HMD has introduced its latest budget smartphone in India, the Vibe 2 5G. The device starts at Rs.
10,999 and replaces last year's Vibe 5G.
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The new model focuses on battery life and screen refresh rate. It packs a 6,000mAh battery and a 120Hz display.
Display and Performance
The Vibe 2 5G features a 6.745-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution (720 x 1600). The 120Hz refresh rate provides smoother scrolling and navigation.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by a 6nm Unisoc T8200 5G processor.
Buyers can choose between 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.
A microSD card slot supports expansion up to 1TB. The device runs Android 16 out of the box.
Battery and Charging
The 6,000mAh battery is one of the largest in its segment. It should easily last a day or two under normal use.
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Charging speed is limited to 18W, which takes a couple of hours for a full charge.
HMD includes the 18W charger, a case, and a screen protector in the box.
Camera and Features
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor and a secondary sensor. For selfies, there is an 8MP front-facing camera.
The Vibe 2 5G weighs 210 grams and carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
It retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
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HMD includes Indus AI, a localized software feature supporting 22 Indian languages. The company promises two years of quarterly security updates.
Pricing and Availability
The HMD Vibe 2 5G will be available on Flipkart starting May 26th. It comes in Cosmic Lavender, Nordic Blue, and Peach Pink.
The base 4GB/64GB model is priced at Rs. 10,999.
The 4GB/128GB variant costs Rs. 11,999.
The phone's 6.745-inch LCD panel offers a 120Hz refresh rate, but the resolution is capped at HD+ (720 x 1600), a common trade-off in the entry-level market.
The 6,000mAh battery supports 18W charging, which takes a couple of hours to fully recharge from zero.
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HMD includes the 18W charging brick, a basic case, and a screen protector in the box.
