The Vivo V50 Series has officially landed in India, and it’s making waves! Launched on February 17, 2025, this lineup brings some serious upgrades to the mid-range game. While the buzz initially hinted at a Vivo V50 Pro joining the party, it’s just the standard Vivo V50 for now—launched solo but packing enough punch to turn heads. With a sleek design, Zeiss-powered cameras, and a massive battery, it’s hitting shelves tomorrow, February 27 (edit: corrected from the original Feb 25 sale date to align with the current date of Feb 26 and the confirmed sale start of Feb 27). Here’s the lowdown on what this series is all about.
Vivo V50: The Star of the Show
The Vivo V50 is the heart of this series, and it’s a stunner. It rocks a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits—scrolling’s smooth, and colors pop like crazy. Under the hood, it’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, paired with options of 8GB or 12GB RAM and up to 512GB of storage. It’s not flagship-level, but it’s snappy enough for gaming, multitasking, and pretty much anything you throw at it.
The cameras? Oh, they’re a big deal. Vivo’s teamed up with Zeiss again, delivering a dual rear setup: a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 50MP ultra-wide lens with a 109.2° field of view (after distortion correction). Up front, there’s a 50MP selfie camera that’s perfect for group shots or Insta-worthy close-ups. Features like Aura Light, Wedding Portrait Studio (tuned for Indian vibes), and three focal length modes (23mm, 35mm, 50mm) make it a photography champ. The 6,000mAh battery is the real hero—slimmest in its class at 7.39mm in the Titanium Grey version—with 90W fast charging to juice it up quick. It’s running Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15, and Vivo’s promising four years of OS updates and five years of security patches.
Design-wise, it’s a looker with a reflective Starry Night finish (India-exclusive with 3D-star tech), plus Titanium Grey and Rose Red options. It’s got IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, and Diamond Shield Glass keeps that curvy screen safe. Prices start at ₹34,999 for 8GB+128GB, ₹36,999 for 8GB+256GB, and ₹40,999 for 12GB+512GB—pretty sweet for what you’re getting.
What About the V50 Pro?
Here’s the twist: there’s no Vivo V50 Pro yet. Rumors swirled about a Pro model with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset, a telephoto lens, and maybe a 144Hz display, but Vivo’s keeping it under wraps for now. Some leaks pegged it for a later debut—possibly March—or suggested it might skip India like the V40 Pro did initially. For now, the V50 is flying solo, and honestly, it’s holding its own just fine.
Where to Snag It
The Vivo V50 goes on sale tomorrow, February 27, via Flipkart, Amazon, Vivo’s India website, and offline stores. Pre-booking’s been live since launch day, with perks like a one-year extended warranty and discounted screen protection (V-Shield) up for grabs. Launch offers might trim those prices even more, so it’s worth jumping in early.
The Vibe So Far
Fans are loving the massive battery and Zeiss cameras, especially that Wedding Portrait mode—perfect for India’s big-fat-wedding season. The design’s a hit too, with that starry back panel stealing the show. Some folks are bummed about the missing Pro model or the lack of a telephoto lens on the V50, but at this price—starting under ₹35,000—it’s tough to complain. It’s squaring up against the Poco F6, Realme 14 Pro Plus, and iQOO Neo 10R, and it’s got the stamina and style to stand out.
Final Thoughts
The Vivo V50 Series (well, just the V50 for now) is a mid-range gem that blends premium looks with practical power. It’s not perfect—thermal management during heavy gaming might need a tweak—but it’s a solid pick for anyone after a stylish phone with marathon battery life and killer cameras. Will a V50 Pro show up later? Maybe. For now, the V50’s ready to roll solo. Are you grabbing one tomorrow? Let me know what you think!