Vivo has quietly launched the Vivo S50t smartphone in China. It may seem like a new smartphone altogether, but it’s essentially a reworked version of the Vivo S50 launched late in 2025. The differences are small. You might even miss them.

The biggest change is under the hood. Vivo has swapped faster UFS 4.1 storage for UFS 3.1 here. That’s not the kind of downgrade you’ll notice immediately in day-to-day use. Everything else remains largely intact.

The small storage change also affects the price. The 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model starts at 3,299 yuan, though it drops to 3,199 yuan for a limited time. The 16GB + 512GB version comes in at 3,599 yuan. The Vivo S50, in comparison, costs around 100 yuan for the 12/512GB variant. 

Vivo S50t Specifications

The design hasn’t changed much either. The phone keeps a slim profile, measuring as thin as 7.49mm in some color options, with a satin-finish glass back and an aluminum frame. Vivo is offering it in four finishes: Confession, Serenity Blue, Inspiration Purple, and Space Black. 

The display is a 6.59-inch AMOLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and support for 120Hz refresh rate, along with HDR and a P3 color gamut. It also has some eye-comfort features, including low blue light tech and high-frequency PWM dimming.

Inside, the phone runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, paired with LPDDR5X RAM. It ships with OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. There’s also a large 6,500mAh battery, while the charging is capped at 90W wired, with no wireless charging support.

As for the camera, the rear setup includes a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens using Sony’s IMX882 sensor. The selfie is a 50MP unit. Both the front and rear cameras include dedicated flash units.

Other features include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, and a range of standard sensors. There’s also an IR blaster and an X-axis linear motor.

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