HMD has introduced its latest budget smartphone in India, the Vibe 2 5G. Priced starting at Rs. 10,999, it replaces last year’s Vibe 5G and focuses on two main hardware areas: battery life and screen refresh rate.
HMD Vibe 2 5G Specifications
The phone is built around a 6.745-inch LCD panel. HMD opted for a 120Hz refresh rate, which generally makes scrolling and navigating the interface feel a bit smoother. However, the resolution is capped at HD+ (720 x 1600). This is a common trade-off in the entry-level market; you get a faster screen, but it won’t be as sharp as a 1080p display when watching videos or reading small text.
Inside, the Vibe 2 5G is powered by a 6,000mAh battery. That capacity is on the larger side for modern smartphones and should reliably get most people through a day or two of regular use. The downside to a battery this size is the charging speed. The phone supports 18W charging, which means it will take a couple of hours to fully recharge from zero. HMD does include the 18W charging brick in the box, along with a basic case and screen protector.
For performance, the device relies on a 6nm Unisoc T8200 5G processor. You can choose between 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. If you need more space, there is a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB. The phone ships with Android 16 and includes a localized software feature called Indus AI, which supports 22 Indian languages. HMD has promised two years of quarterly security updates, though there is no explicit mention of major OS upgrades.
The camera system is fairly standard for the price bracket. There is a 50MP primary rear camera, a secondary sensor, and an 8MP front-facing camera for video calls.
The Vibe 2 5G weighs in at 210g, which is expected given the battery size. It carries an IP64 rating for basic dust and splash resistance, retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor built into the power button.
Pricing and Availability
The HMD Vibe 2 5G will be available on Flipkart starting May 26th. It comes in three colors: Cosmic Lavender, Nordic Blue, and Peach Pink. The base 4GB / 64GB model is priced at Rs. 10,999, while the 4GB / 128GB variant will cost Rs. 11,999.
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