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Vivo S2 vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

Vivo S2
48.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
65.5Display75.9
34.1Camera34.1
70.9Battery70.9
57.3Features46.7
4 spec wins — Vivo S22 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Vivo S2 scores 48.5 against 49.5 for Vivo Y500 (4G). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Vivo Y500 (4G) edges ahead in display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Vivo S2

  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 47
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 66
  • 67% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 3,000 nits
  • 15% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 7,050 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecVivo S2Vivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.83 ″6.83 ″
Panel type3D Curved AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1260x28001260x2800
Pixel density449 ppi449 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits5,000 nits+67%
Screen-to-body91.4 %+1%90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecVivo S2Vivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7360-TurboUnisoc T7300
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecVivo S2Vivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecVivo S2Vivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity7,050 mAh8,100 mAh+15%
Wired charging44 W44 W

Design

Design comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecVivo S2Vivo Y500 (4G)
Weight197 g+6%210 g
Thickness8 mm+2%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecVivo S2Vivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecVivo S2Vivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (OriginOS 6)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge3 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Vivo S2 versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecVivo S2Vivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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