RedMagic 9S Pro vs Vivo S2
56.6Performance28.9
57.1Display65.5
51.5Camera34.1
75.1Battery70.9
86.7Features57.3
6 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro7 spec wins — Vivo S2
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+28). Vivo S2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 57
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 57
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 88% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 14% lower weight: 197 g vs 229 g
- 12% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 400 ppi
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | 3D Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 449 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,000 nits+88% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+3% | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 7,050 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+82% | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 197 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |