The official certified firm producing the mobile phones with the Nokia brand in India officially confirmed that there is another low-end 5G smartphone, which will soon be released in India.
The phone is available as the HMD Vibe 5G and this is a low-end 5G phone priced lower than 10,000 rupees. As a matter of fact, it will be retailed at approximately 9000. This is all we know as yet.
HMD Vibe 5G – What is the name and the time as to when it will be published?
The model is called HMD Vibe 5G. HMD Global will introduce it in India on 11 September. There has been a short teaser video aired on X (used to be twitter) that is a formal confirmation of the name as well as providing us with some hints on the design and a day of the launch.
HMD Vibe 5G – What’s known about the design?
The teaser does not give an impression that HMD Vibe 5G can be significantly different in terms of the overall style than the prior model of HMD Vibe which only worked on 4G. Some of them are the conspicuous design features:
The back of the phone has a camera module that is rectangular in shape.
It has a two-rear camera.
The lens of the camera module is denoted 50 MP AI so the least that we can know is that at least one of the rear cameras has a sensor with a working capacity of 50 megapixels and is capable of performing AI (artificial intelligence).
There is an LED flash.
Lit are also present next to the camera module in the form of two lighting strips or lines. They have not been perceived as either decorative, lighting effects, or even more functional (e.g. the Glyph Interface lights of Nothing, etc.).
But what of specifications?
At this stage, the facts are low. What we do know so far:
It will either be 5G or the upgrade of its predecessor of the old Vibe model which solely had 4G.
The rear camera of HMD Vibe 5G will also have at least one lens with 50 MP AI.
The price shall be set at less than 10000 rupees but it is likely to be about 9000 rupees.
The rest of the specifications such as the processor (chipset), RAM, display size, battery and others remain yet to be announced.
Price and positioning:
HMD Vibe 5G an entry-level phone with 5G technology which is targeted in the market. That means:
It is also targeting individuals who desire to experience 5G connectivity but cannot spend on flagship and mid-range prices.
It will be projected to be launched at a lower price below 10,000.
The expectations that the company is making are that the phone will be within the range of 9000 as per the teaser content and the official announcements.
Related: HMD Pulse 2 Pro:
Speaking of new budget phones, there is one more phone that is coming, that is HMD Pulse 2 Pro of HMD Global. Particular specifications of it are floating already. Here’s what is expected:
Display: around 6.7 inches
Chipset: UniSoc T615
Theoretical choices of color: Dark Blue and Green.
Storage and RAM (base model): will be probably 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.
Base pricing: approximately 18, 000 therefore easily less than 20, 000.
Pulse 2 Pro in that regard will be a specification superiority over the Vibe 5G (more RAM, bigger display, etc.), and its cost will be appropriate.
Why is this interesting?
The buzz phone is so because of a number of reasons:
5G at truly budget pricing:
A lot of 5G phones are manufactured in India although in order to achieve good 5G performance one must spend 15000- 20000 or more. HMD Vibe 5G has the opportunity to introduce a 5G enabled phone that costs less than 10, 000 in case it can reduce the pressure that more people are accessing internet at a faster rate.
Camera quality:
This price of 50 Mp rear camera is very appealing. It implies that HMD is not only attempting to provide the bare minimum of functionality, but also a phone capable of capturing fairly good photographs, even in smoky conditions, or with AI-additions.
Brand value and trust:
India brand recognition Nokia (HMD Global) continues to have a high brand recognition in India. Most users are used to Nokia brand name that is linked with quality and reliability; after sales services. The people can choose rather than the less-known brands which are mostly in the low-end price range.
Better deals through competition pressure:
As a large number of Chinese and Indian brands find their way through the bold pricing, HMD entering this under – 10,000 5G would imply that competition will be quite intense. The customers too are also likely to be benefiting as the brands aim to add more value to them.
What we don’t yet know?
Even now, in this stage, there are still some important things that are yet to be disclosed. This will soon be what we wi;ll know, which will presumably be at launch:
Processor (chipset): What chipset will HMD use 5G? It will be used with an implication on the performance, battery life, and the quantity of 5G bands supported.
RAM and storage: It was not stated in the teaser how much RAM will also be provided and whether it will be in other options.
Other camera features: Does it have a second rear-camera (ultrawide, macro, depth)? What about the front camera?
These 5G networks are compatible with Indian cities, software updates, durability, Additional amenities of NFC, stereo audio, 3.5mm audio, expandable storage, and so on.
What to expect and when?
Launch date: 11 September – this is the day in which HMD Vibe 5G is to be launched. We may also find information split at the time of pre-launching or at pre-launching.
Preorders or availability: It will have a good chance to sell either on the Internet or in the stores on the day of its launch. Browse the official Indian site of HMD in order to get listings.
Pricing: It is stating that it is less than 10000, most likely it will be near 9000 in case the teaser hints materialize.
Conclusion:
Concisely, HMD Global is preparing to release the HMD Vibe 5G in India on 11 September. It is an affordable 5G phone, which will likely cost less than 10,000 (about 9000).
It will be as seen in design leaks and teaser videos, having a 50 MP AI rear camera and two rear-cameras in a rectangular shape, a LED flash, and certain decorative or light features on the camera. The information regarding the chipset, RAM, battery, and display is not available yet.
Future HMD Pulse 2 Pro, a higher-end low-end phone, will cost between 3000 and 18000 as the base model with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, massive screen, 50 MP camera, etc.
The Vibe 5G can be considered by those who want to enter into the 5G world without paying too much money. September 11 will bring the full specifications, the prices, and the actual availability. Until then, stay tuned!
I can assist you, asking you to make a comparison between this next HMD Vibe 5G and other phones of the same price so we can see whether it is a worthy purchase or not. Do you want me to do that?
