The HMD Vibe 2 launched in India just last week as the brand's affordable 5G smartphone, powered by a capable Unisoc chipset and featuring a big battery. Most importantly, the HMD Vibe 2 is the first phone to arrive with Sarvam AI out of the box, bringing an interesting AI assistant to its users. Today, on May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST, the phone is all set to go on its very first sale in the country.
HMD Vibe 2 5G Price in India and Availability
The HMD Vibe 2 5G comes in two variants in India, starting at under Rs 15,000 in the country. Here's a rundown:
- HMD Vibe 2 5G 4 GB + 64 GB price in India: Rs 10,999
- HMD Vibe 2 5G 4 GB + 128 GB price in India: Rs 11,999
As for availability, the HMD Vibe 2 5G will be available to purchase via Flipkart and HMD.com, from 12:00 PM IST today. The phone comes in Nordic Blue, Cosmic Lavender and Peach Pink colour options.
HMD Vibe 2 5G Specifications and Features
One of the highlight features of the HMD Vibe 2 5G is that it comes integrated with Sarvam AI, with which HMD is aiming to "democratise AI for millions of Indians with multi-language support across 22 regional languages." Additionally, the smartphone also comes with the Sanchar Saathi app preloaded.
Apart from that, here's a quick rundown of the key HMD Vibe 2 5G specifications:
- 6.75-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) 120 Hz display
- Unisoc T8200 chipset
- Android 16 OS
- Sarvam AI
- 50 MP AI main rear camera with auxiliary lens
- 8 MP selfie shooter
- 8.6mm thick and 210 grams weight
- 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging
- Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, GLONASS and a USB-C 2.0 port
The HMD Vibe 2 5G is undoubtedly one of the best 5G smartphones under Rs 15,000 that you can buy currently. It's good to see a phone like this exist in a market plagued by the ongoing RAM crisis. So, if you're indeed considering a reliable 5G smartphone in the segment, this is certainly a great option to consider.
