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Vivo·Flagship · Released Jun 2018

Vivo NEX S

A nearly bezel-less flagship with a motorised pop-up selfie camera.

64/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$680
Color · Black
Display
6.59" AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 845
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP + 5 MP OIS
Battery
4,000 mAh
Weight
199 g
Quick answer

The Vivo NEX S is a flagship Vivo smartphone released Jun 2018, with a launch price of $680. It pairs the Snapdragon 845 with a 6.59" AMOLED display, a 12 MP + 5 MP OIS main camera and a 4,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 64/100 — The bezel-less pop-up pioneer. Standout strengths: industry-leading 91% screen-to-body ratio. and motorised pop-up selfie camera. Main trade-off: pop-up mechanism is a durability question.

AI Snapshot

The bezel-less pop-up pioneer.

Vivo NEX S used a motorised pop-up selfie camera to achieve a then-unprecedented 91% screen-to-body ratio without a notch. Paired with Snapdragon 845 and in-display fingerprint, it was one of 2018's most innovative phones.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display86
Camera70
Performance76
Battery76
Build78
Value70
  • Industry-leading 91% screen-to-body ratio.
  • Motorised pop-up selfie camera.
  • In-display fingerprint + SD845.
  • Hi-Fi DAC + jack.

Full specifications

Type
Super AMOLED, 91.24% screen ratio
Size
6.59 inches
Resolution
2,316 × 1,080 px (FHD+)
Main
12 MP Dual Pixel + 5 MP, OIS
Selfie
8 MP, motorised pop-up

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v7
Δ class avg -82.1%
This
290,000
Class avg
1,620,000

How the Vivo NEX S compares

Vivo NEX SGalaxy S8Y200 5G
SpecEagle score646464
ChipsetSnapdragon 845SD 835Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Display6.59" AMOLED5.8" QHD+ AMOLED6.57" AMOLED 120 Hz
Main camera12 MP + 5 MP OIS12 MP · f/1.764 MP · f/1.79
Battery4,000 mAh3,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Launch price$680$720$280

Frequently asked questions

When was the Vivo NEX S released?

The Vivo NEX S was released in Jun 2018.

How much does the Vivo NEX S cost?

The Vivo NEX S launched at $680 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Vivo NEX S screen size and type?

The Vivo NEX S has a 6.59" AMOLED display.

What chipset does the Vivo NEX S use?

The Vivo NEX S is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Vivo NEX S have?

The Vivo NEX S ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Vivo NEX S battery capacity?

The Vivo NEX S has a 4,000 mAh battery.

How fast does the Vivo NEX S charge?

The Vivo NEX S supports 22.5 W Dual-Engine wired charging.

What is the Vivo NEX S main camera?

The Vivo NEX S has a 12 MP + 5 MP OIS main camera.

Does the Vivo NEX S have a headphone jack?

The Vivo NEX S has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How long will the Vivo NEX S get software updates?

The Vivo NEX S update policy: To Android 9.0.

How much does the Vivo NEX S weigh?

The Vivo NEX S weighs 199 g.

What colours does the Vivo NEX S come in?

The Vivo NEX S is available in 2 colours: Black, Ruby Red.

Is the Vivo NEX S worth buying?

Vivo NEX S used a motorised pop-up selfie camera to achieve a then-unprecedented 91% screen-to-body ratio without a notch. Paired with Snapdragon 845 and in-display fingerprint, it was one of 2018's most innovative phones. SpecEagle gives the Vivo NEX S an editorial score of 64/100.

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