Vivo Launches S19 Series and Watch GT in China: Specs, Pricing, and Availability

HomeTech NewsVivo Launches S19 Series and Watch GT in China: Specs, Pricing, and Availability

Highlights

  • Vivo unveils S19 and S19 Pro smartphones featuring Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 
  • Vivo Watch GT debuts with 1.85-inch AMOLED display, eSIM support
  • S19 series pricing starts at CNY 2,499 (approx. Rs 29,300), while the Watch GT starts at CNY 799 (approx. Rs 9,180).
  • Both S19 models feature 50MP front cameras and 80W fast charging, with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage options.

Vivo has unveiled the newest S19 series smartphones and the Vivo Watch GT smartwatch in China.

The S19 series includes the base model, the S19, and the high-end model, S19 Pro.

These devices, as of now, have not been targeted for a global launch, but that might change in the coming months.

Be that as it may, here is what you should know regarding the launch.

Pricing and Availability

S19 series pricing starts at CNY 2,499 (approx. Rs 29,300)
Vivo S19 series pricing starts at CNY 2,499 (approx. Rs 29,300)
  • Vivo S19 8GB+256GB – CNY 2,499 (Rs. 29,300 approx.)
  • Vivo S19 12GB+256GB – CNY 2,699 (Rs. 31,645 approx.)
  • Vivo S19 12GB+512GB – CNY 2,999 (Rs. 35,180 approx.)
  • Vivo S19 16GB+512GB – CNY 3,299 (Rs. 38,700 approx.)
  • Vivo S19 Pro 8GB+256GB – CNY 3,299 (Rs. 38,700 approx.)
  • Vivo S19 Pro 12GB+256GB – CNY 3,499 (Rs. 41,045 approx.)
  • Vivo S19 Pro 16GB+256GB – CNY 3,799 (Rs. 44,560 approx.)
  • Vivo S19 Pro 16GB+512GB – CNY 3,999 (Rs. 46,910 approx.)
The vivo S19 and S19 Pro are available in China starting today through vivo’s online store and partners
The vivo S19 and S19 Pro are available in China starting today through vivo’s online store and partners

The phones are available for order and will go on sale in China starting June 7th.

As for the Vivo Watch GT comes in black, white (leather), pink, and blue colour options.

The eSIM+leather strap variant is priced at CNY 899 (Rs 10,330), while the eSIM+rubber strap model costs CNY 799 (Rs. 9,180).

It is available for order and will go on sale in China from June 14th.

vivo S19 vivo S19 Pro
CNY USD (converted) CNY USD (converted)
8/256GB CNY 2,500* $345* CNY 3,300 $455
12/256GB CNY 2,600 $360 CNY 3,500 $485
12/512GB CNY 3,000 $415 CNY 3,800 $525
16/512GB CNY 3,300 $455 CNY 4,000 $550

The 8/256GB S19 has LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, higher capacity units use LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1.

Vivo S19: Key Specs

Vivo unveils S19 and S19 Pro smartphones featuring Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 
Vivo unveils S19 smartphone featuring Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC
  • Up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage
  • 50MP rear camera with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide
  • 50MP autofocus front camera
  • 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging
  • Android 14 with OriginOS 4

Vivo S19 Pro:  Key Specs

S19 Pro come with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, with a 60° curved panel
Vivo S19 Pro come with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, with a 60° curved panel
  • 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display
  • MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC
  • Up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage
  • 50MP main camera with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto
  • 50MP autofocus front camera  
  • 5,500mAh battery, 80W fast charging
  • Android 14 with OriginOS 4

Vivo S19 Series:  Features

S19 has a 6.78” display with 1,260 x 2,800px resolution (20:9)
Vivo S19 has a 6.78” display with 1,260 x 2,800px resolution (20:9)

The Vivo S19 and S19 Pro come with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, with a 60° curved panel, peaking at up to 4500 nits in brightness, and a 50MP autofocus front camera.

The vivo S19 Pro is equipped with the Dimensity 9200+
The vivo S19 Pro is equipped with the Dimensity 9200+

The device will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC on the S19 Pro, while the S19 will house the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset.

The vivo S19 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with up to 16GB of RAM
The vivo S19 is paired with up to 16GB of RAM

The S19 Pro will have a triple rear camera setup: a 50MP Sony IMX921 sensor primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP telephoto portrait camera that supports up to 4x lossless zoom and extends to a maximum of 50x digital zoom.

The Pro has a 50MP 2x portrait camera too
The Pro has a 50MP 2x portrait camera too

The standard S19 houses a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera.

vivo S19: 50+8MP rear cameras, 50MP front camera
vivo S19: 50+8MP rear cameras, 50MP front camera

Both phones run Android 14 with Vivo’s OriginOS 4 skin and pack big batteries with support for 80W fast charging.

The S19 Pro has a 5,500mAh battery, while the S19 makes do with a 5,000mAh one.

Vivo Watch GT: Features

ivo Watch GT debuts with 1.85-inch AMOLED display, eSIM support
ivo Watch GT debuts with 1.85-inch AMOLED display, eSIM support

Other products announced by Vivo include the Watch GT, which is a smartwatch made out of an aluminium alloy casing with a square dial design.

It will have a 1.85-inch AMOLED display, which is 2.5D curved, and the device will be available with silicone and leather strap options.

GT runs on Vivo’s Blue OS and has more than 100 sports modes, professional coaches, and courses.

It uses deep learning blood oxygen multi-channel fusion analysis technology and a longitudinal PPG sensor, promising an average accuracy of 94.58% in heart rate.

Other features include AI-powered voice assistance, a watch face workshop, rotating crown for navigation, and eSIM for cellular connectivity.

The Watch GT promises up to 9 days of battery life with eSIM enabled and up to 21 days of use with just Bluetooth on a single charge.

Vivo S19 Specifications

The vivo S19 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with up to 16GB of RAM
The vivo S19 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 6.78-inch (2800×1260 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED 20:9 aspect ratio screen with HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 4500 nits peak brightness
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) Mobile Platform with Adreno 720 GPU
    8GB / 12GB / 16GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB / 512GB (UFS2.2 in select models, UFS 3.1 storage in top-end)
  • Android 14 with OriginOS 4
  • Dual SIM (nano + nano)
  • 50MP camera with OmniVision OV50E sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS, LED flash, 8MP ultra-wide OmniVision OV08D10 sensor with f/2.2 aperture
  • 50MP autofocus front camera with 1/2.76″ Samsung JN1 sensor, f/2.0 aperture
  • In-display fingerprint sensor
  • USB Type-C audio, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res audio
  • Dimensions:163.62×75.68× 7.19mm; Weight:193g
  • 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS (L1 + L5), USB Type-C, NFC
  • 6000mAh (typ) battery with 80W fast charging

Vivo S19 Pro Specifications

The vivo S19 Pro has a curved display instead
The vivo S19 Pro has a curved display instead
  • 6.78-inch (2800×1260 pixels) 1.5K curved AMOLED 20:9 aspect ratio screen with HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 4500 nits peak brightness
  • Up to 3.35GHz Octa Core Dimensity 9200+ 4nm processor with Immortalis-G715 GPU
  • 8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Android 14 with OriginOS 4
  • Dual SIM (nano + nano)
  • 50MP camera with 1/1.56″ Sony IMX921 sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS, LED flash, 8MP with ultra-wide OmniVision OV08D10 sensor with f/2.2 aperture, 50MP 2x telephoto portrait camera with 1/2.83″ Sony IMX816 sensor f/1.85 aperture
  • 50MP autofocus front camera with 1/2.76″ Samsung JN1 sensor, f/2.0 aperture
  • In-display fingerprint sensor
  • USB Type-C audio, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res audio
  • Dust and splash resistant (IP68 and IP69)
  • Dimensions: 164.16×74.93×7.58mm; Weight:192g
  • 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS (L1 + L5), USB Type-C, NFC
  • 5500mAh (typ) battery with 80W fast charging

Vivo WATCH GT Specifications

vivo WATCH GT with 1.85″ AMOLED screen,
vivo WATCH GT with 1.85″ AMOLED screen,
  • 1.85-inch (390×450 pixels) 2.5D curved AMOLED screen, AOD
  • Optical heart rate and blood oxygen sensor, acceleration sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor
  • 100+ sports modes, professional coach, and courses; All-day heart rate monitoring, continuous blood oxygen saturation detection, sleep monitoring, stress monitoring, breathing training, menstrual cycle recording, noise detection, and more
  • Dimensions 45.8 x 39.6 x 11.2 mm; Weight: 33g
  • Speaker and microphone for voice calling
  • LTE via eSIM, Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS+GLONASS+GALILEO+Beidou, NFC for payments
  • 505mAh battery, Up to 9 days of usage with eSIM, up to 21 days on Bluetooth

Vivo S19 Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim Yes
Sim Size Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date May 30, 2024

DESIGN

Dimensions 75.7 x 163.6 x 7.2 mm
Weight 193 g
Bezel less Yes
Colors Gray, Peach, Light Blue

DISPLAY

Type Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch Yes
Size 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
PPI ~ 453 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 89.6%
Features 4500 nits (peak),
Notch Yes, Punch Hole
Curved Display Yes

MEMORY

RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type UFS 2.2
Card Slot No

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
5G Yes
5G Bands n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78
VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features USB on-the-go
IR Blaster Yes

EXTRA

GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack No
NFC Yes
Water Resistance Yes
IP Rating IP64
Dust Resistant Yes

CAMERA

Rear Camera 50 MP 1/1.56″, PDAF, OIS f/1.9 (Wide Angle)
8 MP 106˚ f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Features Panorama, HDR
Video Recording 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 50 MP f/2 (Wide Angle)
Front Video Recording 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD

TECHNICAL

OS Android v14
Custom UI OriginOS 5
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3
CPU 2.63 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details 1xPrime Core@2.63 GHz & 3xPerformance Cores@2.4 GHz& 4xEfficiency cores@1.8 GHz
GPU Adreno 720
Java No
Browser Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Email Yes
Music Yes
Video Yes
FM Radio No
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast Charging Yes, 80W Fast Charging
Reverse Charging Yes

Vivo S19 Pro Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim Yes
Sim Size Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date May 30, 2024

DESIGN

Dimensions 75 x 164.1 x 7.6 mm
Weight 192 g
Bezel less Yes
Colors Gray, Green, Light Blue

DISPLAY

Type Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio 20.5:9
PPI ~ 453 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 90.2%
Features HDR10+,4500 nits (peak)
Notch Yes, Punch Hole
Curved Display Yes

MEMORY

RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type UFS 3.1
Card Slot No

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
5G Yes
VoLTE Yes
Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features USB on-the-go
IR Blaster Yes

EXTRA

GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack No
NFC Yes
Water Resistance Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP Rating IP68/IP69
Dust Resistant Yes

CAMERA

Rear Camera 50 MP 1/1.56″, PDAF, OIS f/1.9 (Wide Angle)
50 MP PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom f/1.9 (Telephoto)
8 MP 106˚ f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Camera Sensor Sony IMX921
Features Panorama, HDR
Video Recording 4K, 1080p
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 50 MP f/2 (Wide Angle)
Front Video Recording 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD

TECHNICAL

OS Android v14
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 9200 Plus
CPU 3.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details 1xCortex-X3@ 3.35GHz & 3xCortex-A715@3.0GHz & 4xCortex-A510@ 2.0GHz
GPU Immortalis-G715 MC11
Java No
Browser Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Email Yes
Music Yes
Video Yes
FM Radio No
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast Charging Yes, 80W Fast Charging
Reverse Charging Yes

FAQs

What are the key features of the Vivo S19 series?

The Vivo S19 series features a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, and a 50MP front camera.

The S19 Pro also includes a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC and a triple rear camera setup.

What is the price of the Vivo S19 and S19 Pro in China?

The Vivo S19 starts at CNY 2,499 (approx. Rs 29,300), and the S19 Pro starts at CNY 3,299 (approx. Rs 38,700).

When will the Vivo S19 series be available for purchase?

The Vivo S19 series will go on sale in China starting June 7th.

What are the features of the Vivo Watch GT?

The Vivo Watch GT features a 1.85-inch AMOLED display, eSIM support, up to 21 days of battery life, more than 100 sports modes, AI-powered voice assistance, and a rotating crown for navigation.

How much does the Vivo Watch GT cost?

The Vivo Watch GT is priced at CNY 799 (approx. Rs 9,180) for the rubber strap model and CNY 899 (approx. Rs 10,330) for the leather strap variant.

Also Read: Vivo S18 Series Gets A Launch Date in China For 14th December 

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