vivo just launched the T5 Lite 44W 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone in India, as it had promised. The phone packs a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1200 nits HBM brightness, which the company says is the brightest in the segment in 2026.
It has a 5MP camera inside the notch and is powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC with up to 6GB of RAM and 6GB of virtual RAM. The body is built to meet military-grade durability standards and carries an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, offering protection against splashes and dusty environments.
The phone runs Android 16 with Origin OS on top.
The software ecosystem places a heavy emphasis on productivity and convenience through a suite of integrated artificial intelligence tools:
- AI Creation & Documents: Tools designed to assist users in generating content and managing digital documents efficiently.
- AI Captions & Transcript Assist: Features aimed at improving accessibility and media consumption by providing real-time text conversions.
- Private Space: A dedicated, secure environment within the operating system to help users safeguard sensitive data and maintain privacy.
It has a 50 MP + 0.08 MP dual rear camera, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 6500 mAh battery with 44 W fast charging that can charge up to 50% in 37 minutes.
vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G specifications
- 6.74-inch (1600×720 pixels) HD+ 20:9 LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1000 nits peak brightness
- Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 6nm processor (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB / 256GB storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD
- Android 16 with Origin OS 6
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- 50MP rear camera with Sony Sony IMX852-AAJH5-G / LYT505C sensor, f/1.8 aperture, 0.08 MP (GC6163B/SP0821) secondary sensor, f/3.0 aperture, LED flash
- 5MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack, speaker
- Dimensions:167.4× 77.1 × 8.39mm; Weight: 209g
- Dust and splash resistant (IP65 ratings), military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810H)
- 5G (n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78
bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0 - 6500mAh (typical) battery with 44W fast charging
Pricing and availability
The vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G comes in Twilight Shadow and Wave Blue colors and is priced at Rs. 19,999 for the 4GB + 128GB model; the 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs. 21,999, and the top-end 6GB + 256GB model costs Rs. 24,999.
It will be available from Flipkart, in addition to the vivo India online store and offline stores, starting from July 22nd.
Launch offers
- Up to Rs. 1500 instant discount with Axis, HDFC and SBI bank cards
- 3 months no-cost EMI
Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Gandhi, Chief Business Officer – Online, vivo India, stated:
At vivo, we believe that every consumer deserves the best-in-class experience regardless of their budget. Keeping this thought at the core, the vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G is designed for young consumers who need a device that can keep pace with their everyday lives, whether it is long-lasting battery life, fast charging, dependable AI features, or enhanced durability. By bringing together these meaningful innovations at an accessible price point, the T5 Lite 44W delivers exceptional value for money and delivers a complete smartphone experience.