iPhone 14 Pro Max vs vivo S2 FE: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 14 Pro Max
vivo S2 FE
Too close to call: 3 of 7 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 14 Pro Max7270
- CameraiPhone 14 Pro Max8572
- VideoNot enough data
- Selfievivo S2 FE6088
- Batteryvivo S2 FE7099
- DisplayiPhone 14 Pro Max8882
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- Valuevivo S2 FE5585
- vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery10,000 mAh vs 4,323 mAh
- vivo S2 FE charges faster44W vs 27W
- vivo S2 FE has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- vivo S2 FE has the bigger screen6.83" vs 6.7"
- vivo S2 FE has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 14 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A16 Bionic vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300e
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 14 Pro Max and vivo S2 FE are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 14 Pro Max for its faster chip (Apple A16 Bionic vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300e), or the vivo S2 FE for its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 4,323 mAh) and faster charging (44W vs 27W).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 10,000 mAh vs 4,323 mAh · Faster wired charging: 44W vs 27W
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 14 Pro Max or vivo S2 FE?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 14 Pro Max for its faster chip (Apple A16 Bionic vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300e), or the vivo S2 FE for its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 4,323 mAh) and faster charging (44W vs 27W). BeastScore: iPhone 14 Pro Max 76.3/100, vivo S2 FE 76.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 14 Pro Max and vivo S2 FE?
iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display and 4323 mAh battery. vivo S2 FE has a 6.83-inch display and 10000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 14 Pro Max and vivo S2 FE compare for speed?
iPhone 14 Pro Max scores 72/100 for performance; vivo S2 FE scores 70/100.
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