UAE Price
AED 2,250
India Price
₹27,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo S16 Pro 512GB 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 2,250 in the UAE and ₹27,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo S16 Pro 512GB excels with its 50MP main camera delivering sharp detail in daylight, 66W wired charging that hits 50% in 19 minutes, and a 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ for smooth, vibrant visuals. It targets content creators who shoot daily in good light and need rapid top-ups between shoots, not gamers needing sustained high-frame-rate performance. Its weakness is thermal throttling under prolonged 5G load—CPU drops to 2.0GHz after 12 minutes of streaming, hurting video uploads. In UAE at AED 2250, it’s competitive because the 512GB storage and 66W charging outpace rivals like the Xiaomi 12T at similar pricing. In India at ₹27999, it’s overpriced: the same chipset and camera are found in the Realme GT Neo 5 SE for ₹23999 with comparable charging and more RAM. The OriginOS 3 interface adds polish, but the premium tag doesn’t justify the thermal limits or lack of IP rating.
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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 | 512 |
| 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 for users prioritizing storage and mid-range performance, but newer models will likely offer better software support and efficiency by then. Consider it only if found at a significantly discounted price.
The vivo S16 Pro 512GB is priced at AED 2250 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo S16 Pro 512GB is priced at ₹27999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo S16 Pro 512GB delivers sharp, well-exposed photos with strong detail in daylight and good low-light performance thanks to its large sensor. Video recording is smooth with stable stabilization for everyday use.
The vivo S16 Pro 512GB offers all-day battery life with moderate to heavy usage, including streaming, social media, and gaming. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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