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vivo NEX S
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vivo NEX S

Released: 2018, JunePrice: About 700 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, June

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 6.6
CPUOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS, 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.59 inches, 107.3 cm, 2, (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandVivo
Modelvivo NEX S
PriceAbout 700 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Red
Models1805, NEX S
SingleMotorized pop-up 8 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, June
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.012 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging22.5W wired
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2018, June
Announced2018, June
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions162 x 77 x 8 mm (6.38 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2316 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 91dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 287081 (v7), 351286 (v8), GeekBench: 9160 (v4.4), 2252 (v5.1), GFXBench: 34fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, BDS, GNSS
Audio qualityNoise -93.6dB / Crosstalk -93.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 101h

vivo NEX S Overview

About vivo NEX S vivo NEX S is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. vivo NEX S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 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 NEX S 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 NEX S?

The vivo NEX S 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 NEX S 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 NEX S void warranty?

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

What Android version does vivo NEX S run?

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