realme 16 5G vs vivo S2
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme 16 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹41,999 against ₹42,999 for the S2.
- The realme 16 5G charges faster: 60W against 44W.
- The screens are a split decision: the realme 16 5G is brighter (4,200 nits against 3,000), the S2 is sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- The realme 16 5G is the lighter phone: 183 g against 197 g.
Get the realme 16 5G for the lower price, faster charging and the brighter screen. Get the S2 for the sharper screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹41,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹43,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹47,999
- 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.
realme 16 5G vs S2, answered
In India, the realme 16 5G starts at ₹41,999 and the vivo S2 starts at ₹42,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme 16 5G or the S2?
The realme 16 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹41,999 for the realme 16 5G, ₹42,999 for the S2. The realme 16 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹47,999. The S2 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹48,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme 16 5G or the S2?
Neither by much: 7,000 mAh on the realme 16 5G, 7,050 mAh on the S2. For charging, the realme 16 5G is quicker: 60W to 44W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme 16 5G's: it is brighter (4,200 to 3,000 nits). The realme 16 5G has a 6.57-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the S2 a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (Sony IMX852) on the realme 16 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the S2. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The realme 16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, the S2 the Dimensity 7360-Turbo.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The realme 16 5G, at 183 g to 197 g.
