In a significant move for the mid-range smartphone segment, Vivo has launched its latest V-series offering, the V50, in the Indian market. The device introduces groundbreaking features including a specialized wedding portrait mode and an impressive triple 50MP camera system, all priced competitively at Rs 34,999.
Advanced Camera System with Zeiss Partnership
The V50’s standout feature is its Zeiss co-engineered camera system, featuring three 50MP sensors. The primary camera comes with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), complemented by an ultra-wide lens and a specialized portrait lens. The collaboration with Zeiss brings exclusive portrait modes including Cine-Flare, Planar, and Biotar effects.
Perhaps most notably, the Wedding Style Portrait mode has been specifically designed for the Indian market, offering enhanced color processing and lighting optimizations for wedding photography. The front-facing 50MP camera incorporates AI Facial Contouring Technology for natural-looking selfies.
Powerful Hardware Specifications
The V50 boasts impressive hardware specifications:
- A 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits peak brightness
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor
- Up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM
- Maximum 512GB UFS 2.2 storage
- 6000mAh battery with 90W fast charging support
- IP68 + IP69 water and dust resistance rating
AI-Enhanced User Experience
Running on Android 15 with FunTouchOS 15, the V50 introduces several AI-powered features:
- Live Call Translation for real-time speech-to-text conversion
- AI Transcript Assist for audio recording transcription
- AI Screen Translation for instant text translation
- Circle to Search functionality powered by Google
Availability and Launch Offers
The smartphone will be available in three variants:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage
Customers can choose from three sophisticated colors: Rose Red, Starry Night, and Titanium Grey. Pre-bookings are currently open across Vivo’s official website, Amazon, Flipkart, and major retail chains including Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales.
Launch offers include up to 10% discount with HDFC and SBI bank cards, an exchange bonus of up to 10%, and Vivo TWS 3e earbuds available at a special price of Rs 1,499 with the V50 purchase. Six-month no-cost EMI options are also available.
Open sales will commence from February 25, 2025, making the V50 accessible through both online and offline channels.
With its combination of advanced camera capabilities, robust performance specs, and thoughtful AI integration, the Vivo V50 positions itself as a compelling option in India’s competitive mid-range smartphone market.
