Overview
- HMD announced the Vibe 2 5G on Thursday with two variants priced at ₹10,999 for 4GB/64GB and ₹11,999 for 4GB/128GB and plans to sell the phone through Flipkart.
- The handset centers on endurance and everyday use with a 6,000mAh battery, 18W wired charging with the charger in-box, a Unisoc T8200 octa-core chipset, and a 6.7–6.745 inch HD+ 120Hz display.
- Camera and memory choices are modest for the segment with an AI-backed 50MP primary rear camera, an 8MP front camera, 4GB of RAM as standard and up to 128GB of built-in storage.
- Software and security choices are a key part of HMD’s pitch: the phone ships with Android 16, includes Sarvam AI’s Indus language-first features plus Sanchar Saathi telecom-safety tools, and HMD has only confirmed security updates not further Android OS upgrades.
- HMD is aiming to differentiate in the crowded sub-₹12,000 market by pairing newer software and India-focused AI with bundled extras like an IP64 dust-and-splash rating and a charger in the box, which could matter for semi-urban buyers and first-time smartphone upgraders.