Vivo V50e 5G: Vivo is growing the V-series with models that combine trending design, with what should turn out to be practical features – that’s the plan behind the new Vivo V50e 5G too.
Aimed at young professionals and content-hungry users, the V50e is a mixture of style, 5G readiness, and performance-for-the-everyday in a midrange price range.
With the ₹25,000–₹30,000 segment heating up, does the V50e 5G shine through or get lost in the mix? Here’s what this slim contender has to offer.
Design and Build: A statement in Your Pocket
First look at the Vivo V50e 5G. It is in line with Vivo’s history of offering attractive devices with slim profiles and bright colours.
The phone is available in finishes such as Crystal Black and Ice Blue that shimmer when light catches them at different angles.
It’s just 7.8mm thick and weighs about 185g, so it is very pleasant to hold. It has a premium feel to it, with curved edges and a matte-finished back panel that gives the impression of being a more expensive phone.
The camera module is also beautifully integrated adding to the design aesthetics.
Display: The Brilliance of AMOLED and 90Hz Refresh Rate
Vivo has provided the V50e with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen that provides a punchy colour reproduction and deep blacks with sharp images. The experience is immersive, whether on YouTube, Instagram or playing games.
It brings a 120Hz refresh rate for buttery smooth scrolling and transitions. And it isn’t just the looks: The touch response is correct, and visibility outdoors is average. It’s not the brightest panel in its class, but it operates well in most conditions.
Performance: Snappy and Smooth for Daily Use
At the helm of the V50e is a 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor. This is a solid performer when it comes to midrange chipsets It’s a solid chip for efficient multitasking and smooth app performance, while doing a good job of keeping its thermals in tact.
The V50e features 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and it can handle casual gaming, content creation and social media browsing with ease. Features like Extended RAM 3.0, which pulls up to 8GB from internal storage to improve multitasking further.
Camera: Well-Balanced Pictures with a Touch of the Realistic
In the camera department, the V50e gets a 64MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor on the rear. Daylight photos are perfectly decent — images are sharp and color-accurate images, though rarely that over-processed.
Portrait mode is decent, complete with good edge detection and background blur.
The 32MP selfie shooter is a delight for selfie enthusiasts. Skin tones look nice and natural, and there’s abundant detail in low-light selfies. But there’s no ultra-wide lens, which some users may miss.
Battery and Charging: All Day Battery with Rapid Charging
A 5000mAh battery drives the device, so it can last the whole day with moderate to heavy usage. The battery does well especially when it comes to video streaming and navigation, to camera use and social media.
The V50e also features 44W fast charging, which will charge from 0 to 50% in 28 minutes. The full charge takes less than an hour, which is great for users on the move.
Software: Clean and Customizable Software on the G Pro X is clean, minimal and highly customizable.
The phone is powered by Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14. The user interface is snappy and responsive.
It’s light on bloatware and offers plenty of useful features such as app cloning, game mode and privacy tools. Vivo has also committed to frequent updates, which is good to have.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Sleek, thin design with exceptional feel
AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate
Performance Effective Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset
Excellent selfie camera
The battery life is good and supports 44W fast charging
Android 14 with a smooth UI
Cons
No ultra-wide or macro lens
No stereo speakers
Plastic frame, not metal
No dust/water resistance IP rating
Touch pricey relative to the specs
Vivo V50e 5G Final Verdict
Published on october 14, 2021 The Vivo V50e 5G is a nice blend between form and function. With its poppy display, powerful performance, long-lasting battery and impressive selfie camera, it feels like it’s very much for those who care about aesthetics and social media-friendly photos.
No, it’s not a fancy floss especially in all its omission of the bells and whistles you can expect from a phone in this range (think stereo sound or an ultra-wide camera), but it ticks most of the boxes for a premium experience in the midrange without venturing anywhere past the ₹30K mark.