The Vivo S16 series 120Hz AMOLED lineup has officially launched in China, bringing three new smartphones — the S16e, S16, and S16 Pro — packed with upgraded chipsets, versatile cameras, and smooth high-refresh-rate displays that put the range squarely in mid-to-upper-tier territory.
Vivo S16 Series 120Hz Display and Design
All three devices in the Vivo S16 series share a 120Hz AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. The S16e sports a flat 6.62-inch screen, while both the S16 and S16 Pro step up to a larger 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display. The series also adopts a compact form factor with a rectangular camera module on the rear panel and features an in-display fingerprint scanner. Colour options across the lineup are Hyacinth Purple, Sea Foam Green, and Starry Night Black.
Specs and Chipsets Compared
Each model in the series carries a different processor tailored to its price tier. The S16e is powered by an Exynos 1080 SoC, the S16 runs on a Snapdragon 870, and the flagship S16 Pro uses the Dimensity 8200 chipset. All three devices come with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage, and they all run OriginOS 3.0 based on Android 13 out of the box.
| Specification | S16e | S16 | S16 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz, flat | 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz, curved | 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz, curved |
| Processor | Exynos 1080 | Snapdragon 870 | Dimensity 8200 |
| RAM / Storage | 8GB / 128GB, 8GB / 256GB, 12GB / 256GB | 8GB / 128GB, 8GB / 256GB, 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB | 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 2MP macro + 2MP depth | 64MP + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro | 50MP OIS + 12MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 50MP | 50MP |
| Battery | 4,600mAh, 66W fast charging | 4,600mAh, 66W fast charging | 4,600mAh, 66W fast charging |
| OS | OriginOS 3.0 (Android 13) | OriginOS 3.0 (Android 13) | OriginOS 3.0 (Android 13) |
Camera Setup on Each Model
Camera hardware varies meaningfully across the three phones. The S16e keeps things simple with a 50MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor, plus a 16MP front camera. The standard S16 upgrades to a 64MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro unit, with a 50MP selfie camera. The S16 Pro leads with a 50MP primary sensor featuring OIS (optical image stabilisation), a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro unit, and the same 50MP front camera found on the S16.
Vivo S16 Series Price and Availability
Pre-sales for all three smartphones began on the launch day in China. The pricing breaks down as follows:
- Vivo S16e: RMB 2,099 (~$300) for 8GB + 128GB; RMB 2,299 (~$329) for 8GB + 256GB; RMB 2,499 (~$358) for 12GB + 256GB.
- Vivo S16: RMB 2,499 (~$358) for 8GB + 128GB; RMB 2,699 (~$386) for 8GB + 256GB; RMB 2,999 (~$429) for 12GB + 256GB; RMB 3,299 (~$472) for 12GB + 512GB.
- Vivo S16 Pro: RMB 3,299 (~$472) for 12GB + 256GB; RMB 3,599 (~$515) for 12GB + 512GB.
Battery and Software
The entire Vivo S16 series is equipped with a 4,600mAh battery and supports 66W fast charging across all variants. On the software side, every device ships with OriginOS 3.0, Vivo's custom Android skin built on top of Android 13. The series succeeds the Vivo S15 lineup, bringing a refined design language, more capable processors, and an improved camera system at each tier.
