vivo has officially launched the vivo T5 5G in India, expanding its T-series with a smartphone focused on display quality, battery capacity and everyday performance. The new handset starts at ₹34,999 and will be available for purchase from September 9.
The T5 5G brings a 6.83-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED panel, MediaTek's Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset and a 7,050mAh battery. It also ships with OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance.
vivo T5 5G price in India and sale date
The vivo T5 5G is available in four configurations. The base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage costs ₹34,999, while the range goes up to ₹49,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.The phone will go on sale in India from September 9 via Flipkart. vivo is also offering eligible buyers an instant discount of up to ₹4,000 using select Axis Bank, SBI and HDFC Bank cards. The handset comes in Royal Bronze and Silver Green.
6.83-inch 144Hz curved AMOLED display
The vivo T5 5G features a 6.83-inch 1.5K 3D curved AMOLED display with a 1,260 x 2,800-pixel resolution. The panel supports a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, a 300Hz touch sampling rate and up to 2,000 nits of brightness.The display also covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and has a claimed pixel density of 449ppi.
Dimensity 7500 Turbo handles performance
The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset and includes MediaTek's NPU 850 for AI-related workloads. RAM options extend up to 12GB, with 256GB being the maximum onboard storage configuration.vivo has positioned the processor as part of the phone's on-device AI capabilities, rather than treating AI as a separate software feature.
7,050mAh battery with 44W charging
Battery capacity is one of the major hardware features of the T5 5G. The phone packs a 7,050mAh battery and supports 44W fast charging.vivo claims that the battery can provide approximately 22 hours of video streaming on a single charge. The company also says the battery is designed to maintain its health over five years under its specified conditions.
50MP primary camera with OIS
For photography, the vivo T5 5G uses a dual-camera setup on the rear. It combines a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide camera.A 32MP front-facing camera handles selfies and video calls. The phone also supports 4K video recording.
OriginOS 6 and Android 16
The T5 5G runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. vivo has promised three major Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates.That software-support commitment gives the phone a longer planned update window, although the practical benefit will depend on how quickly the future Android and security releases reach the device.
Design and durability
The vivo T5 5G uses vivo's Skyline design language and is offered in Royal Bronze and Silver Green finishes. Despite its large battery, the handset measures around 7.99mm thick.It also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, providing protection against dust and water exposure.The vivo T5 5G is clearly built around a combination of features rather than one headline specification. Its curved 1.5K AMOLED panel, high refresh rate, large battery and Dimensity 7500 Turbo make it a fairly feature-heavy option in the ₹35,000–₹50,000 range.The more important question will be how it compares with competing smartphones once buyers can purchase it. The base configuration offers the lowest entry price, while the ₹49,999 top-end model moves into a much more competitive segment.For buyers who prioritise display quality and battery endurance while still wanting a capable mid-range chipset, the T5 5G deserves attention. Its camera and charging hardware, however, will need to prove competitive against alternatives at similar prices.