Vivo S18 Series to launch on December 14 – Key Details, Camera and Samples Inside

Smartphone aficionados, prepare yourselves for a momentous occasion! The highly anticipated Vivo S18 series is poised to grace the stage at 19:00 on December 14th, heralding a revolutionary stride in smartphone portrait photography technology.

Jia Jindong, the Vice President and General Manager of Brand and Product Strategy at Vivo, recently divulged key insights into the series’ pivotal specifications, unrivaled camera capabilities, and the underlying design philosophy that propels it into a league of its own.

The Duo of Dimensity 9200+ and Snapdragon 7 Gen3

At the core of excitement lies the flagship Vivo S18 Pro, a manifestation of sheer potency equipped with the Dimensity 9200+ chip. It proudly showcases an impressive AnTuTu score, approaching an astonishing 1.6 million.

Noteworthy as well is the standard variant of the Vivo S18, poised to incorporate the Snapdragon 7 Gen3 chip, guaranteeing a performance unparalleled in its category.

The 50-Megapixel Camera

Unveiling the prowess of the Vivo S18 Pro’s camera configuration, it reveals a compelling arrangement featuring an impressive 50MP lens. At its core, it relies on the esteemed Sony IMX920 flagship main camera sensor, drawing parallels to the renowned Vivo X100.

Additionally, it incorporates a 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor mirroring the X100 and a top-notch telephoto portrait lens reminiscent of the X90s. The front elevation contributes to the allure with a 50MP wide-angle dual soft light, assuring a photographic expedition adept at capturing each intricate detail.

BlueLM Technology

Setting the Vivo S18 series apart is its unwavering commitment to revolutionary imaging technology. At its core is the in-house developed generative AI, BlueLM, which aims to redefine the landscape of “studio-level portraits.” Jia Jingdong accentuates a distinctive approach, transcending the replication of mere studio conditions. Instead, BlueLM infuses the S18 with a heightened “photosensitivity,” rooted in a profound understanding of light.

In this fusion of “Fill light” and “aura light,” portrait photography ascends to an authenticity-driven realm, propelled by their harmonious interplay.

Launch Date

As the air thickens with anticipation, the Vivo S18 series emerges as a harbinger of unprecedented expectations, fusing cutting-edge technology with artistic prowess.

Set your calendars for the grand revelation on December 14th, as Vivo unfurls its “blue factory new technology masterpiece,” reshaping the smartphone landscape with ingenuity and finesse.