-Fi 6 802.11ac protocol
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Global Positioning System
- USB Type-C
- Near Field Communication
The Vivo S16 features a 64MP primary camera with f/1.89 aperture, OIS, LED flash, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture on the back; meanwhile, the front is fitted with a 50MP front camera accompanied by a dual soft LED flash.
Vivo S16e Specifications
The Vivo S16e has a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that features a 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, and 2400×1080 pixel resolution.
The Exynos 1080 5nm processor and Mali-G78 MP10 GPU provide power to the phone, which is further supported by 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. For the software, it runs on Android 13-based OriginOS custom skin.
- 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate
- Exynos 1080 chipset
- Maximum of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
- 50MP + 2MP + 2MP rear cameras
- 16MP selfie camera
- Battery capacity of 4,600mAh (with 66W charging)
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Camera
In the camera department, the Vivo S16e gets a 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and LED flash, a 2MP portrait primary and a 2MP macro lens. There is a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
Features
There is a 4,600mAh battery with 66W charging. Connectivity features include
- 5G SA/ NSA
- Dual 4G VoLTE
- Wi-Fi 802.11
- Bluetooth 5.2
- GPS+ GLONASS
- a USB Type-C port.
The phone is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. The phone measures 162.51 × 75.81 × 7.7mm and weighs 189 grams.