Vivo V50
The Vivo V50, also known as Jovi V50 in Brazil, is a mid-range smartphone developed by Vivo, a Chinese technology company known for its innovative mobile devices. Released on February 25, 2025, in India, the Vivo V50 is part of the V-series lineup, succeeding the Vivo V40. It is marketed as a photography-focused device with a sleek design, featuring Zeiss-co-engineered cameras, a large battery, and enhanced durability. Unlike previous V-series launches, Vivo did not release a "Pro" variant alongside the standard V50 model in 2025.
Specifications
Design
The Vivo V50 features a quad-curved AMOLED display with a 41-degree curvature and ultra-slim bezels measuring 1.86 mm. It is available in three color options: Rose Red, Titanium Grey, and Starry Night, with the latter featuring a reflective 3D-star technology pattern exclusive to India. The device measures 163.29 × 76.72 × 7.39 mm or 7.67 mm and weighs 189 g or 199 g depending on the variant. It incorporates Diamond Shield Glass, developed with Schott, offering a claimed 50% improvement in drop resistance compared to its predecessor.
Display
The Vivo V50 sports a 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 × 2392 pixels. It supports a 120 Hz refresh rate and achieves a peak brightness of 4500 nits, with HDR10+ compatibility and a wide P3 color gamut.
Hardware
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, the Vivo V50 is equipped with an octa-core processor. It comes with LPDDR4X RAM options of 8 GB or 12 GB and UFS 2.2 storage variants of 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB, with no expandable storage slot. The device includes a heat dissipation system with 3806 mm² of high-performance graphite and 11,214 mm² of superconducting copper foil for thermal management.
Camera
The Vivo V50 features a dual rear camera system co-engineered with Zeiss:
The rear cameras support 4K video recording and multifocal portrait modes at 23 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm focal lengths, along with seven Zeiss-style bokeh effects. The phone also includes an Aura Light flash with AI 3D Studio Lighting 2.0 for enhanced portrait photography. The front camera is a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor with a 90° field of view and autofocus, optimized for group selfies.
Battery and charging
The Vivo V50 houses a 6000 mAh battery, making it one of the slimmest smartphones in its category. It supports 90 W FlashCharge wired charging, an upgrade from the 80 W charging of the Vivo V40.
Software
The smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 15, based on Android 15, out of the box. Vivo promises three years of major OS updates and four years of security patches. It includes AI features such as Google Gemini integration, Circle to Search, Live Call Translation, and AI Transcript Assist.
Connectivity
The Vivo V50 supports dual 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, OTG, and a USB 3.2 Type-C port. It features a 360° Omnidirectional Antenna 2.0 with AI-powered network selection and Signal Bridge Technology for improved connectivity in weak signal areas.
Durability
The device is rated IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance, capable of withstanding submersion in 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes and high-pressure water jets at 80 °C.
Release and pricing
The Vivo V50 was launched in India on February 17, 2025, with sales beginning on February 25 via Amazon, Flipkart, and Vivo’s official website. It is priced at ₹34,999 for the 8 GB + 128 GB variant, ₹36,999 for the 8 GB + 256 GB variant, and ₹40,999 for the 12 GB + 512 GB variant. Launch offers included a ₹2000 discount on select bank cards and up to six months of no-cost EMI.
Reception
The Vivo V50 has been praised for its slim design, vibrant display, and long-lasting battery, positioning it as a strong contender in the mid-range smartphone market. Critics have noted its camera performance, particularly in portrait photography, as a highlight due to the Zeiss collaboration. However, some reviews pointed out the use of UFS 2.2 storage instead of the faster UFS 3.1 or 4.0 as a limitation compared to competitors like the OnePlus 13R and Motorola Edge 50 Pro.
Variants
Unlike previous V-series releases, Vivo did not announce a V50 Pro model at launch. However, a Vivo V50e variant was teased in India, featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, and a 5600 mAh battery, with a launch scheduled for April 10, 2025.