Vivo V23e 5G tipped to be priced at Rs. 26,000
What's the story
Vivo is getting ready to its expand its V23 line-up of smartphones in India with a new V23e 5G model. It will be announced here on February 21. According to Mahesh Telecom, the handset will be priced at Rs. 25,990 for the 8GB/128GB variant. The Vivo V23e 5G is already available in markets like Thailand and Malaysia.
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The Vivo V23e 5G will join the V23 5G and V23 Pro smartphones that were launched in India in January. The handset will be positioned as the entry-level model in the V23 series to take on rivals from brands like Samsung, Motorola, and Xiaomi in the mid-range segment. It offers a 44MP selfie snapper, 5G connectivity, 44W fast-charging support, and an AMOLED screen.
Design and display
The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner
The Vivo V23e 5G features a waterdrop notch design with slim bezels and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The rear panel is fitted with a triple camera module. It bears a 6.44-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a 60Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be offered in Gradient Blue, Midnight Blue, and Sunshine Gold colors.
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It sports a 44MP selfie camera
The Vivo V23e 5G flaunts a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro shooter. The handset has a 44MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
Internals
The handset boots Android 12
The Vivo V23e 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, the handset boots Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 and packs a 4,050mAh battery with 44W fast-charging support. For connectivity, it offers support for Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a Type-C port.
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Vivo V23e 5G: Pricing and availability
The official pricing and availability details of the Vivo V23e 5G will be announced at the time of its launch in India on February 21. However, based on the tip-off, the handset will be priced at Rs. 25,990.