Performance
Under the hood, the Vivo S5 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with Vivo's Funtouch 9.2 skin, which provides a user-friendly interface and a slew of customization options. It is powered by the Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 chipset, which, despite being a mid-range processor at its launch, delivers solid performance for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. The Octa-core CPU, comprised of 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver, coupled with the Adreno 616 GPU, ensures smooth execution of app operations and decent graphics rendering. The device offers two storage configurations: 128GB or 256GB, both accompanied by a substantial 8GB RAM. Unfortunately, there is no expandable memory via a card slot, which may limit storage options for users who need more space.