Vivo V50e Vs Vivo V50: The Update Or The OG. Which Vivo Should You Get? Find Out

Vivo V50e price starts at Rs 28,999, notably lower than Vivo V50 at Rs 34,999. Should you save some bucks or go all the way?

At first glance, the Vivo V50e 5G and Vivo V50 5G appear almost identical, but the spec sheet tell a different story.

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Vivo V50e Vs Vivo V50: Vivo has added a new contender to its 5G smartphone portfolio — the V50e 5G, priced at Rs 28,999 — as it squares off with its slightly older sibling, the Vivo V50 5G, which retails for Rs 34,999. While both phones pack premium features, their subtle differences could tip the scales depending on your needs and budget.

Let's dive into a head-to-head comparison to see what sets these two devices apart — and which one gives you more bang for your buck.

Vivo V50e Vs Vivo V50: Design & Display

At first glance, the Vivo V50e 5G and Vivo V50 5G appear almost identical. Both come with a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, boasting a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The curved screens are protected by Diamond Shield Glass and support HDR10+, ensuring a vibrant and immersive viewing experience.

Even their dimensions and weight are close — the V50e is 7.61mm thick and weighs 186g, while the V50 comes in slightly heavier at 189g with a 7.4mm frame. Both offer an elegant punch-hole design, come in sleek color variants, and are water- and dust-resistant with an IP68 & IP69 rating.

Vivo V50e Vs Vivo V50: Performance Showdown

Under the hood, the V50 5G features the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset with an octa-core CPU running at 2.63GHz and the Adreno 720 GPU. The V50e 5G, on the other hand, houses a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor with a slightly slower 2.5GHz clock speed and a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU.

Both phones run Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15 and are backed by 8GB RAM (expandable with virtual RAM) and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. However, neither supports storage expansion via microSD cards.

Vivo V50e Vs Vivo V50: Camera Capabilities

The Vivo V50 5G clearly leans on camera sophistication, thanks to its ZEISS-branded optics and an advanced dual rear setup — a 50MP wide-angle camera and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. It comes with features like ZEISS Portrait Excellence, Astro mode, and Timeless Bokeh styles.

Meanwhile, the V50e 5G offers a more modest combination of a 50MP main and 8MP ultra-wide lens. It still supports advanced modes like Underwater Photography, Dual View, and Supermoon, but skips ZEISS-exclusive features.

The front-facing cameras on both devices are identical: a 50MP shooter with 4K and 1080p video recording, autofocus, and punch-hole placement.

Vivo V50e Vs Vivo V50: Battery & Charging:

When it comes to battery life, the Vivo V50 takes the lead with a 6000mAh cell, compared to the V50e’s 5600mAh pack. However, both support 90W fast charging and even come with reverse charging capabilities, so you'll stay powered up without much wait.

Vivo V50e Vs Vivo V50: Which Vivo Wins?

If photography and raw power are your top priorities, the Vivo V50 5G makes a strong case despite the steeper Rs 34,999 price tag. However, if you're looking for a near-flagship experience without crossing the Rs 30,000 mark, the Vivo V50e 5G offers impressive specs, a vibrant display, and solid battery life.

Choosing between the two? It all comes down to whether you're paying for the extra camera flair and chipset boost, or saving a few thousand for a very similar experience.