Vivo has once again updated the prices of the Vivo T5 Pro, Vivo T5x, and Vivo T4 Lite in India, following the second round of hikes. Thus, for those interested in these smartphones, it is now more expensive than before. Experts also expect further price changes.
The Indian smartphone market has faced a severe RAM shortage, prompting several manufacturers to revise their phone prices in recent months. The issue has forced several companies to adjust the retail prices of their flagship models on multiple occasions. Vivo, too, has joined the league of companies that have had to readjust prices due to higher procurement costs.
Vivo T5 Pro, Vivo T5x, and Vivo T4 Lite Receive Fresh Price Revision
The information was first shared by leaker @saaaanjjjuuu on X. Subsequent research revealed that Vivo has announced revised prices for all three smartphones in India across multiple storage configurations.
“The Vivo T5 Pro starts at Rs 35,999 for the 8 GB + 128 GB variant, making it Rs 3,000 more expensive than its previous retail price,” says an official post. The company has also increased the pricing of the Vivo T4 Lite. “The entry-level 6 GB + 128 GB model now starts at Rs 16,999, while three variants have jumped by Rs 2,000 each.
In addition, the top-end 8 GB + 256 GB configuration has jumped by Rs 3,000. On the other hand, the Vivo T5x variants, including the 8 GB + 128 GB model and the 8 GB + 256 GB option, have also seen price increases. The latter costs Rs 30,999, whereas the entry-level 6 GB + 128 GB configuration remains unchanged.
Updated Price Comparison
| Variant | Launch Price | Previous Price | Current Price | Total Increase Since Launch |
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| Vivo T5 Pro 8 GB + 128 GB | Rs 29,999 | Rs 32,999 | Rs 35,999 | Rs 6,000 |
| Vivo T5 Pro 8 GB + 256 GB | Rs 33,999 | Rs 36,999 | Rs 39,999 | Rs 6,000 |
| Vivo T5x 8 GB + 128 GB | Rs 20,999 | Rs 26,999 | Rs 27,999 | Rs 7,000 |
| Vivo T5x 8 GB + 256 GB | Rs 22,999 | Rs 28,999 | Rs 30,999 | Rs 8,000 |
| Vivo T4 Lite 4 GB + 64 GB | Rs 8,999 | Rs 14,999 | Rs 16,999 | Rs 8,000 |
| Vivo T4 Lite 4 GB + 128 GB | Rs 9,999 | Rs 16,999 | Rs 18,999 | Rs 9,000 |
| Vivo T4 Lite 6 GB + 128 GB | Rs 10,999 | Rs 18,999 | Rs 20,999 | Rs 10,000 |
| Vivo T4 Lite 8 GB + 256 GB | Rs 12,999 | Rs 20,999 | Rs 23,999 | Rs 11,000 |
Smartphone Prices Continue Their Upward March
This latest update follows similar trends across India’s smartphone markets, where rising memory prices have prompted manufacturers to raise retail prices multiple times.
Vivo is not the only company to adopt this approach. The same pattern has been observed with the iQOO 15, 15R, and Neo 10, all of which have received their third price revision. Similarly, the Nothing Phone 4a series has also undergone two revisions, with certain models jumping by as much as Rs 5,000.
As of now, it is safe to assume that prices will continue to remain volatile unless memory prices take a turn for the better. More revisions can be expected across multiple brands, so it might be a good idea to keep track of smartphone price hikes before making a purchase.
A smartphone price-hike tracker comes in handy in this regard, as it keeps all the relevant information neatly organized, letting you compare models and decide when to buy.
