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Launched in India: September 2026 · Launch price: Rs. 14,999 (6GB RAM and 128GB storage) · Source: livemint.com
First published 9 October 2026 · We update this page as new reviews come in
What’s new
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro 5G is a mid-range Android 16 phone that launched in India on 29 September 2026 as the successor to the Vibe2 5G. FoneArena, Mint Tech and Gizbot highlight its MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip, 120Hz FHD+ display, 64MP Sony IMX682 camera, 6,000mAh battery with 33W charging, and India-specific software. No hands-on or review testing is available yet, so everything below is what HMD and the outlets report.
- FoneArena reports the phone succeeds the standard Vibe2 5G, with changes to the processor, display, main camera sensor and battery capacity.
- FoneArena and Mint Tech report a 6,000mAh battery with 33W wired charging, and a compatible charger in the box.
- FoneArena says HMD has added Indus by Sarvam AI, an assistant that supports 22 Indian languages. Mint Tech and Gizbot describe it as supporting more than 22. FoneArena and Mint Tech add that Sanchar Saathi access is included but optional to install.
- FoneArena and Mint Tech report sales start on Flipkart on October 8, during its Big Billion Days sale. Colours are Silver Mist, Aqua Green and Cosmic Purple.
- Pricing differs by outlet: FoneArena and Mint Tech give Rs. 14,999 (6GB/128GB) and Rs. 16,999 (8GB/128GB). Gizbot lists Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 17,999, and says the Rs. 14,999 and Rs. 16,999 prices are a limited-time launch offer.
Key specs
| Spec | Detail | Reported by |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch (1080 x 2460) FHD+ IPS LCD, 120Hz, typical brightness 800 nits | FoneArena |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core 6nm (2x Cortex-A76 at 2.4GHz, 6x Cortex-A55 at 2GHz) | FoneArena |
| RAM and storage | Up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB storage (6GB and 8GB variants) | Gizbot |
| Storage expansion | microSD card slot, up to 512GB | Mint Tech |
| Rear cameras | 64MP Sony IMX682 main plus 2MP macro, LED flash, up to 1080p 30fps video | FoneArena |
| Front camera | 13MP, up to 1080p 30fps video | FoneArena |
| Battery and charging | 6,000mAh with 33W wired charging | FoneArena |
| Size and weight | 168.4×76.3×8.3mm, 197g | FoneArena |
What reviews will need to show
- How long the 6,000mAh battery lasts with the 120Hz display, and how long the 33W charger takes to fill it.
- Whether the 64MP Sony IMX682 main camera delivers good results in everyday shooting. Video is capped at 1080p 30fps, according to FoneArena.
- How the Dimensity 6300 handles daily use and games on the 6GB and 8GB versions, and how smooth the 120Hz display feels.
- Whether Indus by Sarvam AI is useful in practice across the 22 Indian languages HMD says it supports. Reviewers should also confirm HMD’s two-year security update promise, which Gizbot reports.
Sources
- Gadgets 360: HMD Vibe 2 Pro First Impressions · Hands-on (headline only, not read in full)
- Gadgets 360: Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G vs HMD Vibe 2 Pro 5G vs Mivi One 5G: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared · Comparison (headline only, not read in full)
- GSMArena: HMD Vibe2 Pro debuts with a 64MP rear camera, 6.78-inch display – GSMArena.com news · News (headline only, not read in full)
- Gadgets 360: HMD Vibe 2 Pro 5G Launched in India With 64-Megapixel Sony Camera, 6,000mAh Battery: Price, Features · Launch news (headline only, not read in full)
- 91mobiles: HMD Vibe 2 Pro 5G launched in India with 120Hz display, 64MP camera and 6,000mAh battery · Launch news (headline only, not read in full)
- 91mobiles: 15,999 টাকা দামে ভারতের বাজারে লঞ্চ হল HMD Vibe 2 Pro 5G স্মার্টফোন, রয়েছে 6,000mAh ব্যাটারি এবং 64MP ক্যামেরা – 91Mobiles Bengali · News (headline only, not read in full)
- Gizbot: HMD Vibe 2 Pro Launch Date in India Set for September 29: Android 16, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 64MP Camera Confirmed – Gizbot News · Launch news (headline only, not read in full)
- Gizbot: రూ.15,999కే 6000mAh బ్యాటరీ, 120Hz డిస్ప్లేతో HMD Vibe 2 Pro లాంచ్.. ఫీచర్లు ఇవే! · News (headline only, not read in full)
- Gizbot: HMD Vibe 2 Pro ಬ್ಯಾಟರಿ ಟೆಸ್ಟ್: 6000mAh ಪವರ್ ನಿಜಕ್ಕೂ 2 ದಿನ ಬಾಳಿಕೆ ಬರುತ್ತಾ? · News (headline only, not read in full)
- Gizbot: HMD Vibe 2 Pro 5G ರಿವ್ಯೂ: ₹18,000 ಬಜೆಟ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇದು ಬೆಸ್ಟ್ ಫೋನಾ? ರಿಯಲ್ ಪರ್ಫಾರ್ಮೆನ್ಸ್ ಟೆಸ್ಟ್! · News (headline only, not read in full)
- Gizbot: HMD Vibe 2 Pro लॉन्च: 6000mAh बैटरी और 64MP कैमरा, क्या 16,000 रुपये में यह बेस्ट बजट फोन है? · News (headline only, not read in full)
- FoneArena: HMD Vibe2 Pro 5G with 6.78″ FHD+ 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery launched in India · Launch news
- Mint Tech: HMD Vibe2 Pro 5G first impressions: 120Hz display, 64MP camera and 6,000mAh battery · Launch news
- Gizbot: HMD Vibe 2 Pro 5G Launched in India with MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 64MP Sony Camera, 6000mAh Battery · Launch news
- Smartprix Bytes: HMD Vibe 2 Pro – Price in India (Sept 2026), Specs, Reviews · Launch news
How we put this together
This is a launch page: in-depth reviews of this product aren’t out yet. We read the launch coverage listed above and summarised what was announced, crediting each detail to the outlet that reported it. Maker claims are reported as claims, not tested results. When in-depth reviews are published, this page becomes a full review roundup with our score. This page was compiled with AI assistance and checked against the articles it cites. How we score.
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