vivo Launches the All-New vivo S2 in India, Redefining Premium Mid-Range Smartphones with Flagship-Inspired Design and Intelligent Imaging Experience

• Sleek, iconic camera design complemented by a stunning 3D Curved AMOLED display.
• 4K video recording on both the front and rear cameras.
• Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor.
• Available in three elegant colour options – Silk White, Sapphire Blue, and Regal Bronze.

vivo India today announced the launch of the all-new vivo S2, marking the return of the Series S in India. Bringing together premium craftsmanship, flagship-level design, advanced imaging capabilities, and dependable everyday performance, the vivo S2 is designed for a generation that sees its smartphone as an extension of its personality and style. Strengthening vivo’s presence in the premium mid-range segment, the S2 delivers a seamless blend of aesthetics, creativity, and practicality for today’s evolving consumers.

Built around the philosophy of self-expression, the vivo S2 empowers young users to create, connect, and share effortlessly. Whether capturing memorable moments, creating content, multitasking throughout the day, or enjoying immersive entertainment, the smartphone is designed to keep pace with modern lifestyles while delivering a refined everyday experience.

Pricing & Availability¹

The vivo S2 will be available in three elegant colour options — Silk White, Sapphire Blue and Regal Bronze. The device will go on sale starting 11^th August 2026 across vivo official website, Flipkart, Amazon and partner retail stores^.

The smartphone will be available in:

• 8 GB + 128 GB² – ₹ 39,999
• 8 GB + 256 GB² – ₹ 44,999

 Adding to the launch excitement, consumers can avail of the following exclusive offers*:

Mainline Offers³

• Up to 10% Instant Cashback* (SBI Card, IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Cards, DBS, YES BANK, HDFC BANK, BOBCARD & UPI)

OR

• Up to 15 Months Zero Down Payment* (Available on select partners)

OR

• Up to 10% V-Upgrade Exchange Bonus*
• Flat 40% Off on V-Shield* (Screen Damage Protection only; starts @ ₹960/-*)
• 1 Year Free Extended Warranty³
• Jio offer – 5000 GB Cloud Storage for 18 months with free pro google gemini* 

Online Offers³

• Upto 10% Instant Bank Discount on Selected Banks*

OR

• upto 10% Exchange Bonus*

OR

• Upto 15m NCEMI³
• 1 year free extended warranty³
• Jio offer – 5000 GB Cloud Storage for 18 months with free pro google gemini* 
• Banks : HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Axis Bank

*Terms & Conditions Apply. Please refer to the respective platform for details.

Commenting on the launch, Geetaj Channana, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, vivo India, said: “The smartphone market has evolved significantly, with young consumers increasingly seeking premium experiences without stepping into flagship price segments. The return of the Series S reflects our response to this shift. The vivo S2 has been thoughtfully crafted for young consumers who value style, creativity, intelligent experiences, and meaningful innovation. With its premium design and advanced imaging capabilities, the vivo S2 delivers a well-rounded experience that complements today’s dynamic lifestyles. More importantly, it lays the foundation for the Series S as a portfolio that will continue to evolve alongside the aspirations of young consumers, reinforcing vivo’s commitment to making purposeful innovation accessible to a wider audience.”

Flagship Level Design Crafted to Stand Out

Available in Silk White, Sapphire Blue and Regal Bronze each colour draws inspiration from distinctive materials and textures. Silk White captures the soft sheen of fine silk with a satin-like finish, Sapphire Blue reflects the deep tones of Kashmir sapphire with a soft velvet-like finish, while Regal Bronze takes inspiration from the warm lustre of ancient artefacts with a refined metallic texture. Together, these finishes deliver a stylish, contemporary look that lets users express their individuality with confidence.

Complementing the design is the Iconic Camera Design, featuring an elevated camera module that blends seamlessly with the overall design while adding a distinctive visual identity. Combined with its slim 0.799 cm profile⁵ and lightweight 197gm body⁴, the vivo S2 offers a comfortable and well-balanced premium in-hand feel, making it effortless to use throughout the day. Further enhancing the entertainment experience is the 17.35 cm (6.83 inches)⁵ 3D Curved AMOLED display with 1.5K Ultra HD Resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate⁶, HDR10+ support, and up to 3000 nits local peak brightness, delivering sharp visuals whether users are streaming their favourite shows, scrolling through social media, or gaming outdoors_⁷.

Complementing the immersive visual experience are Symmetrical Dual Speakers⁸, delivering rich, balanced audio for movies, music, gaming, and video calls, making every moment more engaging.

Elevating Everyday Photography 

The vivo S2 is designed for today’s generation, the vivo S2 supports 4K video- Front & Rear Camera⁹, the vivo S2 empowers users to create high-quality content from every perspective. Whether recording travel vlogs, capturing moments with friends, or everyday reels, Dual View Video⁹ allows simultaneous recording using both cameras for richer storytelling.

Equipped with a 50 MP Sony Main Sensor Camera and 32 MP Front Camera⁹, the smartphone captures detailed photos and vibrant selfies, enabling users to preserve every moment with confidence.

Further enhancing the experience is AI Erase 2.0¹⁰, helping users remove unwanted distractions and enhance image clarity with ease. Combined with a versatile range of camera modes including Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Food, and Dual View on the rear camera, along with Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, and Dual View on the front camera⁹, the vivo S2 adapts effortlessly to a wide range of photography scenarios.

Dependable Performance That Keeps Up with Every Day

Powering the experience is a 7050 mAh battery¹¹, built to keep up with demanding days—from back-to-back virtual meetings and long commutes to hours of video streaming and navigation. Supporting 44W FlashCharge¹², the battery quickly gets users back to what matters, while Battery Life Extender technology is engineered to maintain battery health over time, ensuring dependable long-term performance.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo Processor with AnTuTu score of up to 970,000^13, built on an advanced 4 nm process, the vivo S2 is designed to keep pace with today’s always-on lifestyle. Whether switching between multiple apps, editing photos and videos, streaming content, or enjoying graphics-intensive games, the smartphone delivers a smooth and responsive experience. Featuring an octa-core CPU with a maximum clock speed of 2.5 GHz, it is paired with an Ultra-Large VC Smart Cooling System featuring a 3810 mm² vapor chamber and a total cooling area exceeding 23,000 mm², ensuring sustained performance even during extended gaming sessions, prolonged video recording, and hours of uninterrupted binge-watching.

Available in 8 GB + 128 GB² and 8 GB + 256 GB² variants with up to 8 GB Extended RAM¹⁴, the vivo S2 enables smoother multitasking, while RAM Saver¹⁵ and App Retainer help frequently used apps stay ready in the background for a more seamless experience.

Further enhancing its dependable everyday performance, the vivo S2 is built to withstand the demands of daily life with IP68 and IP69 Top-Grade Dust and Water Resistance¹⁶ along with Military Grade Durability¹⁷. Whether navigating unexpected rain, accidental splashes, or dusty environments, the smartphone is engineered to deliver reliable durability, giving users the confidence to stay connected wherever life takes them.

Smarter, More Intuitive with OriginOS 6

Running on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, the vivo S2 delivers an intelligent and intuitive software experience designed to simplify everyday tasks. Whether creating content, managing work on the go, or staying connected, users can rely on a suite of AI-powered features that enhance productivity and creativity.

Shake & Share¹⁸ enables users to quickly transfer photos and videos across various devices with a simple shake gesture, preserving image quality. Origin Island delivers contextual notifications and quick access to key information, while Drag & Go makes it easier to move content seamlessly across supported apps, enhancing everyday convenience.

AI Creation¹⁹ helps generate, rewrite, summarise, translate, and polish content directly within apps like Notes and DocMaster, while AI Captions¹⁹ provides real-time transcription, translation, and meeting summaries, making it easier to capture key information across meetings, calls, and videos.

The experience is further enhanced with Circle to Search¹⁹ with Google, enabling users to instantly search text, images, and objects on screen, while Google Gemini provides contextual assistance through live camera and screen sharing. For seamless communication, AI Smart Call Assistant¹⁹ offers real-time call transcription, translation, and intelligent summaries, helping users stay on top of important conversations with ease.

OriginOS 6 also has a range of smart productivity features, including Super Documents, Origin Island, and Private Space, making it easier to manage documents, access contextual information, organise daily tasks, and securely separate personal and work content.

Further enhancing cross-device productivity, vivo Office Kit enables seamless connectivity between smartphones and computers through features such as Screen Mirroring, File Transfer, Task Handoff, Notes Sync, and Super Clipboard, making it easier to access, edit, and transfer content across devices.

About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, design-driven value, user orientation, continuous learning, and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Xi’an, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions and is loved by more than 400 million users worldwide.

*“Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the vivo S2?

The vivo S2 marks the return of vivo’s Series S in India, bringing together flagship-inspired design, intelligent imaging, dependable performance, and a long-lasting battery in a premium mid-range smartphone.

2. What colour options are available?

The vivo S2 is available in Silk White, Sapphire Blue, and Regal Bronze.

3. What storage variants are available?

The smartphone is available in:

• 8 GB + 128 GB²
• 8 GB + 256 GB²

4. Which processor powers the vivo S2?

The vivo S2 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor.

5. What cameras does the vivo S2 feature?

The smartphone features a 50 MP Main Camera, 2 MP secondary camera, and a 32 MP Front Camera⁹.

6. Does the vivo S2 support 4K video recording?

Yes. The vivo S2 supports 4K video recording on both the front and rear cameras⁹

7. Does the vivo S2 support Dual View Video?

Yes. Dual View Video allows users to record simultaneously using the front and rear cameras, making it ideal for vlogs, interviews, tutorials, and reaction videos⁹.

8. Is the vivo S2 good for binge-watching movies and TV shows?
Yes. Its 1.5K Ultra Clear AMOLED display with up to a 120 Hz refresh rate⁶ and up to 3000 nits local peak brightness delivers sharp visuals, smooth motion and an immersive viewing experience, even outdoors⁷

9.What is the battery capacity of the vivo S2, and how long can it last?
The vivo S2 packs a 7050 mAh battery¹¹ with 44W FlashCharge¹², offering long-lasting power for streaming, gaming, content creation, and everyday use, so you can stay connected and productive throughout the day with fewer charging interruptions.

10. Is the vivo S2 water and dust resistant?

Yes. The vivo S2 is rated IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance under controlled laboratory conditions¹⁶.

11. Which operating system does the vivo S2 run on?
The vivo S2 runs on the latest OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, and is backed by 3 years of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security²⁰ updates for a secure and up-to-date smartphone experience.

12. Does the vivo S2 support Extended RAM?

Yes. The smartphone supports up to 8 GB Extended RAM through software optimisation¹⁶.

13. Is the vivo S2 manufactured in India?

Yes. Like all vivo smartphones sold in India, the vivo S2 is manufactured at vivo’s Greater Noida manufacturing facility under vivo’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

14. Where can consumers purchase the vivo S2?

The vivo S2 will be available through vivo official website, Flipkart, Amazon and partner retail stores from 11th August 2026^1.

Disclaimer

1. Availability, pricing, and offers may vary by platform/retailer and are subject to change without notice.
2. Actual available RAM/ROM is less due to the storage of the operating system and pre-installed apps.
3. Offers are valid till 31st Aug 2026, 1year free extended warranty offer is valid from 10th till 17th Aug 2026. Terms & Conditions Apply. Please refer to the respective platform for details.
4. The vivo S2 measures 7.99 mm in thickness for Sapphire Blue and Regal Bronze variants, and 8.10 mm for the Silk White variant. Weight is approximately 197 g for Sapphire Blue and Regal Bronze variants and 199gm for Silk white. Actual dimensions and weight may vary due to variations in processes, measurement methods, material supplies, and production batches.
5. Measured diagonally, the screen size is 17.35 cm (6.83 inches) in the full rectangle. Actual display area is slightly smaller.
6. 120 Hz is supported only by specific applications/programs. Experience may vary
7. Product has passed Low Flicker Certification and Five-Star Sunlight-Readable Display Certification at controlled laboratory conditions and has been certified by SGS. This product is not a medical device and does not have any therapeutic or medical functions. Actual experience may vary depending on personal usage habits and ambient lighting conditions.
8. This product supports Bluetooth earphones and digital wired earphones with a Type-C port but does not support analogue wired Type-C earphones. Compatibility may vary depending on the earphone model and manufacturer.
9. Pixel value may vary in different camera modes and is subject to actual usage.
10. vivo disclaims all warranty for accuracy and shall not be responsible for the results and results may vary basis experience and usage.
11. Data is obtained from vivo’s laboratory tests and refers to single-app operations only. Test environment: Ambient temperature 25°C±1°C. Test condition: With the device 100% charged. Actual battery life is subject to actual usage and may vary due to environmental and other factors.
12. 44W FlashCharge indicates that this product supports up to 44W charging power when paired with vivo’s original standard charger. Actual charging performance may vary depending on usage conditions, ambient temperature, and other environmental factors.
13. Basis AnTuTu Benchmark V11 score resulting out of internal testing conducted on the 8GB+256GB at Brand’s laboratory. Test conditions: Room temperature. Actual benchmark score may vary basis memory configuration, software version and test environment.
14. Extended RAM is realised by software optimisation.
15. Results may vary depending on usage conditions.
16. This product has been tested under controlled laboratory conditions, provides protection against tight dust, continuous immersion in water and high pressure and temperature water jets and is rated as IP68 and IP69 under IEC standard 60529-2013. IP68 water resistance test conditions: Submerged in static fresh water up to 1.5 meters for up to 120 minutes, with a temperature difference between the water and the device of less than 5°C. IP69 water resistance test conditions: A rotation speed of (5±1) rpm, nozzle angles of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90°, a flow rate of (15±1) L/min, a water temperature of (80±5)°C, a test time of 30s/position, and the phone placed in a vertical position with the USB port facing down. This product is not a professional waterproof phone. The resistance to water, water jets and dust is not permanent and may be reduced with daily use. Do not immerse the phone in water during daily use or expose it to solutions such as seawater or other liquids such as beverages. Do not charge the phone when it is wet; instead, clean and dry it immediately. Damage caused by liquid ingress is not covered by warranty
17. Product has passed environmental tests under the US Military Standard MIL-STD-810H (shock resistance and drop tests). Actual experience may vary based on usage. Since the phone contains precision components, please make sure not to bump or drop the phone during use. Any intentional damage to the device will not be covered under warranty
18. Available on vivo devices. Select devices of other brands are supported subject to requirements specified in the EasyShare app. Devices must be within a 10-metre range to use the feature. Feature availability and performance may vary basis device model, software version and usage environment.
19. vivo disclaims all warranty for accuracy and shall not be responsible for the results and results may vary basis experience and usage.
20. Upgrades are solely based on receipt from android licensor/developer. The OS version refers to the major system version, for example, Origin OS 6. System updates and maintenance cover updates to major versions, minor versions, and security patches. The “3 years” period is calculated starting from the product launch event date in the country or region where the user purchased the product.