Vivo S1

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

1
Average:

4
Bad:

3

Pros:

Attractive appearance, Decent performance, Good battery life
Good-looking design, Long-lasting battery life, Responsive face unlock and fingerprint sensor

Cons:

Disappointing camera, Poor build quality, Excessive preloaded applications
Cameras not the best in the market, No USB Type-C port, Performance not as smooth as the competition, Photos by Raj Rout, Vivo S1

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Last revision on January 27, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Attractive appearance, Decent performance, Good battery life
Good-looking design, Long-lasting battery life, Responsive face unlock and fingerprint sensor

Reviewers Didn't Like

Disappointing camera, Poor build quality, Excessive preloaded applications
Cameras not the best in the market, No USB Type-C port, Performance not as smooth as the competition, Photos by Raj Rout, Vivo S1

Expert reviews and ratings

Vivo have launched a strong midrange phone for the Australian market with their S that is great for anyone looking for a new phone on a budget. It also feels like a more expensive phone and with its triple camera system plus powerful front-facing...

By ImpulseGamer on November 10, 2019

If there's one thing you can say about Australians and mobile phones, it's that we're spoiled for choice. There are a lot of phone makers releasing handsets in Australia, and now there's one more.Vivo launched in Australia in August, delivering yet...

By pickr.com.au on September 10, 2019

Vivo S1 is a stylish phone and the Super AMOLED display adds to its charisma. The phone comes with good battery life, fast in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock along with decent performance. However, the phone lags behind the competition in the...

By IndianExpress on August 27, 2019

With a 4500mAh battery, Vivo S1 is a beast that delivers long life. There are a host of features that the phone comes with. These include in-display sensor, 32MP camera, dual tone finish rear design and AI triple camera at the back. The performance is...

By gadgetsnow.com on August 27, 2019

Slowly and steadily, Vivo has been pumping out hardware across price segments. In the lucrative mid-range segment, Vivo now has multiple devices that cater to all sorts of users, from performance seekers to those looking for a gigantic battery. The Vivo...

By Android Authority on August 15, 2019

The Vivo S1 is yet another smartphone from Vivo priced under Rs. 20,000. It has an eye-catching design and a quick in-display fingerprint scanner. Vivo does bring the new MediaTek Helio P65 SoC to the table, but it is only marginally better than the...

By Gadgets360 on August 14, 2019

The Vivo S1 looks stylish and the gradient finish adds to the overall aesthetics of the smartphone. The blue one is really cool. The phone offers long-lasting battery. The sAMOLED screen of the Vivo S1 is bright enough most of the time, but could have...

By IndiaToday on August 08, 2019

The Vivo S1 is a beautifully-designed smartphone in this price band. The AMOLED display offers some good colour reproduction and good viewing angles. The performance is decent considering the price point, though the camera performance is not that great....

By TheMobileIndian on August 07, 2019

The Vivo S1 retails for a starting price of Rs 17,990 and for the price, offers a good-looking design, long-lasting battery life, and dependable performance. Unfortunately, the handset's pricing pits it against devices like the Realme X, the OPPO K3 and...

By 91mobiles.com on August 07, 2019

Vivo has been trying to stand out in a crowded smartphone market. They have smartphones targeted at different market tiers and designed to appeal to different users. Their new Vivo S1 is an affordably priced mid-tier smartphone, and one that decidedly...

By zitseng.com on September 18, 2019

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