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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Vivo S2

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
VS
Vivo S2
48.5Inno Score
66.1Performance28.9
53.6Display65.5
46.5Camera34.1
70.5Battery70.9
94.7Features57.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE6 spec wins — Vivo S2

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+37). 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo S2

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 54
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 58% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,900 nits
  • 44% higher capacity: 7,050 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
  • 17% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 385 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEVivo S2
Screen size6.7 ″6.83 ″+2%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2X3D Curved AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401260x2800
Pixel density385 ppi449 ppi+17%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits3,000 nits+58%
Screen-to-body88.7 %91.4 %+3%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEVivo S2
ChipsetExynos 2500MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo
AnTuTu2,535,201—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,438Top 22%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,035Top 19%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEVivo S2
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K—
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEVivo S2
Capacity4,900 mAh7,050 mAh+44%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance14.8 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEVivo S2
Weight193 g+2%197 g
Thickness7.4 mm+7%8 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68/IP69
Frame materialAluminum AlloyPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEVivo S2
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEVivo S2
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FEVivo S2
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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