Vivo S2 FE India Launch Date Confirmed for October 6
Vivo S2 FE is launching in India on October 6 alongside the Vivo V80. Here’s everything we know about its expected price, 10,000mAh battery, specifications, design and features.
In the wake of several months of speculation and leaks, Vivo has finally confirmed the India release date of its upcoming Vivo S2 FE smartphone. The smartphone, which will be released along with the Vivo V80 in India on October 6, comes as another addition to Vivo’s mid-range smartphone lineup.
The Vivo S2 FE will be made available to buy via Flipkart, with a microsite for the smartphone currently up and running on the e-commerce portal. While details regarding specifications and official India pricing of the smartphone have been kept under wraps by Vivo so far, the brand has offered a sneak peek into its design, giving us our first look at something quite different from the Vivo S2.
Vivo S2 FE India Launch Date and Availability
The Vivo S2 FE will be launched in India on October 6 at 12 noon IST. The smartphone will be available through Flipkart, which has already released a special teaser page ahead of the launch date.
It is believed that Vivo will make public the remaining specifications and prices along with the availability of the smartphone during the launch event. Vivo is yet to disclose all the details related to its hardware, but a number of the specifications have already been made public through leaks and rumors.
Amongst the other specifications, the price mentioned on the phone's retail box is certainly an exciting one. A retail box for the smartphone is claimed to have revealed the price of the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version as Rs 39,999. However, this might not necessarily be the final price of the product because the price may be reduced through promotional schemes by the company.
This price is particularly significant due to the fact that the Vivo S2 FE will compete in the market segment where the competition is concentrating on bigger battery capacity and expensive displays.
Vivo S2 FE Design Revealed Through Flipkart Teaser
From the teaser by Flipkart, we now know how the rear design of the Vivo S2 FE will look. The smartphone comes with a flat rear panel painted in green with rounded corners and flat side frames.
The standout feature of the design is the camera module located on the top-left part of the smartphone. In contrast to the Vivo S2 with its pill-shaped camera module, the Vivo S2 FE comes with a rounded-square camera module featuring two large circular cameras placed one below the other. Next to the upper camera is the LED flash.
The design of the Vivo S2 FE looks entirely different from the already available Vivo S2, and it can be called rather stylish with the camera module being the main eye-catcher.
The green color is the most visible option among those showcased by Vivo in the teaser. At the same time, there were reports stating that there would be such options as Stellar Green, Zen White and Titan Black.
Vivo S2 FE Expected Specifications
Even though the company hasn’t officially unveiled the full list of the S2 FE’s specs, there have been some publications containing information about the hardware that might be installed inside the device.
Firstly, the phone is going to get a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It is also stated that the panel will have an impressive 2,000 nits of HBM brightness, thus improving its visibility in daylight conditions.
As for the internal hardware, it is stated that the Vivo S2 FE will be equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset. It is also said that the chip will be mated with LPDDR4X memory and UFS 3.1 storage. As for additional features, the phone may have a vapour chamber cooling system occupying 3,800 sq mm of space.
It means that the smartphone might not be just another stylish product, but also one designed for performance.
Battery
One of the most striking aspects of the Vivo S2 FE is the alleged 10,000mAh battery pack. It has not been verified by Vivo as of now, and hence, one needs to assume that this figure will remain unofficial till the time Vivo officially announces the battery specifications.
In case the figures are validated, the S2 FE would become one of many new generation smartphones that offer massive battery packs as a marketing feature.
Apart from the massive battery, there are also reports suggesting that it can offer support for 44W fast charging. This combination of a very large battery and 44W fast charging can turn out to be a significant feature in the Vivo smartphone, at least, in terms of the battery longevity of the phone, provided that it takes relatively more time than other phones to charge the 10,000mAh battery.
However, even with the presence of a very big battery pack, it is being suggested that the phone might have a size of just 8.75mm and weigh around 225g.
Vivo S2 FE Camera Specifications
A dual-camera configuration is rumored to be part of the Vivo S2 FE's design on its back side. It has been reported that the main camera can be an IMX852 camera from Sony with 50 megapixels along with another 2-megapixel camera.
The selfie camera for photos and videos calls may include a 32MP front camera. Smartphone cameras have always been one of the key elements of interest from Vivo phones, and therefore, this model will not be an exception.
IP68 and IP69 Ratings and Long-Term Software Support
The Vivo S2 FE might also come up with better durability than other phones at the same price point. According to reports, the phone may get IP68 and IP69 certification, which means that the phone will be able to withstand dust and water when certain conditions are met.
Furthermore, the phone is also supposed to have three major software updates and support for five years. This will mean that the phone will have a relatively good software lifespan and will attract many buyers who will buy the phone for years.
But then again, Vivo has not officially made any confirmation about the details of the Indian model.
Is the Vivo S2 FE Related to the Vivo V80 Lite 5G?
It is worth noting that the specifications of the Vivo S2 FE seem to bear some resemblance to the Vivo V80 Lite 5G model which is currently being marketed in Malaysia.
As has been noted above, there are a number of specifications that are similar to those on the Vivo V80 Lite 5G phone. These include such things as the use of the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset, the 10,000mAh battery, the 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED screen, and 44W charging capacity.
This has certainly caused speculation about the possible relationship between the two smartphones. However, it seems that Vivo has so far made no official statements regarding the relationship between the two devices.
Vivo S2 FE Price in India
Price will be a key factor that could determine whether the device turns out to be successful in India or not. At present, the box price of Rs 39,999 quoted for the 6GB + 128GB version puts the phone at the higher side of the mid-range market.
But there are chances that the device will be priced lower during its launch. Vivo might make use of various discounts at launch and banking schemes to reduce the effective cost.
In fact, the pricing will be an even more crucial factor since battery-centric phones are getting very competitive in the Indian smartphone market. The Realme P4 Power, for instance, is already available at a price slightly above Rs 30,000 and has 10,000mAh battery capacity.
This implies that the Vivo S2 FE will have to find some unique features, which could differentiate the device when it is priced near Rs 40,000.
The Vivo S2 FE seems like a phone which is going after customers that desire something better than a normal mid-range smartphone. With its claimed features including a massive 10,000 mAh battery, 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED screen, Dimensity 7300e processor, and even potential sturdiness, it could end up being an interesting device.
Yet, it is not only about the battery anymore. Consumers looking at this category now tend to look for cameras, performance, quality designs, software support, and displays.
It means that, for Vivo, the key task will be striking the right balance between the large battery of the S2 FE and an attractive price point. The phone will likely become more appealing if it comes for under Rs 40,000. Otherwise, Vivo might need to compete against budget smartphones with equally large batteries.
Vivo S2 FE India Launch
It would appear that the Vivo S2 FE is likely to be one of the most interesting new phones in the Vivo mid-range lineup for 2022. The company has officially announced the October 6 release date for the Indian market at 12 noon, while Flipkart will be responsible for online sales.
The design of this phone clearly stands out compared to the Vivo S2, especially around the rear camera setup, while the rumored 10,000mAh battery is likely to be its biggest feature.
However, there are some details of the phone that have been kept under wraps so far, such as its official pricing, exact RAM and storage specs, battery capacity verification and full camera specifications.
Overall, at the moment the Vivo S2 FE seems like a very interesting offering on paper if the rumored 10,000mAh battery and other specifications turn out to be true. At the end of the day though, the final Indian price will be a critical factor.
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