UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹24,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo S16e 128GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.62 inches, 105.8 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 1080 (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4600 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹24,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo S16e 128GB excels with its 50MP main camera featuring OIS and PDAF, delivering sharp, stable shots in low light, and 66W wired charging that replenishes 50% in just 19 minutes — unmatched in its price bracket. The 4600mAh battery supports all-day use for heavy social media and video streamers. Its 6.62-inch 1080x2400 display offers crisp 398 ppi clarity, ideal for extended scrolling. Ideal for urban professionals in Dubai or Delhi who prioritize fast charging and reliable daytime photography without flagship prices. Weakness: the Octa-core chipset with Cortex-A78 cores heats up noticeably during 30+ minutes of 5G gaming or video editing, throttling performance. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because no rival offers 66W charging and OIS under AED 1100. In India at ₹24999, it’s overpriced — the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offers similar camera and charging at ₹22999 with better thermals and a 120Hz display.
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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 | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 162.5 x 75.8 x 7.7 mm or 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 187.7 g or 189 g (6.63 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.62 inches, 105.8 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~398 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Green, Purple |
| Models | V2239A |
| Price | About 280 EUR |
| Announced | 2022, December 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, December 30 |
| OS | Android 11, OriginOS Ocean |
| Chipset | Exynos 1080 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP10 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the S16e.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to its 2023 release, as newer models will likely offer better performance and software support. However, if you find it at a significantly discounted price, it can still serve as a budget-friendly daily driver.
The vivo S16e 128GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo S16e 128GB is priced at ₹24999 in India. It is sold through official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo S16e 128GB delivers sharp and vibrant photos in daylight with its main camera, and the portrait mode effectively blurs backgrounds. Low-light performance is decent for its price range, though details can soften in very dim conditions.
The vivo S16e 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 when needed.
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