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Vivo T2 5G main camera samples (tap to see full size)
Low-light performance of the main sensor was also above average. Photos were properly exposed and the colours were accurate. Night mode worked well to add details, improve exposure, and reduce noise in the darker parts of the photos.
Portrait mode with the rear camera also worked well in both day and night conditions. Natural background blur is available in shots. However, at times the camera failed to capture the edges of the subject accurately. I did notice a blur-like effect on the subject in some shots, but it was rare.
Vivo T2 5G cameras samples (top to bottom): Low-light landscape, Night Mode (tap to see full size)
Skin tones were accurate in pictures taken in portrait mode with the selfie camera. However, at the default settings, the camera smoothens skin textures slightly, but this can be adjusted in the beauty mode settings. Even with the front camera, edge detection was not accurate at times in portrait mode.
The rear main camera sensor of the Vivo T2 5G can record videos at up to 1080p resolution at 60fps. Most competitors, including iQoo Z7 55, supports 4K video recording. Videos taken with the T2 5G were quite shaky without stabilisation, but with it enabled, motion was smoother but with some crop to the frame. Video quality was good with decent dynamic range and colours. The front camera can record videos at 1080p 30fps, which resulted in decent quality footage.
Verdict
The sub-Rs. 20,000 price tag for the base variant makes the Vivo T2 5G a good competitor in its segment. The smartphone does not compromise much on performance for its class and things such as the bright AMOLED display, 3.5mm headphone port, long battery backup, and fast charging makes T2 5G an ideal smartphone for content consumption for this budget. The rear camera setup is good and it can capture some decent looking shots in day and at night. The selfie camera also manages suitable quality photos for Instagram, in good lighting conditions. However, I missed an ultra-wide camera in the setup.
Some of the things that put the T2 5G a step behind the competition is the lack of stereo speakers. Overall, the Vivo T2 5G is a good option in this price range, if you don’t mind the bloated nature of Funtouch OS.
