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Vivo's V50 proves that iterative updates can still be fun

Thanks to a bigger battery and cleaner design, the V50 stands out against the likes of the Redmi Note 14 Pro+.

(Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)The V50 is available in select Southeast Asian countries, and in India, it costs ₹34,999($413) for the standard 8GB/128GB model, ₹36,999 ($436) if you want 8GB/256GB, and ₹40,999 ($484) if you're looking to get the 12GB/512GB edition. (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)The phone has color-matched sides, and while that's undeniably good, the glossy finish detracts from the otherwise-great in-hand feel. Vivo didn't need to alter the fundamentals too much, and by adding a bigger battery and refreshing the design, the brand delivered a device that's slightly better than its predecessor.

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