Vivo Flagship

Vivo V50

₹29,999
PerformanceOS: Android 16 (Funtouch 16)Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)CPU: Octa-coreGPU: Mali-G610 MC6
CameraTriple: 50 MP (wide) OIS + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro)Features: Aura Light 4.0  Zeiss FiltersVideo: 4K@60fps
DisplayType: Curved AMOLED  120Hz  HDR10+  2800 nitsSize: 6.78 inchesRes: 1260 x 2800 pixelsProtection: Schott Xensation Alpha
BatteryType: Li-Po 5000 mAhCharging: 80W wired

The ultimate lifestyle portrait master with a stunning ultra-slim design.

Detailed Specifications

Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
2026 March 10
Body
Dimensions: 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm
Weight: 186 g
Build: Glass front  Color Changing Glass back  Plastic frame
SIM: Dual SIM
IP54 Rating
Display
Type: Curved AMOLED  120Hz  HDR10+  2800 nits
Size: 6.78 inches
Res: 1260 x 2800 pixels
Protection: Schott Xensation Alpha
Platform
OS: Android 16 (Funtouch 16)
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)
CPU: Octa-core
GPU: Mali-G610 MC6
Memory
Card slot: No
Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM  512GB 12GB RAM
UFS 3.1
Camera
Triple: 50 MP (wide) OIS + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro)
Features: Aura Light 4.0  Zeiss Filters
Video: 4K@60fps
Comms
Loudspeaker: Yes  stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: No
WLAN: Wi-Fi 6  Bluetooth: 5.3  NFC: Yes
Battery
Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging: 80W wired
Colors
Himalayan Blue (Color Changing)  Majestic Black

Expert Overview

The Vivo V50 is the definitive lifestyle smartphone, expertly balancing breathtaking design with elite portrait photography capabilities. It features an incredibly slim 7.5mm profile, a stunning 3D curved 1.5K AMOLED display, and a magical color-changing glass back. Powered by the highly capable Dimensity 8200 and featuring the revolutionary 'Aura Light 4.0' for flawless studio-quality portraits in any lighting, it is the ultimate tool for content creators and social media enthusiasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is 'Aura Light 4.0' and how does it make portraits better?
Unlike a standard, harsh LED flash that washes out faces and creates ugly red eyes, the Aura Light is a dedicated, large soft-light ring built into the back of the phone. It acts exactly like professional studio lighting, softly illuminating your subject and completely eliminating harsh shadows. It intelligently detects the ambient lighting of the room and seamlessly adjusts its color temperature—shifting from cool white to warm orange—to guarantee incredibly natural, flawless portraits every time.
Q2: Does the back of the phone really change color in the sun?
Yes, this is Vivo's signature, highly futuristic design element. The 'Himalayan Blue' variant utilizes a highly advanced photochromic layer underneath the glass back panel. When you walk outside and the phone is exposed to UV light from the sun, the back panel magically shifts its color from a light, icy blue to a vibrant, deep ocean blue within seconds. When you go back indoors, it slowly fades back to its original color.
Q3: Is the 50MP selfie camera actually better than the ones on expensive flagships?
For social media, vlogging, and group selfies, absolutely. While most 1 lakh+ flagships use basic 12MP selfie cameras, the Vivo V50 utilizes a massive 50MP front-facing sensor equipped with advanced Eye Autofocus. This means no matter how you move, jump, or how close you hold the phone, your eyes and face remain incredibly sharp and perfectly in focus, capturing massive amounts of detail for stunning Instagram posts.
Q4: Is the Dimensity 8200 processor fast enough for heavy gaming?
The Dimensity 8200 is a phenomenal, highly stable 4nm premium mid-range processor. It easily scores around 900,000 on Antutu. It handles daily multitasking, massive app updates, and switching between heavy social media apps absolutely flawlessly. For gaming, it is incredibly capable; you can comfortably play popular titles like BGMI and Genshin Impact at highly stable 60fps on high graphic settings without the phone getting uncomfortably hot.
Q5: Is the curved screen prone to accidental touches or easily broken?
Curved screens are undeniably beautiful, giving the phone an incredibly premium, edge-to-edge look that feels fantastic when swiping. Vivo uses a highly optimized 60-degree curvature algorithm that excellently rejects accidental palm touches while you are holding the device. While curved glass is inherently slightly more vulnerable to corner drops than flat glass, it is protected by toughened Schott Xensation Alpha glass, and a clear TPU case is included in the box.
Q6: How is the battery life on such an ultra-slim phone?
Vivo did an incredible engineering job fitting a massive 5000mAh battery inside a razor-thin 7.5mm chassis. Because the Dimensity processor is so power-efficient, the phone easily delivers a full day and a half of typical usage on a single charge. When you do eventually run out of power, the included 80W FlashCharge adapter zaps the battery from 0% to 50% in roughly 24 minutes.
Q7: Are both rear 50MP cameras actually good?
Yes, Vivo refused to compromise on the ultrawide lens. The main 50MP sensor features Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for incredibly sharp daylight and night photos. Crucially, the secondary 50MP ultrawide camera ensures that your sweeping landscape shots or massive group photos retain the exact same high-resolution detail and brilliant color science as the main camera, avoiding the blurry edges common on cheaper 8MP ultrawide lenses.
Q8: Does it feature stereo speakers for watching movies?
Yes, a brilliant 1.5K AMOLED display demands brilliant audio. The Vivo V50 features dual stereo speakers that provide excellent, loud, and spatially aware sound with clear vocals. This makes watching Netflix or YouTube videos a highly immersive experience without sounding tinny or distorted at maximum volume. However, it does lack a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you will need to use Bluetooth earbuds.
Q9: Does it have an IP rating for water resistance?
The Vivo V50 carries an IP54 rating. This signifies that it is protected against dust particles and can safely withstand light water splashes, such as walking through a light drizzle or accidentally spilling a drink near the phone. However, it is not fully waterproof, so you must never submerge it in water or wash it under a tap.
Q10: Does Funtouch OS 16 feel smooth and bloat-free?
Funtouch OS 16 is visually stunning and features brilliant fluid animations and deeply customizable always-on displays. While it does come with several pre-installed third-party apps, games, and 'Hot Apps' recommendation folders out of the box (to subsidize the hardware cost), you can easily uninstall the bloatware and disable the ads in the settings within five minutes, resulting in a very clean, snappy, and premium software experience.

ByDrive Verdict

Aura Light 4.0 Portrait Ring
50MP Autofocus Selfie Camera
Dimensity 8200 Processor
Ultra-Slim 7.5mm 3D Curved Design
Color-Changing Glass Back
120Hz 1.5K AMOLED Display
50MP OIS Main & Ultrawide Cameras
80W Fast Charging

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