vivo S2 FE vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The vivo S2 FE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 879,714); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the vivo S2 FE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo S2 FE
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes vivo S2 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo S2 FE vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (85/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo S2 FE | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
vivo S2 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
vivo S2 FE
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo S2 FE
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo S2 FE and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads vivo S2 FE by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (85/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the vivo S2 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the vivo S2 FE and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The vivo S2 FE has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo S2 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo S2 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the vivo S2 FE over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.