Vivo X50 Series Announced: 5G, Gimbal-Style Camera, High-End Specs

After many photos and video teasers, the Vivo X50 series has finally been officially launched. As previously revealed, these smartphones are equipped with an anti-vibration system with a gimbal-like design, whereby motion video recording will be extremely impressive. The X50 series was launched including X50, X50 Pro, and X50 Pro Plus.

Vivo X50 series: Price & Availability

Here is the selling price of the X50 series:

Vivo X50: 

• 8GB / 128GB - CNY 3,498 (around Rs. 37,000)
• 8GB / 256GB - CNY 3,898 (around Rs. 41,300)

Vivo X50 Pro 5G: 

• 8GB / 128GB - CNY 4,298 (around Rs. 45,500)
• 8GB / 256GB - CNY 4,698 (around Rs. 49,700)

Vivo X50 Pro Plus 5G: 

• 8GB / 128GB - CNY 4,998 (around Rs. 52,900)
• 8GB / 256GB - CNY 5,498 (around Rs. 58,200)
• 12GB / 256GB CNY 5,998 (around Rs. 63,500)

Vivo X50 series: Specifications & Features

Vivo says the X50 is the world's thinnest 5G smartphone today, with a thickness of only 7.49 mm. However, the X50 and X50 Pro are only equipped with the mid-range Snapdragon 765G processor and only the most advanced X50 Pro Plus is equipped with the Snapdragon 865 chip.

Besides, gimbal-style camera system is also only available on two high-end versions, X50 Pro and X50 Pro Plus. Vivo X50 is equipped with a 48MP camera sensor, with OIS. The X50 Pro is equipped with a 48MP IMX598 sensor, while X50 Pro Plus is equipped with Samsung's latest Isocell Bright GN1 50MP sensor.

Both the X50 Pro and X50 Pro Plus also have periscope lenses, offering 60x "Hyper Zoom" capability. Here are detailed camera clusters on all three X50 smartphones.

Vivo also features advanced photography features, such as Super Night Mode night photography, and Starry Mode astrophotography like the Pixel 4. In the main camera interface, Vivo uses a virtual ball called the Gimbal Radar to reflect the motion of the gimbal system, helping users to know when the image has been stabilized.

All three X50 series smartphones have a 6.65-inch FullHD + OLED screen. However, the X50 and X50 Pro only have 90Hz screens, while the X50 Pro Plus has a 120Hz screen.

The vanilla model is equipped with a 4,200 mAh battery, while X50 Pro and X50 Pro Plus are packed with 4,315 mAh and 4,350 mAh batteries, respectively. While the X50 Pro Plus supports 44W fast charging, the other two versions support 33W fast charging.

Vivo X50 price: around Rs. 37,000

Vivo X50 price in India: Unavailable

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