Prize in India (Rs. 34,999)
Vivo’s most expensive phone, the X200 Pro, was just launched in Nepal recently. That phone created a lot of global hype, especially because of its Zeiss camera. And now, in this more affordable model—the Vivo V50—Vivo has also collaborated with Zeiss, just like in the X200 Pro. Because of that, there’s been a lot of buzz in the market about this phone’s camera capabilities. So, I tested the phone myself, and in this article review, I’ll tell you everything about the latest Vivo V50!
The price for the 12GB + 256GB variant is NPR 68,000. I wouldn’t call this the best value-for-money pricing—it feels about NPR 5,000 more expensive than it should be. That said, Vivo is giving free TWS earbuds, so there’s that. But still, I feel the pricing could have been slightly better. Right now, most brands have increased their prices because almost all of them are offering 0% EMI. You can also buy the Vivo V50 on 0% EMI.
vivo V50 Specifications
- Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
- Chipset: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 4nm process
- RAM & Storage: Up to 12GB RAM, 512GB storage
- Rear Cameras: 50MP (OIS) + 50MP ultrawide
- Front Camera: 50MP
- Battery: 6,000mAh, 90W charging
- OS: Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 + 6GHz, stereo speakers
- Color Options: Satin Black, Starry Blue
- Security: Optical fingerprint scanner
Vivo V50 Review
Camera
- 50MP (OIS) + 50MP ultrawide
- 50MP
The best thing about this phone is definitely its camera, especially the portraits it captures. There’s no telephoto lens, but it does have a 50MP primary and a 50MP ultra-wide camera at the back. However, Vivo has cleverly provided different focal length options, meaning you can take portraits at 1x, 1.5x, 2x, or 3x zoom. The subject focus is excellent, and while the output is slightly punchy, it’s perfect for social media.
Video
The Vivo V50 doesn’t support 4K 60fps recording, with video capture limited to 30fps. Even at 30fps, I found that the stabilization isn’t the best. Skin tones in videos also look somewhat processed. The selfie camera can record up to 4K 30fps, but once again, the stabilization isn’t great It’s a great phone for photography, but I feel the video quality could have been better.
Design & Battery
- 6000 mAh
- IP68/IP69
- Diamond Shield glass
Two things I absolutely love about this phone are: the design and its battery life
Vivo V50 Review: Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Bright and vibrant display | Lacks a telephoto camera |
| Excellent portrait photography | – |
| Long battery life with fast charging | – |
| Durable design with water resistance | UI has some bloatware |
| Useful AI features | Reused chipset from previous models |
Vivo V50 Review: Conclusion
To wrap things up—Vivo always focuses on camera and design, and in those areas, this phone is excellent. For photography, it’s probably one of the best options at this price.
I just wish the performance was slightly better—it would have made for a more well-rounded package. But even now, the performance is decent.
So, if you’re looking for a great-looking phone with an excellent camera, the Vivo V50 is a solid choice for you.
