The moment I unboxed the vivo V50 in Mist Purple, I knew I was in for something special.
It wasn’t just another midrange phone—it felt like a stylish accessory that doubled as a powerful daily driver. vivo has really outdone itself in balancing aesthetics, performance, and user experience with this device.
Design. Let’s start with what hits you first—the Mist Purple finish. It’s subtle, elegant, and changes tone slightly depending on how the light hits it. It doesn’t scream for attention but always gets it. The satin matte finish not only adds a premium feel but also makes the phone resistant to fingerprints. I rarely felt the need to use a case because the phone was already a visual treat and grippy enough.
The micro quad-curved AMOLED display is another design win. It gently slopes into the frame, making the phone look slimmer and more seamless. It fits comfortably in my hand despite its large 6.77-inch screen and massive 6000mAh battery.
Battery Life. I’m the type of user who scrolls, streams, edits photos, and plays casual games throughout the day—and the vivo V50 kept up without breaking a sweat. The 6000mAh battery easily lasted a day and a half on moderate to heavy usage. What surprised me even more was the 90W fast charging. From around 20% to full in under an hour? That’s a game changer for someone like me who’s always on the go.
Display. The AMOLED panel is stunning. Colors are punchy, blacks are deep, and streaming Netflix or YouTube was immersive, especially with the thin bezels. Even outdoors, the display held up well against sunlight. Though it’s “only” Full HD+, I didn’t feel like I was missing out on anything.
Camera Power: ZEISS Style. Now for the cameras—the triple 50MP setup (main, ultrawide, and selfie) co-engineered with ZEISS is no gimmick. I’m not a professional photographer, but this phone made me feel like one. Portraits came out sharp with creamy, natural-looking bokeh thanks to the ZEISS Professional Portrait mode. I loved the Natural and Textured color modes, especially during golden hour.
Low light shots were surprisingly detailed, especially with the Aura Light Portrait feature. I could adjust the tone of the fill light manually, which gave me more creative freedom. Selfies? Bright, balanced, and flattering—even at night.
If you’re after a phone that feels as good as it looks and performs even better, the vivo V50 is an excellent choice. Mist Purple just makes it even more unforgettable.
Performance and Software. Running on a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with 12GB RAM, the V50 handled everything I threw at it—from editing videos to switching between social media apps. While it’s not a hardcore gaming phone, titles like Wild Rift and Mobile Legends ran smoothly. Genshin Impact was playable on low settings, which was expected.
Funtouch OS 15 on top of Android 15 felt snappy and was easy to navigate. There are a few pre-installed apps, but nothing overwhelming. vivo promises three years of major updates, which adds a lot of value in my book.
A Few Minor Misses. If I had to nitpick, I’d say the stereo speakers could use better tuning—they get loud, but lack bass and richness. Also, no 3.5mm headphone jack means you’ll have to rely on wireless options. But these are minor gripes compared to everything the phone gets right.
Tech Jungle’s Verdict. The vivo V50 in Mist Purple is more than just a pretty face. It’s a thoughtfully designed, well-rounded smartphone that delivers solid performance, long battery life, stunning photos, and a truly premium feel.
With the price of Php 27, 999, vivo v50 offers not only stunning design and display but also features that are incredibly worth every penny.
