Highlights
- Vivo has raised prices for several budget smartphones in India, effective March 16, 2026.
- Models impacted include the Vivo T4 Lite 5G, Y19e and Y19s 5G variants,
- The adjustments are linked to rising global memory component costs.
Vivo T4 Lite 5G in the picture. (Image credit – Vivo)
Vivo has announced a new round of price increases for several of its budget smartphones in India. The latest revision affects multiple models across the T and Y series, including the Vivo T4 Lite 5G, Vivo Y19e, and Vivo Y19s 5G.
According to the update, the revised Market Operating Price (MOP) for these devices came into effect on March 16, 2026. The changes apply to several storage variants with most models seeing a price increase of around ₹1,000.
Vivo T4 Lite 5G Price Hike in India
The Vivo T4 Lite 5G has received price revisions across all its storage variants.
The base 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant earlier carried a price of ₹10,999, but its new MOP is now ₹11,999. The 4GB + 128GB model has also become more expensive, moving from ₹11,999 to ₹12,999.
Similarly, the 6GB + 128GB variant has seen its price increase from ₹12,999 to ₹13,999. The top-end 8GB + 256GB model has also been revised, rising from ₹14,999 to ₹15,999.
Vivo Y19 Series Also Gets a Price Revision
Price adjustments have also been applied to the Vivo Y19 lineup.
The Vivo Y19e with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage was earlier priced at ₹9,999. Its revised MOP is now ₹10,999.
Meanwhile, multiple variants of the Vivo Y19s 5G have also become more expensive. The 4GB + 64GB model has moved from ₹12,499 to ₹13,499. The 4GB + 128GB version has increased from ₹13,499 to ₹14,499. The 6GB + 128GB variant has also received a similar revision, with the price going up from ₹15,499 to ₹16,499.
Here’s a quick look at the new price of all the models –
| Models | Old Price | New Price |
| Vivo T4 Lite 5G (4 GB + 64G GB) | ₹10,999 | ₹11999 |
| Vivo T4 Lite 5G (4 GB + 128G GB) | ₹11999 | ₹12999 |
| Vivo T4 Lite 5G (6 GB + 128G GB) | ₹12,999 | ₹13,999 |
| Vivo T4 Lite 5G (8 GB + 256G GB) | ₹14,999 | ₹15,999 |
| Vivo Y19e (4 GB + 64G GB) | ₹9,999 | ₹10,999 |
| Vivo Y19s 5G (4 GB + 64 GB) | ₹12,499 | ₹13,499 |
| Vivo Y19s 5G (4GB + 128 GB) | ₹13,499 | ₹14,499 |
| Vivo Y19s 5G (6 GB + 128 GB) | ₹15,499 | ₹16,499 |
Why Smartphone Prices Are Increasing?
The price hike is believed to be linked to the rising cost of memory components globally. Prices of DRAM and NAND flash storage have reportedly been increasing, which directly impacts smartphones that come with higher RAM and storage configurations.
This is not the first time smartphone prices have increased in the industry in recent times. The trend began last year when several flagship devices launched with noticeably higher price tags compared to their predecessors.
Over time, these increases started affecting existing models as well. Since RAM and internal storage remain among the most expensive components in modern smartphones, brands often adjust retail prices to offset the rising production costs. As a result, consumers may notice gradual price shifts even months after a phone has already launched.
FAQs
Q1. When did Vivo’s new smartphone prices take effect in India?
Answer. The revised Market Operating Prices (MOP) for Vivo T4 Lite 5G and Y19 series smartphones came into effect on March 16, 2026.
Q2. Which Vivo models are affected by the latest price hike?
Answer. The price increase applies to Vivo T4 Lite 5G, Vivo Y19e, and Vivo Y19s 5G, with most variants seeing a rise of around ₹1,000.
Q3. Why has Vivo increased smartphone prices?
Answer. The hike is linked to rising global memory component costs (DRAM and NAND flash), making devices with higher RAM and storage more expensive.