The vivo Y50 (China) is a budget-friendly smartphone, scheduled to be released on July 21, 2025. With a focus on affordability and essential features, this device is expected to cater to users looking for a solid everyday smartphone experience without the high price tag.
Design and Build
The vivo Y50 (China) boasts a sleek and modern design with a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame, providing a balance between durability and cost-effectiveness. The device measures 167.3 x 77 x 8.2 mm and weighs 204 grams, offering a comfortable grip and manageable weight for everyday use. It also comes with IP64 dust and water resistance.
Display
The smartphone features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations. With a peak brightness of 570 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM), the display is expected to perform well in both indoor and outdoor environments. The resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio provide decent visuals for multimedia consumption, although it won’t match the sharpness of higher-end devices.
Under the hood, the vivo Y50 (China) is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) chipset, which is built on a 12nm architecture. The Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) ensures a balance of performance and energy efficiency for everyday tasks like browsing, social media, and light gaming. Paired with 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, expandable via microSD, the device offers ample memory and storage options. The phone runs on Android 15 with OriginOS 5, offering the latest features and customizations.
Camera
In terms of photography, the vivo Y50 (China) features a 13 MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture, which promises good image quality in various lighting conditions. The camera is supported by a ring-LED flash and can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps. On the front, there’s a 5 MP selfie camera, suitable for video calls and basic selfies.
Battery and Other Features
The device is equipped with a large 6000 mAh battery, ensuring long-lasting performance. It supports 44W wired charging and reverse wired charging, allowing you to share power with other devices. Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C connectivity.
Available in Platinum, Azure, Diamond Black, the vivo Y50 (China) is designed to appeal to a broad range of users looking for style and functionality at an affordable price.
