As I was unboxing a review unit of the vivo V50 Lite, I was surprised how it housed a larger battery than its more premium counterpart. The vivo V50 had a 6,000 mAh BlueVolt battery, while the Lite version had a more powerful 6,500 mAh BlueVolt battery. So this got me thinking – how long will this battery actually last?
So, to test this, I thought of a challenge: what if I charged the phone up to a hundred percent and see how long I could go without charging it. The results? Quite amusing.
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For such a slim phone, I didn’t think I’d get so much use from one single charge. I used the vivo V50 Lite as I would my own phone, and surprisingly got a lot done. I was able to do my work, catch up with some shows, take some photos and videos, and play a few casual games too.
So, how long did it take before the vivo V50 Lite’s 6,500 mAh BlueVolt battery ran out? A solid three days, or about 72 hours of light to moderate use.
Bigger battery, power-efficient
- 6,500 mAh BlueVolt Battery (largest in vivo’s lineup)
- 90W FlashCharging-enabled (full charge in 59 minutes, half charge in 20 minutes)
- 5-year battery health
- Housed in a slim 7.79 mm phone
- 24-Dimension Security Protection
- Can use the USB-C port to charge other devices
I want to preface this by saying that we all use our phones differently, so my experience may be a bit different from another person’s. Nonetheless, I can honestly say that I was impressed with the phone’s battery life.
On day one, I focused more on setting up the vivo V50 Lite for use. After its charge reached a hundred percent, I unplugged it and began signing in to my accounts, placing my SIM card in, syncing my contacts and my calendar, and downloading a bunch of apps. Then I tried the camera for a bit and used it to answer emails and messages, then took some calls over WiFi.
I also installed a few games – Pokemon TCG and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, both of which ran smoothly as I played for a few minutes. In the evening, I decided to wind down and watch Netflix. On day one, I only used up 11% by the time I went to bed. According to my phone’s activity details, I spent about 2 hours and 22 minutes mostly on Netflix and Instagram.
On day two, I started with 86%. I played some Pokémon TCG, took a few photos, played some YouTube videos, and watched a couple more shows on Netflix. I ended day two with 80%.
Sunday morning, I noticed my battery was down to 76%, which I didn’t find surprising because I also backed up photos through the night and also left my phone playing Netflix shows as I was sleeping. I spent half the day watching videos on YouTube and Netflix while I was taking care of some house chores.
In the afternoon, I took my nephew out for a movie and dinner. We took a lot of photos and videos, and I was posting a bunch of IG Stories. I still had a lot of battery left, so I also used the phone as a hotspot for my nephew the entire time. I went home with about 20% left in my battery that night.
On Monday morning, I noticed the phone had finally reached 2%. This was after I backed up photos and videos and streamed more shows on Netflix through the night. I had virtual meetings set in the morning, so interacting with my phone was also limited, but I did go through emails and messages and tried to squeeze as much power as I could. I placed the phone down to eat lunch and then came back with the phone’s battery finally drained.
I’ve had multiple scenarios where I felt like I would need to charge the phone soon, only to realize that it still had a lot of juice left. There were also times when I wondered if I needed to use the phone more just to get it to zero, but I stopped myself because I wanted to use this as I would my actual phone. I also opted to keep power-saving features off for the full experience.
Great for productivity and entertainment
- Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (8-core, 2.4 GHz) for vivo V50 Lite 5G
- 12 GB RAM + 12 GB Extended RAM
- Snapdragon 685 for vivo V50 Lite 4G
- 6.77-inch Screen, 1800 nits, 120 Hz
Switching over to the vivo V50 Lite was a seamless transition. Working on it, too, was smooth and easy. Funtouch OS 15 looks stunning and has useful widgets as usual. And while I wouldn’t call the chipset a powerhouse of a performer, I would say that it is more than good enough for daily use and social media browsing.
I didn’t experience any hitches switching between my work-related tools like email clients and messaging apps, even when I had multiple apps running. I had a good time watching videos on the large 6.77-inch screen. You can’t expect high-resolution gameplay on this device, but what it lacks in game rendering capabilities, it makes up for with its powerful battery. And even just holding the phone is nice.
Even though you have a bigger display and a powerful battery, the vivo V50 Lite 5G is only 197 g and 7.79 mm thin. With such a lightweight body, it really is the kind of phone you wouldn’t hesitate to bring around.
Packed features, entry-level price
- 50 MP Main Camera with Sony IMX882 CMOS Sensor
- 8 MP Super Wide-Angle Camera (V50 Lite 5G); 2 MP Bokeh Camera (V50 Lite 4G)
- 32 MP Front Camera
- IP65 dust, water, and oil resistance
- SGS Five-Star Drop Resistance Certification
The vivo V50 Lite punches above its weight class. Starting at P13,999, it’s a very capable phone that packs a lot of features for its price. I think people who are looking for an affordable and reliable phone, like maybe students or small business owners, will make good use of this device.
It has a great battery life, it can keep up with most productivity and AI tools, it has a good camera, and it is easy to carry around. Plus, you don’t have to be so delicate with this device, as it was built to withstand most drops.
What I enjoyed the most about this phone is the assurance that I felt knowing that it wouldn’t die on me so easily. I wouldn’t have to worry about keeping a power bank charged all the time, bringing around a charger, or finding a place to plug it in. The 6,500 mAh BlueVolt battery was better than I expected.
To view the full specs sheet or find out where you can buy the vivo V50 Lite, visit https://www.vivoglobal.ph/phone/vivo-v50-lite/.
Customers who pre-order until April 25 can get exclusive deals, including the limited edition vivo Buds, a vivo VIP Card with a 5-year battery warranty and a 6-month extended warranty, plus a P1,000 discount. To avail, visit a vivo concept store, kiosk, or an authorized dealer. – Rappler.com
