Six years is a long time in smartphone years. Vivo quietly shelved its S-series back in 2019 after the S1, pivoted hard toward the V-series, and most people just… forgot about it. So the Vivo S2 showing up in India in 2026 is a genuinely surprising move. And from what’s on the spec sheet, Vivo isn’t treating this as a throwaway comeback. As 91mobiles reported, the phone has officially landed with pricing starting at Rs 39,999.
What you’re actually getting for that price
The design takes cues from the Vivo X300 FE, which means a premium curved build that feels like it belongs in a higher bracket. The display is a 3D curved AMOLED panel, and if you’re someone who watches a lot of video or spends serious time scrolling, that screen is going to feel great in hand. Curved AMOLED at this price point isn’t a given, so credit where it’s due.
Under the hood sits the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset, paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It runs OriginOS 6 on top of Android 16 out of the box. Vivo is also promising three years of OS upgrades and five years of security patches, which is the kind of long-term software commitment that actually matters when you’re spending close to Rs 40,000 on a phone.
That battery is the real headline
The 7,050mAh cell is enormous. For context, most phones in this segment are still playing in the 5,000 to 5,500mAh range, so this thing is packing noticeably more capacity than its competition. Paired with 44W fast charging, you’re looking at a phone that should comfortably last well over a day for most people without even thinking about a charger. Heavy users, commuters, people who hate carrying a power bank — this phone was built with you in mind.
And then there’s the IP68 and IP69 dual rating. Getting both certifications at this price is rare. IP68 handles submersion, IP69 handles high-pressure water jets. It’s overkill for most people and that’s exactly why it’s cool.
Key specs at a glance
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo
- RAM and storage: LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 3.1 storage
- Display: 3D curved AMOLED
- Battery: 7,050mAh with 44W fast charging
- Front camera: 32MP selfie shooter
- Software: OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, with 3 OS and 5 years security updates
- Durability: IP68 and IP69 rated
Who should think twice
So it’s not perfect for everyone. If you’re a heavy gamer looking for top-tier raw performance, the Dimensity 7360-Turbo is solid but there are faster chips available at this price point. And 44W charging is fine, but competitors are now pushing 80W and beyond in the same segment, so fast charging fans may feel shortchanged. The rear camera setup is also more mainstream than versatile. No ultrawide shooter here, which is a gap that matters if you shoot a lot of wide-angle content.
Pricing and availability
The Vivo S2 comes in two variants. The 8GB plus 128GB model is priced at Rs 39,999, and the 8GB plus 256GB version comes in at Rs 44,999. That’s not budget territory, but for a curved AMOLED display, a massive battery, and dual IP ratings, it’s a fair ask. The S-series comeback is real, and this first entry makes a decent case for why it deserved a second shot.