Technology & Gadgets | August 2026 | 3 min read
⚡ Quick Takeaways
⚡ vivo V80 Lite pre-orders open August 25 — Rs124,999 (8GB+128GB) and Rs145,999 (8GB+256GB).
⚡ MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm), 16GB Extended RAM, 1.5K AMOLED with 93.82% screen-to-body ratio.
⚡ 7,050mAh battery — claimed 33 hours video, 12.1 hours MLBB gaming.
⚡ 50MP Sony sensor rear camera + 32MP 84° wide-angle front camera.
⚡ Buy between August 25 and September 10 to get 1-year extended warranty.
vivo has officially launched the V80 Lite in Pakistan — a mid-range smartphone targeting young users with a curved 1.5K AMOLED display, a 7,050mAh battery, and a Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset. Priced at Rs124,999 for the base 8GB+128GB variant, pre-orders open today on August 25. Buyers who purchase before September 10 receive a free one-year extended warranty on the device.
| Rs124,999
Starting Price 8GB+128GB — pre-order Aug 25 |
7,050mAh
Battery 33hr video / 12.1hr gaming |
1.5K AMOLED
Display 93.82% screen-to-body ratio |
Price and Pre-Order
| Variant | Price | Pre-order / Sale Date |
| 8GB + 128GB | Rs124,999 | Pre-order from August 25 |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs145,999 | Pre-order from August 25 |
| ✅ Buy Before Sep 10 — Get 1-Year Extended Warranty Free Buyers who pre-order or purchase between August 25 and September 10, 2026 receive a free 1-year extended warranty on the device — effectively doubling the standard warranty period (excludes human error damage; charger and cable warranty stays at 6 months). This is a meaningful launch incentive for a phone in the Rs125K-Rs146K bracket. |
What the V80 Lite Offers
The V80 Lite’s strongest arguments are its battery and display combination. A 7,050mAh battery with a 1.5K AMOLED in this price range is competitive — most phones at Rs120K-Rs150K offer either a large battery with a lower-resolution LCD or a high-res AMOLED with a smaller battery. The V80 Lite combines both.
The Dimensity 7360-Turbo is a solid upper-mid-range chip on a 4nm process. It is not a flagship chip, but it handles demanding apps and mobile gaming without throttling under typical use conditions. The “16GB Extended RAM” figure includes 8GB of physical RAM plus 8GB of virtual RAM drawn from storage — actual physical RAM is 8GB.
| ℹ️ Sony Rear Sensor + 84° Front — The Camera Claims Worth Watching The 50MP Sony rear sensor and 32MP 84° wide-angle front camera are the two camera claims worth watching in real-world use. Sony sensors typically deliver better colour science and low-light performance than equivalent-megapixel alternatives. The 84° front camera field of view is wider than the standard 75-80° on most phones, which genuinely helps with group selfies. |
Full Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB + 16GB Extended RAM = 16GB effective |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Display | 1.5K AMOLED — 3D dual-curved, 93.82% S-to-B ratio |
| Rear Camera | 50MP Sony sensor — Clear Night Portrait |
| Front Camera | 32MP — 84° wide-angle, group selfie optimised |
| Battery | 7,050mAh |
| Battery life (claimed) | 33hrs video / 12.1hrs MLBB gaming |
| Software | 50-month smooth, 3 OS updates + 5yr security |
| Colours | Silk White, Sapphire Blue |
| Pakistan Launch Price | Rs124,999 (8+128GB) / Rs145,999 (8+256GB) |
| Pre-order date | August 25, 2026 |
| Launch offer | 1-year extended warranty — purchases Aug 25 to Sep 10 |
Disclaimer: Specifications and prices from vivo Pakistan’s official launch statement. Extended RAM figure represents physical 8GB + virtual 8GB extended RAM. Battery life claims are under optimised lab conditions and will vary in real use. Extended warranty excludes human error damage.
