Vivo Y50 5G

Name: Vivo Y50 5G
Brand: Vivo

Display6.53" 1080 x 2400 pixels

ChipsetQualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)

Main camera13MP

Battery5000 mAh

5.5GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41

5G bands

FDD 5G: 2600, 2100, 1800, 900, 850, 800, 700, 600TDD 5G: 3700, 3500, 2600, 2500, 2300

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2020, April 06. Released 2020, April 12

Status

Discontinued

Body

Dimensions

162 x 76.5 x 9.1 mm (6.38 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)

Weight

197 g (6.95 oz)

Build

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD

Size

6.53 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)

Platform

Android 10, Funtouch 10.0

Chipset

Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)

GPU

Adreno 610

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Type

eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules

13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Features

1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

NFC

Radio

FM radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

5000 mAh

Misc

Colors

Starry Black, Iris Blue, Iris Blue, Pearl White

Models

1935, V1965A

GoSolo Read / what it means5 takeaways

performance

Dimensity 6300, 2.40 GHz 8-coreThis mid-range processor with ARM Mali-G57 GPU handles everyday apps and light games at stable frame rates, but struggles with demanding titles at high settings.

battery

6000 mAh, roughly 1.5 days light useAt this capacity paired with a 720p display, you'll get about 8 to 10 hours of screen-on time in mixed use, or stretch to a full second day if you keep usage light.

display

6.74", 90Hz, 1000 nits peakThe large screen is smooth for scrolling, and 1000 nits makes it readable outdoors in bright sun, but the 720p resolution means text and images are noticeably less sharp than a 1080p panel at this size.

connectivity

5G ready, bands cover most marketsFDD and TDD 5G support is present across major regional bands (600–3700 MHz), so you'll connect where 5G is deployed, though real-world speeds depend on your carrier's rollout.

storage

128 or 256 GB, microSD slotInternal storage comes in two tiers; the microSD slot accepts up to 2 TB for photos, videos, and apps if you hit the limit.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design62

Display58

Performance40

Camera62

Battery58

Value55

GoSolo Verdict

The Y50 5G is a budget 5G phone from 2020 that leans on battery life and screen size to justify itself, but the Snapdragon 665 and 1080p display are already dated and the cameras are forgettable. It's a practical device for light use and long standby, but nothing here stands out from cheaper rivals.

Strengths · 4

5000 mAh battery delivers a genuine two days of light use
Large 6.53-inch 1080p display is good for video and reading, with 403 ppi keeping text sharp enough
5G bands cover major regions, so you'll connect where the networks exist
Rear fingerprint sensor and dual SIM are no-fuss conveniences

Trade-offs · 3

Snapdragon 665 was already ordinary in 2020 and feels sluggish now for app switching and heavier tasks
13 MP main camera is basic and produces flat, soft images compared to even mid-range rivals from the same year
15W charging is slow even by budget standards; rivals were doing 30W or more at this price point