vivo S18e
$294Starting price · USMid-Range2023
7.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.67"
Display
50MP
Camera
4,800
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
80W
Charging
193g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe vivo S18e offers a compelling mid-range package with a high-quality display and rapid charging speeds. While it lacks premium build materials and versatile camera options like an ultra-wide lens, its efficient chipset and aggressive pricing make it a strong value proposition.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera7.0
Performance7.5
Battery8.0
Display8.5
Build6.5
Value8.5
Strengths
Excellent 1800-nit AMOLED display
Very fast 80W wired charging
Efficient 4nm Dimensity 7200 chipset
Slim 7.7mm profile
Great price-to-performance ratio
Weaknesses
Plastic frame build
No ultra-wide camera lens
No wireless charging
No headphone jack
No microSD card slot
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