Top 5 highlights of vivo X50

Global mobile player vivo once again marked its entry in the high-end segment as it unleashed the much-awaited X50 series in the Philippines. Today, let's explore the top features of the vanilla X50.

Camera-centric device from vivo

Top 4 highlights of vivo X50 

1. Stunning yet durable design - vivo X50 appears to be pretty sleek and similar to its premium X50 Pro sibling.

At the back, you can see glass panels with an aluminum frame in between. The curved back is not only meant for aesthetics but it can also give you a good grip.

A classy combination of glass and aluminum

In addition to this, the x50 comes in two clean-looking and modern colors: Glaze Black and Frost Blue. Overall, the phone gives off that sophisticated vibe that is appropriate with its price range.

The front design even has crazy slim bezels with a tiny punch-hole.

It feels and looks like a legit high-end smartphone.

2. Color-rich display with a high refresh rate - Who doesn't love a phone with slim bezels and eye-catching display? Thankfully, the vivo X50 is more than those qualities.

Packed with details and colors

This phone is equipped with a 6.56-inch 2.5D curved AMOLED screen with HDR10+ and FHD+. 

Another great thing about its screen is the 90Hz refresh rate. This just means your content will flow up and down smoothly as you browse your apps or social media.

3. Strong and versatile camera set-up - The cameras are the focal point of this device according to vivo. The company boasts that its 5MP 1.5cm super macro that also acts as a 2x optical zoom camera. To complete the package, X50 comes with a 48MP primary camera, 8MP for ultra-wide shots, and a 13MP depth sensor.

AI quad-cam

There's also a new tracking microphone completes the triple microphone set-up that allows for zooming audio. This is quite useful for video recording presentations, performances or vlogs.

The front, it sports a 32MP f/2.48 shooter for detailed selfies.

4. Capable specs with large battery capacity and fast charging - To ensure that it has stable performance, vivo loaded this handset with 8GB LPDD4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. Its Snapdragon 730 chip isn't the most competitive for the price, but vivo managed to make its performance smooth and even gaming capable in real life.

The cherry on top is its large 4,200mAh battery capacity with USB-C fast charging.

5. Hi-Res Audio - Keeping its good audio reputation alive, vivo equipped this phone with an AK4377A amplifier for headphones. It also has the Hi-Res Audio certification ensuring that it delivers high-quality tunes.

vivo X50 Specs

Display: 6.56-inch 2.5D curved Schott Xensation UP glass protected E3 AMOLED screen w/ 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, FHD+ 2376 x 1080 resolution at 409 ppi

CPU: 2.2GHz 8nm Snapdragon 730 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 620

RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB UFS 2.1

Back Camera: 48MP f/1.6 Sony IMX598 w/ OIS + 8MP f/2.2 w/ 120-degree ultra-wide-angle + 13MP f/2.48 w/ depth + 5MP f/2.48 w/ 1.5cm super macro + 2x optical zoom + triple LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP f/2.48

Battery: 4,200mAh w/ 33W fast charging

OS: Android 10 w/ FuntouchOS 10.5

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC support), OTG, NFC, GPS (L1 + L5 dual-band), GLONASS, BeiDou, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, AK4377A amp, Hi-Res Audio, triple-mic, USB-C, Colors: Glaze Black, Frost Blue

Dimensions: 159.54 x 75.39 x 7.55 mm

Weight: 174.5 g

Price: PHP 25,999

Any thoughts on this new premium mid-ranger?