Compare
iQOO Neo9 Pro vs Vivo S2
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Neo9 Pro starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹39,999 against ₹42,999 for the S2.
- The S2 has the bigger battery: 7,050 mAh against 5,160 mAh. The Neo9 Pro charges faster, though: 120W against 44W.
- The Neo9 Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- Only the Neo9 Pro has an ultrawide camera; the S2 backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. Only the Neo9 Pro stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The S2 is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 and IP69 against IP54. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
- Only the Neo9 Pro has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Which to buy
Get the Neo9 Pro for the lower price, faster charging and the smoother screen. Get the S2 for the bigger battery and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecNeo9 ProS2
Size
6.78 inches
6.83 inches
Panel
LTPO AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
2800 x 1260 (1.5K)
2800 x 1260 (1.5K)
Refresh rate
144Hz (better)
120Hz
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
3,000 nits
Protection
Schott Xensation Up
Not listed
Performance
SpecNeo9 ProS2
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Dimensity 7360-Turbo
CPU
Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz
Octa-core, up to 2.5GHz
GPU
Adreno 740
Not listed
RAM
8GB, 12GB
8GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB
Software
Funtouch OS 14, Android 14 · 3 OS updates
OriginOS 6, Android 16 · 3 OS updates
Camera
SpecNeo9 ProS2
Rear cameras
50MP Sony IMX920 (f/1.88, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
50MP main (f/1.8) + 2MP depth (f/2.4)
Front camera
16MP (f/2.45)
32MP (f/2.0)
Video
8K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
4K (rear and front), 1080p
Battery
SpecNeo9 ProS2
Battery
5,160 mAh
7,050 mAh (better)
Wired charging
120W (better)
44W
Wireless charging
0W
Not listed
Build and connectivity
SpecNeo9 ProS2
Network
5G, 4G LTE
5G (SA/NSA), 4G VoLTE
SIM
Dual nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Yes (better)
No
Dust and water
IP54
IP68 and IP69 (better)
Weight
190 g (better)
197 g
Thickness
7.99 mm
7.99 mm
Colours
Fiery Red, Conqueror Black
Regal Bronze, Sapphire Blue, Silk White
Availability
SpecNeo9 ProS2
Launch in India
22 Feb 2024
6 Aug 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
Neo9 Pro
- 8GB + 128GB₹39,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹41,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹44,999
S2
- 8GB + 128GB₹42,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹48,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.