Realme 9 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.
Realme 9
vivo S2 FE
vivo S2 FE wins 4 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedRealme 97270
- CameraRealme 97872
- VideoNot enough data
- Selfievivo S2 FE6088
- Batteryvivo S2 FE8699
- Displayvivo S2 FE7482
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo S2 FE6885
- vivo S2 FE has the bigger battery10,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- vivo S2 FE charges faster44W vs 18W
- vivo S2 FE has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- vivo S2 FE has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- vivo S2 FE has the bigger screen6.83" vs 6.5"
- vivo S2 FE has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 15.9 MP
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 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (44W vs 18W).
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 10,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Faster wired charging: 44W vs 18W
Common questions
Which is better: Realme 9 or vivo S2 FE?
The vivo S2 FE is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (44W vs 18W). BeastScore: Realme 9 76.3/100, vivo S2 FE 76.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Realme 9 and vivo S2 FE?
Realme 9 has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. vivo S2 FE has a 6.83-inch display and 10000 mAh battery.
How do Realme 9 and vivo S2 FE compare for speed?
Realme 9 scores 72/100 for performance; vivo S2 FE scores 70/100.
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