Vivo S18e 5G

Vivo S18e in Kenya

Vivo S18e price in Kenya is  Ksh 39,000. The display is a 2.5D curved 6.67-inch AMOLED with up to 800nits brightness, 16M colors, and high resolution for great viewing and scrolling, enhanced by a high responsive 120Hz refresh rate. It packs up to 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM with UFS 2.2 but lacks an SD Card slot. For cameras, you get a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth camera with Ring LED flash, PDAF, and OIS that records 4k videos. The selfie camera is a 16MP camera that records 1080p videos.

The phone is 5G-enabled and runs on the 4nm Mediatek Dimensity 7200 processor with an Octa-core CPU and Mali-G610 GPU. Enjoy an AI user-friendly interface that lets you in on the action and gives you total control thanks to the OriginOS 4 based on Android 14. Powering the S18e 5G is a massive storage 4800mAh Li-Po non-removable battery charged via an 80W supercharger. The phone supports dual nano sim on dual standby mode up to 5G. You also get dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC, and a USB C cable for charging and OTG. The phone is available in Black, Silver, and Purple at phoneprice Kenya.

Vivo S18e 5G Specifications

Feature	Specs
Brand	Vivo
Model	S18e 5G
Announced Released	December 2023 January, 2024
Price	Kes. 39,000
RAM	8GB, 12GB
Internal Storage	256GB, 512GB UFS 2.2
SD Card Slot	No
Weight	193g (6.81Oz)
Dimensions	162.4 x 74.9 x 7.7mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Display Type	Type: AMOLED Size: 6.67-inches Refresh Rate: 120Hz. Brightness: 1800nits (Peak) Screen: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 395ppi, 88.3% Features: 16M colors, 2.5D curved screen, 100%DCI-P3, Capacitive multitouch, Scratch resistant Protection: Not specified
Operating System	OriginOS 4, Android 14
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4nm)
CPU Speed	Octa-core (2x 2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715 & 6x GHz ARM Cortex-A510)
GPU	Mali-G610 MC4
Camera	Rear Camera 50MP f/1.8 OIS. PDAF 2MP f/2.4, Depth Supporting video quality of 4k@30fps Ring-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Selfie Camera 50MP, f/2.0, 22mm, wide, AF, HDR, Face detection, Face unlock Supporting video quality at1080p@30fps
Network	GSM, HPSA, LTE,5G
SIM Card	Nano Dual sim dual standby (DSDS)
3.5mm jack	No 24-bit Hi-Res Audio or snapdragon sound
Bluetooth	Yes, 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes
GPS	Yes. GLONASS, GALILEO, GPS, QZSS, and BDS (B1+B1c)
Loudspeaker	Yes
Wi-Fi & WLAN	·       Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band ·       Wi-Fi Direct ·       Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Radio	No
Sensor	In-display Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, Gyro, Compass
Battery	Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable
Fast Charging	Wired Fast charging 80W
Color	Black, Purple, Silver
Others	IP54 splash and dust resistant

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Design and Physical Attributes

Vivo S18e comes in an elegant and refined Vivo S18 series design, crafted with precision to impress and express. At the back is a grouped window design for the cameras that mimics the double circle pattern of a watch creating a 3D effect. The phone has an anti-scratch glass front with plastic frames that blend to give you a sturdy and beautiful gadget. It is slim with 7.7mm thickness and weighs about 193g giving you a tight and comfortable grip. You have the confidence to use it in wet situations thanks to the IP54 splash and dust resistance rating. You can choose from the Black, Silver, and purple color variants to complement your personality.

The phone has a slim bezel with the screen covering about 88.3% of the surface allowing you more viewing space. Enjoy an immersive experience on the 6.67-inch AMOLED with 16M colors, up to 1800nits brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. These features make the display clear and colorful and allow you an effortless scrolling experience with apps loading at top speed. With 1080×2400 pixels and about 4395ppi density on a capacitive multitouch display, the Vivo S18e lets you into a world of limitless possibilities.

Performance

Peak Performance Processor

Vivo S18e runs on an impressive and powerful 4nm Mediatek Dimensity 7200 chipset that ensures peak performance. This chipset is tailored to support midrange 5G smartphones to ensure the phone performs well while saving power. It is supported by an Octa-core CPU running at 2.8GHz and an ARM Mali-G610 MC4 GPU for graphic rendering. The processor allows you to perform multiple tasks and enjoy gaming.

Updates OS

Contributing to the extraordinary performance is a user-friendly and intuitive interface. The phone is integrated with the OriginOS 4 based on Android 14. This custom UI brings your AI features, smooth frame transitions, customizable features to personalize your phone, and updates to keep the phone at its peak performance.

Battery and Charging

Vivo S18e is powered by a 4800mAh Li-Po built-in battery. This capable battery powers you through your daily tasks and if you need to recharge, you get an 80W fast charger via the USB C cable. Concentrate more on productivity and less on charging with the S18e. The battery has a long lifespan, being able to retain 80% battery health with 600 charge cycles for 4 years.

Memory

Sufficient memory means more space to save and install the important apps and games you need for your daily activities. Vivo S18e packs amazing memory that will enable you to do this as you keep your phone operating at its best. You get up to 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM.  Although the phone lacks a dedicated MicroSD card slot, these memory variants are sufficient for most storage as you can save your documents, photos, and videos and install the apps you need. The internal memory is supported by UFS 2.2, which enables you to create more space and ensures you can easily transfer files within devices while enhancing performance.

Camera

Make memories by capturing the important life moments alone or with friends and family.  The S18, dubbed the ultimate camera phone has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP OIS. PDAF primary camera with f/1.8 wide camera and a secondary 2MP f/2.4 Depth sensor that ensures you capture well-detailed and vibrant photos. The rear camera has Ring LED flash, panorama, HDR, PDAF, and OIS features, which enhance the quality of pictures under any setting and lighting. The rear camera records Full HD videos up to 4k@30fps, assuring you of professional-looking videos. With this, every tiny detail in your video is captured to give you sharp and clear videos.

At the front is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 wide aperture for vivid and natural-looking selfies. You can take dazzling and shiny selfies using the front camera that captures your whole beauty. Regarding videos, the front camera records 1080p@30fps videos and allows dual portrait video that enhances your video experience. This camera also has face recognition biometrics that allow you to unlock your phone using your face.

Additional features that enhance your camera experience include;

• Face detection
• Digital zooming
• Digital image stabilization
• Continuous shooting
• Self-timer
• Geotagging
• Scene and macro mode
• Auto and laser focus

Communication Features

The phone supports dual nano sim on dual standby networks up to 5G that ensure stable communication, internet surfing, and fast download and upload speeds. You can connect to the internet using the dual-band Wi-Fi 6 or create a hotspot for your other devices. For connecting to other devices, you get a USB C 2.0 cable for wired connection, like sharing files and Wi-Fi tethering, or the wireless Bluetooth 5.4 with apt-X codecs that ensure stale connections. The phone also supports NFC to make cashless transactions more convenient and allows tap-and-go sharing within compatible devices.

Enjoy a rich immersive sound experience from the stereo speakers and make clear calls thanks to the in-built mics and an earpiece. Although the phone lacks an audio jack you can enjoy Hi-Res audio or Snapdragon sound by pairing your phone to speakers or a headset to enjoy this rich sound experience.

Satellite Navigation

Never get lost or miss an important turn while walking, jogging, driving, hiking, or exploring new places. The GPS navigation system supports different systems that make navigation easy. You get GPS, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS, AND BDS navigation systems.

Biometrics and Sensors

The S18e 5G is dedicated to keeping your data safe and enhancing your phone experience. For security and privacy, the screen has under-display optical fingerprint sensors that unlock your phone with a touch. The selfie camera also has face recognition biometrics that can be used to unlock the phone. The phone also has an accelerometer, compass, proximity, Ambient light, and gyro sensors that improve the phone’s functionality.

Pros and Cons of Vivo V30

Hits

• Affordable smartphone with 5G and NFC support
• Trendy and elegant design
• Immersive AMOLED with 16M colors and 1800nits brightness
• Highly responsive 120Hz refresh rate with capacitive multitouch.
• Large battery capacity of 4800mAh
• 80W wired fast charging
• Sufficient memory space
• High-performance and efficient processor.
• Intuitive OriginOS 4 13 based on Android 14
• Quality photos and videos at 4k@30fps
• IP54 slash and dust resistance

Misses

• No Gorilla Glass Victus protection
• No wireless or reverse charging
• Lacks audio jack and FM Radio
• There is no SD Card slot

Unboxing

• Vivo S18e 5G
• USB C Cable
• 80W Power Adapter
• Sim ejector tool
• Transparent Phone case
• User manual

Verdict

The vivo S18e is a trendy smartphone for people who love life, especially the younger generation who love selfies or students who do not require high-end phones. It presents capable cameras, a reliable battery, an immersive display, and a powerful Mediatek Dimensity 7200 processor and operates with the OriginOS 4 ecosystem. At the given price, this phone is a great choice for someone seeking a great camera and performance smartphone at an affordable price.

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