NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The vivo S60 is the most complete choice for camera and display buyers: it adds optical image stabilization, a telephoto camera, and an ultrawide camera, plus 5,000 nits and 144Hz. The vivo S50 is close behind with the same Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 16GB of RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, and 90W charging; the vivo S2 makes more sense for a larger screen, direct OS updates, and Wi-Fi 6E.
The vivo S2 has a 6.83″ display versus 6.59″ on the vivo S50 and vivo S60, while the S60 reaches 5,000 nits versus 3,000 nits and 4,500 nits. It also reaches 144Hz, compared with 120Hz on the other two. The S50 is the thinnest at 7.6 mm, versus 7.99 mm and 7.9 mm; all three are below the average thickness, and the S2 and S50 weigh 197g and 196g versus 207g for the S60.
For photography, the S50 and S60 have a 1/1.56″ main sensor, optical image stabilization, a telephoto camera, an ultrawide camera, and a 50MP front camera; the S2 has a 1/2.93″ sensor, lacks those two rear cameras, and has 32MP up front. The S2 counters with 7,050mAh, Wi-Fi 6E, and direct OS updates, but the S60 reaches 7,200mAh and shares 90W charging and a silicon-carbon battery with the S50. Between the S50 and S60, the deciding difference is the S60’s display and camera setup.
vivo S2
The vivo S2 is the better buy for a 6.83″ display, direct OS updates, and Wi-Fi 6E.
vivo S60
The vivo S60 is the better buy for photography and display quality, with 5,000 nits, 144Hz, and optical stabilization.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.6 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S2, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Diagonal
- 6.83″
- against 6.59″ · 6.59″
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No · No
vivo S50, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 7.99 mm · 7.9 mm
vivo S60, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz · 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 3,000 nits · 4,500 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | — | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,780,652 Best value | 1,778,226 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,019 | 2,019 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 5,570 | 5,570 |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X4 core at 3.0 GHz, 4 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.8 GHz, and 3 Cortex-A520 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4, 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720, and 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Bronze, White | Black, Blue, White, Purple | Black, Green, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.99 mm | 7.6 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 74.3 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 157.5 mm | 157.5 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 196 g Best value | 207 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.4 % Best value | 90.7 % | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69, IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,050 mAh | 6,500 mAh | 7,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W | 90 W Best value | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,500 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.59″ | 6.59″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px | 1,260 px | 1,260 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,750 px | 2,750 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi | 459 ppi Best value | 459 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 3840Hz PWM, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, 4320Hz PWM, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 11.52 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | S2 | S50 | S60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2576 | V2528A | V2571A |
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