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AED 2,000
India Price
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo S16 Pro 256GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4600 mAh battery. At AED 2,000 in the UAE and ₹24,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo S16 Pro excels with its 50MP main camera featuring OIS and 1.0µm pixels for sharp low-light shots, 66W wired charging that delivers 50% in 19 minutes, and a 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ for fluid, vibrant visuals. It targets content creators who shoot daily on mobile and need fast charging between shoots, especially those using 5G bands 1, 3, 41, and 78 for UAE/India networks. Its weakness is thermals under prolonged gaming—Cortex-A78 cores throttle noticeably after 20 minutes of intensive use. In UAE at AED 2000, it’s competitive because it outpaces rivals like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ in display and charging speed, despite lacking IP rating. In India at ₹24999, it’s overpriced compared to the Poco F5’s 120W charging and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, offering similar camera hardware but weaker sustained performance. Choose it for photography and charging speed, not for marathon gaming.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, (unconfirmed stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired, 50% in 19 min |
| Battery Capacity | 4600 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, 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 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC |
| 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 | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Mint |
| Models | V2245A |
| Price | About 400 EUR |
| Announced | 2022, December 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, December 30 |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the S16 Pro.
It may still be a solid choice if you prioritize camera quality and design over cutting-edge performance, but software updates and app compatibility could become limited by then. Consider it only if found at a significantly discounted price.
The vivo S16 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 2000 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo S16 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹24999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers vibrant, detailed photos with excellent low-light performance thanks to its large sensor and advanced night mode. Portrait shots benefit from natural bokeh and accurate skin tone rendering.
The battery life supports a full day of moderate to heavy usage, including social media, streaming, and photography. Fast charging quickly restores power when needed.
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