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20-06-2025
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Vivo V50e 5G Long-term Review: A stylish phone for photography, but not for power users
The V50e is an attractive phone with capable cameras that could have used a bit more processing muscle read more Pros: Premium design, slim and lightweight Good build with IP69 ingress protection Sharp and vibrant AMOLED display Competent main camera and selfie camera Good battery backup, 90W fast charging Smooth UI, 3 years of OS and 4 years of security updates promised Cons: Should have used a more powerful processor and faster storage Very few changes from its predecessor Rating: 3.5/5 Price: Rs 28,999 to Rs 30,999 A budget of around Rs 30,000 in India lets smartphone makers either be a jack of all trades or a master of one. While ample storage, good display and battery backup is a given these days, the two key areas they need to choose between are cameras and processing power. While several manufacturers lean towards the latter in this budget, Vivo V series phones focus on the former. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Vivo V50e is the most affordable handset from their V50 series and yet promises to offer a lot of premiumness and competent photography performance. In doing so, what corners does it cut? Is it worth the asking price? How does it compare to the stiff competition in this segment? Let me tell you all of that and more. Vivo V50e 5G: Design (4/5) Though it continues with the design language of the V40 series, the V50e is one of the most elegant phones in this segment. The build quality and finish are pretty good, and the phone measures less than 7.5 mm in thickness. Despite the plastic back, it doesn't attract many fingerprints or smudge marks, especially the Pearl White variant we got for review. Despite the plastic back, it doesn't attract many fingerprints or smudge marks The curved display blends nicely into the frame and gives it a well-rounded look. The curved display blends nicely into the frame and gives it a well-rounded look There are no rough edges on the phone and it feels great in hand with a good weight distribution. The screen bezels are incredibly thin, which is great to see in midrange phones. The keyhole-shaped camera island looks good too. The phone weighs about 186 grams and sports an IP69 ingress protection rating, which not only protects it from rains but is good enough to do a bit of underwater photography in shallow waters without damaging the phone. The keyhole-shaped camera island at the back looks good The volume rocker as well as the power button are located along the right edge of the phone, and are easy to reach. The fingerprint scanner is placed too close to the bottom edge and is a bit of a stretch to reach; an inch higher on the screen would have been better. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The volume rocker as well as the power button are located along the right edge of the phone It is quite responsive though. The bottom edge has a SIM tray, a speaker and a USB-C charging port. A 3.5 mm headphone jack and a memory card slot are absent. The bottom edge has a SIM tray, a speaker and a USB-C charging port Vivo V50e 5G: Display (4/5) The display on the V50e is quite good. It has a 10-bit 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ compliance and a peak brightness of 1800 nits. It may not be as bright as that on the Vivo V50 but is sufficiently bright even under bright sunlight. It has Diamond Shield Glass protection against scratches and I was quite pleased to see how narrow the bezels were, including the bottom one. The V50e is one of the most elegant phones in this segment The sharpness is excellent across the board and the colour reproduction is quite good in Standard mode. You have two more modes to try out - Professional and Bright, along with a handful of colour temperature adjustments. Bright mode seemed to provide the best results for me with lively and accurate colours and contrast. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Vivo V50e 5G: Hardware and performance (3/5) This is one area where Vivo could have certainly done better. The V50e is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7300 chip, the same one used in its predecessor, the Vivo V40e. Now, it is fine for a phone priced under 20K but not 30K. The competition is way ahead in this department. It is accompanied by 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM and one can choose between 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 2.2 storage. The competition now offers UFS 4.0 storage in this budget, including Vivo's sister brand, iQOO. The company could have opted for at least UFS 3.1 storage instead of the dated 2.2. Coming back to the SoC, the Dimensity 7300 performs perfectly fine in day to day tasks like using social media apps, photography, browsing, watching videos or switching between multiple apps. It can handle some casual gaming too but one cannot indulge in serious graphics intensive gaming on this phone. The phone largely runs cool with no heating issues. We ran a few popular benchmarks to gauge its processing potential. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In Geekbench 6, the V50e returned scores of 1033 and 2944 in single and multi-core tests, which puts it neck and neck with the 2-year old Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC. In PCMark Work 3.0 benchmark, it scored 10,511, which is a good thousand points lower than the Qualcomm chip. In the 3D Mark Wild Life benchmark, it managed a score of 3138 at 18.8 average fps which won't exactly set the gaming world on fire. But as I said before, this phone is meant to be more camera focused than for power users or gamers. Barring gaming, things are generally fine with little room for complaint. The speakers are loud enough with decent stereo separation. The call quality and reception were fine during testing on this 5G-ready phone. Wireless connectivity options include Bluetooth (version not specified) and dual-band WiFi. Wired data transfer is limited to USB 2.0 through the USB-C port. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Vivo V50e 5G: OS and User interface (3.5/5) The Vivo V50e 5G runs Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15 and May 2025 security update (at the time of testing). If you have used a Vivo or iQOO smartphone before, you would adjust to it straight away. The user interface is not too difficult to comprehend, even if you are switching from any non-Vivo Android phone. However, the phone does come with a handful of bloatware preloaded on the device, most of them being Vivo apps itself. Even worse, a majority of it cannot be uninstalled, barring Snapchat maybe. While most apps reside peacefully, a couple of them like the stock browser and Vivo's app store can be a tad irritating due to unnecessary notifications. It's best to stick to the Google Play store for apps (which is very much available on the phone) and one of the popular browsers like Chrome or Firefox to circumvent that to an extent. Now for some good news - Vivo has promised three major OS updates and four years of security updates for the V50e, keeping it updated and secure for a reasonably long time. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Vivo V50e 5G: Camera performance (3.5/5) Now let's talk about the supposed USP of this phone, its camera department. The Vivo V50e has two cameras at the back with a combination of a 50MP primary camera with PDAF and optical image stabilisation (OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide camera, along with the Aura Light ring flash. The primary camera has a Sony IMX882 sensor which does most of the heavy lifting. It captures some very good shots in good lighting with a good amount of detail and dynamic range and only slightly boosted colours. The output is quite pleasant. It does a perfectly acceptable job in low light too, and there too it preserves a good amount of detail while keeping the noise in check. It has two cameras at the back along with the Aura Light ring flash Vivo has replaced the 50MP ultra-wide camera on the V50 with a meagre 8MP unit here with 116-degrees FOV. Needless to say, it is not in the same league but does a surprisingly good job for an 8MP camera in proper lighting with fairly accurate colours. The captured images have reasonable detail for use on social media, but avoid pixel peeping there. The dynamic range is comparable to the main camera. The low-light results are average at best though and it would be best to stick to the main camera when the light drops. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The biggest drawback of the ultra-wide camera is the lack of auto-focus, which deprives the camera department on the V50e of macro photography. However, as advertised, the portrait photography here is quite good, especially when clicking humans; you get a near perfect background and foreground separation. It doesn't work as well with plants and flowers though. There's also a Wedding Portrait Studio feature but I couldn't attend or gatecrash a wedding during the course of the review to test that feature. There is no telephoto camera on this phone, but you do get a 2X zoom toggle in the camera app. It is very much digital zoom but the captured images come out pretty well and make you believe otherwise. They aren't lossless but perfectly usable. The 50MP front camera is quite impressive and will please the selfie enthusiasts. While it doesn't have the broadest of FOV, it does have auto-focus which is certainly handy. The skin tones look natural (when not using filters) and selfies have ample detail. The main camera as well as the front camera can record videos in up to 4K resolution. Captured footage is decent at best. Vivo V50e 5G: Battery backup (4/5) The battery backup on this phone is pretty good. The V50e has a 5600 mAh battery that easily lasts for a day and a half of moderate use. The company bundles a 90W fast charger that can charge the phone fully in under an hour. During our tests, it took 57 minutes to go from 1 to 100% using the bundled charger, which may not be the fastest around but perfectly acceptable. The company bundles a 90W fast charger that can charge the phone fully in under an hour Vivo V50e 5G: Price, verdict and alternatives The Vivo V50e 5G is priced at Rs 28,999 for the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant, and you can buy its 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage model for Rs 30,999. This is where Vivo could have done a little better by pricing it more aggressively, say around Rs 25,000. You will probably get it for that price in a couple of months in the festive sales. But at the moment, the competition around the 30K mark is at a different level. The Vivo V50e is not a bad phone at all and gets the basics right. It's just that the buyers now expect more than that in this segment. Lets spare a minute to look at what's available at this price point in India for a more objective evaluation. You get phones like the Poco F6 and iQOO Neo 10R with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip that are miles ahead of the Dimensity 7300 in the V50e. Then there's the Nord 4, again with a more powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC and comparable camera performance. All of them have faster UFS 4.0 storage or better and higher resolution displays too. Yes, this Vivo phone is more focused on photography than power, but then you also have phones like the Motorola Edge 60 Pro with a more rounded camera department with a telephoto camera as well as a better ultra-wide camera that offers macro mode. Thus the Vivo V50e is a tough sell at 30K, but around the 25K mark, it will get a lot more breathing space, and with its slim and attractive design, capable cameras and good battery backup, it certainly becomes a viable option in that budget.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Time of India
Vivo V50e review: Go for camera and looks
Rating: 3/5 Vivo has long been known for making stylish smartphones that not only look premium but also deliver impressive performance, and its latest offering continues that tradition. The company recently introduced the Vivo V50e in India, a device powered by a MediaTek processor, featuring a 50MP main camera and 90W fast charging support. Designed to provide a strong balance between photography, speed, and efficiency, the smartphone aims to be a well-rounded contender in its segment. We thoroughly tested the Vivo V50e to assess its capabilities—here's our in-depth review. Design Vivo has a reputation for crafting sleek and stylish smartphones, and the Vivo 50e is yet another standout in its lineup. Vivo 50e comes with a slim and sleek design accompanied by a glass rear panel which makes its look and feel premium. The gradient finish adds a touch of sophistication, subtly shifting colours based on lighting angles. The rear of the smartphone houses a minimalist camera module, neatly arranged to avoid excessive protrusion. Unlike some competing models, the camera bump remains subtle, reducing wobble when placed on a flat surface. Vivo's choice of matte-textured side rails provides a comfortable grip, preventing accidental slips. The button placement is intuitive, with the power and volume controls positioned comfortably on the side for effortless access. Despite its lightweight build, the device feels sturdy. The front is dominated by a 6.77-inch display and a selfie camera placed in the centre. The charging port and the SIM card tray sit at the bottom. The smartphone also comes with IP68 and IP68 rating which makes it resistant to dust and water. Overall speaking, Vivo V50e comes with a much better and improved design as compared to its predecessor. Display Vivo V50e will surely leave you impressed with its bright and vibrant display. Vivo 50e houses a 6.77-inch full HD AMOLED display with 1080x2392 pixel resolution. The display offers up to 120Hz refresh rate and is protected with a layer of Diamond Shield Glass. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures fluid scrolling and transitions, while the HDR support enhances video playback clarity. With high peak brightness, the display remains usable under sunlight, though direct reflections can occasionally hinder readability. The smartphone comes with three different colour modes -- Standard, Professional and Bright. All three modes work fine and you can choose the one as per your personal preference. Also the wide viewing angles and the apt colour reproduction will further enhance your viewing experience on the large display. The touch response on the Vivo V50e is fast and accurate, with Aqua Touch 2.0 technology improving smoothness during swipes and gestures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Performance Vivo V50e is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. The smartphone comes in two variants -- 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. The smartphone works well when it comes to day-to-day tasks. We played some graphic intensive games and the smartphone handled them very well. While casual games run flawlessly, high-end titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and Genshin Impact require slight tweaks in settings to maintain smooth gameplay. There was no glitch and lag and it functioned smoothly. The smartphone also worked well during multitasking. The speakers on the Vivo V50e are loud enough and you will not notice any distortion at high volumes as well. Coming to software, Vivo V50e runs Android 15 operating system topped with the company's own layer of FunTouchOS 15. The company has also confirmed that the smartphone will receive 3 years of Android update and 4 years of security patches. FunTouchOS 15 introduces a sleeker, more modern interface, featuring rounded icons, improved spacing, and smoother transitions. The UI remains visually appealing, with minimalistic design elements that align with Android 15's Material You theme. The customisation options are extensive, allowing users to modify widgets, home screen layouts, and system-wide accent colours. While bloatware persists to some extent, the performance optimizations, multitasking tools, and security upgrades make the software intuitive and future-proof. Camera Vivo V50e features dual rear camera with 50MP main sensor with f/1.79 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture. The rear camera is accompanied by Vivo's Aura ring flash light. Front is home to a 50MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. The rear camera on the mid-range smartphone is capable of recording 4K videos and 60fps. The smartphone comes with a familiar camera app which you will find on other Vivo smartphones. You will notice the zoom selector right in the front which helps to access any of the three cameras. All the main shooting modes are arranged right in the front and you can tap on the 'more' option to access the other camera modes. Being a camera-centric phone, the Vivo V50e offers a Pro mode for perfect shooting which lets you control all the settings manually. The 50MP primary sensor captures detailed images with balanced exposure and vibrant colours. The f/1.8 aperture allows for adequate light intake, ensuring clear shots in well-lit environments. Images taken in bright conditions showcase accurate sharpness and natural colour reproduction, with minimal post-processing. The HDR mode works efficiently to retain highlights and shadows, preventing overexposure in bright scenarios. The AI Scene recognition automatically detects subjects like food, landscapes, and people, adjusting parameters accordingly for optimised results. The low-light performance of the V50e is decent, thanks to AI-backed Night Mode. The system enhances image brightness and reduces noise, but some softness is noticeable in extremely dark settings. The Night Mode produces well-lit shots, though it may slightly alter colour accuracy. On the other hand, the ultrawide sensor is useful for capturing group shots and expansive landscapes. The ultrawide camera performs best in daylight, but diminished details in low-light settings make it less ideal for nighttime shots. The 50MP selfie camera also delivers impressive and desirable results. The selfies captured using the Vivo V50e turned out pretty good and well-exposed. The selfies are also good enough to be shared on social media. Battery Vivo V50e is backed by a 5,600 mAh battery which comes with 90W fast charging support. Vivo has incorporated power-efficient optimisations, ensuring a balance between performance and battery longevity. Vivo's AI battery optimisation plays a significant role in extending power consumption, dynamically adjusting background processes to conserve energy. For users primarily engaging in daily tasks like messaging, calls, and social media, the Vivo V50e offers long lasting battery life. Gaming tends to consume more battery, especially with a 120Hz refresh rate active. High-performance games such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile can drain approximately 12-15% battery per hour at medium to high settings. Lowering graphics quality or refresh rate significantly improves battery efficiency. The Vivo V50e excels in battery performance, offering all-day usage for most users while supporting fast-charging for quick top-ups. Verdict Vivo V50e comes with a starting price tag of Rs 28,999. The smartphone packs a powerful processor, a well-rounded camera and also comes with fast charging support. The pretty-looking smartphone will also impress you with its design and vibrant display performance. It can also handle casual gaming well. If you want a good camera phone which also performs fine, then you go for this one. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Hindustan Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Vivo T4 Ultra with 10x telephoto lens launching on July 11 in India
Vivo has set the launch date for its new smartphone, the Vivo T4 Ultra, in India. The company will officially unveil the device on July 11 at 12 pm IST. This launch will add a new model to Vivo's T-series lineup, which already includes the Vivo T4 5G and Vivo T4x 5G introduced earlier this year. The Vivo T4 Ultra will be available for purchase through Flipkart, Vivo's official online store, and selected offline retailers. The specifications and pricing details of the upcoming device are still under wraps. Vivo, on the other hand, has revealed the design, colour options and some hardware features in a teaser post. Here's what the Vivo has in store for you. Also read: Vivo V50e review in 10 points: What's good and what's not According to the teaser image shared by the company, the Vivo T4 Ultra will be available in two colour options: a black finish and a white-and-brown marble pattern. The back of the phone features an oval-shaped camera module similar to the Vivo T3 Ultra. This module includes a circular area with two camera sensors, a periscope telephoto sensor below it, and a ring-shaped LED flash. The rear panel also carries text that highlights the phone's zoom capabilities. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 review: Flagship features in a handful package Vivo has stated that the T4 Ultra will be the first smartphone in its category to support 10x telephoto macro zoom. While the exact price range remains undisclosed, the camera module's engraving indicates the phone may support up to 100x digital zoom. The device will also include a 1.5K quad-curved display designed to improve the viewing experience. Also read: Alcatel V3 Ultra, V3 Pro and V3 Classic launched in India with NXTPAPER display tech - Details Some leaked reports suggest the Vivo T4 Ultra will have a 6.67-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The main camera is expected to feature a 50MP Sony IMX921 sensor paired with a 50MP periscope telephoto lens. The phone will likely run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 series chipset and 90W wired fast charging support. It is also expected to come with Funtouch OS 15, based on Android 15.
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Business Standard
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Vivo V50e gets Vi 5G bundle with OTT subscriptions: Check plan details
Vi has partnered with Vivo to offer an exclusive bundled plan with the Vivo V50e 5G smartphone. The plan includes Vi's 5G connectivity and a 12-month subscription to the Vi Movies & TV platform. It is available to customers who purchase the Vivo V50e 5G until June 30. Vi-Vivo bundled plan for V50e 5G smartphone: Details To activate the offer, users must insert a Vi prepaid SIM into the Vivo V50e smartphone and recharge with the Rs 1,197 plan, valid for 84 days. The bundled plan includes: 12-month Vi Movies & TV subscription Access to 17 OTT platforms, including Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, Sony LIV, Lionsgate Play, Fancode and more Access to over 350 live TV channels 3GB daily data, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS per day Note: The first three months of the Vi Movies & TV subscription are activated after the first Rs 1,197 recharge. The remaining nine months are credited in three equal instalments after the second, third, and fourth recharges (within one year of purchase). How to access Vi Movies & TV Download the Vi Movies & TV app from the Google Play Store Log in using your Vi mobile number on the Vivo V50e Once activated, the platform can also be accessed on smart TVs Vi said users must keep their Vi SIM active in the Vivo V50e and recharge every 84 days with the eligible plan to continue enjoying the offer benefits. Both new and existing Vi prepaid users are eligible for the offer. Vivo V50e: Details Price 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 28,999 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 30,999 Specifications Display: 6.77-inch quad-curved, 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 RAM: 8GB Storage: Up to 256GB Rear camera: 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide Front camera: 50MP Battery: 5,600mAh Charging: 90W wired Protection: IP68/IP69 OS: Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy F56 vs Vivo V50e: Which smartphone to buy under ₹30000
On Thursday, Samsung launched the new Galaxy F56 5G model in India with a starting price of just Rs.27999. The smartphone comes with a unique design, giving it an attractive look in two new shades of green and violet. The Samsung Galaxy F56 claims to offer powerful performance with the Exynos 1480 chip and some AI features, but does it compete with other smartphones in a similar segment? Well, to gain a better understanding of the features, we have compared the Samsung Galaxy F56 with the new Vivo V50e, which is currently being popularised for its camera capabilities. Therefore, know how Samsung's new F series model compares to the Vivo V50e. Also read: Samsung Galaxy F56 launched in India with a slim design- Know specs, features, and more The Samsung Galaxy F56 is marketed as a slim phone with just 7.2mm thickness. The smartphone comes with a glass and plastic build, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. On the rear panel, we can see the vertically placed camera module housing three sensors, giving a refined look. On the other hand, the Vivo V50e is slightly thickener with 7.4 mm thickness, but it looks quite attractive with its glossy and textured back. The smartphone has a plastic build, but it comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. For display, the Samsung Galaxy F56 features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits of High Brightness Mode (HBM) and Vision Booster technology. Whereas, the Vivo V50e features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to1800nits peak brightness. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge specs and pricing leaked ahead of May 13 launch - Details The Samsung Galaxy F56 is powered by the Exynos 1480 processor paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM. It is also equipped with a vapour chamber cooling system. On the other hand, the Vivo V50e is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 chip paired with 8GB RAM. Both offer AI-powered image editing tools. For lasting performance, the Galaxy F56 is backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. Whereas, the Vivo V50e is backed by a 5600 mAh battery, and it comes with 90W fast charging support. Also read: Vivo V50e review in 10 points: What's good and what's not The Samsung Galaxy F56 features a triple camera setup that consists of 50MP main camera with OIS support, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies, it features a 12MP front camera. On the other hand, the Vivo V50e features a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera with a Sony sensor and an 8MP ultrawide camera. It also includes a 50MP AF selfie camera.
