iPhone 16 Plus vs vivo S2 FE: Which One Should You Buy?
vivo S2 FE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 76.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 16 Plus
vivo S2 FE
vivo S2 FE wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 16 Plus8070
- CameraiPhone 16 Plus8272
- VideoNot enough data
- Selfievivo S2 FE6088
- Batteryvivo S2 FE7899
- Displayvivo S2 FE6482
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- Valuevivo S2 FE6885
- vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery10,000 mAh vs 4,674 mAh
- vivo S2 FE charges faster44W vs 27W
- vivo S2 FE has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- vivo S2 FE has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- vivo S2 FE has the bigger screen6.83" vs 6.7"
- vivo S2 FE has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 16 Plus has the faster chipApple A18 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300e
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo S2 FE wins — BeastScore 76.0/100
The vivo S2 FE is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 4,674 mAh) and faster charging (44W vs 27W). The iPhone 16 Plus is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Apple A18 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300e).
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 10,000 mAh vs 4,674 mAh · Faster wired charging: 44W vs 27W
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 16 Plus or vivo S2 FE?
The vivo S2 FE is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 4,674 mAh) and faster charging (44W vs 27W). The iPhone 16 Plus is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Apple A18 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300e). BeastScore: iPhone 16 Plus 75.7/100, vivo S2 FE 76.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 16 Plus and vivo S2 FE?
iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch display and 4674 mAh battery. vivo S2 FE has a 6.83-inch display and 10000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 16 Plus and vivo S2 FE compare for speed?
iPhone 16 Plus scores 80/100 for performance; vivo S2 FE scores 70/100.
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