vivoS16 series should be the final product of vivo in 2022, and this series released three models in one go, namely vivoS16SE, vivo S16, and vivoS16Pro. This time, vivo adopts a new dual soft light design on the front, creating the first smoky jade pattern, and also uses jade glass technology, and the back cover supports photochromic, and a true color soft light is added to the rear camera. It looks very fancy, but in fact the overall configuration is not much improved compared to the previous generation. This article mainly talks about the differences between the vivoS16 series and which phone is more worth buying.
vivoS16 series configuration diagram
vivoS 16SE
Weight: Starry Night Black 187.7g, Hyacinth Purple, Sea Foam Green 189g
Thickness: Starry Night Black 7.7mm, Hyacinth Purple, Sea Foam Green 7.8mm
vivoS16 highlights
- vivoS16SE uses a direct screen configuration. This is the only direct screen model in the vivoS16 series. And it uses a Samsung E4 material screen with a peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits. This configuration is still good.
- The front lens is also equipped with a dual soft light design, which is more friendly to users who like to take selfies.
- The battery capacity and charging speed are good.
- The rear supports OIS optical image stabilization. 1080. The power consumption of this chip is actually not low. Therefore, users who often play games on a daily basis should not consider it.
review
vivoS 16SE has good configurations in terms of screen, charging speed, photography, etc., and it also supports NFC function. The screen is a straight-screen design, with a high-looking appearance. The weight of the body is quite well controlled, and it is relatively thin and light. You don’t have to worry about the phone being too heavy or falling in your hand. However, the processor is relatively average. It is only suitable for users who usually browse Douyin, check out , Weibo, , , WeChat, and . It is not recommended for gamers.
vivoS16
Thickness: Xuanhei, Yanruyu 7.36mm, Fireworks 7.4mm
Weight: 182g
vivoS16 highlights
- curved screen design, supports 1 billion color display, but I don’t know the manufacturer, and they didn’t emphasize it at the press conference. Judging from the parameter configuration, the quality is pretty good
- supports 1200HZ instant touch sampling rate, HDR technology also supports, and the peak brightness can also reach 1300 nits.
- has a luxurious front-end configuration, with a 50-megapixel main camera. It also supports double digital zoom, and also has a dual soft light design.
- The body is light and thin, the whole machine weighs about 182g, and it is a hyperboloid design, which makes it more comfortable to hold.
Shortcomings
- Single speaker, and it is a rotor motor
Review
Previously vivoS15 had a straight screen design, but this generation of vivo canceled this plan and directly used vivoS16 to adopt a curved screen design. The benefits are that it looks thinner and feels better in the hand. The main improvement in imaging is the front lens. The previous generation was 32 million pixels. This time it has 50 million pixels. It also adopts a dual soft light design. The effect of selfies will be better, especially at night. The advantage is very obvious. However, compared to the previous generation, vivoS16 has been castrated. The vibration motor has changed from the original Z-axis linear motor to a rotor motor, and the frame has no breakpoints. In other words, this phone uses a plastic middle frame, and the previous generation was made of metal.
These two changes can be considered a complete downgrade, but the use of a plastic middle frame does bring a lighter body weight. As for the vibration motor, I think there is no need to change it, just downgrade the configuration properly. Overall, the performance of the vivoS16 is fine. The Snapdragon 870 is considered to be a first-generation processor, and it can handle daily gaming. It has obvious advantages in taking selfies and has few rivals in the same price range. In short, if you value the feel + appearance, like to take selfies every day, and occasionally play games, then this phone can be considered.
vivo S16 Pro
Thickness: 7.36mm
Weight: 182g
vivo S16 Pro highlights
- Dimensity 8200 processor configuration, This chip can be regarded as an overclocked version of Dimensity 8100, and its performance can be regarded as another upgrade.
- The front is still equipped with a soft light, and the rear main camera is IMX766V, which supports OIS anti-shake.
- The body is thin and light, and it feels comfortable
short board
- single speaker, and is a rotor motor
review
vivo Compared with the vivoS16, the S16 Pro has upgraded the processor and rear imaging, but there is not much difference in other aspects. This phone feels good in hand and looks good. It is more suitable for users who have gaming needs and want to take good photos.
vivoS16Pro has only upgraded its processor and camera compared to the previous generation. Upgrading from the original Dimensity 8100 to the Dimensity 8200, the front image was upgraded from 32 million pixels to 50 million pixels, and two soft lights were added. As for the rear configuration, there is basically no change. Other configurations have been stripped down, with the X-axis linear motor and independent display chip eliminated, and the dual speakers gone. For digital enthusiasts, these configurations are something to complain about, but in fact, these configurations are not too big for daily perception. I can only say that it would be better if the vivoS16Pro upgrades the chip and keeps other configurations the same as the previous generation. In short, vivoS16pro has good performance in terms of performance, screen, feel, and image, but some of the more delicate configurations, such as motor vibration and sound quality, are also a bit unsatisfactory. Is it still worth buying? It's worth it. Among products that also focus on thinness and lightness, the performance, weight control, and imaging capabilities of this phone are all very good.
