A mid-range phone with a 6,500 mAh battery.

Technological advancements have enabled manufacturers to create phones with larger batteries while maintaining the same body size.

The Vivo V50 Lite is priced in the 10 million VND range in Vietnam.

Advances in battery technology have provided manufacturers with opportunities to improve their products. Some companies are making ultra-thin phones with battery capacities sufficient for a full day's use. Others are increasing battery life by 1.5 times while maintaining the same design.

Vivo chose a second approach for its flagship phone line, targeting the 10 million VND price segment in Vietnam. However, at this mid-range price point, the company couldn't invest fully, leading to some features being cut back and putting it at a disadvantage compared to competitors.

The battery has been silently improved.

For many years, the battery has been the component with the fewest upgrades on smartphones. While cameras, screens, and processors have improved year after year, this part has remained virtually stagnant. Some manufacturers have tried to develop charging solutions, but the core energy storage density has remained almost unchanged.

This forces users to choose between two equally "bad" options: a large, thick, bulky device with a long-lasting battery, or, conversely, a product that's easy to hold but requires charging twice a day.

Encouragingly, battery technology has quietly improved over the past three years. Initially, durability was a key factor, with manufacturers upgrading charging power to hundreds of watts. Next came the use of silicon carbon as a material in the electrodes, increasing battery density by approximately 30%.

Phones with batteries over 6,000 mAh are no longer as bulky as they were a few years ago.

The new solution means customers get 30% better battery life, with no change in the device's size. Or conversely, the device becomes 1/3 thinner and more compact, but the battery still lasts a full day.

Battery upgrade solutions are not limited to the high-end segment; manufacturers are also bringing them to the budget phone market. The Vivo V50 Lite has a 6,500 mAh BlueVolt battery, higher than most competitors in its price segment such as the Redmi Note 14 Pro (5,100 mAh), Galaxy A36 (5,000 mAh), or Reno 13F (5,800 mAh).

On the other hand, the device still maintains a slim and lightweight design, ensuring high portability. The Vivo smartphone is 7.8 mm thick, 0.4 mm thicker than the Galaxy A36, with a battery difference of 1,500 mAh. The large capacity allows the device to last up to two days of continuous, high-intensity use. With 5G connectivity, the device also operates stably for extended periods.

The V50 Lite has the advantage of 90W fast charging. This is 2-3 times the power of other phones in the same price range. The company also includes a full set of accessories, instead of cutting back like Samsung and Apple.

Balancing "on a tightrope"

Unlike the high-end segment, where manufacturers have the freedom to unleash their full technological potential, mid-range phones must balance many factors. This is especially true in Vietnam currently, where the 8-11 million VND price range offers around 20 or more options from all manufacturers, leading to intense competition.

Apple and Samsung have models with well-balanced features, but they don't quite reach the level of excellence. Chinese companies, on the other hand, choose to take risks to make their mark and go against the grain. Vivo invests in batteries, Oppo focuses on cameras, and Xiaomi uses specifications to overwhelm the competition.

The Vivo V50 Lite handles MOBA games well, but struggles with open -world games.

When choosing this option, some other factors may be compromised. For example, the Vivo V50 Lite has a processor that is less powerful than average. The Dimensity 6300 is a good choice in terms of power consumption and has 5G connectivity, but it's not a powerful chip. It ranks below the Snapdragon 6 gen1 or Dimensity 7300.

This leads to problems when handling open-world 3D games or running multiple apps simultaneously. Testing Zenless Zone Zero at the lowest graphics settings, the Vivo V50 Lite achieved around 25 FPS when measured with the specialized software PerfDog. However, with more popular games like Arena of Valor , the device performed well with a stable 60 FPS.

Aside from its inferior specifications, the Vivo phone is on par with its competitors in other aspects. The most commendable feature is its Funtouch OS 15 software. While not as highly customizable as the domestic OriginOS, the new interface is smooth, responsive, and offers seamless transitions. It's supported by several AI features and includes convenient NFC card access.

The device's camera also boasts good specifications, and the skin tone processing software is user-friendly for domestic customers. The selfie function, a strong point of Vivo, is also maintained.

Who is the Vivo V50 Lite for?

In the 10 million VND price segment, the V50 Lite's competitors remain familiar names from Xiaomi, Oppo, and Honor. The device's biggest advantage lies in its battery, catering to customers with high usage intensity.

For users who prioritize "safety," options from Apple and Samsung like the iPhone 12 and Galaxy A56 are 1-2 million VND more expensive, but offer proven stability in return.

Source: https://znews.vn/dien-thoai-pin-6500-mah-o-phan-khuc-tam-trung-post1557485.html