Vivo already has a working prototype of an under-screen fingerprint sensor

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The biggest news this year is will the fingerprint scanner be under the screen for the new iPhone, while that is still a big hype, Vivo has driven past the hype train and created the technology that can place the fingerprint sensor under the screen. Join together with Qualcomm, they set to reveal this new technology at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai.

The tech is called Vivo Under Display, where the sensor can be placed under glass, an OLED screen or even aluminium. This is thanks to the ultrasonic sensor that emits ultrasonic sound waves which can penetrate the skin of your finger to capture a precise 3D image of your fingerprint. Vivo’s sensor is said to be able to penetrate 1.3mm of OLED, 525 micrometres of aluminium or 800 micrometres of glass where Qualcomm’s previous version of this scanner could only penetrate 400 micrometres of glass and 300 micrometres capacitive scanners. Another advantage of this sensor is that it is not affected by ambient light and will work with wet fingers and sweat marks and they have another working underwater coming soon.

This might sound very promising, with a video and proof of concept working, sadly, Vivo has not announced an actual product that would be equipped with this sensor, but they do have plans to integrate this technology into future devices.

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Vivo and Intel joins others in canceling plans to MWC 2020

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MWC 2020 is less than two weeks away, but as the date approaches, more and more brands are making their decisions to withdraw from the show. Vivo and Intel are amongst those who have decided to pull out of MWC this year.

All three companies are worried about the coronavirus outbreak that has now passed 1000 death tolls worldwide. “The safety and wellbeing of all our employees and partners is our top priority, and we have withdrawn from this year’s Mobile World Congress out of an abundance of caution. We are grateful to the GSMA for their understanding and look forward to attending and supporting future Mobile World Congress events,” said Intel’s spokesperson in
Venturebeat’s report
.

On the other hand, vivo also told
Android Authority
 that it will be completely withdrawing from MWC 2020 due to the outbreak. The company will be skipping MWC 2020 and will also halt other events that they had initially plan to host in Barcelona, Spain.

Previously, companies like NVIDIA, Ericsson, LG and also Amazon have made their withdrawals. Now, companies that are withdrawing include NTT Docomo, Amdocs and CommScope. “While we appreciate the precautionary measures put into place by the GSMA, we believe the safest option is not to attend MWC 2020 in Barcelona,” said Shuky Sheffer, Amdocs CEO.

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Vivo announces the V15 Pro with 8GB RAM for RM1,899

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When the vivo V15 Pro was announced, it appeared as a midrange smartphone with awesome cameras — both front and back. Now, vivo decided to upgrade its RAM from 6GB to 8GB so users can have an even better gaming experience on the phone.

The 8GB variant will still come with a 6.53-inch Super AMOLED Ultra FullView display and uses the 5th Generation Corning Gorilla Glass. It will sport the same 32MP front elevating camera, and also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the phone will come with the same Snapdragon 675AIE chipset and 128GB storage. With its 8GB RAM, the V15 Pro will cost slightly more than its 6GB model. It will also ship with Android Pie and get a Funtouch OS skin on top.

The back of the V15 Pro sports a 48MP camera, a 8MP secondary sensor and a 5MP depth camera. It has a 3,700mAh battery that supports Dual-Engine Fast Charging.

Priced at RM1,899, the V15 Pro with 8GB RAM will be available from April 20 onwards. On the other hand, the V15 Pro with 6GB RAM is spotted on its
official online site
 to cost RM1,699 — RM100 less than when it’s originally launched.

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Vivo APEX 2020 set to debut on February 28 with a 120Hz curved display

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One thing to look forward to from vivo is its APEX series that has always been about innovation. Even though MWC was cancelled, the company will still be showcasing the APEX 2020 and plans to do so on February 28.

The previous information we’ve received is that the phone will come with a dual-camera setup that consists of a telephoto lens and a gimbal lens. Now, new images suggest that the phone might also come with a 120Hz refresh rate, as seen in the recently launched Galaxy S20 series.

The poster also confirms that the phone will come with a FullView Edgeless display, so you should be expecting a curved screen — just like the vivo NEX 3. Though the rest of its specs haven’t been revealed, we believe the phone will come with flagship features like 5G support, at least 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. There’s also no doubt that there’ll be fast charging and wireless charging support.

For now, we’ll just have to wait till February 28 to see what it’s all about.

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[UPDATE] Vivo allegedly debuting the APEX 2020 with a 48MP gimbal camera at MWC 2020

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While some brands have decided to skip MWC 2020, the majority of them chose to attend. This includes vivo who will be debuting its APEX 2020 during MWC 2020 — featuring a bezel-less design with innovative cameras.

According to leaker Ben Geskin, an unofficial render shows the APEX 2020 that resembles the vivo Nex 3 that was launched in 2019. On the front, the phone has no bezels and a pop-up camera and if it’s going for the same look like the Nex 3, then it’ll also be getting a curved display.

Here’s your exclusive first look at Vivo APEX 2020 Concept Phone with 5-7.5X Optical Zoom and 48MP Gimbal Camera

(unofficial render)
pic.twitter.com/vVOsvRyIXE

— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin)
February 9, 2020

 Based on the render, there will also be the text “APEX 5G” at the back of the phone — an indication that the phone will support the 5G network. But the most unique feature of all would be its camera; the render shows the phone to come with a dual rear camera setup in which one is a 48MP gimbal camera and the other is a lens that supports 5-7.5x optical zoom. The gimbal camera will allegedly help to overcome shakiness and enhance stabilization, especially when it comes to video shooting.

That being said, you should probably take this information with a grain of salt. While a gimbal camera sounds fascinating, going back to a dual-camera setup on a flagship device does seem like taking a step back. Vivo will be holding its press conference at MWC, so we’ll just have to wait till then.

Update:
Vivo has decided to withdraw from MWC 2020 and other related events that will be held in Barcelona, Spain.

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Vivo APEX 2020 concept phone introduced with no buttons and ports

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We’re all for innovative smartphone designs – even outrageous ones; and vivo has been at the forefront of the avant-garde with devices like the NEX 3 with its buttonless layout and the V17 Pro with the dual pop-up selfie camera.

This time around, vivo continues pushing in this front with the introduction of concept phone, vivo APEX 2020. The previous iteration saw the omission of buttons and ports altogether – this time is no different, except with a NEX  3-like 120-degree FullView Edgeless Display.

The phone sports a 6.45-inch panel that has curved edges that spill over at a 90-degree angle. Like the NEX 3, this means that it has no room for any side buttons – replacing it are pressure-sensitive capacitive buttons. For audio, the display vibrates to cast audio – vivo says the phone uses the third-generation Screen SoundCasting technology to make this happen.

You’ll also notice that there isn’t a selfie lens present – that’s because it’s equipped with a much anticipated in-display lenses. The 16MP-shooter is apparently able to receive more light through a blanked-out portion of the display when you turn on the camera.

For imaging, you’ll find a 48MP lens alongside an optical zoom camera – the zoom capabilities of the lens is up to 7.5x optical zoom. The camera setup is also bolstered with a Stable Mechanical Structure which vivo says functions like a gimbal.

Under the hood, there hasn’t been a lot said about its specs, but it’s likely to be packed with a Snapdragon 865 processor with 5G connectivity support; plus 12GB RAM and 512GB storage – this is just us making educated guesses by the way.

But what is confirmed is that the phone supports up to 60W fast charge which vivo claims can charge a 2,000mAh battery in 20 minutes. But don’t worry, it’s unlikely to sport such a tiny battery pack – we’re thinking something along the lines of 4,000mAh.

Since there are not ports, the phone will most likely charge with via a magnetic pin placed around the back.

Like the previous APEX concept phone, this one is not available commercially yet, and it’s unsure if it ever will be. But it’s the kind of forward-thinking we need from smartphone brands – something that breaks away from the typical, even foldable phones.

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Vivo’s APEX 2020 with Super Flashcharge 120W might be the fastest charging smartphone

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Last year, we heard about Xiaomi’s 100W charger than can fully charge a 4,000mAh battery in 17 minutes. This year, vivo wants to top it by introducing its Super Flashcharge 120W in the APEX 2020 that will be making its debut during MWC 2020.

With an increase in watts, the fast charging technology can supposedly fully charge a 4,000mAh battery phone in just 13 minutes whereas it’ll only take five minutes to charge it from 0% to 50%. This is also not the only highlight of the APEX 2020 as the series is known for its bezel-less design with innovative cameras and more.

Image credit: Hut Mobile

If the APEX 2020 with 120W charging reaches the consumer’s end, this could be an exciting moment for us smartphone users. Despite it being unhealthy to be constantly using the phone, a phone that can immediately get 50% battery life in just five minutes will help those who urgently need their phones to carry on their daily tasks. Imagine forgetting to charge your phone last night and just needing five minutes in the morning to get half the battery life back — that would’ve been some crazy talk a decade ago.

This could also change our smartphone behavior. Many of us have the habit of charging our phones before we sleep and unplugging it the next morning. While this will not lead to your phone overcharging, it will degrade the device’s battery capacity. But if you’re using a phone that only needed a few minutes to fully charge, you won’t have to worry about overnight charging.

Unsurprisingly, vivo has not revealed any other crucial information regarding the APEX 2020, so we’ll have to wait for MWC 2020.

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Vivo Apex comes with an in-screen fingerprint sensor that spans half the screen

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Vivo has shown off the world’s first phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor and the concept proved to work as expected. This feature was shown on the Vivo X20 Plus UD, where users will have to place their finger on the fingerprint icon at the middle-bottom of the phone. Vivo was perhaps not satisfied with just having one location to unlock the phone, they brought another concept phone called the Apex which makes the fingerprint detection area to a larger area on the screen.

Although it does not take half the screen as what Vivo is claiming it to be “Half-screen in-display fingerprint scanning” it does take up a rather generation portion of the screen to authenticate your fingerprint making it much easier access the phone. You can even go as far as using two fingers as an authentication or three if you are worried about security. Similar to the X20 Plus UD, the technology will require an OLED screen in order to light up your fingerprints so the sensor can pick it up. The phone’s screen spends the entire body, and one question comes to mind, “where are the earpiece and front camera?”

The company took an interesting approach with this and made the entire screen vibrate to produce sound, making it act like an earpiece, and the front-facing camera will slide up from the top of the phone, eliminating the need of a notch.

Like all other concept devices, there is no official release date or pricing of the phone as Vivo is just showing the technology and the potential that future smartphones could have. Right now, all we can do is wait and see if this will become an official phone or Vivo is still going back to the drawing board with this concept.

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Vivo are the official phone sponsors of the PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 tournament

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Vivo has once again partnered up with Tencent as a sponsor for the upcoming PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019.

The e-sports tournament will see players from ten regions across the globe compete for a share of a prize pool worth up to $2.5M. Vivo will be the official phone sponsors for the tournament.

Image credit: PUBG Mobile

The tournament will happen across the spring and fall split where a total of 16 semi-pro and professional teams will battle it out in all four in-game maps. The tournament will commence during the spring season split beginning on 22 March, while the final will take place in July. For the Fall split, registration opens in August, while qualification rounds will take place in the same month as well. December will see the entire tournament close out with a global final.

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How vivo boosts smartphone performance with 3GB of Virtual RAM

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You may have heard of virtual memory before; it’s a common, but important feature used on computers to temporarily extend memory capacity on a system at times when there’s a memory shortage.

But besides computers, memory is crucial to a smartphone’s functionality as well – vivo understands this, and the brand has introduced their very own take on the virtual memory feature, that phones like the new vivo
X60
 and
V21
 series use. (Check out our unboxing videos of the phones here:
X60
Pro
 ,

V21
)

Aptly dubbed Virtual RAM, vivo reallocates 3GB of the phone’s internal storage as memory, essentially giving phones like the X60 Pro 11GB of RAM when needed.

So why is this good for?

A smartphone is pushed to its limits when a user has multiple programs running at one time; you add to that resource-hungry programs video editing software and video games – and you’ll have yourself a sluggish smartphone.

Virtual memory essentially gives the device more room to breathe, without causing crashes, and freezes in apps. On the vivo X60 series, up to 20 background programs can be cached simultaneously, meaning you can multitask without experiencing any slowdown.

On top of that vivo also employs an
algorithm
 to make sure inactive apps are moved to the Virtual RAM, while active programs are kept in the dedicated RAM that performs faster.

If you’re interested in the vivo X60 or the V21 series, visit
vivo’s
 website
here
 to make your purchase.

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Vivo celebrates Christmas with cheaper Vivo V11i and Y81i

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It will soon be Christmas in about a month’s time and Vivo plans to bring in deals for their customers in conjunction with the year end holiday.

The Vivo Christmas Carnival Season includes reduced prices on their newer smartphones which are the Vivo V11i and also Vivo Y81i. The former is a mid range smartphone whereas the latter is an entry level smartphone, so users can actually choose the suitable smartphone depending on their budgets and needs.

Image credit: Vivo

The Vivo V11i has a 6.3inch 1080p display and is powered by MTK Hello P60 processor. It’s known for its camera capabilities that has AI Scene Recognition, AI Portrait Framing, AI Backlight HDR and also AI Low Light mode. Besides the AI dual rear camera with 16+5MP lenses, the 25MP AI front camera also works great for selfies. The V11i also comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, in addition to 3315mAh battery that has Fast Charging technology. The Vivo V11i comes in three colours; Starry Night, Nebula and Fairy Pink.

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On the other hand, the Vivo Y81i comes with a 6.22-inch FullView HD+ display and is powered by the MT6761 processor. It has a 5MP front camera that supports face unlock paired with a 13MP rear camera that supports AI Face Beauty. The Y81i is of 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, and comes with 3260mAh battery. The smartphone is available in black and red.

Now, the original price of the V11i and the Y81i is RM 1,299 and RM 599 but from today onwards, these smartphones can be purchased at RM 1,099 and RM 499. The promotion is now available at Vivo Concept Stores, authorised dealers and collaboration partners, e-commerce sites such as Lazada, Shopee, 11street and Lmall, and also Vivo’s official online store at
vivostore.com.my
.


15 tips to get good fortune this Chinese ‘Niu’ Year!

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Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, hasn’t always been about red envelopes and family reunion. Instead, it was once about sacrifices to the gods and ancestor – the one true aspect to this festival that stayed till today is good fortune.

This Chinese festival is said to have started over 3,500 years ago during The Shang Dynasty. However, Chinese New Year has evolved into what we come to know today — family reunion, wealth and lion dances. Most of us spend our CNY holidays with our families — eating good food, giving and receiving red envelopes and generally, just spending time together. Some of us also believe that by doing or not doing certain activities, we will be blessed with good fortune for the whole year.

Well, 2021 may be a little different due to unforeseen circumstances, but we’d probably need more luck than before. So here are some tips from vivo Malaysia to ensure your Chinese ‘Niu’ Year is as huat and ong as it can be!

Tip #1: Red is a must

The colour red represents fire and is a symbol of vitality and good fortune. This is also why most of the red envelopes we receive during Chinese New Year are red in colour.

Well, red outfits are great, but chances are you won’t be wearing them every day for the next 365 days. Instead, you should opt for something red in the things you’ll carry everyday — a bag, a phone case or even a pair of red earrings.

Tip #2: Start your Chinese ‘Niu’ Year with a reliable phone

You should always get the best products especially when it comes to something you use daily. In this case, vivo has just the right phones to start your Chinese ‘Niu’ Year — the vivo X50 Pro and the vivo V20 SE. If you continue reading, you’ll get to find out more about these phones including their limited time offers that will save you a great amount of money.

Tip #3: Health is wealth, so stay home this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day also falls on the third day of Chinese New Year; instead of going out for fancy dinners, why not stay home this year and celebrate with your partner and family with some home-made dinner?

If you’re away from home, you can always set up video calls and deliver gifts over — after all, it’s the thought that counts. Nothing is better than the gift of good health, so it’s best we stay home this year to prevent unfortunate situations from happening to us and our precious ones.

Tip #4: Have yourself some
Ong Lai
 tarts

Image credit: Taste of Asian Food

One of the must-have CNY food is the pineapple tart which is also known as
Ong Lai
. The word ‘ong’ means good fortune and the word ‘lai’ means come — in short, eating and serving pineapple tarts is similar to ushering in good fortune.

Tip #5: 899 — the lucky number in 2021

If you’re superstitious, then you’d avoid numbers like 4 and embrace numbers like 168, 888 and so on. This CNY is the Year of the Ox, and some believe the number ‘899’ is the best number as it sounds like ‘HUAT COW COW’. For those unfamiliar with this term, it means “maximum prosperity” in the Hokkien dialect.

Coincidentally, vivo has a phone that is priced at exactly RM899 and it’s none other than the vivo Y20s. It has a huge 5,000mAh battery — no need to worry that it’ll run out of juice while you’re taking photos and videos with your friends and family. vivo also added Multi Turbo 3.0 in the vivo Y20s, meaning your gaming sessions will only be smooth and lag-free.

Once it’s after the festive season, you can also depend on this phone to carry out your daily work tasks and without facing extra issues like hindered performance, bad connectivity and insufficient storage.

Tip #6: Spread the festive vibe through creative CNY greetings

The Year of the Ox made it easy for us to make puns with our CNY greetings. Whether you go with the traditional greetings or the new, creative ones, wishing others good fortune and happiness is always a nice deed.

If you want to get creative, here are some phrases from vivo Malaysia:

Wishing everyone…

Healthy Cow Cow

Bonus Cow Cow

Ang Pao Cow Cow

Love Cow Cow

Wallet Cow Cow

Chinese New Year Huat Cow Cow

Tip #7: Don’t skip the
Nian Gao
 (Glutinous Rice Cake)

Image credit: Delicious Not Gorgeous

In Mandarin,
Nian Gao
 represents growth — there’s a phrase called “年年高升” that means growing each year, so eating
Nian Gao
 is to hope for progression whether in personal growth, career or wealth.

Tip #8: Defeat the dark

Have you heard of the mythical beast named ‘Nian’? In the past, it was said that Nian will come out during Chinese New Year to feed on crops, livestocks and humans themselves. The villagers soon discovered that the beast is afraid of the colour red and to prevent it from attacking, they would put red lanterns and light up fire crackers to that it’s bright and loud.

The moral of this story is to never give up; you will win the battle if you persevere. Just like how the villagers defeated the beast with bright lights, you can defeat the dark night with the vivo X50 Pro’s Super Night Mode feature. Celebrating from dusk till dawn? The vivo X50 Pro is your best friend in snapping clear, memorable photos with your friends and family. Shooting videos is also not a problem; the X50 Pro has a built-in gimbal camera so shaky footages can be avoided.

Tip #9: Increase your fortune with lucky items!

We Chinese don’t just depend on colours and numbers, we also believe there are certain items that will welcome fortune into your home. For example, a Golden Ox, a Fortune Cat, or even a Feng Shui Money Tree. It’s more than just the symbol of fortune; getting these items can also spruce up your home and increase the CNY vibe.

Tip #10: Tangerines – the more, the better

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Tangerines, also known as mandarins, are the compulsory fruit to get during CNY. Unlike oranges, they can be peeled easily and are called “gold” in Mandarin. This auspicious fruit is believed to represent wealth, so the more you eat it, the more money you’ll get in that year. You can also choose to gift others with tangerines as it symbolises giving them “wealth”.

Tip #11: New year, new outfits

One of the traditions during CNY is to wear new clothes so you can discard your old (bad) luck and bring in new change and fortune. Remember tip #1, so make sure you get yourself some red outfits this CNY. You can also check your zodiac signs and find out what is your lucky colour in 2021 so you know what other colours to get for your new clothing.

Tip #12: Drink more water

Why? Well, you guessed it – water symbolises prosperity in feng shui. Flowing water indicates good income and water itself is associated with life. Needless to say, drinking water is a healthy habit, especially during CNY as most of us will end up snacking on lots of different Chinese delicacies. Remember, health is wealth.

Tip #13: It’s time to refill your rice container

把米桶装满 – this translates to refilling your rice container, but it also means filling up your wealth. In the olden days, doing this is interpreted as having food for the rest of the year; it’s a blessing for folks back then to have their rice container full.

Tips #14: Spending time with your precious family.

Another important aspect of Chinese New Year is “团圆” (unity). Spending time with your loved ones is one of the many ways to guarantee good fortune, but it’s also about creating memories with the ones who matter.

The best way to treasure this memories is to turn them into moments you can relive; the vivo V20 SE series offers great cameras for this purpose. Not only does the vivo  V20 SE has a 32MP front camera to let you take beautiful selfies with your family, but it also has a Super Night Mode when you need it at night. In addition to that, it comes with 33W Flash Charge technology so you can quickly charge your phone and continue capturing memories with your friends and family.

Tips #15: Share vivo’s “CNY HUAT COW COW 2021” video with everyone!

If reading all the tips above has been tedious, vivo put them all in a list in its latest video, “CNY HUAT COW COW 2021”. Spread the joy with those who matters and get a limited-time offer to get yourself a vivo X50 Pro and V20 SE.

Originally priced at RM3,199 and RM1,199, the vivo X50 Pro and V20 SE can now be yours at only RM2,899 and RM1,099 respectively. What better way to spend your angpao money than to get yourself a pretty phone with great performance?

Purchase these phones from any vivo concept stores, vivo’s
official site
 and vivo’s official stores on
Shopee Mall
 and
Lazmall
.

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Vivo uses electrochromic glass to produce colour-changing phones

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Remember
OnePlus’ electrochromic glass
 that hides the rear camera when not being used? Well, vivo is applying the
same technology
 onto the rear of its phone.

Vivo’s new phone will use an electrochromic glass

In a Weibo video, a vivo spokesperson confirms that by pressing a button, the phone can change its rear glass colour. If this is the future of smartphones, there’s no longer a need to pick your phone colour — your phone will be able to switch colours at any time.

Colour-changing glass can be both aesthetically pleasing and practical

It’s not just fun to look at; the spokesperson said that this could be functional. For example, it can be paired with alarms, notifications or even health apps — each colour can be assigned to different functions for practicality.

A mobile phone brand is developing a mobile phone with a discoloration rear case, which can adjust the speed of discoloration. Maybe the smart phone will only have one color in the future: discoloration
pic.twitter.com/kSg5NSD0tL

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce)
September 3, 2020

In a leaked video posted by
Ice Universe
, the phone switches between dark blue and silver when the side button is pressed. However, there should be more colours more than just two colours if and when vivo launches its new phone.

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vivo confirms iQOO 11 to be sold in Malaysia

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With Qualcomm announcing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, vivo Malaysia has let out news that the iQOO 11, its sub gaming brand smartphone, will be coming to Malaysia as the brand’s first gaming smartphone to be equipped with Qualcomm’s flagship chipset.

As of now, reports merely suggests that the phone could be equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED QHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 5000mAh battery that supports 100W fast charging, and a triple camera system that comprises a 50MP main OIS wide, 13MP 2x telephoto and 13MP ultrawide camera, which makes this a very attractive package compared to many other gaming smartphones in the market.

Aside from that, iQOO seems to have partnered with BMW Motorsport in conjunction with the launch, which we can possibly see a BMW Motorsport special edition of the device to be sold here, and hopefully, we can even see the phone itself in BMW showrooms.

Qualcomm claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset will havwe 35% higher performance and up to 40% higher efficiency than the previous chipset, it comprises of a single Cortex-X3 based Kyro Prime core that runs at 3.2GHz, four performance cores that run at 2.8GHz and three Efficiency cores that run at 2.0GHz, the latest Adreno GPU that comes within will promise up to 25% higher performance and up to 45% higher power efficiency and for the very first time, it brings hardware accelerated ray-tracing to the Snapdragon platform.

For more updates on iQOO, do follow iQOO Malaysia’s Facebook page
here
.

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vivo announces presence in six European countries and partnership with UEFA EURO competition

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You may have heard that vivo had recently ventured into the European market, which includes six countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. This is a significant landmark for the company as joins its biggest competitors – OPPO and Xiaomi – in achieving a larger global reach.

This has been a while coming as the brand have had offices setup in Dusseldorf, Germany back in 2019. There are currently 120 personnel on-board
vivo’s
 European arm and they look to be expanding even more in the near future.

Image credit: The Guardian

On top of that, the company is re-affirming their arrival in Europe by signing on as the official partner of UEFA Euro 2020 and 2024. The UEFA Euro is of course the continent’s largest national football competition where currently title holders are none other than Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

The Euro 2020 will however be delayed until next year – 11 June to 11 July 2021 – due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless, vivo will be a presenting partner during the tournament’s opening and closing ceremonies. This tournament is set to be held across multiple cities in Europe for the first time in the competition’s history as a one-off celebration of its 60
th
 birthday.

Image credit: UEFA.com

Furthermore, vivo will retain its partnership with UEFA once again for the Euro 2024 competition which is set to take place in Germany.

If you’re interested in learning more about
vivo’s
 products, we’ve recently watch our unboxing of their latest
V20 series

here
, or visit their website
here
.

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Vivo teases fast charge tech that can fully power a 4,000mAh battery in just 13 minutes

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Step aside OPPO, it looks like Vivo are about to step into the spotlight with the fastest quick charge tech in the business.

A short teaser video posted on
Weibo
 by a Vivo product manager suggest that Vivo are working on a fast charge technology that can fully charge a 4,000mAh battery in just 13 minutes – that’s fast. The video shows a phone charging from 10 percent to 13 in 16 seconds – that’s just under one percent per second.

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At the moment, OPPO sits cosy in its throne with its Super VOOC Flash Charge that outputs 50W and can charge at 3,400mAh battery in 35 minutes. If Vivo manages to push out what they’re teasing into the consumer market, Vivo may have in their hands something that blows everyone out of the competition.

According to a report by The Star, details of the charging tech will be revealed during the Mobile World Congress convention in Shanghai, which starts on June 26.

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vivo’s Funtouch OS to be replaced with Origin OS by the end of this year

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Chinese giants vivo is apparently looking to revamp the
Funtouch
 OS
 that they use on their smartphones, and in its place will be the new Origin OS, which is also developed in-house.

The new OS will pack major improvements; so much so that it’ll almost be a complete different from the current
Funtouch
 OS.

According to reports, one of these improvements will be an impressive array of customization options that lets users change their interface to really suit their preferences.

The current
Funtouch
 OS isn’t all that bad to be fair – it’s completely
serviceable
 with a bright design theme that sets it apart from its competitors.

Origin OS will make its debut in the upcoming vivo X60 which is said to arrive as soon as this November .

In any case, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on the new OS when more information comes.

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Win up to RM8,888 in cash prizes when you buy a vivo smartphone

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It’s the season of giving, and although it has been a rough year for everyone, it doesn’t mean we can’t treat our loved ones to something nice.

If you’re looking to get that holiday season gift for your friends and family, but don’t want the usual trappings of chocolates and flowers, perhaps you could look to something shiny. We’re not talking about diamonds however; instead, we’re talking about something more practical – and that’s a brand-new smartphones!

If you choose to get one as a gift this year, you too get a gift for your generosity courtesy of vivo!

vivo’s 2020 Good Buy campaign is all about giving you a chance to win rebates and awesome prizes when you buy any vivo smartphone that is priced RM499 and above.

What prizes are you winning?

There’s a total of RM100,000 worth of prizes to be won:

Grand Prize – RM8,888 worth of cash prizes

1
st
 prize – DJI Osmo Pocket (worth RM1299)

2
nd
 Prize – DJI Osmo Mobile 3 (Worth RM429)

3
rd
 Prize – RM18 Cash Prizes

4
th
 Prize – RM8 Cash Prizes

How do you join?

Well, buy a vivo smartphone, register your entry into the contest via the contest page
here
, and you’ll be in the running!

Remember, the phone that you buy has to cost at least RM499, and can be purchased at any vivo store. The contest runs from now until January 3.

What smartphones to get?

There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to picking a smartphone as a gift – so here are some of the best options to consider.

vivo V20 series

If camera quality is top priority, then the vivo V20 series will have something for you. There are three variants in the series – the V20 and V20 Pro sport a 64MP main lens that offers high-resolution images. These two phones also pack a 44MP selfie shooter, while the V20 Pro has an extra front ultrawide lens too for
wefies
.

Then there’s the
V20 SE
, which is the more affordable model – here, you get a 48MP camera setup alongside a 32MP selfies shooter. This combo still gets you amazing photos for your Instagram, all while saving you a few bucks.

The V20 SE is
priced
 at RM1,199, while the V20 an dV20 Pro are priced at RM1,499 and RM1,899 respectively.

vivo X50 series

If you think it takes a powerhouse smartphone to make a proper gift, then the
X50
 series offers what you look for.

Under the hood, the X50 and X50 Pro pack a Snapdragon 765G chipset alongside 8GB of RAM – this means that you can game and multitask effortlessly. On top of that, both phones comes equipped with a gorgeous AMOLED panel that pushes a 90Hz refresh rate – meaning your daily browsing is smooth as silk.

We say the V20 series are the ones to get for photography – well, for videography on the other hand, the X50 Pro is the perfect device. It camera system is equipped with a unique gimbal system that gives you that professional video stabilization lacking in many modern smartphones.

The vivo X50 is
priced
 at RM2,399 while the X50 Pro will set you back RM3,199.

vivo Y20s

If a simple smartphone is all you need, then look no further than the vivo Y20S. At the time of writing, this smartphone comes fresh out of the oven and offers quite the well-rounded experience at a sub-RM1,000 price tag.

The phone’s big seller is its massive 5,000mAh battery that’ll last you an entire day and then some. The phone also has 18W of fast charging support. All this to power a capable Snapdragon 420G chipset with 8GB RAM.

Another reason to get the phone is simply because it looks fire – the phone comes in two colours, Purist Blue and Obsidian Black. The back panel is made of frosted 2.5D glass making each finish super clean.

The vivo Y20s is
priced
 at just RM899.

To learn more about vivo’s smartphones, visit their website
here
.

This article is sponsored by vivo

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Use the vivo V19 promo codes to get discount on Hermo and Christy Ng

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Vivo recently collaborated with two brands — Hermo and Christy Ng — to celebrate the launch of its new vivo V19.

Using the promo code “HERMOVIVOV19”,

customers will be able to get a RM10 discount voucher when they spend a minimum of RM110 on Hermo. This will be applicable from today onwards until the end of the year and can be redeemed on both its website and mobile app.

On the other hand, vivo’s collaboration with Christy Ng offers a 19% discount on Christy Ng’s products when they spend at least RM150. This promotion will run until May 31 and promo codes are subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis — just like the Hermo and vivo promo code.

Don’t know what to get for your mom this coming Mother’s Day? Well, now you’ve got more options.

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Vivo introduces the new and bezeless V7+ in Malaysia

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Pavilion was in an uproar as Vivo had a big celebration for the launch of their beautiful bezeless Vivo V7 and V7+ phones. This is the latest member in the V series of phones from the company which also comes with a 24MP front-facing camera to ensure that your selfie game is always on par.

Under the hood, you will be getting a 5.99-inch HD screen, Snapdragon 450 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

You will also be getting the latest Android 7.1.1 straight out of the box and with it, there is the Funtouch 3.2 interface on top of the OS which looks very clean and nice.

The front-facing camera is the highlight of the phone as it is not only a high-quality shooter but it has a lot of fun features like the Face Beauty 7.0, which brightens up and creates even complexion in selfies even in low light. Other than that, there is also the Portrait Mode which will blur the background around the subject and there is a Live Photo mode which is similar to what can be done on the iPhone. On the rear camera, there is a 16MP camera which even if it’s lesser than the front camera, it still takes very decent shots.

Other interesting features are the Smart Split 3.0 will allow you to run two apps side-by-side by swiping down with three fingers and Face Access, which will use your face to unlock the phone. We got to test the Face Access out and I have to say, it is a very accurate and fast but we are still not sure how well it works in low light. We will know more when we eventually get the review unit.

The Vivo V7+ will be available on 29 September 2017 in Crown Gold and Matte Black, it will retail for RM1,499 at all Vivo concept stores, partner stores and e-commerce marketplaces.

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Vivo introduces their Nex flagship phone, comes with a full-body display and under screen fingerprint sensor

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Vivo recently announced their new flagship device called the Nex. This was the phone with the codename Apex which was introduced during MWC 2018, it comes with a full-display body and a selfie camera that slides out from the top of the phone.

Specs wise, it comes with the latest Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, 6.59-inch FHD+ OLED display and powering the device is a 4000mAh battery. It comes with a 12MP+5MP camera on the back and an 8MP selfie camera. There is also a second variant that comes with a Snapdragon 710 processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The phone does not have an earpiece speaker, so Vivo went with their glass-vibrating Screen Soundcasting Technology and based on first impressions by people that experienced the phone, it still sounds good. Sadly, it does not come with half the phone screen being a fingerprint sensor like the Vivo Apex, rather they opted for a finger-sized section as the fingerprint sensor like the X21

As of now, the phone is only available in China, but seeing as they brought over the X21 to Malaysia, its safe to assume that the Nex will make its way to our shores sooner or later. The Vivo Nex retails as 4,998 Yuan for the Snapdragon 845. Expect to see more full-display phones like this in the future.

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Vivo iQOO Neo goes official with Snapdragon 845 SoC and massive 4500mAh battery

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Vivo’s iQOO sub-brand introduced its first smartphone in March this year, simply dubbed Vivo iQOO.
As promised
, the brand has now released its second Android smartphone, which is called iQOO Neo. The newer model isn’t as impressive as the Vivo iQOO in terms of hardware specs, which makes it a lot more affordable.

The iQOO Neo has a 6.38-inch OLED display panel that comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner, touch acceleration, and Full HD+ resolution. Instead of the Snapdragon 855 chipset on the Vivo iQOO, the iQOO Neo runs a liquid-cooled Snapdragon 845 chipset instead. Moving on to memory, the phone will be available in 6GB + 64GB and 8GB + 128GB storage variants.

It has a triple-camera array on the back with a 12MP primary sensor, 8MP wide-angle snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. The front-facing camera on the iQOO Neo is also a 12MP unit paired with an f/2.0 aperture. Fueling the internals of the phone is a massive 4500mAh non-removable battery with 22.5W fast charging support. Some of the key gaming-focused features on offer include 4D Smart Shock 2.0 and Multi-Turbo technology.

The Vivo iQOO Neo will be available in Black and Purple color options for a starting price of CNY 1,798 (RM1,084) for the base 6GB + 64GB storage variant. On the other hand, the top-end 8GB + 128GB variant has been priced at CNY 2,298 (RM1,385) in China. The phone will be available via Vivo’s online store as well as major Chinese e-commerce platforms starting from July 8, which is when the first flash sale is scheduled to be held.

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vivo is giving huge rebates on smartphones on 6.6 Shopee Super Shocking Sale

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Saving up for a new smartphone? Don’t miss out June 6th as vivo will be launching a Super Shocking Sale on Shopee, where you can score great deals on a new smartphone with up to RM120 rebate and 60% OFF storewide vouchers, this will be a one-day campaign which you shouldn’t miss.

vivo smartphones such as the latest T1 Series gaming phones will be on sale this day, the T1 5G will be priced at RM1,129 instead of the usual RM1,299 retail price, the T1x 8GB+128GB model will be priced at RM719.10 instead of RM899, the 4GB+64GB model will be priced at RM584.10 instead of RM699.

The vivo Y33s with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will have the largest rebate of all at RM307, which will be priced at RM692 instead of RM999.

On top of that, vivo is giving out additional 6.6 vouchers when you spend on its official store that day, where you will be able to score up to a RM80 off voucher when you spend the required amount, there will also be a live stream happening on the same day at 11am where you can stand a chance to win a vivo TWS 2e wireless earphones when the store has achieved 400K followers.

With a minimum spending of RM600 in a single checkout, customers will also stand a chance to win a gaming chair and table that’s worth up to RM3000.

Mark your dates on 6th June 2022 and follow vivo’s Shopee Store
here
.

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The vivo iQOO Youth Edition is launching with a Snapdragon 845 chipset at CNY1,998

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There was quite a hype back then when vivo revealed its sub-brand iQOO that focuses on producing gaming smartphones. Its first phone was literally called the vivo iQOO, and now there’s going to be a Youth Edition of the gaming phone.

The vivo iQOO was launched back in March and now its Youth Edition is going to be launching today. Found on Geekbench, the vivo phone codenamed vivo V1914A is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 6GB RAM and ships with Android 9.

In addition, the teaser poster for the new gaming phone also revealed that the iQOO Youth Edition will come with 4,000mAh battery and 128GB storage. The vivo iQOO also came with a 4,000mAh battery that supports up to 44W fast charging via USB-C, so it’s only logical to expect that the Youth Edition might also be able to do so. Reports also indicated that it’ll have a waterdrop notch and though unstated, we’re expecting nothing less than an AMOLED display.

Surprisingly, the pricing for the iQOO Youth Edition has already been revealed and will cost CNY1,998 in China. If we’re converting it to MYR, the phone will only cost around RM1,200 — a rather competitive price for a gaming phone.

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Vivo is set to announce their 5G-ready APEX 2019 smartphone in Malaysia soon

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Back in January, Vivo released what would be the world’s first 5G smartphone, the Vivo APEX 2019. Fast forward three months later, Vivo has announced that the phone will be arriving to Malaysia very soon.

One of the key points to take from the phone’s launch in China was its button and port layouts – or lack thereof. The Vivo Apex 2019 is a blank canvas with ports – buttons like the volume rockers and power buttons as well as the front camera will be stripped from the device.

Official renders and videos show that the APEX 2019 has one of arguably the thinnest bezels to date along. With no USB ports, the phone utilizes magnetic power connector for charging as well as data transfer. The connectors are placed on the bottom part of the back panel which you can connect to a magnetic induction charger.

Image credit: Android Authority

According to Android Authority, who’ve had the phone in their hands already, the Vivo will have a “full-screen-in-display” fingerprint sensor meaning you can tap anywhere on the phone’s screen to unlock your phone.

The phones OLED screen also makes use of Vivo’s SoundCasting technology which lets it emits sound via vibrations. Volume rockers here will be in the form of Touch Sense capacitive buttons that use pressure-sensitive sensors on the side of the phone.

Image credit: Android Authority

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 855 chipset with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, and of course the phone supports 5G.

The Vivo APEX 2019 is set to be announced in Malaysia sometime next week, while release dates could be within this month.

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Vivo launches an upgraded concept store in Sunway Pyramid with more vivo products

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On 30 December, vivo launched their concept store in Sunway Pyramid, making it the first upgraded vivo concept store in Klang Valley.

The opening of the new vivo concept store was attended by Mike Xu, vivo Malaysia’s CEO and also Kelvin Lee, the director of Access Mobile Marketing Sdn Bhd.

According to Xu, there are already more than 110 vivo concept stores in Malaysia, though the one in Sunway Pyramid will be the first to come with an upgraded design and concept.

With the new store, the company plans to sell more vivo products instead of just focusing on vivo smartphones, as vivo’s brand spirit is to pursue perfection and provide constant surprises to the consumers.

That aside, the Sunway Pyramid vivo concept store lets vivo fans to charge and disinfect their vivo smartphones in the store, which aligns with their goal to provide better service and better consumer experience.

The best innovation in technology that the brand has brought to consumers so far is its in-display fingerprint scanning and also elevating camera, but Xu said that in 2019, consumers should expect better AI technology and also 5G support in the vivo smartphones.

CEO Mike Xu also stated that consumers will be seeing more devices from the Y series, V series and NEX series in 2019.

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vivo launches the smaller V7 with a 24MP front camera and 18:9 display

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If you think 6-inch thin bezel smartphones are still too huge for your hands, vivo has today introduced the more compact yet capable V7 smartphone to the Malaysian market, which features a slightly smaller footprint with a 5.7-inch FullView display, but still maintains very much the same features of the larger Vivo V7+, such as a 24-megapixel f/2.0 front camera with LED flash, a 16-megapixel main camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core chip, and comes preloaded with FunTouch OS 3.2 based on Android 7.1.2 that offers great customization feature to the user experience.

As a smaller and more affordable device than the company’s V7+, there are a couple of trade-offs, the V7 still has 4GB of RAM, however internal storage has been halved to 32GB with Micro SD expansion, battery capacity is also smaller at 3000mAH. However, vivo has fortunately kept the same screen resolution at 1440×720 from the V7+, making the V7’s display with more dense pixels than its bigger sibling due to the smaller dimensions.

Also available on the vivo v7 is the company’s unique Face Beauty 7.0 technology, which automatically brightens up selfies with smart photography algorithms that produces crystal clear, natural looking photos. Users will also be able to unlock the phone using their faces as an alternative to the rear mounted fingerprint scanner, which in our tests, it managed to unlock the phone in less than a second.

Vivo is starting pre-orders of the V7 from 20 till 24 November 2017 at
Lazada
, it will be officially available at all vivo concept stores on 25 November 2017 onwards with color options of Crown Gold and Matte Black, with a retail price of RM1,299.

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Vivo launches the dual edge display XPlay 6 flagship handset

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Vivo has pulled off yet another move which is typical of many Chinese manufacturers especially in 2016 – refreshing a flagship smartphone in the same year. The more well known Xiaomi and OnePlus companies have done it with the Xiaomi Mi 5s and the OnePlus 3T respectively. Vivo is doing the same with the world’s first known handset with 6GB of RAM, the Vivo XPlay 5, and as a result we now have the Vivo XPlay 6.

The Vivo XPlay 6, like its predecessor, still sports a dual edge display on the front measuring at 5.46-inches. The screen is likely the same one seen on the XPlay 5, an AMOLED panel with QHD resolution. What’s lying underneath the hood may come as a surprise as the Vivo XPlay 6 retains the same Snapdragon 820 processor instead of the newer Snapdragon 821 chip. The amount of RAM stays at 6GB, which is reasonable given the fact that 8GB of RAM is a little too ridiculous for current standards. Storage is also at the same 128GB capacity.

Vivo hops onto the dual camera bandwagon, jumping from a single sensor to a dual sensor setup on its rear camera from the XPlay 5. In a vertical arrangement, the XPlay 6’s rear camera setup comprises of 12MP + 5MP shooters, with a large f/1.7 aperture for better capturing of light. The selfie camera on the front gets a refresh as well, bumped up from 8 megapixels to 16 megapixels.

An unusual update is with the Vivo XPlay 6’s fingerprint sensor. Vivo has opted for a fingerprint sensor on the front this time instead of the rear fingerprint sensor seen on the XPlay 5. Battery capacity also gets an upgrade from 3,600mAh to 4,080mAh, and the phone has support for fast charging.

The premiumly spec-ed out Vivo XPlay 6 won’t come at a low price, like most of Vivo’s high end smartphone. The XPlay 6 carries a price tag of 4,498 CNY (RM2,870.25). What do you think?

Source:
GizmoChina

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vivo launches the "Perfect Selfie" V5 smartphone in Malaysia

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Looking for a smartphone that would keep your selfie game strong? Well you’re in luck as vivo has just launched the vivo V5 smartphone in Malaysia.

Dubbed the “Perfect Selfie” smartphone, the vivo V5 comes with a 20MP front camera with soft light and sophisticated photography software that allows users to capture the perfect selfie even in low light conditions. On the software side of things, the phone also features “Face Beauty Mode 6.0” that makes selfies look flawless and flattering in the most natural way. The rear camera is a decent 13MP snapper for your everyday needs.

As for specifications, the vivo V5 sports a 5.5″ Full HD screen with a 2.5D Gorilla curved glass shell. The V5 is powered by a 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750 Octa-Core processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage that is expandable to 128GB via microSD card, the vivo AK4376 High Fidelity audio chip, and a lightning fast fingerprint sensor that unlocks the pohone in just 0.2 seconds. Other features of the phone includes Smart Split 2.0 for better multi-tasking and an Eye Protection Mode that filters out blue light.

The vivo V5 is now available for RM1,299. Those who purchase the phone by the 26th of November will receive a complimentary gift box while stocks last. To end the night, vivo teased that the dual front camera-sporting V5 Max will also be coming to Malaysia at a later date.

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Vivo launches the V9 Blue Limited Edition phone as a memorabilia for the FIFA World Cup

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Most of you know that Vivo is the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup for 2018 and 2022. To celebrate that, they have released a limited edition 2018 World Cup Russia Vivo V8 blue, which is one of the first phones to join the FIFA World Football Museum to chronicle the growth of football.

The Vivo V9 Blue Limited Edition model comes with the same specs as the regular V9 like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage and runs on the latest version of Android 8.1. It also comes with the FullView Display which is perfect to watch the game on.

Vivo will be making an official announcement of the Vivo V9 Blue Limited Edition phone’s price and release date. If you are passionate about football then this a phone you might want to add to your FIFA collection at home.

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Vivo launches the Vivo X27 and X27 Pro in China boasting impressive specs

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Vivo has recently announced the Vivo X27 and X27 Pro in China earlier today, adding to the already saturated mid-range market.

It needs to be said however, the Vivo X series typically places at the upper-mid segment range like 2018’s Vivo X21; and it shows in the specs. Starting with the Vivo X27, the phone comes with a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED notch-less display.

Image credit: Gizmo China

The phone features a triple-camera setup (48MP + 13MP wide-angle + 5MP depth sensor) as well as a 16MP popup selfie camera. Competitors such as the OPPO F11 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 also sport a 48MP main camera, but the Vivo takes the cake with an extra camera.

The Vivo X27 is powered by a Snapdragon 675 chipset and comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM.

Image credit: Gizmo China

As for the Vivo X27 Pro, it sports a much larger 6.7-inch display; and while the back-camera setup is similar, this phone does have a larger 32MP selfie camera.

Under the hood, you can expect a Snapdragon 710 chipset along with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM.

The Vivo X27 and Vivo X27 Pro are priced at 3,198 Yuan (RM1,940) and 3,598 Yuan (RM2,183) respectively; which is a steal considering the impressive specs the phones boast. There are no official Malaysian release dates yet, but if it does come to local shores, we can see a neck-and-neck tussle with Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy A50.

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Vivo launches X9s series with dual selfie cameras

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Vivo has been striving to achieve ideal selfie smartphones for some time now. The Chinese manufacturer is well known for pushing extra megapixels to its front facing shooters, and it has continued to do so with the Vivo X9s lineup.

The lineup consists of the Vivo X9s and the Vivo X9s Plus, the latter sporting a larger form factor for obvious reasons. The Vivo X9s features a 5.5-inch display on the front, whereas the X9s Plus has a larger 5.85-inch screen. Both displays have the same Full HD resolution. Underneath the hood, you’ll find other subtle differences, with the X9s powered by a Snapdragon 652 processor and the X9s Plus running on a Snapdragon 653 chipset, both with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Both the Vivo X9s and the X9s Plus have impressive on paper sounding dual front camera setups. The dual camera configuration consists of a 20MP and a 5MP sensor, which are the same on both devices. The rear camera sounds like a standard affair at 16 megapixels. As far as battery goes, the regular X9s packs a 3,320mAh battery while its larger sibling has a 4,015mAh battery.

Both phones can be considered as “high end” mid range handsets, considering their spec sheets. The Vivo X9s costs CNY 2,698 (RM 1,704.27) while the Plus variant will set you back CNY 2,998 (RM 1,893.78).

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vivo Lazada and Shopee 7.7 Sale – Get up to RM1,000 off a powerful phone!

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In conjunction with the upcoming 7.7 Lazada and Shopee sale, vivo will be doling out discounts for a wide selection of their smartphones!

Here are some of the more impressive promotions that you’ll get on both platforms:

X50 Pro 5G (8GB+256GB) –
RM2,199
 (RRP RM3,299)

X50 5G (8GB+128GB) –
RM1,799
 (RRP RM2,399)

V20 2021 (8GB+128GB) –
RM999
 (RRP RM1,499)

V20 Pro (8GB+128GB) –
RM1,299
 (RRP RM1,899)

V20 SE (8GB+128GB) –
RM899
 (RRP RM1,199)

On top of that, you can look forward to receiving plenty of gifts worth RM399 with any purchase on either platform too.

Lazada

When it comes to platform exclusives,
Lazada
 offer you the
vivo NEX 3
 (8GB+256GB) for RM2,299 instead of its retail price of RM3,899; while the
V20 2020
 (8GB+128GB) will go for RM999 instead of its retail price of RM1,499.

There are also Lazada Bonus discounts that are available now until 7 July that you can use to get more savings!

Shopee

Over on
Shopee
, you can get the vivo
Y20s
 D (4GB+128GB) for RM609 instead of its retail price of RM799.

To sweeten the deal, you can also get up to 15% cashback by clicking on the icons on the
Shopee Homepage
 before completing your purchase.

For more information, you can visit vivo’s Facebook page
here
.

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Vivo Malaysia achieves 41% year-to-year growth on smartphone sales

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The smartphone market landscape may be competitive, but that isn’t stopping Vivo from achieving a significant growth over the past year. According to independent analyst firm Canalys, vivo has achieved 41% of growth and is the fastest growing smartphone brand in the competition, it has also exceeded Huawei in terms of market share as well.

Canalys ranks Vivo at third place in the Malaysia smartphone vendor list, with a 17% unit share behind Samsung and OPPO, this is all attributed to the company’s V and S series smartphones, including the V15, V15 Pro, V17, V17 Pro, S1 and S1 Pro. Vivo Malaysia also claims that its flagsihp NEX 3, has received positive response for its performance and display, as well as being the first 5G phone to be sold in the nation.

Vivo Malaysia has also reiterated that the NEX 3 is the first 5G enabled smartphone in Malaysia, which will only be activated once 5G networks are made available for consumers in Malaysia. It sure is a good 2019 for Vivo Malaysia, and there is more exciting things to expect from the company’s smartphone offering in 2020.

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vivo Malaysia appoints Iman Troye as ambassador for the vivo Y35

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As vivo Malaysia is about to unveil the vivo Y35 smartphone on August 11, the smartphone brand has appointed Iman Troye, an uprising and talented Malaysian singer, as the ambassador for the phone and the first ambassador for the That’s ‘Y’ series.

With Iman Troye’s youthful and dynamic personality, vivo believes that she can personify the mission of That’s Y series, which is built to amplify colourful and fun moments in users’ everyday life, and encourage users to experience vivo’s ‘Joy of Humanity’. As part of the collaboration, Iman will be singing the theme song specially curated for vivo That’s Y series

The 19-year-old artiste once put Malaysia on the international map. She was selected as a Malaysian representative for an empowerment campaign and got featured on the New York Times Square digital billboard. Today, her upbeat and catchy single ‘Teman’ remains one of the hottest songs and has gained over 50 million views on YouTube.

To celebrate this unique occasion, vivo Malaysia will be running a TikTok dance challenge with Iman Troye. Dance to the That’s Y series theme song and the participants may bring home amazing prizes.

For more details on the vivo Y35 series and the collaboration with Iman Troye, stay tuned to
 Vivo Malaysia Facebook Page
.

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Vivo Malaysia is set to launch new T series smartphones

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Vivo Malaysia has teased on its Facebook page that it is introducing the T series smartphone to the Malaysian market, the T series are essentially a refresh of its mid-range V series which have launched in markets like China and India, which at this time of writing, there are two models in the series – the T1 5G and T1x 5G.

The Vivo T1 5G is a capable phone that’s equipped with a Snapdragon 778G processor, a 6.67-inch 120Hz display, a 5000mAh battery with 44W fast charging and a 64MP primary camera. On the other hand, the T1x 5G is a lower spec device that will come equipped with a Mediatek Dimensity 900 processor, a smaller 6.58-inch 120Hz display and retains the same 5000mAh battery with 44W fast charging.

Judging by the look of these phones, they look pretty stylish and will most certainly shine in the sea of mid-range phones in the market, however it is unclear if Vivo will actually bring in these two devices with the same specs, as we know the company usually brings in different variants of their devices despite having the same model name, these phones also run on Vivo’s more recent Origin OS skin based on Android 11 in China, but we won’t be surprised if they will be preloaded with FunTouch OS when it launches here.

Despite these speculations, we will be looking forward to what Vivo Malaysia has in store for us and do stay tuned to this space for more updates on these phones.

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vivo Malaysia launches flagship store in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

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vivo customers looking to purchase a new smartphone will finally have a new place to shop as vivo Malaysia has officially launched its flagship store in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur with a host of good deals to commemorate the launch.

For a limited time, customers who visit the vivo flagship store can receive up to RM500 discount on selected vivo products, RM160 worth of cash vouchers are also up for grabs while all vivo customers are eligible to receive a screen protector when you flash your vivo smartphone.

Apart from the ongoing promotions, you’ll also get a chance to personally X-perience the
vivo X70 series
 and newly-launched vivo Y76 5G.

The store is carefully designed to reflect vivo’s image as one of the top smartphone brands in Malaysia in addition to comfortably accommodating Pavilion KL’s high traffic and prestigious location.

For more information, you may visit vivo’s
official website

or vivo Malaysia’s
Facebook
 and
Instagram
.

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Vivo Malaysia launches the V5s smartphone

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If you have been looking for a smartphone that takes high resolution selfies, Vivo has launched the V5s smartphone today, the successor to the original V5 gets better with more storage while maintaining the same 20-megapixel front camera with an upgraded selfie softlight.

In terms of specs, the V5s isn’t much of an upgrade from the V5, as it is still powered by the same Mediatek MT6750 octa-core processor paired to 4GB of RAM, aesthetics also remain the same with a 7.55mm slim body profile and weighs 154 grams, the phone’s display also remains at 5.5-inches with an acceptable HD resolution, and battery size is unchanged at 3000mAh. What’s new here is that the internal storage has been upgraded to 64GB, and it is expandable via a MicroSD card using the second SIM slot.

Software wise, the V5s comes preloaded with the latest Funtouch OS 3.0 based on Android Marshmallow, which delivers a better user experience with some new software tricks. For instance, the 20-megapixel camera gets an updated Face Beauty 6.0 feature, which beautifies your face based on research from one thousand faces, making your skin tone natural when applied, a Group Selfie feature allows more faces to be captured in a single frame and for the busy folks, there’s the App Clone feature that allows you to use multiple social media and messaging accounts.

The V5s isn’t all about selfies as well, as its main 13-megapixel camera now comes with an Ultra HD mode, which upscales picture resolution up to 52-megapixel to show extreme clarity on subjects, there’s also phase detection autofocus which will help capture fast moving objects with ease.

Available in colors of Matte Black, Gold and Rose Gold, the Vivo V5s is available for preorder and will go on sale on May 10, with a retail price of RM1,299.

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Vivo Malaysia now offering the Vivo Y81i for RM1 with Hotlink Postpaid Flex Plus

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Things just couldn’t get any better for Vivo as they’ve announced their latest promotion which enables customers to purchase the Vivo Y81i with RM1 when they sign up for Hotlink Postpaid Flex Plus. The official retail price of the Vivo Y81i is RM499, however with the Hotlink Postpaid Flex Plus, customers could easily own it for as low as RM1.

By signing up with Hotlink Postpaid Flex Plus, customers would have to pay RM60 per month and an early payment of RM360 along with RM1, which is the price of the Vivo Y81i. Other than Vivo Y81i, customers are also able to purchase Vivo Y85 which is originally priced at RM899 for RM199 when they signed up for the Hotlink Postpaid Flex Plus. Should the customer be a non-Malaysian, they would have to pay an extra RM150 as deposit.

The Vivo Y81i comes with a bigger screen and better view, providing 15.5% more viewing area than standard 16:9 phones. The massive 87.9% screen-to-body ratio is made
 possible by a reduced top bezel compared to the previous generation FullView Display. It also comes with a 13MP high-definition rear camera while the AI Face Beauty detects your gender, age, skin tone, and skin texture. Other than that, Y81i also provides the flagship-standard Face Access technology and makes unlocking your phone easier.

For more information about, visit Hotlink’s official
website
 or Vivo Malaysia
Facebook
.

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vivo Malaysia officially unveils vivo T1 series value gaming phones, priced from RM699

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vivo has officially entered the gaming phone space with the introduction of the all new T1 series smartphones, while these phones aren’t on par with the ranks of the Black Shark 5 or ROG Phone 5, they come with decent specs at a very attractive price tag that budget gamers will most definitely find it welcoming.

Vivo T1 5G

Retailing at RM1299, the leading vivo T1 5G is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G processor, 8G RAM and 128GB of expandable storage, 5000mAh battery with 66W fast charging. While it might seem like a common specs sheet like the rest, vivo has in fact enhanced the performance of the phone by expanding its heat dissipation area by 32,923mm² and including a 2,097mm² vapor chamber, which efficiently cools down the phone for a consistent performance when gaming for long durations.

The T1 5G’s performance is also further enhanced by Multi Turbo 5.5 that takes advantage of AI technology to automatically allocate resources across the processor, memory and system depending on the tasks you do, it will also support Extended RAM 2.0 that lets you run more applications in the background.

Gamers are treated to a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display that can display 1300 nits of brightness, a Z-Axis linear motor that offers 4D vibration in gameplay, and a 0.9cc large sound chamber that delivers an immersive sound experience. Camera wise, the T1 5G employs a triple camera system that comes with a 64MP f/1.79 primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide and a macro lens. Overall, the vivo T1 5G sold in Malaysia is a more powerful variant than the one that’s sold in India.

Vivo T1x

For those looking for a more affordable alternative, the vivo T1x will also offer sufficient firepower for a smooth gameplay with a Snapdragon 680 processor, it comes in memory configurations of 4GB+64GB and 8GB+128GB. Surprisingly, it has a larger 6.58-inch display that refreshes at 90Hz albeit being an IPS panel, which could be favorable to some budget gamers out there compared to the T1 5G.

On top of that, the vivo T1x will still have a 5000mAh battery with a slower charging speed of 18W, it also employs a more modest triple camera system that comprise of a main 50MP primary camera, a 2MP macro and depth camera.

For its more modest specs sheet, the vivo T1x will be priced really affordably from RM699 for the 4GB+64GB model and 899 for the 8GB+128GB model, while it comes in a very attractive design with colors of Gravity Black and Space Blue, which should make it a compelling choice for budget phone hunters.

Vivo T1 5G and T1x Availability

The Vivo T1 5G and T1x are now available for purchase at Vivo Malaysia’s
E-Store
, official
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 stores, they all come with a 1-year screen crack warranty and 1-year extended warranty. For a limited time till 24th May 2022, customers can score these phones at RM50 off their usual price, so do check them out if you are getting a new phone this Hari Raya.

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vivo Malaysia pushes undefeated V deals on 11.11

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Get ready your wallets for the Double 11 sales festival.

From 5-13 November 2021, vivo Malaysia has partnered with Lazada to offer undefeated deals on smartphones, which customers can expect savings of up to 43% on smartphones. In addition, customers can enjoy RM10 storewide discount with minimum RM100 spend, up to RM80 with RM499 minimum spend.  Here are some of the phone offers during this period:

During this period, customers who purchase the latest flagship vivo X70 series will receive RM691 worth of complimentary gifts that comprise a backpack, Thermo CURO vacuum flask, vivo notebook, mug, RM25 Lazada E-gift card, complimentary 1-year extended warranty and 1-year screen crack protection.

Last but not least, vivo customers are treated to a free service day on the 21st of every month at vivo service centers, where they can receive free screen protector replacement, free protective cover, phone cleaning, software upgrade and 10% discount on the purchase of accessories.

Head over to vivo Malaysia’s official
Lazada
 store to check out these deals.

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Vivo Malaysia to launch the Grand Opening of the new Vivo concept store at Sunway Pyramid

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If you’re a fan of Vivo products, then you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to attend the Grand Opening of Vivo concept store at Sunway Pyramid this coming 30 December 2018.

The new Vivo concept store at Sunway Pyramid is the first upgraded concept store in Central Malaysia, which comes with an upgraded design of the store. To provide a better shopping experience for customers, Vivo has expanded their new concept store area to provide customers a wider and comfortable shopping space, not to mention, a bigger and wider selection of Vivo products that will be available in the store.

There will be a lot of great deals during the grand opening of the Vivo concept store, Sunway Pyramid, so don’t miss out the chance to check out the all new and upgraded Vivo concept store and get your hands on their latest products.

For more information on the opening, promotions, and deals from Vivo, check out their Facebook page
here
.

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Vivo Member Day celebration: Up your photography game with free professional workshops

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Vivo smartphones are known for their photography prowess (like the new
vivo X50
 series) – but if you’re not confident in your own skills, why not head down to a vivo concept store near you and participate in a 10-minute photography workshop! It’s hosted by a list of professionals, so rest easy knowing you’ll be in good hands.

This is in
conjunction
 with
vivo’s
 Member Day celebration which will take place this August 22-23 and August 29-30. During these weekends, you can visit a vivo concept store and you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary services such as phone sanitization, software upgrading, and phone charging.

To learn more about the vivo Member Day,
visit
 their
website
 or
Facebook
 page.

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Vivo offers August babies RM100 rebates for V15 series phones in conjunction with Merdeka month

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August babies have a lot to look forward to don’t they – public holidays, school holidays and Merdeka Day.

Now, Vivo is giving those born on August even more to celebrate with the Vivo V15 Merdeka Sale. Happening from today until September 2, you can an RM100 instant rebate when you purchase any of the two Vivo V15 series smartphones at authorized dealers and Vivo Concept Stores nationwide.

The Vivo V15 is priced at RM1,199 and comes with a sizeable 6.53-inch display, a triple camera setup (12MP main + 8MP + 5MP), 6GB RAM with up to 128GB internal storage. It’s powered by a Mediated Helio P70 and has a 4,000mAh battery.

The pricier V15 Pro is priced at RM1,899 and comes with a smaller 6.39-inch FullView  panel but sees upgrades to its triple camera setup with a 48MP main lens. Under the hood is also a more powerful Snapdragon 675 chipset and comes with 8GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. The battery is smaller at 3,700mAh.

Both phones come with a 32MP pop up selfie shooter and are available in Topaz Blue and Glamour Red.

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Vivo NEX 2 reported to launch on 11 December, comes with dual screen

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Vivo NEX 2 is rumoured to be launching on 11 December and the leaks and rumours have shown that the phone might be getting two display screens.

The NEX 2 will be notchless thanks to the two screens, but unlike its predecessor that used an elevating slider to hide the front camera, the NEX 2 will completely remove the front camera. This is because the triple cameras on the back of the phone can now be used as a viewfinder for selfies and videos. The ring that can be seen at the back of the phone houses the cameras, and previous teaser indicated that the ring will have RGB lighting.

Besides that, the NEX 2 is expected to come with a 6.59-inch Super AMOLED display and equipped with the Snapdragon 845 processor. It is also expected to have up to 10GB RAM and 128GB storage, but let’s just take that with a grain of salt. The phone is also expected to come with a bigger battery capacity due to the higher power consumption of dual-screen, but some are also expecting power-saving back screen in case Vivo decided to skip the bigger battery.

The NEX 2’s leaks also showed that the phone will be using a USB-C port and will still get a headphone jack. It will be coming in two colours that looked like purple and blue, but other than that, the price and availability is yet to be known. All we can hope for now is that the rumours are spot on and it will be launched on 11 December so that we find out what the NEX 2 is really capable of.

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Vivo NEX 3 5G is available in Malaysia for pre-order at RM3,899 with free gifts

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The vivo NEX 3 5G is launching on October 17, but the price has already been revealed at RM3,899 for pre-orders.

The first 5G smartphone in Malaysia can be pre-ordered from October 15 to October 18 at select vivo concept stores, authorised dealers, collaboration partners, e-commerce platforms and also vivo Store at
www.vivostore.com.my
.

In addition, those who pre-order the phone during these period of time will be entitled to complimentary gifts like business toiletries case, electric toothbrush, electric shaver and a one-year vivo screen protection and warranty extension.

The NEX 3 5G is also one of the earliest smartphones to sport a 64MP triple camera setup, in addition to having an outstanding 6.89-inch AMOLED Waterfall FullView display. With a curved display design that extends to the edges of the phone, the NEX 3 5G has a 99.6% screen-to-body ratio and features pressure-sensitive buttons on its side.

Apart from that, the NEX 3 5G is also powered by the latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset and has 8GB RAM paired with 256GB storage. With a 4,500mAh battery, the device can last you a day or two, depending on usage.

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vivo NEX 3 5G Review – Head-turning design and price

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The vivo NEX 3 is one of the most interesting devices I’ve seen in a while. The year has been chock-full of amazing smartphones but vivo thinks they can top the charts with this smartphone.
So
 I’ve spent some time with it and here’s what I think.

It’s important to note that in Malaysia, you’re getting the 5G variant of the NEX 3 as standard. But because there’s no way for us to test out 5G capabilities yet, we’ll leave that part out of the review for now.

For starters, the vivo NEX 3 is a hefty phone – even with my big hands, I sometimes struggle to hold on to this 6.89-inch mammoth. But it’s massive for a good reason – the NEX 3 comes equipped with the gorgeous Waterfall FullView display – it’s edges curve almost 90-degrees to the side. But within its beauty lies a problem – none of what we’re consuming on the smartphone really adapts well with this kind of display.

When videos or games spill over to the side edges, it hampers a bit on the experience; simply because you can’t see it at eye level. Gaming is a particular hassle, because sometimes a button teeters on the edge making it weird to tap on.

With such a heavily-curved edge there isn’t any room for physical buttons – so vivo ingeniously replaces the volume rockers and side power buttons with pressure sensors. Dubbed Touch Sense, it’s one of the more unique smartphone innovations of 2019, but it has problems too. The power button is ribbed and the volume rockers are not – so I found myself accidentally taking screenshots one time too often. It takes a bit of getting used to, but it never felt quite as intuitive as the traditional buttons. But hey, it looks cool.

And you know what, maybe it’s all about aesthetics – and let me tell you, this 1080p PMOLED panel is gorgeous. Plus it supports HDR 10 for a wider gamut of colours. Browsing social media on this phone is a pleasure, so this patches up a bit of the issues mentioned before.

You move to the back and it’s all glass – meaning it’s a fingerprint magnet. But fret not, vivo includes a rugged phone case in the box. The problem with this case however is that it blocks off the phone’s only physical button, which acts as a secondary power button.

But while we’re at the back – let’s take a look at the cameras. It sticks to the tried-and-tested triple camera formula, but the catch is, the main lens here is a 64MP shooter – the highest resolution camera on a proper flagship smartphone. They’re housed in a circular module which vivo calls Lunar Ring – cool name, but I’m not a big fan of how it looks. It’d be much cooler if the ring was also your
notification
lights.

The phone takes 12MP shots as standard and image quality here is great – its sharp without being over saturated. When you switch over to 64MP mode, you get a much more detailed shot. It’s noticeable when you zoom in. This is great for those who want to further edit or even crop their photos – 64MP images offer more room to work with when editing. Regardless of resolution, you’re always going to get decently vivid images colour-wise.

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The main lens is coupled with a 13MP ultrawide lens and a 13MP telephoto lens. Starting with the former, it does produce a bit of warping towards the edges, otherwise quality is fine. The 13MP telephoto lens gives you up to 2-time optical zoom, and up to 20 times digital zoom.

Come night time, it isn’t the same point and click affair. You’ll need some due diligence to get everything right. But once you do, the phone performs decently too. The phone’s AI scene recognizer actually does a good enough job at brightening the image. But the phone’s night mode helps reduce noise and keep the
colour
 saturation in check too.

For selfies, you get a very capable 16MP shooter that’s accompanied by an LED flash, both housed in a pop-up module. It takes a book from the recently launched vivo V17 Pro – in that it performs splendidly in broad daylight; and in low light situations, you have the night mode feature to add a little brightness to your selfies. There’s no ultrawide selfies this time around, so that’s a bummer.

Portrait mode is pretty standard both on the main and selfie cameras. The image and background separation
is
 decent – the only gripe is that bokeh mode needs to be manually enabled in portrait mode; I would’ve preferred it to be enabled at default for convenience. For the main camera, you get up to two times zoom or even pull it back for ultrawide, but that means you don’t get to enable the bokeh effect here. For selfies, no zooms for obvious reasons, but you get AI beautification and it shows some restraint with its effects.

Moving on to performance, you get a Snapdragon 855+ chipset – it’s arguable the most powerful chipset money can buy at the moment. It’s paired with
8GB RAM so it goes without saying that general scrolling and web browsing feels smooth while apps load up in no time at all. The phone comes with 256GB of internal storage which is ample even though it’s not expandable.

With such a powerful chipset, gaming is of course a breeze too – the phone runs PUBG Mobile on HD graphics with Ultra frame rates rather easily with little to no stutters. It’s the same story with Call of Duty Mobile – it ran the game on everything maxed out with no problems whatsoever. But as mentioned before, the only hindrance you’re getting while gaming is the curved screen that makes certain in-game buttons harder to press.

After two hours of gaming the phone starts to heat up a little, but the Vapor Chamber cooling system does well to keep temps at a bearable level. Speaking of gaming, the phone has a decently sized 4,500mAh hour battery that I found lasted me the entire day with heavy gaming, navigation and web browsing. It charges via USB C and supports up to 22.5W vivo Flash Charge. It’ll take a little over an hour to go from 20 percent to full.

In terms of software, the NEX 3 runs on
FunTouch
 OS 9 – personally, I’s not my
favourite
, but it works, and. Gesture navigation really makes use of the
bezeless
 display – swiping left to go back feels good here thanks to the curved edges. Plus, vivo embraces the phrase “to each their own” by providing ample
customization
 options to tweak the user experience.  One option I opted for was to reposition the shortcut
centre
 to the top of the screen – by default, you access it from the bottom, like iOS – but since I’m an Android guy, this option makes it feel more like it.

The vivo NEX 3 is priced at RM3,899 and this is the 5G variant – we don’t get the LTE version yet so there’s no affordable version of this phone. With that price – you could be looking at a Samsung Note 10 or the Galaxy S10+ for the better software experience and more holistic Samsung ecosystem; or, if you want to game, you could get the ASUS ROG Phone 2 with more RAM and storage and better gaming features. Or you could just go for an iPhone 11 – I don’t judge.

Verdict

So with that said, if you choose to get the vivo NEX 3 5G, know that It’s got little flaws here and there, but it’s also still a good flagship with incredible power and photography performance. Its waterfall display will turn heads, more than if you flash an iPhone 11 to your friends. Also, you’re obviously getting a 5G-ready device that’ll suite you up for the new connectivity standard next year. Visit vivo’s website
here
 to make your purchase.

The Good

Impressive performance

Great photography performance

Bright display

Long battery life

Good cooling perofrmance

The Not so Good

Awkward content viewing and gaming due to curved display

Unpolished Touch Sense buttons

Hefty weight makes it hard to hold with one hand

Basic software

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The Vivo NEX 3 goes official with a 6.89-inch waterfall display and Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC

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Things are getting pretty hyped over at Vivo’s side, as the company has officially unveiled the new NEX 3 smartphone.

Like the previous NEX predecessors, the NEX 3 is all about its screen and specs sheet, it now has a near bezel-less 6.89-inch “Waterfall Fullview” 1080p display that boasts a staggering 99.6% screen-to-body ratio. Due to this design, there’s also no more space for physical buttons hence Vivo is adding virtual buttons called Touch Sense with haptic feedback.

The NEX 3 is available in both 4G and 5G variants, powered by Qualcomm’s fastest Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC paired with 8GB/12GB of RAM, the phone features a triple camera system comprising a 64MP primary lens, a 13MP ultrawide and 13MP telephoto lens, while selfies are taken care by a 16MP popup selfie camera.

In other features, the NEX 3 has a 4500mAh battery with support for Vivo’s new 44W dual engine fast charging tech, it’s a beefy phone by all means like its predecessors, and we can’t wait to see it up close in real life.

We have also received information that Vivo Malaysia will indeed be bringing in the NEX 3 to the Malaysian market, however it is still unconfirmed if we will be receiving the 4G or 5G variant.

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Vivo NEX 3 is confirmed to be launching in Malaysia on October 17

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Vivo has two new devices that caught our attention recently and one of them is its flagship Vivo NEX 3. Many looked forward to the design because sketches of it looked intriguing and now it’s finally coming to Malaysia.

Vivo has confirmed that the NEX 3 will be launched in Malaysia on October 17 and announced that the phone will come with “industry-leading 5G technologies”, meaning that the NEX 3 might be the first 5G smartphone in Malaysia. We’ve also seen the phone on the Internet and saw its gorgeous curved display that extends even further to the edges compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.

Furthermore, the device will be sporting a Snapdragon 855+ chipset and a 64MP triple camera system. Unfortunately, Redmi was slightly faster by launching the
Redmi Note 8 Pro
 with a 64MP quad camera setup. But that aside, the NEX 3 will also be featuring a pop-up selfie camera like the V17 Pro, except that it’ll only have one 16MP sensor on its wide pop-up mechanism.

We should also be expecting a massive 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It’ll also be featuring a huge 6.89-inch Super AMOLED display and support HDR10, so it is undeniable that this device will be quite a catch.

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Vivo reveals the NEX 3 in its official promo video on Weibo

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Just yesterday we were talking about the Vivo NEX 3 that will come with 5G support and a flagship processor, now the company posted a video on Weibo revealing the phone.

Albeit not being able to clearly see the phone because it’s only a 23-second video, it confirms that the Vivo NEX 3 will really come in a circular array featuring three cameras on its back. If you really focus on the video, you’d also realise that the phone will sport a pop-up selfie camera that is rather wide as compared to the Vivo V15’s pop-up mechanism. This leads us to the assumption that the phone will have a dual front camera setup.

Sure enough, the Vivo NEX 3 comes with a waterfall display as expected. It was first revealed in sketches of the phone’s design that revealed extremely curved edges. The video also reveals the Vivo NEX 3 to come in a huge black box, though this is probably not something we really care about.

As for its specs, apart from the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 64MP camera and a 5G support, we will have to wait until its launch to find out. Fortunately, the launch will be organised in September so we won’t have to wait for long.

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The Vivo NEX 3 is on its way with a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 64MP camera and 5G support

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Vivo is on its way to introducing the next successor of its flagship series, the Vivo NEX 3. The Vivo NEX was the first phone that came out with a pop-up selfie camera and Vivo even came out with a Vivo NEX dual-screen — that obviously like its name, has two displays — at the end of last year.

A Weibo user that goes by the name IT 科技站 (IT Station) revealed several specifications and diagrams of the Vivo NEX 3. The device is expected to sport a Snapdragon 855+ chipset paired with 5G support and come with a 99.6% screen-to-body ratio due to its waterfall display.

Although the full specs sheet has yet to be revealed, the NEX 3 is reported to have a 64MP camera and based on the diagrams included in the post, it seems that Vivo is planning to integrate a triple camera setup in a circular array. It was also said that the phone will be supporting 44W fast charge, though its battery size isn’t mentioned.

If we’re lucky, Vivo might even launch the NEX 3 by the end of this year.

UPDATE: Product Manager of Vivo, Li Xiang confirmed the Vivo NEX 3 to launch in September in China.

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Vivo NEX 3s teased in promo video and will be more powerful than the original

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The vivo NEX 3 is a mix of excellent hardware and unique aesthetics – it’s a flagship and then some as we found out during our review of the phone; but how do you make it even better than it already is?

Vivo’s answer to that is to pack it with a more powerful chipset in the form of a Snapdragon 865 SoC – dubbed the NEX 3s, it’s touted to also have a waterfall display, which is what makes the NEX 3.

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The panel itself is going to be a massive 6.89-inch Super AMOLED display and the sides will curve 80-degrees.

For imaging, vivo will retain the 13MP ultrawide and telephoto lenses but will likely update the main lens. The battery will e smaller this time around at 4,250mAh from 4,500mAh.

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Vivo NEX will be available in Malaysia starting 28 July for a price of RM2,799

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Vivo has finally unveiled the long awaited Vivo NEX phone that has managed to integrate two technologies that everyone has been waiting for, a full display phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor. NEX is Vivo’s premium line-up, representing the innovation in design, performance as well as cutting-edge technologies.

The Vivo NEX comes with a beautiful 6.59-inch AMOLED screen with an amazing 91.24% screen-to-body ratio. Its main attraction is the 8MP Elevating Front Camera which hides in the body of the phone and will slide up when the camera app is launched. Because the phone’s screen covers almost the entire front of the phone, there is no place to put the receiver, so Vivo has opted for their Screen SoundCasting Technology which will turn the screen into a speaker, effectively removing the bezels on the top of the phone.

Not forgetting, the 3
rd
-generation in-display fingerprint sensor which has improved accuracy and speed. A feature that Vivo has borrowed from Samsung Galaxy S8, is the dedicated voice assistant button on the side of the phone which will call up Jovi, Vivo’s voice assistant, that can activate Google Assistant and Google Lens.

Coming into its photo taking abilities, the Vivo NEX is equipped with Sony’s IMX363 lens with a camera configuration of 12MP+5MP alongside a high precision 4-axis OIS with support from EIS as well. It comes with a range of AI features like AI Scene Recognition, AI HDR, AI Filters and AI Portrait Framing.

Vivo has claimed that the phone is able to take pictures regardless of the lighting and surrounding. Specs wise, the Vivo NEX comes with the latest Snapdragon 845 processor 128GB of internal storage, 4000mAh battery and 8GB of RAM, making it powerful phone to run all the apps you need, coupled with the Adreno 630 GPU for smooth gaming experience.

The phone will be available starting 28 July 2019 onwards with a price of RM2,799 and will be available at all Vivo Concept Stores and authorized resellers nationwide.

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Vivo offers exclusive promotion for their devices this coming 12.12 on Shopee

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In conjunction of 12.12 sales event, Vivo fans are able to purchase Vivo smartphones on Shopee Malaysia that comes with great deals and discounts from now until 12 December 2018.

To start things off, Shopee users can follow Vivo Malaysia at Shopee and grab a voucher worth RM10 with a minimum spend of RM100. Users could also promo code “VIVO2512” to enjoy RM25 discount with a minimum spend of RM500, other than that, with a minimum spend of RM1,000 users are able to enjoy RM50 discount with the promo code “VIVO5012”.

User should also look forward to 10 December 2018 to 12 December 2018, as Vivo will be having limited shocking deals, details as below :

10 December 2018 : Vivo X21 (RM1,599), Vivo V7 (RM699)

11 December 2018 : Vshare cable (RM12), Vivo Y53 (RM399)

12 December 2018 : Vivo Y71i (RM499), Vivo Y85 (RM699), Vivo V9 (RM899)

If you rate and do a review Vivo’s smartphone after you have purchase one smartphone on Shopee, you will be entitled to receive free movie tickets.

On top of that, Vivo wants their followers to follow them on a journey to unlock an achievement with them. If Vivo’s page reaches 30,000 followers on Shopee, you’re able to purchase the Vshare cable for RM1. For 35,000 followers, you’ll be able to purchase the Vshare powerbank at RM11 and if the page reaches up to 40,000 followers, Vivo will be selling Vivo Y53 smartphone at the price of RM199.

Mark your calendars as you won’t want to miss out on Vivo’s 12.12 sales event. For more information, you can check all of the latest updates on
Vivo’s Facebook page
.

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vivo officially introduces new OriginOS to replace FuntouchOS

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Origin OS
 is
vivo’s
 incoming UI software for their upcoming smartphones – it boasts quite a drastic shift from the previous
FuntouchOS
 by streamlining not just the aesthetics, but functionality as well.

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The new OS is all about widgets, and vivo calls it the
Klotski
 Grid system where the
home screen
 is populated by a bunch of widgets that can be rearranged and interacted with – each widget offers information such as weather, message notifications, and more; they’re also dynamic meaning their appearance change depending on the information they carry. You can also tap on each widget to reveal more info and controls.

Image credit: GSM Arena

Interestingly, at the bottom of your home screen is still single-line apps tray where you’d usually find your phone/contacts app, music, settings and browser – they’re still there so there’s still a sense of familiarity.

Also new to the OS is an extended list of gesture navigation– 26 combinations to be exact; although it’s not quite clear if all 26 can be used at one go, or you’re relegated to sets of gestures depending on the type of navigation you choose.

Another addition to
OriginOS
 is the Multi-Turbo 5.0 feature which is an auto-memory optimization tool, this time around, can allocate an additional 3GB of RAM for usage by cleverly arranging data to the flash storage. On top of that, the feature will also allow apps to boot with less memory to start, so you have more leg room to spare from the
get-go
.

We should be seeing the new OS arrive in vivo smartphones next year, and we can’t wait to give it a go. If you’re interested in getting a vivo smartphone now, visit their website
here
.

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Vivo officially debuts the V3Max in Malaysia

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Shortly after making its debut in India, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has officially launched their latest upper mid-range offering today: the vivo V3Max.

Powering the vivo V3Max is the Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM, giving the V3Max a bigger kick than your average mid-range smartphone. The V3Max also comes with 32GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded to a maximum of 128GB. For the OS, the V3Max runs on Android 5.1 with the Funtouch OS 2.5 skin.

While the phone itself sits on the mid-range sector, the design of it is anything but. For one, the V3Max is constructed out of an aluminium magnesium alloy which gives the phone a premium-look to it. To complement the look of the V3Max, vivo has also given the phone an additional zircon sand-coating throughout the body. This gives the V3Max a nice smooth feel when it is held in your hand. The display was also given a special touch as the 5.5″ Full HD IPS display of the V3Max is protected by the 3rd generation 2.5D Gorilla Glass.

Behind the V3Max is a 360 degree fingerprint sensor that allows you to unlock the phone in just 0.2 seconds. Aside from being a security feature, the fingerprint sensor can also double as a shutter for the cameras of the phone. Speaking of which, the V3Max comes with a 13MP Rear Camera with LED Flash support and an 8MP Front Camera. High fidelity audio is a signature part of a Vivo phone and the V3Max is no different as it comes with an AKM4375, a Hi-Fi chip that is made exclusively for vivo. Rounding up the V3Max, the 3,000 mAh battery on the phone comes with Dual-Charge Circuits, a fast charging technology that would give you two hours of non-stop music playback with just five minutes of charge time.

Interested? The vivo V3Max will be available on the 15th of April with a retail price of RM 1,399.

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Get a Vivo smartphone with up to 60% discount during Shopee’s Orange Madness Sale

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If you’re looking for a phone on the cheap, you’ll be glad to know that Vivo will be giving a list of smartphones discounts of up to 60 percent in conjunction with Shopee’s Orange Madness Sale.

Happening from now until July 7, you can look forward to seeing products like the Vivo V15 Pro, V15, Nex, Y17 and more go at discounted prices.

Also happening during the sale is the Shopee24 Express Delivery service. Simply make your order before 2pm on a weekday, and your item will be delivered the next day.

Visit Vivo’s official Shopee page
here
 for a full list of items and deals.

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