HMD has officially launched the Vibe 2 5G after several teasers. The phone arrives as the successor to the HMD Vibe, which was launched in September 2025. The new model brings several upgrades, including a larger battery.
Display and Design
The HMD Vibe 2 5G features a 6.75-inch LCD. The screen offers HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The phone comes in Cosmic Lavender, Nordic Blue, and Peach Pink color options. It also includes an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Internals and Software
The smartphone is powered by the Unisoc T8200 chipset. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. HMD has also included a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB.
The phone runs Android 16 out of the box and will receive two years of security patches.
Cameras
The HMD Vibe 2 5G has a 50MP primary rear camera. It also includes an auxiliary rear lens, but HMD has not revealed its details.
For selfies, the phone comes with an 8MP front camera.
Battery and Pricing
The HMD Vibe 2 5G packs a 6,000mAh battery. However, it supports only 18W wired charging.
The base model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at around $115. The 4GB and 128GB version costs around $125.
HMD Vibe 2 5G Specifications
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.1 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| OS | Android 16 |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| RAM | 4 GB, 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, (wide) Auxiliary lens |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Colors | Cosmic Lavender, Nordic Blue, Peach Pink |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted |
| Battery |
6000 mAh 18W wired |
| Price |
$115 |
