TL; DR
- HMD Vibe 2 5G goes on sale May 26 in India, starting at ₹10,999 on Flipkart exclusively.
- The phone ships with Android 16 and Indus AI support for 22 Indian languages out of the box.
- A 6,000mAh battery, IP64 rating, and 120Hz display round out a competitive budget package.
HMD has officially launched the Vibe 2 5G in India, as the successor to last year’s Vibe 5G, with a package that looks meaningfully more competitive. The sub-₹12,000 5G space (the entry-level segment) in India is crowded with strong offerings from multiple brands, all of which are fighting over the same first-time smartphone upgrade buyer.
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HMD Vibe 2 5G: Pricing & Availability
The Vibe 2 5G is available in India in two storage configurations, the pricing of which is mentioned below.
Those who get the phone on the first day of the sale can avail a discount of ₹1,500 with select bank cards or UPI transactions, which brings the effective starting price of the phone down to ₹9,499. Both the variants will be available exclusively via Flipkart from May 26, 2026.
Buyers can choose from three color options: Cosmic Lavender, Nordic Blue, and Peach Pink.
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HMD Vibe 2 5G: Key Features
Out of the box, the Vibe 2 5G comes with a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which, I feel, is adequate for the price. Under the hood, the handset features the Unisoc T8200, which is built on a 6nm process, for handling the processing duties. It is a relatively new chip for the Indian market, competing against the Dimensity 6300 or Snapdragon 4s Gen 2.
The primary software advantage here is that the Vibe 2 boots up on Android 16. Furthermore, the company is also committing to provide two years of quarterly security updates, which could instill confidence among a buyer segment that typically gets very little post-launch software support.
For capturing pictures, the phone features a 50MP primary camera along with an 8MP selfie shooter on the front; nothing fancy, but sensors that take care of your daily needs. Powering the handset is a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W wired charging. It’s worth mentioning here that the phone comes with a charger in the box.
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Rounding out the feature set is Indus AI with support for 22 Indian languages, along with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
HMD Vibe 2 5G: Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Display | 6.74-inch HD+ (720×1600) LCD, 120Hz, 20:9 |
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 5G, 6nm, up to 2.3GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM / Storage | 4GB LPDDR4x / 64GB or 128GB; expandable up to 1TB |
| OS | Android 16 (2 years quarterly security updates) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main + secondary camera, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 6,000mAh, 18W fast charging (charger included) |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Durability | IP64 (dust and splash resistant) |
| Dimensions / Weight | 168×77.7×8.6mm / 210g |
| Colors | Cosmic Lavender, Nordic Blue, Peach Pink |
| Price | ₹10,999 (4GB/64GB) / ₹11,999 (4GB/128GB) |
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