UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹31,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo S16 128GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4600 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹31,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo S16 128GB excels with its 66W wired charging, delivering 50% in 19 minutes, and a 4600mAh battery that sustains all-day use. Its 64MP main sensor with OIS captures sharp, stable photos in low light, while the 120Hz AMOLED display (1080x2400) ensures fluid scrolling. Ideal for urban professionals who prioritize fast charging and portrait photography without carrying a bulky device—its 182g weight and NFC support make it perfect for daily commutes and contactless payments. However, the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset (Kryo 585 cores) struggles under sustained gaming loads, throttling after 15 minutes of intensive use. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because it outpaces similarly priced phones in charging speed and display quality. In India at ₹31999, it’s overpriced: rivals like the Poco X5 Pro offer comparable cameras and faster charging at ₹28999. Skip if you game heavily; buy if you value speed, weight, and camera consistency.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired, 50% in 19 min |
| Battery Capacity | 4600 mAh |
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.94 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 182 g (6.42 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Mint, Gold |
| Models | V2244A |
| Price | About 340 EUR |
| Announced | 2022, December 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, December 30 |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the S16.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to aging software support and newer alternatives, but if found at a steep discount, it can still handle daily tasks reliably for basic users.
The vivo S16 128GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms.
The vivo S16 128GB is priced at ₹31999 in India. It is available through official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites.
The vivo S16 128GB delivers vibrant and detailed photos in daylight, with strong portrait mode and good low-light performance thanks to its main sensor and software optimization.
The vivo S16 128GB offers a full day of battery life with moderate usage, including social media, streaming, and calls. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power.
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