Vivo S2 FE With 10,000mAh Battery Now on Sale in India, Starting at Rs 38,999

Vivo has started selling the Vivo S2 FE in India. Sales began on 20 October, two weeks after the phone was launched on 6 October alongside the Vivo V80. The S2 FE stands out for its huge 10,000mAh battery and its IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance, features rarely seen together in this price range.

Prices start at Rs 38,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model. The 8GB RAM and 128GB version costs Rs 42,999. Prices and bank offers can change, so check the final price on Vivo's website or the shopping site before you buy.

What the phone offers

• Battery: 10,000mAh, with 44W wired charging and reverse wired charging, so it can charge other devices.
• Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness.
• Chip and memory: MediaTek Dimensity 7300e with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage.
• Cameras: a 50MP main camera at the back and a 32MP front camera.
• Toughness: IP68 and IP69 ratings and MIL-STD-810H certification.
• Software: Android 16 with OriginOS 6.
• Build: about 8.6 mm thick and 224g. Listed colours are Stellar Green, Zen White and Titan Black, though India's names may differ.

What it leaves out

• No NFC, so you cannot use tap-to-pay.
• No 3.5mm headphone jack and no microSD slot.
• Charging is 44W, which may take time to fill a 10,000mAh battery.

Our take

The S2 FE is aimed at people who care about battery life and a tough body more than top performance. The Dimensity 7300e is a mid-range chip, so it is not built for heavy gaming. At Rs 38,999 to Rs 42,999, compare it with other phones in this range before you decide.