Vivo S1 Pro specs, price, review
What makes Vivo S1 Pro competitive, and how does it compare to other reputable brands in the market? Knowing what phone to buy can be a cumbersome decision to make in the present day because there are numerous options in the market. If you have reliable info, the process becomes simpler. This device offers a fantastic performance, and it comes with excellent cameras and a long-life battery.
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The Vivo S1 smartphone was an impressive device. Even so, the company introduced the Vivo S1 Pro mobile phone, which is a much better version. It comes with an improved camera, high performance, and powerful battery, which are the primary considerations of a majority of smartphone users.
Vivo S1 Pro overview
What are the pros and cons of this device?
Pros
- Excellent display unit
- High picture and video quality
- High battery capacity
- Fast charging
- High storage space
Cons
- Not water or dust-proof
- No wireless charging
Vivo S1 Pro specs list
Sample the main specifications of the device below;
- Announced: November 2019
- Released: November 2019
- Dimensions: 159.3 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 186.7 g
- SIM card: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
- Size: 6.38 inches
- Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels
- Operating system: Android 9.0 (Pie)
- Internal memory: 128 GB ROM and 8 GB RAM
- Expandable memory: MicroSD up to 256 GB
- Camera: 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
- Selfie camera: 32 MP
- USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
- Sensors: Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery
- Colors: Knight Black, Fancy Sky
Vivo S1 Pro hardware
The hardware features of this device are;
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Design
It has a sleek and unique design that makes it stand out among other rival smartphone brands. At the back of the device, there is a camera at the top center. It has four lenses arranged in a diamond shape. The Vivo logo is at the bottom center.
On the front side, the display panel is 6.38 inches, which is an FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with a small water-drop notch on top. At the bottom of the screen, there is an under-display fingerprint scanner. On the left side of the phone, there is a dual SIM tray, while on the right side, there is a power button, and just above it, there is the volume rocker.
Display
Vivo S1 Pro display technology is the Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors. It has a high resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a pixel density of about 404 PPI. The screen display size is 6.38 inches, which translates to a display area of 99.9 cm2. The display unit is wide enough, making it suitable for gaming and watching videos. The high-resolution results in high-quality displays.
Processor
The chipset type of this device is Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm). It has a CPU and GPU model of Octa-core (4 x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) and Adreno 610, respectively. The 8 GB RAM, high processor speed, and high graphics make the phone suitable for gaming and multitasking.
Storage
The internal storage comprises of 128 GB ROM and 8 GB RAM. The available storage space is enough to cater to your storage needs and keeping phone applications. It has an external memory card slot that can hold up to 256 GB. The device storage capacity is sufficient to hold all the content that you require on the phone.
Battery
Vivo S1 Pro battery is in-built, with a capacity of 4500 mAh, and this is one of the strengths of the gadget. It can also support fast charging of 18W. The battery can power the gadget for a considerable duration not only in the idle mode but also when under moderate use.
Speaker and call quality
The sound clarity of this device is fantastic because it has a highly functional speaker. You can opt to plug headphones in the 3.5 mm jack and listen to audio files. Calls are highly audible.
Vivo S1 Pro software
What remarkable software features does the device have?
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OS and features
The device runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with Funtouch 9.2. Even though this is not the latest version of Android, it is still a worthwhile purchase. The latest Android version in the market is Android 10. The notable sensors in this device include fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
Camera, video and image quality
This is another area where the phone scores highly. It boasts of a quadruple rear camera system of 48 MP primary camera, 8 MP ultra-wide, 2 MP macro camera, and 2 MP depth sensor. An LED flash provides extra light for capturing clear images.
The front camera is 32 MP. With the high megapixels of both the front and rear cameras, you can count on the phone to give the best quality images and videos. Vivo S1 Pro camera is one of the best in the mid-range category, and it is ideal for photography enthusiasts.
Network and connectivity
The device uses GSM, HSPA, and LTE network technology with a high speed of approximately HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps. The connectivity features of the phone include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB, which enable the phone to connect with other compatible devices. Unfortunately, it does not have an infrared port.
Vivo S1 Pro price
The phone was released into the market a while ago, and its availability cannot be confirmed in Nigeria. However, the estimated retail price of the device is about 120,000 Naira. This might seem expensive, but considering the remarkable Vivo S1 Pro features, it is reasonably priced.
Vivo S1 Pro review
How have smartphone enthusiasts received the phone? It is barely a month since its release, but the reactions about the phone review are overwhelming. Check out a sample of the comments on YouTube to know to expect from the phone;
- Rizu Banana: Finally the 3.5mm jack is on the top part!!!!!
- ItsChromeWolf: The S1 pro looks Hella cute
- wait what: I can't stand vivo's skin
- Ryan Santos: If youre looking for elegant look smartphone and a better features, vivo s1 pro is win .. But if youre looking for a gaming phone then buy a rogphone imo .
- CandySutra Gaming: Then hate that S1 pro just like you hate the iPhone 11 pro design camera
- jheng nazal: I don't like the design .I still want to buy the elegant oppo rino 2F .much bigger size 6,5 inch .super classy
- Paul Castillo: Chipset is snap dragon 655?still low for gaming i think!
Verdict
Vivo S1 Pro has salient features which set it apart from other mid-range smartphones. It has an excellent display unit, and users can enjoy uninterrupted viewing. In any phone, performance is a crucial consideration, and Vivo S1 Pro has incredible internal storage and processors that boost its performance, and it offers a great gaming experience. It is a recommendable photography phone due to its top-notch cameras. The phone has a super battery that can power the phone operations for a substantial duration.
If you need a phone that offers incredible performance, high picture quality, and durable battery, the Vivo S1 Pro is a device to consider. The price of the phone is quite high compared to other mid-range smartphones with almost similar specifications. If you cannot afford it, you can opt for affordable alternatives like Oppo A9 (2020), Realme 5 Pro, and Xaomi Redmi Note 8.
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