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vivo S18
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vivo S18

Released: 2023, December 14Price: About 300 EURStatus: Available. Released 2023, December 22

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 14, OriginOS 4
CPUOcta-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 720
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Size6.78 inches, 111.0 cm, 2, (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandVivo
BuildGlass front, plastic frame
Modelvivo S18
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Blue/Green, Silver, Purple
ModelsV2323A
Single50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, December 22
Weight185.8 g (6.56 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging80W wired, PD, Reverse wired
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Released2023, December 14
Announced2023, December 14
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Resolution1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)

vivo S18 Overview

About vivo S18 vivo S18 is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2023. vivo S18 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

vivo S18 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the vivo S18?

The vivo S18 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does vivo S18 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting vivo S18 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo S18 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo S18 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo S18.