With AI ballooning memory prices, it seems like the budget segment in India has been abandoned by almost all brands. All you can find these days are older models. HMD, the brand behind Nokia’s resurrection, has decided to change that notion up with the launch of the new HMD Vibe 2 5G. The phone arrives as the successor to last year’s Vibe 5G, focusing heavily on battery life and basic everyday performance.
HMD Vibe 2 5G Specifications
The new Vibe 2 5G features a 6.7-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. While the resolution stays at HD+, the higher refresh rate should still make scrolling and general navigation feel smoother compared to traditional 60Hz panels.
Under the hood, the phone runs on an octa-core Unisoc processor clocked at up to 2.3GHz paired with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. On the camera side, HMD has added a 50MP AI-backed primary rear camera along with an 8MP selfie shooter. The phone also carries an IP64 rating, meaning it should survive basic dust exposure and light splashes.
The biggest selling point here is probably the battery. The HMD Vibe 2 5G packs a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W wired charging, and HMD is including the charger inside the box as well. That honestly matters more than ever now, especially as many brands have started removing chargers entirely. For connectivity, the phone supports 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 5, and USB Type-C. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.
The HMD Vibe 2 5G starts at Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. Meanwhile, the 4GB + 128GB version costs Rs. 11,999.