The Vivo T2 5G is the company’s latest mainstream offering in India, whose base variant has been launched for less than Rs. 20,000. The smartphone is an upgrade to the Vivo T1 5G, which was launched last year. Here’s our full review.
The Vivo T2 5G is the company’s latest mainstream offering in India, whose base variant has been launched for less than Rs. 20,000. The smartphone is an upgrade to the Vivo T1 (Review), which launched in 2021. Some of the changes include the camera setup, charging capability, and the design and build. The direct competition to the Vivo T2 5G is the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, Redmi Note 12 5G, Moto G73 5G, and its own cousin, the iQoo Z7 5G.
Has Vivo delivered enough upgrades in the latest model, and should you be considering it in the sub-Rs. 20,000 price range? Here’s our review.
The Vivo T2 5G has been launched in two configurations in India. The base variant offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which costs Rs. 18,999. The top variant has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which costs Rs. 20,999.
In terms of design, the Vivo T2 5G is quite different from its predecessor. The new smartphone features a completely different camera module, and gets a flat polycarbonate body and frame. The two big camera modules at the back houses the primary camera and the secondary sensor, along with an LED flash.
Vivo sent us the Nitro Blaze colour of the T2 5G and as we mentioned in our first impressions article, it has a glossy finish and a dual-tone effect (blue to orange) when light falls on it at different angles. It also get a unique gradient pattern which hides fingerprints well. I personally found this colour option to look quite premium. If you prefer the classic black colour, then you can choose the Velocity Blaze option.
The flat frame and slightly rounded edges of the Vivo T2 5G makes the smartphone easy to hold. With a weight of 172g and a thickness of 7.8mm, even extensive usage is comfortable. The placement of the volume and power buttons on the right side of the frame is good and the buttons are easy to reach. Overall, I quite like the in-hand feel of the T2 5G.
The Vivo T2 5G’s Nitro Blaze colour is quite eye-catching
While most of the competition these days opt for a hole-punch cutout in the display in this segment, the Vivo T2 5G looks a bit dated with its relatively thick display bezels, prominent chin and a water-drop notch. Vivo doesn’t mention this anywhere (at least at the time of publishing this review) but it has confirmed to Gadgets 360 that the T2 5G has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Vivo T2 5G uses a 6.38-inch AMOLED display, which is a step up from the IPS panel seen in the T1 5G. The new model also offers better brightness levels than before. It has a 90Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and a claimed peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The display supports HDR10 with the Widevine L1 certification for HD and above video playback through streaming apps. I had a good experience streaming content from OTT platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, although these apps didn’t seem to detect the display’s HDR capability. Colours are vibrant and punchy, and back levels are deep.
