Vivo to Launch S18 Series Smartphones in China
Vivo is gearing up to release its highly anticipated S18 series smartphones in China in December. The lineup is expected to include three models: the S18, S18e, and S18 Pro. Today, we got a sneak peek at the rear panel design of these upcoming devices. The specifications of the standard and pro variants were leaked recently, building up excitement for the launch. The Vivo S18 phones will serve as successors to last year's S17 series. In a recent development, the Vivo S18 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.
Vivo S18 Appears on Geekbench
The Vivo S18, with the model number V2323A, has made an appearance on the Geekbench database. The motherboard is codenamed 'crow', and its configuration includes four cores clocked at 1.80GHz, three cores at 2.40GHz, and a prime core ticking at 2.63GHz. This suggests that the smartphone will potentially be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. The device is listed on the benchmarking platform with 16GB of RAM, and we can expect more RAM options to be available at launch. In terms of software, it will come with the Android 14 operating system.
Impressive Performance and Fast Charging
According to the Geekbench scores, the Vivo S18 achieved 1,221 points in the single-core test and 3,468 points in the multi-core test. This indicates a promising performance capability. Additionally, a 3C certification of the smartphone revealed support for 80W fast charging, ensuring quick and convenient charging for users.
Stylish Design and Noteworthy Features
The Vivo S18 series will be available in two color options: Porcelain and Jade. Both options will feature a unique wavy pattern design. The device sports a rectangular protruding island on the rear panel. The top half of the island is reserved for the camera setup, which is arranged in a square shape and colored black. The other half of the module houses an LED flash unit and a squarish-shaped Aura light LED, adding a touch of elegance to the overall design.
Leaked Specifications
The leaked specifications of the Vivo S18 include an OLED display with a peak brightness of 2,800 nits, ensuring a vibrant and immersive visual experience. The device is equipped with a powerful 5,000mAh battery unit, providing ample battery life for daily usage. It will also offer up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, catering to users' storage needs.
With its impressive performance, stylish design, and noteworthy features, the Vivo S18 series is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the smartphone market. Stay tuned for more updates as we await the official launch of these devices in December.
