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HMD Global Unveils - HMD Vibe 5G Smartphone in India
11. 09. 2025 Thursday / By: Robert Denes / Reviews / Exact time: BST / Print this page
HMD Global has unveiled the new HMD Vibe 5G smartphone, which combines an affordable price with a pure Android experience, and the device is currently only available in India. The new model is equipped with a 6.67-inch HD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and 2.5D curved glass. Power is provided by the Unisoc T760 SoC, which is paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. If necessary, the storage can be expanded up to 512GB with a microSD memory card, and up to 4GB of virtual RAM is available.
On the shooting side, the HMD Vibe 5G offers a 50MP main camera, as well as a 2MP depth camera. On the front, there is an 8MP camera for selfies and video calls. There is also a separate notification light on the back of the device for the camera.
Battery life is provided by a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via USB-C. HMD promises that the battery can withstand up to 30 hours of 5G calls. For audio playback, the phone has dual speakers.
Security is provided by a fingerprint scanner placed on the side and facial recognition. The operating system runs on Android 15 without any pre-installed applications from the manufacturer. HMD promises two years of security updates.
The HMD Vibe 5G is available in black and purple. The dimensions of the device are 165 x 75.8 x 8.65 millimeters and it weighs 190 grams. The phone has been launched in the Indian market with a suggested retail price of INR 11,999 (GBP 100, EUR 115, USD 135) buyer price 8999 INR (GBP 75, EUR 86, USD 101). There is no information yet on whether the HMD Vibe 5G will be available in Europe or Finland.