UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹24,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo S18 128GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹24,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo S18 128GB excels with its 80W wired charging—fully recharging the 5000mAh battery in under 35 minutes—and its 50MP main sensor with OIS, delivering sharp, stable shots in low light. The 1260 x 2800 pixel display at 453 ppi ensures crisp text and vibrant HDR content. Ideal for urban commuters in Dubai and Delhi who need all-day battery life and rapid top-ups during short breaks, plus NFC for contactless transit payments. Its weakness? The mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset struggles with sustained 90fps gaming, throttling after 15 minutes under load. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 1000 offers 80W charging and OIS on a 50MP main cam. In India at ₹24999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offer similar cameras, faster charging, and better thermals for ₹22999. Skip if you game heavily.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, PD Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Features | Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (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, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 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 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 185.8 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue/Green, Silver, Purple |
| Models | V2323A |
| Price | About 300 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, December 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, December 22 |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the S18.
It may still be a decent budget-friendly option if you prioritize smooth daily use and decent camera quality over cutting-edge features. However, newer models by then will likely offer better performance and software support, making it less ideal for long-term use.
The vivo S18 128GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo S18 128GB is priced at ₹24999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo S18 128GB delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight with vibrant colors and good detail. Its portrait mode effectively blurs backgrounds for professional-looking shots.
The vivo S18 128GB offers all-day battery life with moderate usage, including social media, streaming, and browsing. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
Ready to buy the S18?
From AED 950 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
