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Vivo S2 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

Vivo S2
48.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo X500 Pro Max
78.7Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
65.5Display82.8
34.1Camera75.4
70.9Battery88.7
57.3Features100
1 spec wins — Vivo S211 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and camera (+41). 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 Vivo S2

  • 14% lower weight: 197 g vs 229 g

Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 83 vs 66
  • Stronger camera score: 75 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 89 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 57

Display

Display comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo X500 Pro Max
SpecVivo S2Vivo X500 Pro Max
Screen size6.83 ″6.85 ″
Panel type3D Curved AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1260x28001440x3168
Pixel density449 ppi507 ppi+13%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness3,000 nits4,400 nits+47%
Screen-to-body91.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo X500 Pro Max
SpecVivo S2Vivo X500 Pro Max
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7360-TurboMediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo X500 Pro Max
SpecVivo S2Vivo X500 Pro Max
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.57
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—3.5 x
Max video—8K@30fps
Front camera32 MP50 MP+56%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo X500 Pro Max
SpecVivo S2Vivo X500 Pro Max
Capacity7,050 mAh8,000 mAh+13%
Wired charging44 W90 W+105%
Wireless charging—40 W

Design

Design comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo X500 Pro Max
SpecVivo S2Vivo X500 Pro Max
Weight197 g+14%229 g
Thickness8 mm—
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo X500 Pro Max
SpecVivo S2Vivo X500 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0—
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo X500 Pro Max
SpecVivo S2Vivo X500 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (OriginOS 6)Android 17 (OriginOS 7)
OS update pledge3 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo X500 Pro Max
SpecVivo S2Vivo X500 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNo—

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