Vivo iQOO 15 vs vivo S2 FE
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the vivo S2 FE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 879,714); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the vivo S2 FE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
vivo S2 FE
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
What makes vivo S2 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the vivo S2 FE, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | vivo S2 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
vivo S2 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
vivo S2 FE
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
vivo S2 FE
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and vivo S2 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads vivo S2 FE by 327.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
vivo S2 FE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the vivo S2 FE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the vivo S2 FE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the vivo S2 FE — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the vivo S2 FE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the vivo S2 FE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the vivo S2 FE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.