Vivo launches V80 and S2 FE smartphones in India with large batteries and high refresh rates

Vivo launched the V80 and S2 FE smartphones in India on October 6, 2026, ahead of the festive season. The V80 starts at 62,999 rupees for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model, while the 8GB and 256GB version costs 69,999 rupees, and the 8GB and 512GB variant is priced at 79,999 rupees. The Vivo S2 FE costs 38,999 rupees for the 6GB and 128GB option and 42,999 rupees for the 8GB and 128GB model.

Vivo V80 Features

The Vivo V80 has a glass back, an aerospace aluminium frame, and a large rear camera module. It measures 7.69 mm thick, weighs 203 grams, and has IP68 dustproof and IP69 waterproof ratings. The phone features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, 5,000 nits of peak brightness, and supports Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, and Stellar Black colours. It includes a triple camera system with a 50 MP Zeiss optical image stabilization main camera, a 50 MP Zeiss telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, an 8 MP Zeiss ultra-wide camera, and a 50 MP Zeiss autofocus selfie camera. Video features include 4K recording at 60 frames per second and cinematic look-up table options. The device runs on a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 17, and OriginOS 7. It packs a 7,200 mAh battery with 90W fast charging support, which Vivo states is the largest battery in any V-Series smartphone released in India as of October 6, 2026.

Vivo S2 FE Specs

The Vivo S2 FE features a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset, runs on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, and packs a 10,000 mAh battery with 44W charging. For photography, it uses a 50 MP Sony IMX852 primary rear camera, a 2 MP secondary camera, and a 32 MP front camera.

Availability

The Vivo V80 goes on sale on October 13, and the Vivo S2 FE releases on October 20. Both phones will be available on Vivo's official website, on Flipkart, and at retail stores.

Context

Smartphone brands often time new product launches ahead of the festival season in India to tap into peak consumer demand and festive shopping trends. High-capacity batteries and advanced camera partnerships have become key selling points for mid-range and premium mobile devices competing in the crowded Indian market.