Vivo S16e Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Vivo S16e - inexpensive, but extremely high quality

Sometimes the cheapest representatives of the flagship lines of manufacturers are much more interesting than their expensive counterparts in terms of price and quality. Losses in performance and design are often minor, while the functionality is usually fully preserved. Such a description is ideal for the hero of today's review.

The appearance of the novelty is somewhat simpler than that of its expensive predecessors, but it is still attractive and relevant. The colors of the rear panels have not changed, and the branded block of photomodules with a circle of LED flashes has remained in place. The only pity is that the body is mostly made of plastic, scratches on which appear in the blink of an eye. The 6.62-inch AMOLED screen hides a fairly accurate fingerprint sensor under the glass, displaying a picture at a high level. A resolution of 2400x1080 pixels is sufficient for clear images, and the 120 Hz refresh rate, the brightness margin of more than 1000 nits, and realistic color reproduction look modern.

The technical characteristics were the Samsung Exynos 1080 processor, 8GB / 12GB of RAM and the Mali G78MP10 video adapter. The bundle is not the most popular, but no less productive. About 650 thousand points in the AnTuTu benchmark, the maximum or close to them graphics settings in demanding games make us understand the choice of the developer. The chipset heats up under prolonged loads, but the throttling values are far from critical, the CPU energy efficiency is decent. The 4600 mAh battery will require the use of fast charging at 66W about once every one and a half days. There are options for internal storage of 128 and 256GB. Given the current realities, it is the second configuration that is recommended.

An experienced mobile photographer will be put off by useless 2-megapixel auxiliary photomodules, but do not be upset. The main 50-megapixel sensor with optical stabilization provides excellent photo opportunities both in the daytime and in the evening. Even if we don’t have a camera phone in front of us, it’s not difficult to get a high-quality frame without an abundance of noise. There is no stereo sound, which is not pleasing. The mono speaker is loud, even reproduces bass, but still cannot replace the stereo effect. NFC contactless payments add to the list of advantages, which allows you to recommend the device for purchase with all its minor shortcomings.