The Vivo S16 Pro smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench benchmarking website ahead of launch with key specs.
It seems that Vivo is about to unveil a new S-series smartphone, the Vivo S16 Pro. This S-series phone sits between the mid-range and premium segments.
Notably, the Vivo S16 Pro will feature an older flagship chipset and support a 120Hz refresh rate. Aside from this, the handset is likely to boast a host of other premium features.
To recap, Vivo launched the S15 Pro in China with a starting price of CNY 3399 in May. For this price, you can get the variant with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
Alternatively, you can opt for the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage model if you are willing to pay CNY 3699. The device appeared on Geekbench in May with 12 GB of RAM.
Vivo S16 Pro Geekbench List
Now the Vivo S16 Pro has surfaced on the Geekbench website. The Geekbench list sheds light on the main features of the upcoming device.
Noted tipster OnLeaks shared some Vivo S16 Pro renders earlier this month. So, the leaked renders gave us a glimpse into the design of the S-series smartphone.
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According to the listing, the Vivo S16 Pro will get a processor with 8 cores and a base frequency of 2 GHz. In addition, the chipset will have 4 cores clocking at 2 GHz and 3 cores with a maximum clock speed of 3 GHz.
Finally, the processor has another core with a clock speed of 3.10 GHz. which is a sign that the Vivo S16 Pro might pack a Dimensity 8200 SoC. This processor is 5G ready.
The chip also has a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU and 12GB of RAM. The Vivo S16 Pro runs Android 13 OS with OriginOS skin on it. In addition, it achieved 988 and 3721 in Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core tests.
The Vivo S15 Pro has a 6.56-inch AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Also, the handset has a 50 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 2 MP portrait lens on the back.
For selfies, the Vivo S15 Pro uses a 32MP front shooter. So the Vivo S16 Pro is likely to bring upgrades over its predecessor.