Vivo T5 5G Review: Display and Battery Verdict at ₹34,999

The Vivo T5 5G review from Gadgets 360, published on 3 November 2026, calls the phone one of the most well-rounded options under ₹35,000. It starts at ₹34,999 and its strongest points are the display and the battery. Here is a plain-English summary of the verdict, with the weaknesses buyers should know about before Diwali.

Vivo T5 5G key specs

Display and design

The reviewer found the curved AMOLED sharp, with deep blacks and decent colours, though whites lean slightly blue. The curved edges still respond well to touch. Despite its size, the 7.99mm body and 199g weight make it easy to hold, although it is a bit top-heavy. The matte back resisted fingerprints well. The review adds that the T5 is a rebranded iQOO Z11 with no hardware differences.

Performance

Benchmarks in the review: AnTuTu 10,98,298, against 11,11,603 for the iQOO Z11 and 20,67,174 for the Poco X8 Pro. Everyday multitasking was smooth, and BGMI runs but is best at low to medium settings. The in-display fingerprint scanner was the slowest part of the experience, and OriginOS has bloatware.

Camera

Daytime photos are detailed with accurate colours, and portraits are quick but skin smoothing looks artificial. Low-light shots lack detail and look over-processed. The selfie camera was described as strong in all light.

Battery life

This is the highlight. The reviewer got 10 to 11 hours of screen-on time, more than two days of mixed use, and 24 hours 29 minutes in the PCMark battery test. Charging with the included adapter reached 37 percent in 30 minutes and 75 percent in an hour, with another 27 minutes for a full charge.

Vivo T5 vs iQOO Z11 vs Poco X8 Pro

The review says the iQOO Z11 is currently priced slightly higher than the T5, so if you do not mind the badge, the Vivo is the cheaper identical phone. For much better performance, it recommends the Poco X8 Pro. For older sibling context, see the iQOO Z10 page.

Who should consider it

The T5 5G suits people who watch a lot of video, read on their phone or simply hate charging every night. The IP68 and IP69 ratings add peace of mind, and the thin, curved body is comfortable in one hand. The review also notes that the phone is very close to the recently launched Vivo S2 in software and design. If you are choosing between sibling phones, check the live price of each, since Gadgets 360 says the iQOO Z11 currently costs slightly more.

Caveats before you pay

Three things stand out in the review's cons: it takes time to charge fully, it feels top-heavy, and low-light camera performance is sub-par. Add the slow fingerprint scanner and the preinstalled apps and you have a phone that is excellent on the basics but not perfect. At 44W charging it is also slower than some rivals that ship with larger chargers. Finally, remember that the chipset is a step down from the Poco X8 Pro, so heavy gamers should look elsewhere.

Should you buy it?

Buy the Vivo T5 5G if you value a great screen and battery life and do not shoot much at night. Skip it if you want raw speed or top low-light cameras. Compare it with other picks in our best phones under ₹40,000 list and the best battery life phones guide. Note prices on Vivo's T-series have moved around, so check the live listing.

FAQ

What is the Vivo T5 5G price in India? It starts at ₹34,999 per Gadgets 360's review.

Is the Vivo T5 5G the same as the iQOO Z11? Yes, the review says it is a rebrand with no differences except branding.

How good is the battery? About 24 hours 29 minutes in PCMark, and over two days of mixed use.

Is it good for gaming? It handles BGMI at low to medium settings; heavier use makes it struggle.