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vivo S16
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vivo S16

Released: 2022, December 22Price: About 340 EURStatus: Available. Released 2022, December 30

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 13, OriginOS 3
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPUAdreno 650
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.78 inches, 111.0 cm, 2, (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandVivo
Modelvivo S16
PriceAbout 340 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Mint, Gold
ModelsV2244A
Single50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, December 30
Triple64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Weight182 g (6.42 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging66W wired, 50% in 19 min
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Released2022, December 22
Announced2022, December 22
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

vivo S16 Overview

About vivo S16 vivo S16 is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. vivo S16 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 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 S16 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 S16?

The vivo S16 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 S16 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 S16 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo S16 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo S16 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo S16.