Vivo S2 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo S2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7360 Turbo, 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 has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 925,409).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S2
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo S2 better?
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 925409
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1025
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2882
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S2 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 56/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (100/100 vs 56/100). 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 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (85/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S2 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7360 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 925409 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1025 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2882 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S2
- 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
- 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
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S2 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo S2 by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (100/100 vs 56/100).
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 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (85/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S2 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo S2 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S2 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 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S2 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.