Vivo has unveiled its latest budget-friendly 5G smartphones, the Vivo Y50 5G and Y50M5G, designed to bring powerful features at an affordable price. Both phones come with a massive 6,000mAh battery, an efficient MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and run the new Android 15 out of the box. Featuring a sleek design and a large 6.74-inch display, they aim to deliver smooth performance for everyday use, streaming, and social media. With multiple RAM and storage options, the Y505G and Y50M 5G promise a balanced mix of style, battery life, and next-generation 5G connectivity, making them ideal choices for budget 5G seekers.
Design and Display
The Vivo Y50 5G and Y50m 5G feature modern, sleek designs with slim bezels and centrally placed waterdrop notches. Measuring approximately 167.3×76.9×8.2mm and ~209g, these devices are comfortable yet substantial to hold. Both come with 6.74-inch HD+ screens – perfect for all-day browsing and media consumption.
Performance and Storage
Equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipsets, they come in RAM options ranging from 4GB, 6GB, 8GB and 12GB, paired with 128GB to 256GB of storage. This setup offers solid mid-range performance with support for dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm jack and USB-C.
Battery Life and Charging
A hefty 6,000mAh battery ensures all-day use. While specific charging speed details aren’t listed, the generous battery offers excellent endurance.
Camera Setup
Expect a simple camera setup: a 13MP rear sensor and a basic 5MP front-facing camera, perfect for casual snapshots and selfies.
Software and Colors
Out of the box, both handsets run Android 15. Color variants include Azure, Diamond Black, and Platinum finishes.
Vivo V50 5G – A Mid-Range Marvel with Flagship Touches
Market Launch
Announced in India on February 17, 2025 and launched in Spain on March 18, for €599, the VivoV505G is a feature-rich, competitively priced mid-range smartphone.
Build & Display
It features a 6.77-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and impressive brightness (4,500 nits peak). Measuring just 7.4–7.7mm thin and weighing between 189–199g, it’s elegantly slim.
Performance & Storage
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 paired with 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB to 512GB UFS2.2 storage. Promised OS support includes three years of Android upgrades and four years of security patches.
Camera
The Vivo V50 shines in photography with a Zeiss-tuned dual rear camera: 50MP wide (with OIS) + 50MP ultrawide, and a large 50MP selfie camera. ZEISS enhancements include professional bokeh effects (BioTar, Distagon, Sonnar), multifocal portrait modes (23/35/50mm), and AI lighting styles (Rembrandt, Butterfly).
Battery and charging
Another highlight: 6,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging, boosting usage to 6 hours in just 10 minutes – powered by Vivo’s BlueVolt or FlashCharge technology.
Additional features
Durability: IP68/69 water and dust resistance.Operating system: Comes with Android 15 + FunTouch 15, one of the first Vivo models to have this build.
Price: In India, ₹34,999–₹40,999 depending on configuration; in Spain, €599 for the 12GB/256GB model.
Vivo Y50 (2020) – Comparison
The original Vivo Y50 (2020) was a 4G-only model, not to be confused with the newer 5G variants. It featured a 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, Snapdragon 665, 5,000mAh battery, and a quad-camera setup (13MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear, 16MP front). It was released in 2020 with Android 10 and Funtouch OS 10.
