Pros
- Stylish design
- Good display
- Decent performance
Cons
- Bloatware
- No stereo speakers
Vivo‘s T-series has been a primary for budget-conscious smartphone users for two years. The T1 Pro from the previous year impressed Gen-Z and young millennials with its great display and performance. Now, Vivo is back with the T2 Pro, promising even more upgrades. The smartphone comes in two stylish colors: New Moon Black and Dune Gold. It’s available in two storage options, priced at Rs. 23,999 for 8GB + 128GB and Rs. 24,999 for 8GB + 256GB. But does the hype match the reality? Let’s find out through our review. Also Read | Vivo T2 5G Smartphone User-Oriented Review: Packs All Punch In Budget?
What’s Inside The Box?
- Vivo T2 Pro handset
- Soft silicon case
- Type-A to Type-C cable
- Charger
- User manual
- Warranty card
Design
The design of the Vivo T2 Pro is a standout feature. The Dune Gold variant that we received as a review unit sports a Fluorite AG Glass back with a glossy finish. It’s smooth to the touch, has a transparent texture, and is scratch-resistant, however, it’s slippery. The back features an eye-catching marble-like finish that glistens when exposed to light.
The Vivo T2 Pro 5G is a slim handset, measuring just 7.36mm in thickness and lightweight at 175 grams. It features a sleek design with curved edges and a premium feel, thanks to its glass back. Notably, it stands out as one of the slimmer smartphones in its segment.
On the rear, there’s a dual-camera setup accompanied by a Rear Aura Light. The phone’s 3D curved display and ergonomic design provide a secure grip. At the bottom, you’ll find a USB Type-C port, a microphone, a mono loudspeaker, and a dual 5G SIM tray. Due to its slim design, it lacks a 3.5mm audio jack, necessitating the use of a Type-C to 3.5mm converter.
On the top side, there’s a “Professional Portrait” label and another microphone. The power key and volume controls are located on the right side, while the fingerprint scanner is positioned beneath the screen. The 5G SIM tray supports dual SIM connectivity and VoLTE but doesn’t house a microSD card.
This smartphone’s slender profile, curved edges, and a camera module that doesn’t protrude make it comfortable to hold. It also holds an IP52 rating, providing a degree of water and dust resistance.
Display
The Vivo T2 Pro flaunts a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels), a 120 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. The display offers decent brightness and crispness, making it ideal for outdoor use. The in-display fingerprint sensor is quick and responsive, and content consumption is enjoyable thanks to the vivid colors.
Performance And Software
Under the hood, the Vivo T2 Pro is powered by the MediaTek 7200 chipset, built on a 4nm process. Equipped with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and available in either 128GB or 256GB UFS 2.2 storage options, it decently handles multitasking and gaming. Additionally, it supports Extended RAM 3.0, providing an extra 8GB of RAM. Running on FunTouch OS 13, which is based on Android 13, this smartphone delivers a smooth and highly customizable user experience.
The smartphone’s performance, especially for its price, is decent. It is powered by a Mali-G610 MC4 GPU, ensuring that games can be played on high settings without any noticeable lags.
To prevent overheating, the device is equipped with a 3,000 sqmm Vapour Chamber Cooling system, which effectively dissipates heat. However, we haven’t encountered any heating issues with the smartphone as of now.
Regarding UI performance, the interface is smooth and lightweight, thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate screen, fast processor, and well-optimized software. FunTouch OS 13 represents a significant improvement over its predecessors and offers a plethora of customization options, personalization features, and various perks. Users can modify the lock screen, UI color, apply dynamic effects, enable an always-on display, use gestures, access the ultra game mode, and more. The operating system also includes camera features, gaming enhancements within the Ultra Game mode, and robust privacy and security features. While some pre-installed apps come with the phone, they can be removed if not needed.
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Cameras
The rear camera setup consists of a 64MP primary camera with OIS and a 2MP bokeh/depth camera. There is a 16MP selfie camera on the front. While it lacks wide-angle or macro options, the camera app offers various modes and features. The camera quality, especially in well-lit conditions, is impressive, capturing bright and crisp shots. It performs well in low-light scenarios too, and supports 4K video recording.
The camera app offers different modes and features that you can use – 64 MP, Live Photo, Dual View, Night, Super Night, Natural Colors, HDR, Pano, Documents, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Sports, and more.
Battery And Charging
The Vivo T2 Pro houses a 4,600mAh battery with support for 66W flash charging. For regular users, the battery easily lasts a full day, and the fast charging can juice up the device from 0% to 100% in about an hour.
Final Verdict: Tough Competition
In the sub-Rs. 25,000 segment, the Vivo T2 Pro adds another strong contender to the list of options. While it excels in many aspects, the absence of stereo speakers and an ultrawide camera might hold it back slightly compared to other smartphones in the same price range.
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