If you’ve been holding out for a budget phone that just lasts — through the day, and through the years — Vivo’s newest entry might be worth a look. The company has expanded its India lineup with the T5e, a 4G smartphone that skips the flashy camera race and instead doubles down on battery endurance and everyday toughness.
Here’s everything you need to know about specs, pricing, and availability.
Display and Design
The T5e sports a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering smoother scrolling than typical entry-level screens. The display resolution comes in at 1600 x 720 pixels, with a maximum brightness of 570 nits — enough for comfortable outdoor visibility. Vivo has also added software touches like adaptive brightness control and a night-time blue light filter to ease eye strain during extended use.
On the durability front, the phone carries an IP64 rating, giving it protection against dust and light splashes. Vivo has also tuned the touchscreen to remain responsive even when a user’s hands are wet or greasy — a practical feature for daily wear and tear. The device weighs 199 grams and measures 8.19mm in thickness, with a fingerprint sensor built into the side power button.
Performance and Software
Inside, the T5e runs on a 12nm Unisoc T7225 octa-core chipset. It’s available in a single memory configuration: 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM paired with 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. Users who need more space can expand storage using a microSD card, with support for cards up to 2TB.
On the software side, the phone ships with OriginOS 6 layered over Android 16. Vivo has baked in a handful of AI-assisted features, including tools for scanning documents and summarizing text — conveniences aimed at users who rely on their phone for light productivity tasks.
Cameras and Extras
Camera specs are kept minimal, with an 8MP main rear sensor and a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Instead of adding extra rear lenses, Vivo has prioritized other everyday conveniences: a powerful flashlight with four adjustable brightness settings and a speaker tuned for louder-than-average output.
Battery: The Star of the Show
The headline feature of the T5e is its 5,500mAh battery. Vivo states the cell is engineered to retain more than 80% of its original capacity even after 1,600 charge cycles, suggesting strong long-term battery health. Charging is handled at 15W, and the phone also supports reverse charging, allowing it to top up other devices when needed.
Connectivity
The T5e includes dual 4G SIM support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB-C 2.0 port for charging and data transfer — a well-rounded connectivity package for a phone in this price segment.
Price and Availability
The Vivo T5e is priced at Rs. 13,999 and is available in two color options: Aero Blue and Shadow Grey. Interested buyers can purchase the device through Vivo’s official website, on Flipkart, or at retail stores across India.
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