It is time to bring to the budget smartphone genre another upheaval with the upcoming Vivo T3 Lite 5G. Scheduled to hit Indian shores on June 27th, this phone is supposed to be the most pocket-friendly 5G device from Vivo. But what's really in store with this new phone? Find all the leaks, rumors, and confirmed details about the Vivo T3 Lite 5G in this article.
Vivo has confirmed that the T3 Lite 5G will be its cheapest 5G smartphone ever made. The move was worked out to capture a larger audience who would like to join the 5G wave but at pocket-friendly pricing.
Although nothing on the pricing has been disclosed by the company, it is believed to undercut the previous Vivo T3x launched starting at Rs. 13,499. With this, the T3 Lite 5G becomes a contender in the budget 5G segment.
Expected Specs: With no completely disclosed official news, we're left to rely on leaks and educated guesses based on Vivo's past offerings. Here's a look into what the T3 Lite 5G might pack:
Processor: The leaks point toward a MediaTek Dimensity 700 series chipset pairing, which happens to be common in budget 5G phones. Decent performance ought to support everyday tasks like browsing, social media, and light gaming.
RAM and Storage: The phone may come with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, accompanied by 128GB of storage. This is pretty much a standard combination in the budget segment—this can allow breathing room for most users. There will likely be expandable storage via a microSD card slot.
Display: It is expected to sport a display size between 6.5 inches and 6.7 inches, paired with an operating display resolution of HD+ resolution. While a higher resolution display might show up somewhere, stakes in affordability might present India with an HD+ panel. At least a refresh rate of 60Hz might be around, providing a step down from the common 120Hz screen seen on budget phones nowadays.
Camera: Though things standing on the camera setup remain mystery meat, some leaks do predict a dual rear camera setup involving a primary sensor probably in the 48MP to 64MP range. There might also be a secondary sensor for depth effects. The front-facing camera in charge of ordinary selfies and video calls could be around 8MP.
From the teaser images, the Vivo T3 Lite 5G appears to feature a flat-edged design. In the back panel is the accommodation for the camera module, while on the side of the same lies the fingerprint sensor for security.
Material details are yet to be confirmed, but plastic construction, more than likely, shall be there to keep the cost down. Black and green color options may be present, and still, more colors could look through their way in near-launch announcements.
Vivo smartphones are, in general, known for their long-lasting batteries, and the T3 Lite 5G won't be an exception. Preliminary leaks come with a 5000mAh battery which will easily see the phone through a full day of use on a single charge. Fast charging is also supported, though details of exactly what technology will be remain unclear at this point.
The vivo T3 Lite 5G will come with Funtouch OS, Vivo's homebrewed user interface laid on top of Android. The exact version of Android is yet to be determined, but a recent one like Android 12 or even Android 13 cannot be ruled out. Funtouch OS offers a rich feature experience with customization options, and bloatware might come pre-installed.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G could be the game-changer in the budget 5G segment since the device would probably offer 5G connectivity at an extremely pocket-friendly price, hence convincing users to shift to resting in the next-generation mobile data networks without a heavy price tag.
Where display resolution, refresh rate, and camera capabilities might have to be compromised, the effort to tag a low price with a long-lasting battery could give it a compelling edge among value-sensitive customers.