Vivo S2 vs Vivo S2 FE

Verdict

The Vivo S2 scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (performance, camera, display and design & durability), while the Vivo S2 FE is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on battery and connectivity & features.

The biggest difference is performance: 57 vs 47 points.

The Vivo S2 FE is the newer model, announced 2 months after the Vivo S2.

S2 leads in 5 fields
S2 FE leads in 1 field
31 ties

37 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	S2	S2 FE
Overall
Performance	57	47
Camera	17	12
Battery	71	71
Display	89	85
Design & durability	77	74
Connectivity & features	45	45

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: S2: 50/100(Better); S2 FE: 40/100
Chipset: S2: Dimensity 7360 Turbo; S2 FE: Dimensity 7300e
RAM (max): S2: 8 GB; S2 FE: 8 GB
Storage (max): S2: 256 GB(Better); S2 FE: 128 GB
Process node: S2: 4 nm; S2 FE: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: S2: 50 MP; S2 FE: 50 MP
Main sensor size: S2: 1/2.93″; S2 FE: 1/2.93″
Optical stabilization (OIS): S2: No; S2 FE: No
Ultra-wide camera: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Telephoto camera: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Periscope lens: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Optical zoom: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Video recording: S2: 4K 30 fps; S2 FE: Unknown
Front camera: S2: 32 MP; S2 FE: 32 MP
Front camera 4K video: S2: Yes; S2 FE: No

Battery

Battery capacity: S2: 7050 mAh; S2 FE: 10000 mAh
Wired charging: S2: 44 W; S2 FE: 44 W
Wireless charging: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Reverse charging: S2: Yes; S2 FE: Yes
Reverse charging type: S2: Wired; S2 FE: Wired

Display

Screen size: S2: 6.83″; S2 FE: 6.83″
Panel type: S2: OLED; S2 FE: OLED
Refresh rate: S2: 120 Hz; S2 FE: 120 Hz
Pixel density: S2: 449 ppi; S2 FE: 450 ppi(Better)
Peak brightness: S2: 3000 nits(Better); S2 FE: 2000 nits
Resolution: S2: 1260x2800; S2 FE: 1260x2800

Design & durability

Weight: S2: 197 g(Better); S2 FE: 224 g
Thickness: S2: 8 mm(Better); S2 FE: 8.6 mm
Dust & water resistance: S2: IP68 + IP69; S2 FE: IP68 + IP69
Back material: S2: Plastic; S2 FE: Plastic
Frame material: S2: Plastic; S2 FE: Plastic

Connectivity & features

5G: S2: Yes; S2 FE: Yes
Wi-Fi: S2: Wi-Fi 5; S2 FE: Unknown
Bluetooth: S2: 5.4; S2 FE: 5.4
USB speed: S2: USB 2.0; S2 FE: USB 2.0
USB port: S2: USB-C 2.0; S2 FE: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: S2: No; S2 FE: No
NFC: S2: No; S2 FE: No
eSIM: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): S2: No; S2 FE: No
Satellite connectivity: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Stereo speakers: S2: Yes; S2 FE: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Fingerprint reader: S2: Under display (optical); S2 FE: Under display (optical)
3D face unlock: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Infrared blaster: S2: No; S2 FE: No
FM radio: S2: No; S2 FE: No
microSD slot: S2: No; S2 FE: No
Card slot: S2: No; S2 FE: No

General

Operating system: S2: Android 16; S2 FE: Android 16
OS updates (major versions): S2: 3; S2 FE: Unknown
Launch price: S2: ₹ 37,990; S2 FE: About 360 EUR
Year: S2: 2026; S2 FE: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	S2	S2 FE
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66	1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2026, August 06	2026, October 06
Status	Available. Released 2026, August 11	Available. Released 2026, October 20
Body
Dimensions	164.4 x 75.3 x 8 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)	163.9 x 76.5 x 8.6 mm (6.45 x 3.01 x 0.34 in)
Weight	197 g or 199 g (6.95 oz)	224 g (7.90 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions Drop resistant up to 1m	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions
Display
Type	AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits (peak)	AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits, 2000 nits (HBM)
Size	6.83 inches, 113.1 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio)	6.83 inches, 112.6 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)	1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)
Platform
OS	Android 16, up to 3 major OS updates, OriginOS 6	Android 16, OriginOS 6
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 7360 Turbo (4 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 7300e (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G615 MC2	Mali-G610
Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1
Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93", PDAF Auxiliary lens	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93", PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	Yes
Selfie camera
Single	32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No	No
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Yes
Bluetooth	5.4, A2DP, LE	5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
NFC	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type	Li-Ion 7050 mAh	Si/C Li-Ion 10000 mAh
Charging	44W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging	44W wired Reverse wired
Misc
Colors	Sapphire Blue, Regal Bronze, Silk White	Stellar Green, Zen White, Titan Black
Models	V2576	–
Price	₹ 37,990	About 360 EUR
SAR	–	1.14 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)