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vivo India launched the T5 Lite 44W 5G, featuring a 6500 mAh long-lasting battery, military-grade durability, AI-powered productivity features, and a 17.13 cm display. Running on OriginOS 6 with Google Gemini integration and a 50 MP camera, the smartphone is available from July 22, 2026, starting at INR 19,999.
vivo Launches T5 Lite 44W 5G with 6500 mAh Long-Lasting Battery and Military Grade Durability, starting INR 19,999


- Triple anti-drop SGS Certification5 with IP65 dust and water resistance4
- Origin OS 6 and Smart AI Features including AI Creation, AI Captions, and vivo Doc Master
- Segment’s Brightest 17.13 cm Display2
- Available in two stunning colors – Twilight Shadow and Wave Blue
vivo India today announced the launch of the vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G, the latest addition to its series T lineup. Designed to keep pace with the dynamic lifestyles of young consumers, the vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G delivers dependable all-day performance through its long-lasting battery, AI-powered productivity features, and enhanced durability built to handle everyday routines with ease, making it an ideal productivity companion. Whether it is attending classes, creating content, streaming entertainment, or staying connected on the go, the T5 Lite 44W 5G is built to support every part.
Pricing & Availability
The vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G is available in two colours – Twilight Shadow and Wave Blue. It will be priced at INR 19,999 (inclusive of all taxes) for the 4GB + 128GB variant, INR 21,999 (inclusive of all taxes) for the 6GB + 128GB variant, and INR 24,999 (inclusive of all taxes) for the 6GB + 256GB variant16. The smartphone will go on sale starting July 22, 2026, across Flipkart, vivo India e-store, and all partner retail stores.
To make the purchase more exciting and lucrative, consumers can avail of the following online offers*:
- Flat INR 1500 discount on HDFC, SBI, and AXIS Bank cards, and
- 3 months no cost EMI
With the offers, the device will be available at a Net Effective Price of INR 18,499 (inclusive of all taxes) for the 4GB + 128GB variant, INR 20,499 (inclusive of all taxes) for the 6GB + 128GB variant, and INR 23,499 (inclusive of all taxes) for the 6GB + 256GB variant
*Please note that these offers are exclusively for 22nd July only
*Terms and conditions apply
Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Gandhi, Chief Business Officer – Online, vivo India, stated, “At vivo, we believe that every consumer deserves the best-in-class experience regardless of their budget. Keeping this thought at the core, the vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G is designed for young consumers who need a device that can keep pace with their everyday lives, whether it is long-lasting battery life, fast charging, dependable AI features, or enhanced durability. By bringing together these meaningful innovations at an accessible price point, the T5 Lite 44W delivers exceptional value for money and delivers a complete smartphone experience.”
6500 mAh Battery with 44W FlashCharge13
The vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G is powered by a massive 6500 mAh high-capacity battery engineered to deliver reliable, all-day performance for today’s always-on users. Whether streaming content, scrolling through social media, gaming, or staying connected, the device is built to keep up without frequent charging. It offers up to 15 days of standby time7, 54 hours of voice calls8, 80 hours of music playback9, 48 hours of local video playback10, 20 hours of social media usage11, and up to 12.8 hours of gaming12 on a single charge. When it is time to recharge, the 44W FlashCharge13 powers the device back up quickly, minimising downtime and ensuring users can get back to what matters most.
Designed for long-term reliability, the battery is engineered to retain its performance and support up to 5 years of battery health15.
Built to Last: Military Grade Durability6
Durability is a defining feature of the T5 Lite 44W 5G. The device has achieved Triple Anti-Drop SGS Certification5, passing three rigorous drop tests including High Altitude Drop Tests, Multi Drop Tests, and Multi Angle Drop Tests. Additionally, it meets Military Grade Durability standards6 & SGS Five- Star Overall Unit Drop Resistance Certification having undergone shock resistance and drop tests. The device is also certified with IP65 dust and water resistance4, providing added reliance in everyday use.
OriginOS 6, AI Features, and Google Gemini
Running on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, the vivo T5 Lite 44W delivers a refined and intuitive software experience with smoother animations and faster app responsiveness. The smartphone features a comprehensive AI suite, including AI Creation, vivo DocMaster, AI Transcript Assist, AI Captions, and AI Screen Translation, helping users create content faster, organise information effortlessly, and simplify everyday tasks. Designed for the fast-paced lifestyles of young consumers, Private Space creates a secure, separate space for personal apps, photos, and files, making it easy to maintain privacy while balancing work, studies, and everyday life. Further enhancing productivity & experience, vivo Office Kit enables seamless file sharing, screen mirroring, and note syncing across devices, ensuring users can stay connected and productive wherever they are. The device also integrates Google Gemini for more natural interactions.
Segment’s Brightest 17.13 cm Display2 for an Immersive Visual Experience
The T5 Lite 44W 5G features a 17.13 cm (6.74″) LCD display14 with 1200 nits peak brightness, delivering vibrant visuals even in direct sunlight. Upto 120 Hz refresh rate1 ensures smooth scrolling, fluid animations, and a responsive touch experience across everyday tasks and content consumption. The display is also certified with TÜV Rheinland Eye Protection3 (Low Blue Light Certification), making it easier on the eyes during extended usage sessions.
Smooth Everyday Performance with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G processor, the vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G delivers a smooth and responsive smartphone experience for everyday use. Whether it’s multitasking across apps, streaming content, browsing, gaming, or staying connected on the go, the device is built to handle daily tasks effortlessly, ensuring reliable performance throughout the day.
AI-Powered Camera for Every Moment
The T5 Lite 44W 5G features a 50 MP Sony Sensor rear camera (IMX852), designed to capture sharp, detailed images across a range of lighting conditions. Enhancing the photography experience is a suite of intelligent AI camera features, including AI UHD for sharper images, AI Color Adjustment for more vibrant and true-to-life colours, and AI Cutout for effortless editing and creative content creation. Camera modes such as Night Mode, Portrait, Panorama, Documents, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, Professional, and Live Photo, offer the flexibility to capture every moment with ease.
On the front, a 5 MP camera handles selfies and video calls with ease, supporting Night Mode and Portrait mode for flattering, well-lit results.
Made in India, Made for India
Like all vivo devices, the vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G follows vivo’s commitment to ‘Make in India’ and is manufactured at vivo’s Greater Noida facility that employs around 8,000 men and women, ensuring all vivo devices sold in India are made by fellow Indians.
PR Contact
| vivo | Raghav Sharma | raghav.sharma@vivo.in |
| vivo | Areeb Anwar | areeb.anwar @vivo.in |
About vivo
vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, design-driven value, user orientation, continuous learning, and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.
While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Xi’an, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions and is loved by more than 400 million users worldwide.
*“Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.
- 120 Hz is supported only by specific applications/programs. Experience may vary.
- On the basis of 1200 nits, amongst the smartphones launched within INR 18-25K segment, basis the internal research as of 30 June 2026.
- This product has passed TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification under conditions with Eye Protection enabled at the setting of highest intensity. This product is not a medical device and does not have any therapeutic functions.
- This product is rated as IP65 for protection against tight dust and powerful water jets under IEC standard 60529 and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions. For more details on IP protection, kindly refer the actual IEC standard. The resistance to water jets and dust is not permanent and may be reduced over time by external factors such as daily use (such as SIM insertion and removal, drops, impacts). Do not charge the mobile phone when it is wet. Refer to Safety information in Settings for cleaning and drying instructions. Damage due to liquid ingress is not covered under warranty.
- Product has passed three anti drop tests (High Altitude Drop Tests at 170 cm, Multi Drop Test at 120 cm & Multi Angle Drop Test at 140 cm) at controlled laboratory conditions and has been certified by SGS. Since the phone contains precision components, please make sure not to bump or drop the phone during use. Any intentional damage to the device is not covered under warranty.
- Product has passed 2 environmental tests under the US Military Standard MIL-STD-810H (shock resistance and drop tests at 122cm). Actual experience may vary based on usage. Since the phone contains precision components, please make sure not to bump or drop the phone during use. Any intentional damage to the device will not be covered under warranty.
- Basis internal testing conducted on fully charged product at brand’s laboratory under controlled environment, as of 30 June 2026. Actual duration may vary depending on the environment or other factors. Data is sourced from vivo labs and refers to single-app usage duration/standby status. Test conditions: Ambient temperature at 25℃±1℃.
- Basis internal testing conducted on fully charged product at vivo brand’s laboratory as of 30 June 2026. Test conditions: ambient temperature at 25℃±1℃, screen off, and volume at 63 dB. Actual duration may vary depending on the environment or other factors.
- Basis continuous music playback (Spotify Bluetooth) resulting out of internal testing conducted on fully charged product at brand’s laboratory as of 30 June 2026 Test conditions: Ambient temperature at 25℃±1℃, screen off, and earphones connected via Bluetooth.
- Basis internal testing conducted on fully charged product at brand’s laboratory as of 30 June 2026. Test Conditions: Device fully charged, screen brightness set to minimum, and sound muted. Ambient temperature at 25℃±1℃. Actual duration may vary depending on the environment or other factors.
- Basis 20hrs of continuous Instagram use resulting out of internal testing conducted on fully charged product at brand’s laboratory as of 30 June 2026. Test conditions: Ambient temperature at 25℃±1℃, screen brightness set to 150 nits, and volume at 63 dB. Actual duration may vary basis usage.
- Basis 12.8hrs of continuous gaming (BGMI or Free Fire MAX) resulting out of internal testing conducted on fully charged product at brand’s laboratory as of 30 June 2026. Test conditions: Ambient temperature at 25℃±1℃, screen brightness set to 150 nits, and volume at 63 dB. Actual duration may vary basis usage.
- 44W Fast Charging refers to the maximum output power of 44W when using the official vivo standard charger. Charging data is based on tests conducted in the vivo laboratory. Actual charging power is dynamically adjusted depending on usage scenarios, and charging speed may vary due to environmental and other factors. Please refer to actual usage for real-world performance.
- Measured diagonally, the screen size is 17.13 cm (6.74 inches) in the full rectangle. Please refer to actual usage forlay area is slightly smaller.
- Based on vivo lab tests, battery retains more than 80% of its capacity after 1600 full charge cycles. These tests simulate average daily use (charging once every 1.23 days), and results show that 1600 charge cycles are approximately equivalent to 5 years of use. The above data is provided by vivo labs based on tests conducted in a simulated environment, with an ambient and battery temperature of 23°C±2°C and full charge/discharge cycles. Actual results may vary due to differences in test equipment, the test environment, and personal usage patterns and habits.
- Actual available RAM/ROM is less due to the storage of operating system and pre-installed apps.