vivo S2 FE vs Vivo X500
The vivo S2 FE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 879,714); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the vivo S2 FE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo S2 FE
Vivo X500
What makes vivo S2 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7500 mAh
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 224g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo S2 FE vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo S2 FE | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
vivo S2 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
vivo S2 FE
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo S2 FE
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo S2 FE and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads vivo S2 FE by 77.6% 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 X500 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the vivo S2 FE (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the vivo S2 FE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo S2 FE by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the vivo S2 FE and the Vivo X500?
The vivo S2 FE has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo S2 FE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo S2 FE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the vivo S2 FE over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.