vivo S18 Pro
$447Starting price · USUpper Mid-Range2023
8.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.78"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
16GB
Max RAM
80W
Charging
188g
Weight
Why This Phone
Upper Mid-RangeThe vivo S18 Pro delivers flagship-level performance and display quality at an aggressive mid-range price point. While it cuts costs with a plastic frame and lacks wireless charging, the powerful Dimensity 9200+ chipset and capable camera array make it a standout performer.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.5
Performance9.0
Battery8.0
Display9.0
Build7.0
Value9.5
Strengths
Exceptional performance for the price
High-quality 2800-nit AMOLED display
Versatile 50MP triple camera system
Fast 80W wired charging
Excellent value proposition
Weaknesses
Plastic frame build
No wireless charging
No headphone jack
Lacks official IP rating
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