vivo S2 5G Lab Test Results: Performance, Camera, Battery & Verdict

Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: August 2026 | Price: ₹39,999 (approx.)

vivo S2 5G: Lab Test Summary

Overall Score: 7.4/10

Performance Score: 6.9/10

Battery Score: 8.5/10

Camera Score: 7.3/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 35-43k price segment

Key Strengths and Limitations

Strengths

Dependable battery life for extended everyday use

Bright display delivers good visibility and an enjoyable viewing experience

Capable camera system with consistent overall performance.

Limitations

Processor feels underpowered for its price segment

Charging speeds lag behind key competitors

BGMI gameplay is limited to 90fps

vivo S2 5G Key Specifications

Processor

MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo Octa core

Display

6.83″ (17.35 cm) 120Hz AMOLED

Rear Camera

50+2 MP

Front Camera

32 MP

RAM | Storage

8 GB | 128 GB

Battery | Fast Charging

7050 mAh | 44W Fast Charging

Network

Dual SIM: 5G & 5G

Android v16

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vivo S2 5G Overall Scorecard

Category	Score	Verdict
Overall Performance	7.4/10	Good
CPU Performance	7.5/10	Good
GPU / Gaming	7.0/10	Good
Storage Performance	7.0/10	Good
Battery Life	8.5/10	Good
Camera	7.3/10	Good
Display	9.0/10	Excellent
AI Performance	6.0/10	Average

*Ratings & scores are based on the 35-43k price segment

vivo S2 5G Performance based on Lab test

CPU Performance: Is vivo S2 5G Good for Daily Use and Multitasking?

CPU Test	Score
AnTuTu Overall	966,634
AnTuTu CPU Score	341,189
Geekbench 6 Single-Core	1,047
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core	2,999
CPU Throttling Test	95%
PCMark Work 3.0	11,155

*Ratings & scores are based on the 35-43k price segment

Gaming Performance: Is vivo S2 5G Good for Gaming?

Gaming / GPU Test	Score
AnTuTu GPU	127,689
3DMark Wild Life Extreme	850
3DMark Stability	99.60%
Geekbench GPU OpenCL	2,580

*Ratings & scores are based on the 35-43k price segment

Storage Performance: App Load Speeds and Responsiveness

Storage Test	Result
Random Read Speed	738.2 MB/s
Random Write Speed	763.4 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed	2208 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	1857.7 MB/s
AnTuTu Storage Score	117,858
PCMark Android Storage Score	23,610

*Ratings & scores are based on the 35-43k price segment

Battery Life: Is vivo S2 5G Good for Battery Backup?

Battery Metric	Result
PCMark Battery Test	23:38:00

*Ratings & scores are based on the 35-43k price segment

Camera Performance: Is vivo S2 5G Camera Good?

Camera Mode	Score
Main Camera	8.0/10
Telephoto Camera	7.5/10
Portrait Mode	7.0/10
Front Camera	7.0/10
Rear Video Capture	7.5/10
Front Video Capture	7.0/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 35-43k price segment

Display Quality: Is vivo S2 5G Good for Watching Videos and Outdoor Use?

Display Metric	Result
Max Tested Brightness	2,810

*Ratings & scores are based on the 35-43k price segment

AI Performance and Future Readiness

AI Test	Score
Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU)	506
Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU)	752
Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU)	626
Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI)	540
Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI)	1,341
Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI)	2,674

*Ratings & scores are based on the 35-43k price segment

Final Verdict: Is vivo S2 5G Worth Buying?

The vivo S2 delivers a well-rounded experience by focusing on the essentials. Its dependable battery life, bright display, and capable cameras make it a practical choice for everyday users and content consumption. However, an underpowered chipset, relatively slow charging, and the fps capping makes it less appealing for performance enthusiasts. Overall, it prioritises a balanced user experience over raw power, making it better suited to mainstream users than those seeking top-tier gaming performance.