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vivo
S2
- 6.8-inch AMOLED
- Dimensity 7360-Turbo
- 197 g
- 7050 mAh
Physical specifications
6.8"
Display size
197 g
Weight
164.4 mm
Height
75.3 mm
Width
8.0 mm
Thickness
19.5:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- August 11, 2026
Display
- Display size
- 6.8"
- Display technology
- AMOLED
- Resolution
- 2800 × 1260
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 3000 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- Dimensity 7360-Turbo
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 7050 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 6850 mAh
- Wired charging
- 44 W
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Main · 50 MP; Depth · 2 MP
- Front cameras
- Front · 32 MP
Build & durability
- Ingress protection
- IP68; IP69
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.5
out of 10
A design-led premium midrange phone with a bright 6.83-inch 120Hz AMOLED up to 3000 nits, Dimensity 7360-Turbo, a 7050 mAh cell with 44W charging, and IP68/IP69 sealing — held back by a depth-only secondary camera and slightly softer gaming credentials than the similarly sized T5 5G.
Category scores
Camera
6.5
Solid 50MP daylight and strong 32MP selfies, but the 2MP depth helper and missing ultrawide limit travel flexibility versus the T5 5G.
Battery and charging
8.5
7050/6850 mAh endurance stands out for a bright AMOLED midrange phone, with practical 44W recovery.
Performance
7.0
Dimensity 7360-Turbo is smooth for daily midrange work; Dimensity 7500 in the T5 5G edges it for heavier gaming.
Handling and portability
7.0
75.25 × 164.42 × 7.99 mm at 197 g is manageable for a large sealed midrange phone, though still a two-handed canvas.
Build quality
8.5
IP68/IP69 plus premium midrange design cues are core strengths versus budget LCD slabs.
Value
7.5
Strong design, display, sealing, and battery package for buyers who do not need ultrawide or 144Hz.
Strengths
- Bright 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz with up to 3000 nits peak
- IP68 and IP69 sealing with premium midrange design focus
- 7050 mAh typical battery and capable 32MP front camera
Weaknesses
- Depth sensor instead of ultrawide limits framing flexibility
- 120Hz and Dimensity 7360-Turbo trail the T5 5G for gaming-first buyers
- 44W charging is practical but not ultra-fast
Best for
- Design-led midrange buyers who want bright AMOLED and strong sealing
- Selfie and social users prioritizing front-camera quality
- LCD budget upgraders seeking contrast, battery, and IP68/IP69
- Shoppers redirected from V80 Lite naming to the S2 package
Less suitable for
- Travel photographers who need ultrawide coverage
- Gamers who want 144Hz and the stronger Dimensity 7500
- Buyers chasing the absolute largest battery cells in vivo's T Pro line
- True one-handed compact-phone seekers
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Older vivo S/V entry phones or LCD budget Androids
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Bright AMOLED, 7050 mAh endurance, and IP68/IP69 sealing address the clearest daily upgrades.
Current device: Shoppers deciding between S2 and T5 5G
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Pick S2 for design, peak brightness emphasis, and selfies; pick T5 5G for chipset, 144Hz, OIS, and ultrawide.
Current device: T5 Pro ultra-battery owners
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: A sideways move unless design polish and everyday AMOLED feel matter more than extreme capacity.
Current device: Ultrawide-dependent travel photographers
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: The depth-sensor rear layout is the wrong tool; prefer T5 5G or camera-first midrange rivals.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
A large canvas for reading, video, and longer on-screen sessions.
Gaming
Casual gamingIt is better suited to lighter games and moderate visual settings than demanding 3D titles.
Bottom line
The vivo S2 earns its place as vivo's design-led premium midrange phone through a bright 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz and up to 3000 nits, Dimensity 7360-Turbo daily speed, a 7050 mAh cell with 44W charging, IP68/IP69 sealing, and a strong 32MP front camera — including for shoppers who land here via the V80 Lite alias. It shares nearly the same 75.25 × 164.42 × 7.99 mm footprint as the T5 5G but aims at polish and sealing rather than maximum refresh rate and lens flexibility. The clearest trade-offs are a depth-only secondary rear camera and slightly softer gaming credentials than the Dimensity 7500 / 144Hz T5 5G. Buyers who want premium midrange look-and-feel with long battery life are well served; ultrawide travelers and 144Hz gamers should compare the T5 5G first.
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