In the smartphone world, every manufacturer has its own defining quality. For some, it’s all about performance; for others, design takes center stage. vivo, on the other hand, has built a strong reputation for delivering smartphones that emphasize photography—and the V50 continues that tradition in style.
Beyond the Camera
Before diving into the camera capabilities, it’s worth taking a look at everything else the vivo V50 brings to the table.
The phone boasts a slim and lightweight design, available in three eye-catching colors—Ancora Red, Mist Purple, and Satin Black—with the latter weighing just 189g. It also features an “Equal-Depth Quad Curved Screen” with ultra-narrow bezels and a subtle 1° curvature for a comfortable grip. Finishing touches like the Dual Ring Camera Module with Diamond Pattern engraving and high-gloss curved corners add to its premium appeal.
The display is equally impressive, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1300 nits of brightness—ideal for outdoor use. It supports the P3 Cinematic wide color gamut and is HDR10+ certified, ensuring rich and accurate visuals. While it retains the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset from its predecessor, the vivo V50 still holds its own, especially with up to 12GB of RAM (expandable via Extended RAM Technology) and up to 512GB of internal storage. Performance remains smooth even during intensive tasks, thanks to an advanced Ultra Large VC Smart Cooling system equipped with nine temperature sensors.
Despite its slim profile, the V50 packs a massive 6000mAh BlueVolt battery, supporting 90W FlashCharge and engineered to last up to four years of regular use. It also offers IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, along with durable Diamond Shield Glass. On the software side, vivo includes AI-powered tools such as Google Gemini, AI Screen Translation, AI Transcript Assist, Circle to Search, and Live Text recognition. Rounding things off are features like Dual Stereo Speakers, AI noise filtering, a voice changer for gaming, and updated customization options for themes, wallpapers, and widgets.
A Look Through the Lens
Now that we’ve covered the essentials, let’s turn our attention to the star of the show: the V50’s Zeiss co-engineered camera.
Portrait Powerhouse & Bokeh Master
Looking at our sample shots, it’s clear how well the V50 handles bokeh. These photos, taken at 35mm and 50mm focal lengths with an incredibly wide f/0.95 aperture, showcase the phone’s ability to deliver professional-grade background blur.
Expect creamy, smooth separation between subject and background—perfect for portraits or creative close-up shots. It’s almost as if the images were captured using a ₱50,000 mirrorless camera.
Solid Daylight Performance
Using the main wide camera, we were able to capture detailed shots of buildings and landscapes. The partnership with renowned lens maker ZEISS truly shines, delivering great contrast, sharpness, and color accuracy—especially in well-lit environments.
Getting Closer
Although the vivo V50 doesn’t have a dedicated telephoto lens, its 2x digital zoom still manages to deliver sharp and detailed shots of distant subjects, like plants and architecture. It’s more than enough for casual, everyday use.
Video Capabilities
We’ve seen how well the V50 performs in photography—but how about video? We tested its capabilities at various resolutions, ranging from 720p to 4K, in both 30 and 60fps, with and without stabilization.
As seen in our footage, the vivo V50 performed impressively well for its class, producing sharp, detailed videos. We were especially impressed by its stabilization feature, which turned shaky clips into smooth, cinematic footage with just a tap.
Conclusion
vivo made a smart move partnering with ZEISS to bring the V50 to life. It lives up to its “stylish portrait flagship” tagline, with sample shots that clearly demonstrate its portrait photography prowess. The main camera also delivers solid daytime performance, enhanced by advanced stabilization.
For those who want even more, vivo includes a suite of features such as an upgraded Aura Light, various ZEISS bokeh styles, multifocal portrait options, AI editing tools, a Film Camera mode, and 4K video recording on all lenses—making the V50 a versatile and powerful photography companion.
The vivo V50 5G is available for purchase in the Philippines through authorized vivo concept stores, kiosks, and dealers nationwide, as well as online via the official vivo E-Store, Shopee, and Lazada. Fans can cop their own V50 starting at just ₱26,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant, ₱27,999 for the middle variant with 12GB/256GB, and ₱30,999 for the top spec variant with 12GB/512GB.