The vivo S16 series, quite uncharacteristically, released official renderings and media experience content before the press conference. The product form is mainly curved screens, the front and rear cameras have stronger fill-light effects, and the jade-like thin and light body is trying to regain the market positioning and performance that the S series should have .
The vivo S series is now defined as "creating exciting technology", while the S16 series focuses on design and portraits. The rectangular deco back cover is quite satisfactory, with three rear cameras arranged vertically, and next to it is a separate ring flash . The iconic color scheme of the S16 series is Yan Ruyu, which conveys a warm jade-like visual effect and touch, and forms a texture effect similar to natural jade on the upper part of the back cover.
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S16 series of Yan Ruyu color matching makes full use of photochromic technology. The jade glass back cover will change different visual effects with the sunlight. : It is usually a light cyan sapphire with a white background. After being exposed to sunlight, it will transform into a slightly deeper "ink-colored painting". In addition, there is also a black color scheme with a pure black texture, and a fireworks color scheme that incorporates a variety of colors, showing changing light and shadow. The
S16 series still has a thin and light body, as thin as 7.36mm and as light as 182g. The S16 is equipped with the Snapdragon 870, and the AnTuTu score can reach 780,000 points, and the performance of " Honor of Kings " is more stable. The S16 Pro is equipped with the Dimensity 8200, and the AnTuTu score can reach 900,000 points. Both phones are equipped with OriginOS 3. The 4600mAh battery capacity and 66W fast charging can charge 50% of the power in 19 minutes.
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Soft light portrait is another major focus of the S16 series. Front-camera soft light realizes the coexistence of fill light and ultra-narrow screen frame through the internal structure of multiple reflections . The back is not just an ordinary ring flash, but can light the subject based on the environment to improve the shooting clarity. Vivo calls it the "original color soft halo". With the imaging algorithm and various functions, it can take interesting and realistic portraits.
Both the S16 and S16 Pro use a 50-megapixel JN1 front camera with autofocus function. The S16 main camera is a 64-megapixel GW1P, and the S16 Pro rear main camera is an IMX766V. is equipped with OIS optical image stabilization to improve low-light shooting, and supports up to 4K60 frame video . Corresponding to the shooting capabilities, the S16 series also supports XDR Photo display.
S16e inherits the straight-edge appearance style of S15, with a thickness of 7.7mm and a weight of 189g. The body colors include starry night black, sea foam green, and hyacinth purple with a visual effect similar to petals on the back cover. Equipped with a 1080P Samsung E4 material screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and an Exynos 1080 processor, the 50 million rear main camera is also equipped with OIS optical image stabilization and a ring flash, and supports NFC.
In terms of price, vivo S16 Pro is 3299 yuan for 12GB+256GB and 3599 yuan for 12GB+512GB. The vivo S16 is priced at 2,499 yuan for 8GB+128GB, 2,699 yuan for 8GB+256GB, 2,999 yuan for 12GB+256GB, and 3,299 yuan for 12GB+512GB. The vivo S16e is priced at 2,099 yuan for 8GB+128GB, 2,299 yuan for 8GB+256GB, and 2,499 yuan for 12GB+256GB.
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While the performance has been improved, the pricing of the S16 series with the same storage specifications has been significantly reduced compared to the previous generation. The returned soft light function highlights the portrait shooting attributes, and the entire product is more attractive to the target consumer group . It can be felt that this generation of vivo S has become more focused and adjusted to a product that is consistent in words and deeds and has highlights in design and portrait. This specialness is not even limited to the same price range.
