VIVO V50 Unboxing & Hands-On: Specs, Design, and Mid-Range Comparison

VIVO V50 Unboxing and Initial Impressions

• 📦 The VIVO V50 arrived in a foil package, with the phone appearing to have been opened previously, though the display itself was pristine.
• 📱 Included accessories are a Type-A to Type-C charging cable and a matte black case.
• ✨ Despite initial impressions from online images, the physical device, in this specific color, has a nice and distinct design with a rounded plastic back that feels good in hand.

VIVO V50 Display and Camera Specifications

• 📺 The display is a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080x2394 pixels (338 PPI), supporting HDR10+ and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
• 💡 It boasts a peak brightness of 4500 nits and is protected by Diamond Shield glass, with a pre-applied screen protector.
• 📸 The rear features a dual 50-megapixel camera setup: a wide lens (f/1.9) and an ultra-wide lens (f/2.0, 119-degree field of view).
• 🎥 Video recording capabilities are limited to 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 30fps for both rear and front cameras.
• 🤳 The front camera is also a 50-megapixel sensor (f/2.0 aperture).

Performance, Battery, and Storage

• 🚀 Powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, the phone should be capable of higher frame rates for video recording, despite the current limitations.
• 🔋 It houses a substantial 6,000 mAh silicone-carbon battery, which is impressive given the phone's slim profile.
• ⚡ Charging is supported at 90 watts, though a charger is not included in the box.
• 💾 Base models come with 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage and 8 GB of RAM, expandable up to 1 TB with 12 GB RAM.

Pricing and Mid-Range Alternatives

• 💰 The VIVO V50's entry price is nearly €600, which is considered excessive for its specifications.
• ⚖️ The CMF Phone 2 Pro, released around the same time, offers comparable performance and features for less than half the price (around $600, with the CMF Phone 2 at $250).
• 💡 Alternatives like the CMF Phone 2 Pro provide similar display and performance at a significantly lower cost, making them a more viable option for budget-conscious consumers.