Vivo India launched the V80 on October 6, 2026, with prices starting at ₹62,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model. The smartphone features a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, 7,200mAh battery, and a triple rear camera setup with a 3x telephoto lens.
V80’s Key Features and Design
The Vivo V80 boasts a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and local peak brightness of 5,000 nits. It runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The device includes a 7,200mAh battery with 90W fast charging, IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance, and a cold-carved glass back with a high-strength aluminum frame Moneycontrol.
The phone’s design includes a flat 0.125cm bezel, stereo speakers, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and an IR sensor. It measures 7.79mm in thickness and weighs 210g, with color options including Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, and Stellar Black Fonearena.
The front camera is a 50MP autofocus unit. The telephoto lens is co-engineered with ZEISS, featuring a Sony IMX882 sensor, OIS, and up to 100x digital zoom Fonearena.
The device’s display has a resolution of 1260 x 2750 pixels and supports 4K video recording at 60fps. It also includes AI-powered photo editing tools, such as AI Facial Contouring, AI Refined Portrait, and AI Diwali Portrait 2.0, along with 4K Cinematic Video modes like Modern Movie, Vibrant, and Pastel Indtoday.
Pricing and Availability
Vivo V80 is available in three configurations: ₹62,999 (8GB + 128GB), ₹69,999 (8GB + 256GB), and ₹79,999 (8GB + 512GB). Pre-orders began on October 6, with general sales starting October 13 via vivo’s official store, Amazon.in, and Flipkart Fonearena.
The 8GB + 128GB model is ₹24,000 cheaper than the V80 Lite, which was launched in September with a 10,000mAh battery. The V70, launched earlier this year, was priced at ₹45,999 for its 8GB/256GB variant Notebookcheck.
Vivo India also launched a campaign for the V80 featuring brand ambassadors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, emphasizing smartphone photography, video recording, and content creation Telecompaper.
Camera and Software Highlights
The V80’s camera system includes a 50MP Sony LYT-700V main sensor with OIS, a 50MP Sony IMX882 3x optical zoom telephoto, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The front camera is a 50MP autofocus unit. Software updates include AI-powered photo editing tools, 4K video recording at 60fps, and three cinematic color profiles Fonearena.
The device ships with OriginOS 7, featuring AI Creative Camera with 30+ preset styles, AI Diwali Portrait 2.0, and Vivo Office Kit for cross-device connectivity. It also supports 5G SA/NSA and dual 4G VoLTE Notebookcheck.
The V80’s battery provides up to 14 hours of navigation and 39.5 hours of local video playback. It includes a 7,200mAh cell with 90W fast charging, making it the largest battery in the V-Series to date Notebookcheck.
Vivo X500 E: A Potential Global Variant
The Vivo X500 E, linked to the V80, has appeared on Bluetooth SIG with model number V2656. However, no official confirmation exists, and some sources suggest it may be a rebranded V80 for select markets 91mobiles.
Other reports indicate the X500 E could launch alongside the X500 series in late 2026. The V80’s specifications, including the 6.59-inch AMOLED display and 90W charging, align with rumored X500 E details, but differences in camera and battery capacity remain unverified Gsmarena.
The X500 E was spotted on the Google Play Console with device code V2648, the same as the V80. This suggests a potential rebranding strategy, though no official details confirm this link. The X500 E is expected to succeed the X300 E, which launched in July, and may target a premium mid-range segment with flagship-adjacent features Gsmarena.
Market Positioning and Competitors
Vivo positioned the V80 as a content creator-focused device, emphasizing ZEISS-branded camera hardware, specialized video modes, and AI post-processing tools. It also introduced battery and durability upgrades, including the largest V-Series battery and IP68/IP69 ratings APAC Media.
The V80 competes with models like the OPPO F35 series, which includes the F35 5G (₹35,000–40,000) and F35 Pro 5G (₹44,000–50,000). Vivo also teased the X Fold6, a foldable device with an 8.02-inch AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition, though its India launch remains unconfirmed APAC Media.
Independent reviews highlight the V80’s AI-powered camera features and battery life as standout elements. However, critics note the 8MP ultrawide lens as a weak point, prioritizing the main and telephoto sensors over versatility Gsmarena.