The Vivo T2 5G launched in India in April 2023 as a Flipkart-focused budget 5G phone. It stood out for its compact 6.38-inch AMOLED display at a time when most rivals had grown past 6.6 inches, and for including optical image stabilisation on its main camera. Competition came from the Redmi Note 12, Samsung Galaxy M34 and Realme 10 Pro.
The AMOLED panel refreshes at 90Hz and offers good colours and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 695 was a widely used, efficient chip that handled social media and moderate gaming well, though it was showing its age. The phone is light and easy to use one-handed. Funtouch OS 13 on Android 13 brought familiar Vivo features and some preinstalled apps.
The 64 MP main camera with OIS takes steady, detailed photos, while the 2 MP depth sensor adds little. The 16 MP selfie camera is decent. The 4,500 mAh battery is smaller than most rivals, but the efficient chip and compact display keep endurance reasonable, with 44W charging. The Redmi Note 12 offered a larger screen and battery, but the T2 suited people who wanted a smaller phone.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 18,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | April 2023 |
| Segment | Budget |
| Display | 6.38-inch, AMOLED, 90Hz, 1080 x 2400 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Rear cameras | 64 MP main with OIS + 2 MP depth |
| Front camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired |
| Software at launch | Android 13, Funtouch OS 13 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Colours | Velocity Wave, Nitro Blaze |
What we like
- Compact AMOLED display
- OIS on the main camera
- Light and easy to hold
- Efficient Snapdragon 695
What could be better
- Smaller 4,500 mAh battery
- Only 90Hz refresh rate
- No ultrawide camera
Who should buy it
Buyers who want a compact 5G phone with a good screen and stable photos.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (April 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.