The mid-range smartphone market in India, especially under the Rs 30,000 price bracket, is getting interesting, with brands constantly trying to outdo each other by offering competitive smartphones. Vivo has just launched another new contender in this space, the Vivo V50e, which has an eye-catching design, a versatile camera setup, and a focus on performance and battery backup.

But how does it live up to expectations in real-world use? We spent a good amount of time with the device to see how it fares in this crowded segment, where it faces a lot of competition. Here’s our detailed review of the Vivo V50e.

There are two colours of the Vivo V50, Sapphire Blue and Pearl White. We got the Pearl White for the review. It draws inspiration from sapphire gemstones, giving the device an elegant and premium aesthetic, without much shimmer or glitter like the other colour option. However, if you use this phone without a case, the back is a fingerprint magnet and attracts smudges as well.

Interestingly, even though it has a large 5,600mAh battery, the phone is pretty lightweight, weighing in at 186 grams and measures 7.6mm in thickness. The plastic unibody design also doesn’t creak while applying pressure, and the sides with the silver metallic finish provide a premium look. Thankfully, there’s no compromise with durability as the Vivo V50e boasts IP68 and IP69 certifications for superior protection against dust and water. The phone features a USB Type-C port on the bottom edge for charging and data transfer, along with a dual speaker setup, which is fairly loud.