Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 33999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 06, 2026. The cost of Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 44999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.83 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Vivo's phone has display density of 449 PPI & Realme's phone has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Vivo's phone ~ 83%. Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Vivo S2 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | V2576, S2 | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | August 06, 2026 | April 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | Model S2, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Charger, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Warranty Card | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.25 x 164.42 x 7.99 mm | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Sapphire Blue, Regal Bronze, Silk White | Air White, Air Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 449 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | |
| Brightness | 3000 nits | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color gamut supported | |
| Features | SGS Low Blue Light, HDR, SGS Low-Flicker, SGS Five-Star, Sunlight-Readable, Display Certification | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 n28B: TX(718-748MHz)/RX(773-803MHz) n41: TRX(2535-2655MHz) n66: TX(1710-1780MHz)/RX(2110-2200MHz) | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz /5GHz | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 970,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display Optical | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| Cooling System | Ultra-Large Vapor Chamber, 3800 mm² vapor chamber | |
| AI Features | AI Erase 2.0, Live Photo, AI Creation, AI Transcript Assist, Circle to Search, AI Captions, Smart Call Assistant | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68; IP69 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Aura Light Portrait, Wet-Hand Touch, Greasy-Hand Touch, Rain Protection, MIL-STD-810H, Origin Island, 5G + 5G Dual SIM Dual Standby | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 2 MP ƒ/2.4 | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 | 50MP Sony IMX852 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50MP high resolution, Panorama, Ultra-HD document, Slow motion, Time-lapse photography, Super moon, Professional, Food, Dual-view video | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Food, Vibe, AI Landscape, LumaColor IMAGE, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, EIS/OIS video: 30 fps(Cinematic mode), Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports TIME-LAPSE video shooting, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps |
| Video Recording | 1080p, 4K | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 6 | Realme UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7360 Turbo | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x @ 2.5 GHz 4x @ 2.0 GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, AAC, OPUS | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, MKV, FLV | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Symmetrical Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7050 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Talk Time | 49 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 33 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 43 hours | |