S18 Pro vs vivo T5e: Which One Should You Buy?

vivo T5e edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Vivo · 2024

S18 Pro

S18 Pro
81/ 100
Launch price$599
Vivo

vivo T5e

vivo T5e
81/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

vivo T5e wins 3 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

S18 Pro
S18 Pro
2 wins
vivo T5e
vivo T5e
3 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayValue
S18 Provivo T5e
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedS18 Pro
    90
    70
  • CameraS18 Pro
    90
    80
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • Batteryvivo T5e
    78
    91
  • Displayvivo T5e
    62
    89
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • Valuevivo T5e
    80
    85
Key differences
  • vivo T5e has the bigger battery5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
  • vivo T5e has the bigger screen6.74" vs 6.56"
  • S18 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 4 GB
  • S18 Pro has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Unisoc T7225
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy S18 Pro
  • ✓108 MP main camera
  • ✓6.56" display
Reasons to buy vivo T5e
  • ✓Bigger 5,500 mAh battery (+800 mAh)
  • ✓6.74" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationS18 Provivo T5e
1. Display & Screen🏆 vivo T5e Wins Display
Screen typeNot listedAMOLED
Screen Size6.56"6.74"
Resolution & DensityN/A FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh RateNot listed120 Hz
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 S18 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)Unisoc T7225
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 740Not listed
Operating SystemAndroid Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB64 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 S18 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera108 MPundefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MPundefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsN/AN/A
Weight189 gN/A
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 vivo T5e Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,700 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/AFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
BluetoothNot listedNot listed
USB Port & SpeedNot listedNot listed
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$599Price on request
Our verdict

vivo T5e wins — BeastScore 81.0/100

The vivo T5e is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh) and bigger screen (6.74" vs 6.56"). The S18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Buy S18 Pro if you want

More RAM: 12 GB vs 4 GB

Buy vivo T5e if you want

Larger battery: 5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh

Common questions

Which is better: S18 Pro or vivo T5e?

The vivo T5e is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh) and bigger screen (6.74" vs 6.56"). The S18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). BeastScore: S18 Pro 81.0/100, vivo T5e 81.0/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between S18 Pro and vivo T5e?

S18 Pro has a 6.56-inch display and 4700 mAh battery. vivo T5e has a 6.74-inch display and 5500 mAh battery.

How do S18 Pro and vivo T5e compare for speed?

S18 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; vivo T5e scores 70/100.

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