New Delhi, July 16 -- I have mentioned in my earlier articles that finding a reliable smartphone around Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 is not easy. You look at their spec sheets, get impressed, but when you start using them, reality hits you harder than expected.

The problem is how they cut corners. They are either skipping 5G, have bloatware, a cheap display, or have a battery life that is unable to survive a day of normal usage. So, when I started using the HMD Vibe2 5G, launched recently, I had to try it out for a longer period to see if this one makes sense and can be called value for money.

Let me tell you about this device, costing Rs 12,999 onwards, based on my usage to help you figure out if this one is for you or not.

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