vivo OriginOS: Not your usual Android system

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In the early days of smartphones, the operating systems that powered them were showered with the kind of attention they received – the early iPhones and Android phones were all about the UI and how intuitive it was.

Today however, it’s a different story almost entirely – not often do you see an OS as a feature that steals the show at a smartphone launch event; the money-makers are the cameras, the hardware, and the aesthetics of the phone – these are what draw the masses, and because of this, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone willing to drastically
charge
 an OS in fear of breaking what isn’t broken.

Big changes

In comes vivo with their brand-new
OriginOS

that drastically overhauls the tried-and-true Funtouch OS of old – the changes take a more stripped-down approach, but in a good way. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter home screens replaced by only widgets that are inlaid nano alerts.

These widgets offer a minimalist look to your home screen without sacrificing information – each widget can be expanded to show more information. They’re also
customisable
 and can be moved around your screen to fit your usage habits.

Another neat feature with the widgets can be found in the camera app – by tapping the side of the widget, you open a list of lenses which you can choose to launch from the get-go; a neat feature for folks who’re always snapping photos while on-the-go – kind of like us here at KL Gadget Guy when we do our phone reviews – it’s safe to say we’re looking forward to using this feature.

A reflection of yourself

Besides that, vivo isn’t just changing how apps and information is being presented, but vivo adds an extra flair to the humble wallpaper as well. In
OriginOS
, wallpapers are dynamic and react to your own real-life actions. Take for example step count tracking – instead of bombarding you with numbers, the wallpaper reacts by, say making a flower bloom when you’ve reached your step count goal. There are plenty more dynamic wallpapers like this that react to the different criteria that you set.

Sometimes, it’s not just the design and functionalities that make an OS intuitive – its speed and performance play a great deal in making the user experience enjoyable too; with
OriginOS
, you get a new Multi-Turbo 5.0 mode that works better at optimizing memory, allocating up to an additional 3GB of RAM to be used when you need it. This means faster app boot times, smoother animation, and better overall device responsiveness.

Exciting times ahead

From here, we can see
vivo’s

OriginOS
 is quite the deviation from the familiar, and we think it’s for the better – we’re always for being able to access information up front, which is done using the widgets; interactivity with the dynamic wallpapers; and frictionless experience with the OS’ clever allocation of memory.

We’re looking forward to experiencing
OriginOS
 first-hand to try out all its newest features; once we do, you’ll be first to hear our thoughts on it. You can visit
vivo’s

website
 or
Facebook
 page to keep tabs on the latest updates from the brand.

This article is sponsored by vivo.


vivo Pad launches with Snapdragon 870 and 11-inch display

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vivo’s launch event last night didn’t just end with two smartphones, as the company is entering the tablet game with the vivo Pad, an 11-inch slate that rivals the iPad Air that comes equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 870 processor.

Featuring screen bezels that’s rather similar to the 11-inch iPad Pro, the vivo Pad’s display produces a 2K resolution of 2560×1600 and refreshes at 120Hz, the media consumption experience is further enhanced with a Dolby Atmos quad-speaker system, the tablet supports an active stylus that recognizes 4096 levels of pressure. On top of that, this is probably one of the few Android tablets that supports fast charging at 44W, which will juice up its 8040mAh battery in no time.

As a rival to the iPad Air, the vivo Pad features a USB-C port that supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds which can support fast external storage and connect external displays up to 4K 60Hz, the tablet will also have its proprietary smart keyboard that comes with a touchpad.

The vivo Pad will retail from CNY2499 (RM1661) in China and comes in storage variants of 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, preorders will begin today while general availability will be made on April 15th onwards.

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Vivo partners with dahmakan to offer 25% off your first dahmakan order

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Vivo has collaborated with food delivery service, dahmakan — yes, we’re not kidding — to offer deals for dahmakan’s new and existing users from today till March 31, 2020.

To celebrate the launch of the vivo S1 Pro, both companies are teaming up to give two promo codes so that you can order from dahmakan at a lower price. First-time users can use the “VIVO25” promo code to get 25% off from their first order while existing users can use the code “VIVO5” to get RM5 off their orders, but the total order should be at least RM30.

What’s different about dahmakan compared to other food delivery service is that they’re providing home-cooked food options, so you can have healthier meals. In addition, you can also pair these foods with your favourite beverages and snacks from brands like Tealive, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks and Famous Amos.

For more information, check out dahmakan’s
official site
 and vivo’s
Facebook page
.

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vivo partners with Razer to launch T1 series smartphone on 25th April

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vivo Malaysia has confirmed that it will be launching the T1 5G and T1x smartphone in Malaysia, and in conjunction with the launch, the brand has partnered with Razer to hype things up, where three winners will stand a chance to walk away with the Razer Kishi Universal Controller during the launch at 25th April 2022, and customers can purchase the controller at RM199 for a limited time at the Razer Flagship Store on Lazada.

The vivo T1 series are stylish mid-rangers that vivo intends to target at budget mobile gamers, the vivo T1 5G features a 6.58-inch IPS display that refreshes at 120Hz and is powered by a Snapdragon 778G processor, the vivo T1x on the other hand loses 5G connectivity but has the same display size that refreshes at 90Hz and is powered by a more modest Snapdragon 680 processor.

Now that we have got the dates, the only thing left to know is how much vivo will be pricing these devices, as the specs suggest that it will go against the Redmi Note 11 series and OPPO’s A96 smartphone, can these two phones generate enough hype among mobile gamers? We’ll find out soon enough.

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Vivo performed exceptionally in Asia and Chinese’s Q3 market

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The Q3 results of Asia market is out and Vivo has made it into the Top 5 smartphone brands that have shipped the most phones in this quarter.

The regional smartphone market share was led by OPPO with 16% of the share whereas Vivo and Huawei have the similar results of 15%, which surpasses both Xiaomi and also Samsung. Vivo also managed to lead in China’s Q3 smartphone market where is achieved a 15% growth rate by selling 20 million smartphones in this quarter alone, earning the company a 19.2% in China’s market share.

According to reports, Vivo is able to maintain their sales while some of the other smartphone brands dropped their sales because of the Vivo NEX, the flagship smartphone released this year. The sales of the NEX which contributed to Vivo’s success is due to the flagship smartphone being the first to come with an elevating front camera which resulted in its full-display screen with no notch whatsoever.

Image credit: Vivo

The Vivo NEX is also a smartphone with a 6.59-inch Super AMOLED display that supports in-display fingerprint unlock, and Vivo said it’s a smartphone that has a speaker with no visible holes as the sound vibrations are sent through the screen display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor and comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. In addition, the NEX houses a 8MP front camera and a 12MP+5MP dual rear camera, and it has a hefty 4000mAh battery.

Vivo has definitely come a long way, and it is great to know that the company has managed to achieve such remarkable results in Q3.

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Use vivo’s promo code to get cheaper food delivery!

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Vivo is out to offer its customers discounts again — this time with Malaysia’s food delivery platform, Hungry. As many of us are stuck at home during this MCO period, the phone company decided to lessen our burden when it comes to ordering food delivery.

Hungry doesn’t just provide food delivery; users can also choose to purchase flowers and supermarket goods and get it to deliver to them. The app also supports various types of payment including, Touch ’n Go eWallet, Boost, credit cards and GrabPay.

You can choose to use the app in either Mandarin or English. From May 1 till the end of June, customers can enjoy a RM5 discount voucher when they spend a minimum of RM30 via Hungry delivery.

Just make sure to select all your food orders, click on ‘Payment’ and input vivo’s promo code ‘vivov19’ before you tap ‘Order Now’.

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Vivo S1 comes with a 24.8MP pop-up selfie camera and three rear cameras

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The vivo S1 is officially on sale in China, and this is yet another notch-free phone from vivo with a pop-up selfie camera.

The S1 comes with a 6.53-inch LCD display paired with a fingerprint mount on its back while, its front shows narrow bezels for a 90.95& screen-to-body ratio. The back of the phone is covered with gradient pink or blue, named Pet Pink and Ice Lake Blue.

Under the hood, the S1 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, and comes with a single configuration of 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. In addition, it ships with the latest Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.

Image credit: vivo

Just as we’ve heard previously, the S1 comes with a 24.8MP pop-up AI selfie camera and has a triple rear camera consisting of a 12MP main camera, 8MP ultra wide angle sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. That aside, the vivo S1 comes with a 3,940mAh battery that supports up to 18W charging.

The S1 is available at the price of CNY2,298 which is around RM1,396, but its availability in countries outside China has not been revealed.

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Get the Vivo S1 for free when you sign up for Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus

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If you haven’t got your hands on the Vivo S1 and you’d like to do son, you can get it for free by signing up for Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus.

Starting August 28, the Vivo S1 can be yours for a lowered price or even free — as long as you sign up for the selected Celcom mobile plans. Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus costs RM188/month, but you’ll get 100GB Internet data and unlimited calls, WhatsApp and WeChat. With this plan, the Vivo S1 will not cost you a single cent.

Celcom also has cheaper plans like the Platinum, Supreme and Gold Plus plans. If you sign up for the cheapest plan (Gold Plus) at RM98/month, you can purchase the Vivo S1 at only RM478 instead of its original price of RM1,099. The Gold Plus plan offers 40GB data with unlimited calls, WhatsApp and WeChat.

The Vivo S1 has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage paired with a 4,500mAh battery for extensive usage. It also comes with three cameras on its back (16MP+8MP+2MP) and a 32MP camera on its front that lets you take beautiful selfies.

The Vivo S1 comes in Diamond Black and Skyline Blue.

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Vivo S1 is expected to launch alongside the X27 and X27 Pro

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We’re already expecting the Vivo X27 and X27 Pro, but reports have suggested that there will be another smartphone at the launch on March 19, and it is none other than the vivo S1.

Spotted on Google’s Android Enterprise catalog, the vivo S1 will sport a 6.3-inch FHD+ display and a FHD+ resolution. It also won’t be coming with the more advanced in-display fingerprint scanner.

In addition, the S1 is expected to be equipped with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, and sport the same MediaTek P70 processor as the V15. It will also be shipped with Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie.

That aside, the S1 is also reported to come with a triple rear camera setup, and is exactly the same as the V15 with a 12MP main camera, a 8MP secondary camera and a 5MP depth sensor. It will also get a full display by having a pop-up selfie camera which is said to be of 24.8MP.

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Vivo S1 to go on sale for RM1099, preorders start 24 July

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Vivo has kept its momentum high on the its latest selfie smartphone, the Vivo S1 is the first S series smartphone that offers an in-display fingerprint reader, 32MP AI Selfie Camera and a 4500mAh battery, triple main cameras for an attractive price tag of RM1099.

Starting 24th July, customers can preorder the device over at Lazada, Shopee, Presto Mall and vivo store, which you will be entitled to receive free gifts worth RM149.

For those who prefer to make their preorders at Vivo stores, you will receive an instant rebate of RM100 when you pay a deposit of RM50, there’s also an exclusive gift box worth RM99 that consists of a Vshare K1-Bluetooth speaker to be given away.

Apart from the highlighted features, the Vivo S1 features a 6.38″ Super AMOLED display,  Mediatek MT6768 octa-core processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB of internal storage and a 4500mAh battery.

The Vivo S1 will officially go on sale nationwide this 27th July.

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The Vivo S1 Super Day kicks off with exciting deals and activities

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If you are in a mood of shopping for a new phone with your pay check, head down over to Central i-City Mall as Vivo is hosting the Vivo S1 Super Day over there, where customers will get to get a hands on experience with the Vivo S1 selfie phone.

For those who purchase a Vivo S1 in the event, they will be able to bring home an exclusive vivo speaker, stand a chance to win a brand new Vivo S1 smartphone, and receive other exclusive prizes at the event. Customers are also treated to a performance by Yasmin Aziz, and there are also on ground mini games to make the event a lot more fun.

Retailing at RM1099, the Vivo S1 sports many attractive features as a value-for-money mid-range device, such as a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display, triple AI cameras with a 16MP wide angle, 8MP ultra-wide angle and 2MP depth sensor, a 32MP AI Selfie camera, 4500mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and an ultra-fast in-display fingerprint reader that unlocks within 0.4 seconds.

Watch our hands on and camera samples of the Vivo S1 if you haven’t, and make sure you head on over to Vivo stores to check out the device.

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Vivo launches the S1 Pro in Malaysia with a unique 48MP quad camera

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After five months, the pro version of the vivo S1 is finally launched in Malaysia with quite a number of upgrades.

The vivo S1 Pro is similar to the S1 display-wise; it has a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and also features an in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock. On the left side of the phone, there’s a SIM tray that supports dual SIM, but the second slot can also be used to expand its storage.

The vivo S1 Pro has a unique design as it comes with a diamond quad-camera design — inspired by images of jewellery and royal palaces. It is available in two colours; the Fancy Sky variant has a blend of pastel colours while the Knight Sky is a sleek, black design.

Apart from design, vivo has also upgraded the specs when it comes to the pro model. The S1 Pro sports 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, in addition to being powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset. It has a 4,500mAh battery with 18W Dual-Engine Fast Charging and also ships with Funtouch OS 9.2.

The S1 Pro now has a 48MP main camera, alongside an 8MP super wide-angle lens, a 2MP super macro lens and a 2MP portrait lens. On its front, the S1 Pro has a 32MP selfie camera that supports the selfie feature from vivo called Pose Master — a feature that is seen on the V17 Pro.

The vivo S1 Pro will be available at RM1,199 from December 7 onwards. Vivo will also be having the S1 Pro Superday sales on December 7 at Central I-City with a lucky draw and exclusive limited rebate promotion.

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Photo Story: Travelling in San Francisco with the Vivo S1 Pro

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There’s always that time you hesitate whether you should be bringing your DSLR or smartphone for that roadtrip to capture those beautiful moments, while you can argue that dedicated cameras take much better photos, they lack the convenience of smartphones when it comes to portability and image tweaking.

Recently, I took the Vivo S1 Pro to my short holiday in San Francicso, where I used it to capture photos of the bay area and Yosemite Valley. The Vivo S1 Pro features a quad camera system which comprises of a 48-megapixel f/1.8 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera and 2-megapixel depth sensor, which is a decent package for casual photography. Here are some photos.

This is Lombard Street, shot with the main camera of the Vivo S1 Pro at 12-megapixels, while the highlights are a little over exposed, saturation and details are great.

You might have thought this was shot with the ultra-wide angle camera, but no, this picture is still shot on the main camera at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Foggy and rainy weather, but a real breeze to stroll along the Golden Gate Bridge.

Look at my smoothed out face with the S1 Pro’s front facing selfie camera, no make up required.

Look at the amazing highlights and dynamic range that the Vivo S1 Pro’s camera produces, as they always say you don’t need filters when taking photos out of Malaysia.

Now, don’t we all want that details on the rocks at Bridalveil Falls? This was shot in the 48-megapixel mode, hence you can see how detailed the gaps and cracks of the rocks are.

If you own a Mac, you would’ve probably seen this in your wallpaper gallery.

Road trips aren’t lonely when you are travelling on a scenic road like this.

The Vivo S1 Pro retails at RM1199 and is available in two color options – Knight Black and Fancy Sky, do check out the full resolution camera samples
here
.

Read our full review of the
Vivo S1 Pro
.


Vivo S1 Pro Review: Pretty phone with an imperfect quad-camera setup

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Pretty, iridescent colours have become quite a trend among smartphones this year – including the newly released vivo S1 Pro. People say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but its design did earn itself some brownie points. After using it for almost two weeks, it turns out to be a pretty decent midrange phone.

Starting with its 6.38-inch display, the S1 Pro is equipped with a Super AMOLED screen and pushes 1080p resolution. The colours are not only vibrant and sharp, but the brightness is also commendable – even under direct sunlight. I’ve faced no issues so far when it comes to gaming and watching videos on this phone for hours.

The S1 Pro comes in two colour options: Knight Black and Fancy Sky. Lucky me, the unit I was given is in Fancy Sky, a beautiful blend of pastel colours that gives of a feminine and sweet touch. The S1 Pro also has a distinctive diamond-shaped camera module that is outstanding at first glance, but it’s more of a gimmick and doesn’t offer additional functionality. If I were to pick between the S1 and the S1 Pro’s design, I’d definitely go for the S1 Pro. Before we move on, I’m once again – and always will be – glad that this phone comes with an audio jack.

Security-wise, the S1 Pro has an in-display fingerprint sensor and also face unlock. Both have proven to be reliable and quick, especially the fingerprint sensor. My past experience with the vivo V15 Pro’s in-display fingerprint sensor had been rather disappointing, so I’m glad the S1 Pro is much better now.

Needless to say, the S1 Pro has an upgraded processor compared to its sibling. It is powered by a Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Whether it is watching videos, streaming music or scrolling through social media apps, the S1 Pro performed all these tasks smoothly. Even playing Call of Duty Mobile is smooth sailing at its default settings – ‘High’ graphic quality and ‘High’ frame rates. In fact, the phone supports up to “Very High” graphic quality and ‘Max’ frame rates, but that will eat up the battery life much quicker and cause the phone to overheat in a short amount of time.

Without super wide-angle lens
With super wide-angle lens

Yes, the S1 Pro has an upgraded camera system with a 48MP main lens alongside three other lenses, which makes it a better option compared to its sibling when it comes to photography. However, I wouldn’t say it’s the best out there even for a midrange phone as the daylight pictures are sometimes too dark. Still, the phone can capture pretty nice pictures with good amount of details under really good lighting. There isn’t much difference in terms of colour reproduction too when I switch from the normal lens to the 8MP super-wide angle lens, which is good since I get to capture landmarks like the Petronas Twin Tower without compromising the colour accuracy.

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Portrait shot

In addition to a 2MP depth sensor, vivo also fitted in a 2MP macro lens in the S1 Pro’s camera setup. Let’s be honest here – there’s nothing extraordinary about these lenses. The S1 Pro’s macro lens is average at best. Even though the colours turn out vibrant and bright, the macro shots lack clarity. As for its portrait shots, I wouldn’t mind using it every now and then especially since the bokeh effect is fairly natural and can be adjusted accordingly.

Unfortunately, the S1 Pro doesn’t have Night Mode so I didn’t expect it to excel in lowlight photography – and it didn’t. That doesn’t mean the phone can’t be used at all during nighttime though, it just means that you shouldn’t expect too much out of it. The S1 Pro could still capture beautiful pictures when the sky hasn’t completely darkened, but you’ll notice that the colours of the sky become really artificial. Brighter parts of a dark image will also turn out overexposed, in addition to a great loss of details, even when your hands are just slightly unsteady.

The rear cameras may not be the best, but the 32MP front camera is definitely praise-worthy. It’s the camera that girls will go for to get flawless skin, big eyes and all that make-up magic. So far, the selfies taken with this phone have been sharp and natural colour-wise, so I am pleasantly satisfied with its front camera. There’s even a feature called Pose Master for those who could not pose to save their lives. With the different set of poses that are included in the phone, there’s no need to worry about taking selfies, group shots or even OOTDs.

The battery life of the S1 Pro is also one of its merits. With a 4,500mAh battery that support Dual-Engine Fast charging, the device can easily last me two to three days. I don’t have to worry about it running out of juice in the middle of the day, and I only need about two hours to fully charge the phone. It’s one of the phones that won’t need you to carry a power bank around all day.

Verdict

The S1 Pro is a great device for those who love taking selfies and enjoy using their phones for long periods of time without reaching for their chargers. Whether it’s watching videos, playing games or just browsing through your apps, the S1 Pro can handle them all. It’s only slight weakness is the 48MP quad-camera setup that could’ve been better and the absence of Night Mode.

Good

Pose Master feature

Good selfie camera

Great display

Long-lasting battery

Beautiful, outstanding design

Not So Good

No Night Mode

Average rear camera performance

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vivo S1 Pro with its diamond-shaped camera module will launch in Malaysia this December 3

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Vivo Malaysia have announced today that the vivo S1 Pro will be unveiled this 3 December.

We recently wrote about the possibility of the device coming to the country after appearing in the Philippines first, and it looks like we were right. The device is simply a one-step-up from the regular vivo S1 and will pack a few improvements.

One noticeable change is a diamond-shaped camera module that houses a quad-lens setup. One of which will be a 48MP shooter alongside an 8MP
superwide
 lens. The other two remains a mystery for now, but we’ll know when the device launches. At the front is the same 32MP selfie lens.

Also similar is the phone’s 6.38-inch Super AMOLED drop notch display. It pushes a 1080p resolution with a 404 ppi pixel density.

Under the hood is where things change again – there will be a more capable Snapdragon 665 chipset alongside 8GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage.

The S1 Pro will have a 4,500mAh battery like the regular version, but this time, it’ll charge via USB C instead of the older micro USB.

It’s not long until we get a look at the final product, so stay tuned on our website as we bring you the updates.

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Vivo S12 series launched: Comes with a 50MP dual-front camera and 108MP main camera

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Yesterday,
vivo
had launched their latest smartphones in their S series with the vivo S12 and S12 Pro. These phones come with up to a 50 MP dual front camera, 108MP main camera, and 4,300mAh battery, but how do the rest of the specifications compare? Let’s find out.

The triple camera system on both phones, gives you a 108MP main shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP portrait lens, but where they differ is that the vivo S12 has a 44MP front camera, while the Pro variant comes with a 50MP front camera, however, both phones do also have an 8MP ultrawide front lens.

The vivo S12 includes a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that pushes a 90Hz refresh rate and has a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. While the S12 Pro has a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.

As for the internal specifications of the phones, the vivo S12 uses a Dimensity 1100, while the S12 Pro has a Dimensity 1200 SoC, and both phones have up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In terms of the battery, the S12 has a 4200mAh battery, and the S12 Pro uses a 4,300mAh battery, both of which support 44W fast charging via a USB-C.

Currently, the
vivo S12
 is priced at CNY 2,799 (roughly RM1849) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant, and CNY 2,999 (roughly RM1,981) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage option. Meanwhile, the
vivo S12 Pro
 starts at CNY 3,399 (roughly RM2,245) for the base model that gives you 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, and CNY3,699 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant. Both phones are also available in three colors – Gold, Blue, and Black.

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vivo S6 5G launches in China with a Samsung Exynos 980 chipset and 48MP quad-camera

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The vivo S6 5G has gone official in its native China and interestingly, it’ll pack an
Exynos
 980 chipset, that’s equipped with an integrated 5G modem. This isn’t the first vivo smartphone to come with the processor; the vivo X30 series comes with the Samsung’s 5G processor as well.

The phone is a 6.44-inch device that packs an FHD+ AMOLED display panel with a waterdrop notch in the middle. It’s got thin bezels on the sides and the top;
however,
 it does have a sizeable chin.

As you’d expect of a vivo S-series smartphone, over on the back, you’ll notice an interesting camera module design – this time around, the vivo S6 5G comes with a circular setup that houses a 48MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide snapper, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, you get a high-res 32MP selfie lens too.

Under the hood, there’s the aforementioned
Exynos
 980 chipset from Samsung; and alongside it is either 6GB or 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. The phone is powered with a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

In terms of
colours
, it comes in this pearlescent white
colour
 that’s reminiscent of the vivo S1’s Fancy Sky. There’s also a familiar black option and a blue-silver gradient variant. In China, the phone goes for CNY 2,689 (RM1,683) for the 6GB+128GB option and CNY 2,998 (RM1,826) for the 8GB+256GB version. The vivo S6 5G is set to be available in China from April 4; the local availability is still yet to be disclosed, so stay tuned for updates.

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Vivo’s upcoming phone is a fusion of the NEX 3 5G and the S1 Pro

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We should be seeing the debut the vivo V19 in Malaysia soon, but there’s also another phone on its way — though it’s probably not reaching Malaysia yet; it’s the vivo S6 5G.

In its promo images, vivo revealed that Turbo Liu will be the brand ambassador for the S6 5G. The phone design is confirmed with its official images, showcasing a quad-camera setup.

If anything, the S6 5G looks like a combination of the NEX 3 5G and the S1 Pro. It has four lenses in a circular camera module in which its main lens is a 48MP sensor.

Although its specs haven’t been fully revealed, the S6 5G is confirmed to launch on March 31. There’ll be two colour variants — one features pink, blue and white gradient, while the other features dark blue to white gradient.

If vivo chooses to launch the S6 5G in Malaysia, it should take at least another month or two before that happens, especially since the vivo V19 is supposed to be launched first.

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Vivo S7 5G launched in China: comes with 44MP dual selfie lens + Snapdragon 765G

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The vivo S7 5G is now launched in its native
china
 and as its name suggests, it’s yet another mid-ranger with 5G capabilities – this comes after the recent launch of the upper-midrange vivo X50 series which also comes 5G support.

The vivo S7 5G comes with a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel with HDR support and 98.5% NTSC
colour
 coverage. There’s a dual punch-hole notch placed right in the middle of the phone’s top bezel – reminiscent of an iPhone.

Here, you get a whopping 44MP main selfie lens that’s accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide shooter for wider
wefies
. The back-facing cameras are no slouch either – the main lens is a 64MP shooter that’s placed
alongside
 an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Under the hood is a very capable Snapdragon 765G chipset with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Powering the device is a 4,000mAh battery and 33W of fast charging, plus the 11V3A charging brick also comes in the box.

The phone is available this August 8 in China, and comes in three
colours
 – black, white, and Monet (a blue-purple gradient inspired by Claude Monet’s paintings). The 128GB model is priced at CNY2,800 (RM1,691) while the 256GB variant will set you back CNY3,100 (RM1,872).
 It’s not officially here in Malaysia yet, but we’ll keep you updated when it is.

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vivo S7t 5G official specs and design spotted online

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The vivo S7t 5G will be launching in its native China apparently, and it’s quite the interesting device. The smartphone appeared briefly the China Telecom’s website with its full specs, design, and price tag.

Specs

According to
reports
, the S7t 5G packs a 6.44-inch FHD+ OLED panel, with an iPhone X-
esque
 camera notch, where two front cameras sit.

Speaking of, the main camera setup is made of a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. Moving on to the front cameras, you get a 44MP main camera, and an 8MP ultrawide shooter.

Under the hood is a MediaTek
Dimensity
 820 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Powering the device is a 4,000mAh battery with support of up to 33W of vivo
FlashCharge
 fast charging.

Price and availability

In its native China, the vivo S7t 5G is priced at CNY 2,898 (about RM1,816). The phone hasn’t officially been announced yet, but it looks like quite the promising selfie-leaning all-rounder smartphone.

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vivo S9 official specs leaked

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Reports
 are suggesting that the vivo S9’s official specs have been
leaked
 – and the device looks like quite the interesting upper-midrange smartphone.

Under the hood, the vivo S9 is said to pack the very powerful
MediaTek
Dimensity
 1100
 – a chip built on a small 6nm process, while packing four Cortex-A78 cores running at 2.6GHz.  It has an edge over
Dimensity
 1000+ in multi-core performance, and it should offer better power efficiency as well, since it’s built on a smaller node process.

Elsewhere, you also get a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel that pushes a 90Hz panel as well. You’ll also find a dual-front camera setup, one of which is a 44MP ISOCELL GH1 sensor. When it comes to the phone’s design, reports suggest a flat
aluminium
 frame that, according to pictures,

There’s a 4,000mAh battery with support for up to 33W of fast charging;
plus
 up to a whopping 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

There’s no word on when the phone will arrive in the country just yet, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated when more information arrives.

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vivo releases short film ‘Shout it Out’, the story of a para athlete – all filmed on the vivo X70 Pro

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vivo Malaysia has released a 9 minute and 30-second short film about a deaf Malaysian girl’s determination in fulfilling her dreams to become a national athlete, titled ‘Shout it Out’. The film was shot using the
vivo X70 Pro
, their professional photography flagship smartphone.

Inspired by a true story, ‘Shout it Out’ follows the story of Siti – a Malaysian who has been deaf since young. Against all odds, she masters karate and fights her way to represent Malaysia in an international karate tournament. This touching film highlights her strong determination and how her teacher’s unwavering support and guidance pushed her to the world stage as a national athlete, despite various challenges, rejections, naysayers, and self-doubt.

The film was directed by Mallory Lee, with Nurizyan Hishammuddin playing the protagonist role of Siti, while her coach is played by Seelan Manoheran.

Mallory said that filming ‘Shout it Out’ was a great experience for her and she was happy to have captured the true essence and emotions displayed by Nurizyan in portraying Siti, showing her struggles, joy, determination and courage in reaching her dreams regardless of her difficulties.

The ‘Shout it Out’ short film is now available and can be viewed on
vivo Malaysia Official Youtube Channel
.

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Vivo showcases the button-less, port-less, and speaker-less APEX 2019 smartphone in Malaysia

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In the search for innovation, Vivo has just stepped up their game with the announcement of the Vivo APEX 2019. The device sports no front camera, no buttons and no ports.

The APEX 2019 rids all physical buttons and implements capacitive and pressure sensitive buttons on the right side of the phone that acts as the power and power buttons.

Vivo hasn’t disclosed the actual size of the phone, but our hands-on experience with the device suggests that it could be a 6-inch device. The device sports a “G2 Curved Surface” display which lacks a notch or any cutout for a selfie camera – mostly because the phone doesn’t have one at the moment; but a Vivo representative says that the retail version could come with a selfie camera placed at the bottom of the phone.

The phone makes use of “Touch Sense” capacitive and pressure sensitive buttons in place of physical buttons. They’re used as power buttons as well as volume rockers on the side of the phone.

The Vivo APEX 2019 sports a dual-camera setup – however its specs have yet to be disclosed. Because the phone does not sport any ports, the phone charges via a magnetic power connector at the bottom part of the back panel.

There is also a lack of physical speakers, so for audio, the phone uses Vivo’s “SoundCasting” tech that vibrates the back panel of the phone to create sound. In addition to that, the phone also utilizes the “Full-Display Fingerprint Scanning” tech that allows you to scan anywhere on the display to unlock the phone.

Under the hood, the APEX 2019 comes with a Snapdragon 855 processor, 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. To be in line with Vivo’s futuristic visions of this phone, the APEX 2019 is also 5G ready, so the device is shaping up to be a capable flagship. No word on official release dates yet, but we expect the phone to roll out sometime this year.

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Get monthly instalments with 0% interest when your purchase vivo smartphones at Urban Republic stores

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From December 21 to December 29, vivo will be teaming up with Urban Republic to offer you more gifts when you purchase vivo smartphones.

During its Christmas Sales Event, you can get monthly instalments with 0% interest for up to 12 months, in addition to getting bumped up to Urban Republic SURE member when you purchase vivo smartphones in their stores.

If you purchase the flagship vivo NEX 3 or the vivo V17 in Urban Republic stores, you’ll be entitled to a free NEX 3/V17 Series gift box and also a Fizz Xander PB10 powerbank. On the other hand, you’re entitled to a free K1 Bluetooth speaker and a free 64GB Kingston microSD card if you get the Vivo S1 Pro. Got your eyes on the vivo Y series? Purchase any device from the vivo Y series and you’ll also be entitled to a free 64GB Kingston microSD card.

It’s only until the end of this week, so get moving or you’ll miss out on all these freebies!

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Vivo starts accepting preorders for v11 and v11i

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After OPPO’s F9, its sister counterpart vivo is sure to follow up with a new device, and you can now pre-order the latest vivo v11 and v11i smartphones, both smartphones sport close resemblance to the OPPO F9, there’s a bezel-less display with a ‘waterdrop’ notch and a back case with gradient colors, specs however are slightly different, with the v11 sporting superior hardware internals.

The vivo v11 sports a pretty huge 6.4″ Super AMOLED display, which vivo is calling it a Halo FullView Display this round (possibly due to that notch) and it comes with an in-screen fingerprint scanner like the vivo NEX.

The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 660 AIE SoC supported by 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, you can fortunately expand storage with a MicroSD card, the built-in 3400mAh battery should last you a day and it supports vivo’s proprietary Dual Engine Fast Charging. The v11’s main camera is expected to perform better in low light this time, as it comprises of a dual pixel 12MP main and 5MP secondary shooter, the front camera will take selfies at 25MP and comes with the usual AI beautification features.

On the other hand, the lower end v11i is no slouch either, it is powered by a MediaTek P60 SoC supported by 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, it has a 6.3″ IPS FHD+ display, a physical rear fingerprint scanner, 16MP+5MP main camera, 25MP front camera, and 3315mAh battery with support for vivo’s Dual Engine Fast Charging.

The vivo V11 and V11i will retail at RM1,699 and RM1,299 respectively with color options of Nebula and Starry Night. You can pre-order the phone at the following list of online stores:

Lazada
 – Enjoy RM50 discount, free premium gift box worth RM199

Shopee
 – Lots of free gifts

Senheng
 – Free gifts worth RM265

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Vivo extends Stay at Home deal and offers free delivery

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Looking to shop for a new smartphone during the MCO can be hard especially when non-essential retail stores remain closed, Vivo isn’t letting consumers down as they are extending its Stay at Home deals when you shop at Vivo online store and official channels on
Lazada
 and
Shopee
.

Customers who purchased selected phone models will receive complimentary gifts as listed below:

Vivo Y11, Y15 (2020) – Complimentary Water Bottle

Vivo Y19 – Complimentary Bluetooth Speaker

Vivo S1 Pro, V17 – Complimentary Water Cup Juicer

Vivo NEX 3 – Complimentary Gift Pack

Among these highlighted devices, the Vivo Y15 (2020) is a great deal for RM599 as it comes with 64GB of storage and a 5000mAh battery, perfect for storing lots of entertainment and powering up the day, while the popular S1 Pro selfie phone is now RM100 off its usual price at RM1099, the V17 gets a RM200 price cut to RM1499 and the flagship NEX 3 5G is RM400 off at RM3499.

For any phones purchased during this MCO period, Vivo is offering an extended 6 months warranty on top of its standard 1-year warranty for an extra peace of mind.

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vivo #StayAtHome smartphone deals scores you extended warranties and other goodies

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The Movement Control Order isn’t all doom-and-gloom – we’ve got plenty of silver linings to be excited about, one of which comes courtesy of vivo.

The brand is offering a host of smartphones with added six months of extended warranty alongside other goodies, on top of five pieces of face masks for every customer. The S1 Pro (RM1,099) and V17 (RM1,499) will score you a water cup juicer, the NEX 3(RM3,499) gets you a complimentary gift pack, the Y19 (RM899) nets you a Bluetooth speaker, and the Y11 (RM499) and Y15 2020 (RM599) will get you a water bottle.

The promo will last until the end of March; visit
vivo’s
 official
webstore
,
Lazada
, or
Shopee
 stores to make your purchase.

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VIVO teases the X9 and X9 Plus with 20MP+8MP dual selfie cameras

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Chinese manufacturer VIVO has always been known to spec out its handsets, especially their cameras. The company made the world’s first 6GB RAM phone – the VIVO Xplay5 and a couple of selfie-centric devices. OPPO is no stranger to the selfie game as well, having introduced the OPPO F1s, which sports a whopping 16MP front facing selfie camera. If you think that’s impressive, VIVO has something better in store for you. This time, the company has teased its upcoming series of phones with a dual-camera configuration, on the front.

VIVO has posted a teaser on Chinese micro blogging site Weibo regarding its upcoming X9 series of smartphones – the X9 and X9 Plus. The company has teased that both phones will sport dual front facing selfie shooters. The main selfie camera is of 20MP, and the smaller one will be of 8MP. Unfortunately, the company did not reveal or tease further details regarding both the X9 and X9 Plus.

Having a sole 20MP selfie camera is a huge step up on paper, and a 20MP + 8MP dual camera configuration on the front will most probably blow consumers’ minds into another level. Chances are that the 8MP sensor is meant for wide angle selfies, and also to provide more liberty when it comes to tweaking the depth of field for selfie pictures. As impressive as it may sound, it is just one of the many attempts by a Chinese manufacturer to compete in the spec game. Let us know your thoughts at the comments section below!

Source:
Weibo

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vivo to launch V25 series in Malaysia this August 29th

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As vivo is set to launch the new V25  series smartphone globally tomorrow, the company has also set a date for its local launch on 29th August 2022.

The V25 series will comprise of three models as usual – the V25e, V25 and V25 Pro, which among them the V25 Pro is expected to receive the most upgrades over the previous model, but it is also unclear if it will be sold in Malaysia as the V23 Pro isn’t present in Malaysia when the series is launched, the V25e and V25 are expected to sport minor refreshes over their predecessors.

GSMArena
 reports that the V25 Pro will be powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 1300 processor, while vivo India has also confirmed that the phone will come with a ‘magical’ color-changing back and come equipped with a triple camera system which will be mainly driven by a 64MP sensor with OIS, a 32MP sensor will take care of selfies as well, there’s also speculations of a 120Hz display which is present for the very first time on a V series, and a 4830mAh battery with 66W fast charging.

Don’t just live in the moment, freeze them in time to relive them for years to come.
Delight every magical moment with the all-new
#vivoV25Pro
, capture every detail with a stunning rear camera.

Know More:
https://t.co/MXzJtFOeLR

#DelightEveryMoment

#V25Series

#MagicalMoments

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— Vivo India (@Vivo_India)
August 12, 2022

The V25 Pro will be the more exciting smartphone among the series, and we definitely can’t wait to see what vivo has for us in store when it launches in Malaysia.

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Vivo to release mid range 5G smartphone with Samsung Exynos 980 by end of this year

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As we pivot into a possibly 5G-enabled 2020, we’re now seeing more devices that can support the new standard of connectivity being introduced. One problem however, is that these devices are expensive.

In comes Vivo and Samsung – the duo will be working together to create a Vivo smartphone that will be equipped with Samsung’s Exynos 980 chipset. This new mid-range chip will have an integrated 5G modem. Since the chipset is in the upper mid-range segment, we could see the second affordable 5G smartphone arrive after the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, which is also a mid range device.

Touted to arrive sometime end of this year, the new Vivo smartphone could allow for download speeds of up to 2.55Gbps. The new chipset can also support 108MP photography, UFS 2.1 storage and a WQHD+ display.

5G will, without a doubt, be the new standard – so it’s good to see manufacturers offering affordable 5G devices for the masses.

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vivo TWS 2: vivo’s first ANC earbuds with 29-hour battery life is now available at RM369

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The vivo TWS 2 is its first earbuds to sport Active Noise Cancellation and they’re now launched alongside the vivo X70 series in Malaysia at RM369.

vivo TWS 2 comes with Smart and Dynamic Noise Cancellation

Using intelligent algorithm, these earbuds are capable of detecting ambient noise to automatically adjust the level of noise cancellation; however, users can also choose to manually adjust the degree of noise cancellation if they want to.

Apart from that, the vivo TWS 2 also comes with Transparency Mode — this allows users to listen to their surroundings and stay alert without removing their earbuds.

Noice-cancelling microphones to ensure crystal-clear calls

These earbuds have three built-in microphones — two external beam-forming microphones to reduce background noise and one to pick up the user’s voice for better call quality.

To further enhance call conversations, vivo also included an all-new duct that can supposedly reduce wind noise by 148%.

Audio-wise, the vivo TWS 2 features a 12.2mm driver and Immersive DEEP-HD Audio, a technology that uses high bandwidth and HD audio codec so that the audio output is clearer and more detailed, in addition to being more stable too.

Lasting battery

You’ll also get up to 7.3 hours of audio playback (without noise cancellation) from a single charge — 29 hours if you include the charging case.

Charging the TWS 2 case will take about 110 minutes for a full charge.

The vivo TWS 2 is available from today onwards at RM369 and can be purchased
here
.

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Vivo TWS Neo earphones to enter Malaysian market

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The TWS Neo earphones that were announced alongside the X50 series in China earlier this month is finally coming to Malaysia.

14.2mm drivers, DeepX modes

These wireless earphones are currently available in Interstellar Blue and White, but it’s uncertain if vivo will make both colour options available in Malaysia. The earbuds are also similar to AirPods design-wise and feature large 14.2mm drivers paired with three DeepX modes — one for bass, one for high frequencies and one for better voice quality.

Dual-microphone

Equipped with a dual-microphone system, these earbuds can cancel out noise during voice calls and for those who don’t want to be completely shut out from the world, the earbuds are made to allow ambient sound for surrounding awareness.

According to
GSMArena
, the earbuds can last for 5.5 hours when using the standard AAC codec; this means the TWS Neo earphones actually surpass the
OPPO Enco W31
 and
HONOR Magic Earbuds
 that were launched in the recent months. However, it still cannot outperform the
Jabra Elite 75t
 that lasts up to 7 hours in a single charge.

vivo TWS Neo price and availability

Vivo’s TWS Neo is priced at ￥499 which is around RM300 when converted to our local currency. This puts it right between the
OPPO Enco W31
 and the
HONOR Magic Earbuds
. Though the launch date hasn’t been revealed, we’re expecting these earbuds to come before the end of July.

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Vivo TWS Neo: Available in Malaysia on July 11

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The vivo TWS Neo Earphone is officially selling in Malaysia from July 11 at the price of RM359 and it comes with AI Noise Cancellation.

TWS Neo: Where to purchase

Previously,
vivo
 has already mentioned the arrival of this earphone, but information regarding its availability remained vague. Now, it has been revealed that this earphone can be purchased at all vivo concept stores, authorised dealers and collaboration partners. You can also get them online via
Lazada
,
Shopee
 and
vivo Store
.

Features

The
TWS Neo
 comes in two colours — Moonlight White and Interstellar Blue. With 14.2mm drivers, it can supposedly offer better bass and higher output. Apart from that, there are three DeepX modes which prioritise on different needs (bass, high frequencies, voice quality).

 It’s also easy to remember the controls; you can double-tap to activate Google Assistant, answer calls and control music playback; slide to control volume; and press and hold to reject or end a call. Vivo even included a feature to locate this earphone if you misplace it.

Battery

However, instead of the 5.5 hours battery life that was reported by
GSMArena
, the company claimed on its website that the battery life can last up to 4.5 hours in a single charge. That’s still more impressive than the
OPPO Enco W31
 that we recently reviewed.

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VIVO unveils the 20MP selfie shooter V5 in India

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VIVO is back at it again with another attempt to wow its own fans and consumers. With the dual front camera VIVO X9 in the works and slated for a launch tomorrow in China, the Chinese OEM has introduced another seemingly impressive selfie camera smartphone for its Indian consumers. The VIVO V5 is a premiumly designed mid range device with a staggering 20MP front facing camera. Let’s dive into the rest of its specs.

First of all, the VIVO V5 features a 5.5-inch display on the front which is at a sub par 720p resolution, a little shy from the standard 1080p resolution display that we see on most mid rangers nowadays. Lying underneath the hood is a 64-bit octa core MediaTek MT6750 processor clocked up to 1.5 GHz, 4GB of onboard RAM plus 32GB worth of internal storage, which is expandable to a further 128GB via the micro SD card slot.

On the rear panel is a standard 13MP rear camera equipped with an LED flash that should get the job done, but don’t expect flagship-like performance from this V5 handset. The front camera on the other hand seems more impressive on paper when compared with the V5’s rear camera. As mentioned earlier, the phone sports a whopping 20MP front facing selfie shooter in all its glory with an f/2.0 aperture. The selfie cam features a “Moonlight Glow” technology, which is supposed to further enhance the camera, providing clearer selfies, alongside VIVO’s Face Beauty 6.0 app.

While the company has appeared to skimp on the V5’s display, the phone is surprisingly equipped with a fingerprint sensor on the front panel beneath the home button. Powering the device is a 3,000mAh battery, and VIVO opted for the older micro USB port instead of the modern USB Type C technology. The phone will be running Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

The VIVO V5 will set consumers back 17,980 INR (RM1,150.51) which is definitely on the pricey side given the phone’s specs. Exclusively available in India, only time will tell whether the seemingly overpriced handset will be able to make the cut. What do you think?

Source:
GizmoChina

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vivo unveils the X Fold, a serious Z Fold3 contender

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vivo has officially unveiled its first flagship foldable smartphone at China, this is a gorgeous looking foldable that’s set to retail exclusive at China for CNY8999 (RM5981), while expensive, it is rather competitively priced as compared to recent foldables announced by other smartphone brands.

As reported previously in a leaked marketing material, the vivo X Fold and comes equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB of storage, it features a 6.53-inch 120Hz external AMOLED display and the internal foldable display measures 8.03-inches with a 2K LTPO AMOLED E5 display that refreshes from 1Hz to 120Hz, both displays are larger than its direct competitor – the Galaxy Z Fold3.

Like the Z Fold3, the vivo X Fold uses the same UTG (ultra thin glass) for its internal display and has received Display Mate’s A+ recommendation, both the internal and external display feature optical in-screen fingerprint readers, which is an interesting move as the Z Fold3 uses a side mounted fingerprint reader built into the power button.

What vivo has done better over the Z Fold3 is the display hinges with an aircraft-grade floating wing hinge, which allows the X Fold to close flat and stay open at angles between 60 to 120 degrees.

Also, the foldable also features a quad camera array that houses a primary ZEISS 50MP lens, an 8MP periscope lens that goes up to 5x optical zoom, a 12MP telephoto lens that does 2x optical zoom and a 48MP ultrawide lens, while the front camera will take selfies at a respectable 16MP resolution, this is currently the best camera setup we have seen on any foldable smartphone.

The vivo X Fold also has pretty crazy charging speeds at 66W which can juice up its 4600mAh battery in just 37 minutes, you can also expect wireless charging speeds of up to 50W when paired with a compatible wireless charger and it can reverse charge other devices for up to 10W of power.

While we don’t expect vivo Malaysia to bring the X Fold to local shores, the foldable smartphone is a serious contender judging by its specs sheet and design to Samsung’s Z Fold3, the only question remains is how well vivo’s software optimizations on foldables can match up with Samsung’s effort on One UI.

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Vivo unveils the V7 Plus, a 24MP selfie camera phone with 84% screen-to-body ratio

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Vivo has just unveiled what can be considered one of their best looking phone, the V7 Plus. The phone has an almost full-screen display similar to what we have seen on the Galaxy S8 making them the next phone manufacturer to show off this screen type.

The phone will come with a 5.99-inch 18:9 ratio full view display technology which gives only 2.15mm of bezel size on the sides of the phone. This equates to an 84.4% screen to body ratio to give you more space to do multitasking. What Vivo has emphasised in this phone is the front-facing camera which is a whopping 24MP moonlight selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.0, allowing you to take pictures even in low light environments. There is also a beautifying effect called Face Beauty 7.0 to make your skin smooth and remove blemishes, this feature will also work even in video calls allowing you to adjust the effect while in the middle of a call. The rear camera is a 16MP camera with which also has an aperture of f/2.0 and quick focus so you never miss the crucial moments. The phone comes equipped with the new Snapdragon 450 processor, 3225mAh battery, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Not only can you unlock the phone using the fingerprint sensor located on the back, but it has a feature called Face Access which Vivo boast will accurately detect your face to unlock the phone. For music lovers, Vivo has equipped the phone with a new HiFi music chip that they mention will give you a better sounding quality and better immerse you in the sound.

The phone will come in two colours Matte Black, Champagne Gold and will retail for Rs. 21,990 (RM1446.88). Currently, its available for pre-order in India starting today and will release on 15 September. They did not mention a global release but taking a look at Vivo trend when pricing the phone, we assume that the price will be RM1499. We will be sure to update you when more details on the local release and pricing when it officially comes out.

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Vivo to update current devices to Android Oreo, beta starts in April

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Back in our review of the Vivo V7 and V7 Plus, we have noted how the company has consistently delivered Android security patches and commended them for shipping the most recent build of Android Nougat on the phones, while our hopes aren’t high for major Android OS updates, Vivo has managed to surprised us this round with the announcement of updating some of its devices to Android Oreo, even though Funtouch OS isn’t going away anytime.

The software update announcement was made in China with a beta testing program, the eligible phone models were the X20, X20 Plus, X9s, Xplay6, X9, X9s Plus and X9 Plus, which are pretty high end models that is sold in the China market. As for Vivo devices sold in the Malaysian market, let’s just keep our fingers crossed that Vivo Malaysia will eventually do the same here, as the company’s track record for updating devices here has been decent in recent times.

According to Android Headlines, the beta testing of the Oreo software will commence on April, so if you happen to own any of the devices above, you might want to check it out on Vivo’s Chinese forum.

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Vivo V11 will launch on 6 September 2018, comes with mid-range specs and in-display fingerprint sensor

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The Vivo V11 is the company’s next mid-range device and they recently released an announcement that they will be having a launch event on 6 September 2018 in India. The phone in question is the Vivo V11 and it will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

In the announcement poster, it says “Block Your Date” and below that is an image of a circular fingerprint which looks exactly like the fingerprint sensor logo that is seen in the Vivo NEX and the Vivo X21 phones that were released. Going down, there is a text that says “Experience the 11” which indicates the V11 phone, successor to the V9. In a previous leak, the phone is said to come with a waterdrop notch which was seen in the Oppo F9, together with a 6.41-inch FHD+ display. Other than that, it comes with a Snapdragon 660 processor and 6GB of RAM. On the back, there is a 12MP+5MP sensor and the front houses a 25MP camera. Powering the device is a 3,400mAh battery which might come with an upgraded fast charging technology.

The Vivo V11 will be an affordable phone and a strong mid-range phone that comes within in-display fingerprint sensor. Some of the information has not been officially confirmed, so take the information provided with a grain of salt.

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Vivo V11i is now available in beautiful Fairy Pink color

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The Vivo V11i is the company’s latest efforts to wow selfie lovers, and if you are thinking to get one to master your selfies, the phone is now available in a beautiful limited edition Fairy Pink color, retail price remains the same at RM1,299 and can be preordered from Vivo concept stores, Vivo Online Store, Lazada, 11street and Shopee starting today.

If you purchase the V11i Fairy Pink edition from any Vivo concept stores from 1st November-11th November 2018, you will be able to participate in a lucky draw and stand a chance to win a Swarovski necklace, making it a perfect combo if you are thinking to buy the phone for someone special.

The V11i is a decent specced mid-range phone, it is powered by a Mediatek P60 chipset supported by 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, it features a 6.3-inch FullView display with a 90.4% screen-to-body ratio, the dual 16MP+5MP main camera comes with AI camera features to help take better photos, while the selfie shooter takes a whooping 25MP resolution and supports HDR, so that your selfies look good despite facing the backlight, the phone comes equipped with 9V2A fast charging so that you can quickly get back up if you happen to run out of juice.

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Vivo V15 Pro Review: Midrange Price, Flagship Camera

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Taking selfies is already a social norm to the society, and vivo is definitely one of the go-to smartphone brands when it comes to selfie cameras and beauty effects. More than a month ago, the company has launched the V15 Pro which was followed by the V15, and while both phones look really similar to each other, I am lucky enough to get my hands on the V15 Pro.

One thing that really floats my boat when it comes to a phone’s display is when it has a full display – and by that I mean no notch, whatsoever. Not only did the V15 Pro manage to achieve that, it also comes with a Super AMOLED screen that offers vibrant colours and brightness that is beyond my expectations.

Also, the V15 Pro’s display is more praise-worthy with its thin bezels and chin, which makes binging on Netflix even better. With this phone’s level of brightness, I can easily watch videos on the V15 Pro without any trouble even when the phone is under the sunlight.

The V15 Pro I have with me is in Topaz Blue with a spectrum ripple design, but it doesn’t stand out to the point where it wows me. It also comes with a case that I absolutely would prefer not to have because it’s a transparent case with huge black bumpers. I’ve also noticed that the phone easily attracts dust, though I can’t be certain that it’s caused by the screen or the screen protector.

Like many new phones these days, the V15 Pro also sports both in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock. I find the former less reliable than the latter –- almost half the time it doesn’t unlock, and I’m stuck with “Please press slightly deeper.” On the other hand, the face unlock works so quickly I sometimes forget my phone is password protected.

The V15 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 675 AIE processor, and frankly it’s more powerful than the V15’s MediaTek P70 processor. It is able to support higher camera specs and can fairly handle heavy graphical tasks. Easily put, you can expect a smooth gameplay of PUBG on the V15 Pro, but only if its setting is adjusted to medium instead of high. The V15 Pro has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable, but this configuration is probably enough for most users out there.

Another downside of the phone is its UI. Its control center that can be accessed when you slide up from the bottom of the phone reminds me of iPhones’ UI, but worse. It looks packed and messy, and with no app drawer, it just seems like everything is all over the place. Funtouch OS also offers many extra features, though I feel it’s more gimmick than practical. For example, you get a “smart wake” function that lets you draw alphabets to perform certain tasks – launch dialer, play music, launch browser – but is that really necessary? My answer is no.

What I really love about the V15 Pro is the 32MP front camera. As expected of vivo smartphones, the V15 Pro takes insta-worthy selfies – you won’t be needing filters nor edits, especially when there’s good lighting. With the AI Beauty mode, the selfies can definitely be enhanced, and as long as you make the right adjustments, your selfies won’t look overly edited. Even under lowlight conditions, the V15 Pro performs fairly well with well-lit selfies, though I must say that it does has more noise and loses more detail.

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The V15 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup on its back – a 48MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 8MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP depth camera with f/2.4 aperture. There is absolutely no issue when it comes to photos taken during the day; the images are often detailed and the colours are vibrant, but can also look oversaturated at times. The ultra wide camera manages to reproduce the same colour vibrancy and you’ll only notice the photos’ details looking less pronounced when you zoom in on the photos.

However, I’d avoid using bokeh effect whenever possible because it’s depth focus is just not up to par, often blurring out the edges of the subjects I take. Its bokeh effect is also unnatural, and cannot be compared to a DSLR. Despite that, you can reselect the subject and readjust the aperture after the photos are taken to fix the bokeh effect.

The V15 Pro doesn’t lose out either when it comes to lowlight photography. In fact, I think its night mode is on par with the new OPPO F11 Pro, where it is able to capture lights without overexposing them while also brightening up the pictures. I could even get pictures of fireworks and they didn’t look blurry, though I’ll have to admit lots of details are lost and can be noticed once you zoom in.

The V15 Pro has a 3,700mAh battery compared to the V15’s 4,000mAh battery, but it can definitely last me around two days when I’m not constantly using it to game. With Dual-Engine Fast Charging, the phone fully charges in less than two hours, which is what many would expect of their smartphones these days.

Verdict

The V15 Pro has actually been impressive in general; the only thing that didn’t sit well with me is its UI which is a rather subjective opinion. For the price of RM1,799, I believe the V15 Pro is a device worth getting, especially for those who love uploading photos and selfies on social media. It’s a midrange device that exceeded my expectation, and its camera specs is better than HUAWEI Nova 4’s triple camera and HONOR View 20’s single 48MP lens. It has a RM400 price difference compared to the V15, but for an OLED display, better camera and finer processor, I’d say RM400 is worth the upgrade.

The Good

Super AMOLED screen with bright display

32MP elevating selfie camera

Dual-Engine Fast Charging

The Not So Good

Funtouch OS 9 UI that looks messy

Inaccurate and unnatural bokeh effect

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The Vivo V17 Pro with six cameras will be arriving in Malaysia real soon

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The Vivo V17 Pro is one Vivo device that we’re looking forward to this month as it has been revealed to come with six cameras in total. A few hours ago, Vivo Flagship Store Sunway Pyramid published a post on their Facebook page hinting that the device might arrive in Malaysia pretty soon.

The page used a few hashtags, including #vivoV17, #comingsoon and #preorder — indicating that the phone will be made available in Malaysia. Sadly, we cannot confirm the exact date of the launch, since there hasn’t been any official announcement yet.

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As of now, we can only confirm that the device comes with a dual pop-up front camera setup and a quad-camera setup on its rear. The front cameras are 32MP and 2MP whereas the back will have a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP setup. The device is also expected to come with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display paired with an in-display fingerprint scanner and houses a 4,100mAh battery that charges via USB-C.

Well, I’m excited to check out this phone because of its dual front camera. It’ll be soon before we know its official pricing and availability so let’s be patient.

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Vivo V17 Pro confirmed to arrive October 1 – expect six cameras, a 4,100mAh battery and a 6.44-inch display

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You may have heard of the Vivo V17 Pro and its six camera lenses – yes, six. We mentioned that the upcoming upper mid-ranger would be on its way to local shores soon.

Well, Vivo has confirmed that it will indeed arrive on the October 1 – continuing the smartphone launch fest of September.

Ok, so before we move forward, Vivo markets it as six lenses, but really it’s four back cameras and two selfie lenses. As a recap, you’ll find a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP setup at the back, while at the front, a duo of 32MP and 2MP.

The device is said to sport a 6.44-inch display which will feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It’ll be powered by a 4,100mAh battery which charges via USB Type-C.

The previous V15 and V15 Pro phones were surprise performers when they launched earlier this year – although it weirds out that its successor is coming so soon, we’ll definitely welcome it. With Android 10 on the horizon for third-party manufacturers, the V17 Pro looks set to reliable workhorse.

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Vivo V17 Pro officially launches in Malaysia with six cameras, four at the back and two at the front

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After arriving in India with some fanfare – the vivo V17 Pro has now made its way to Malaysia. You may have seen our unboxing of the device already, but if you haven’t watch it here:

Despite being launched so soon after its older sibling, the V15 Pro, this iteration looks and feels far more premium than its predecessor. This is part in due to its classy Corning Gorilla Glass back design that shimmers ever so slightly in the light. The curved edges of the phone make the mammoth device a surprisingly easy phone to hold too. On top of that, the aluminium bumpers add a nice touch to the already premium-feeling device.

Over on the front is a 6.44-inch Ultra FullView AMOLED display that pushes 1080p resolution. You’ll also realize that the bezels are very thin with no selfie camera notches. That’s because the phone boast a dual selfie lens pop up module on the front! The main lens is a 32MP shooter that’s coupled with an 8MP ultrawide lens, useful for group selfies.

Meanwhile, you’ll find a quad-camera setup over on the back – 48MP main + 8MP Super Wide-Angle lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor. The local variant of the phone varies from the India version in that the 2MP macro lens replaces the 13MP telephoto lens you’d get there.

In terms of hardware, the vivo V17 Pro packs a Snapdragon 675 SoC with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone is powered by a 4,100mAh battery that charges via USB C and supports up to 18W fast charging.

The phone is available in Crystal White and Knight Black, and retails at RM1,699. The phone is available from today onward via major telcos as well as at partner retailers. Visit the vivo
website
 for more information about the phone and where you can purchase it.

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Vivo V17 Pro will launch on October 1st for RM1758

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October is starting off with excitement as Vivo is set to launch the Vivo V17 Pro, it is the world’s first smartphone that comes with six cameras, which comprises of a quad camera system on the back and a dual front popup selfie camera module.

The Vivo V series has come a long way in becoming one of the most anticipated line up of the company’s smartphone portfolio. This time, the V17 Pro’s hardware features is set to amaze the masses, it features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2400×1080 resolution, a Snapdragon 675 SoC, 8GB RAM, 128GB of storage and 4100mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

In the camera department, the quad camera system features a primary 48MP f/1.8 wide angle lens, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle lens, a 13MP f/2.4 telephoto lens that offers 2x optical zoom and a 2MP depth sensor. Selfie lovers will have the choice to choose between a 32MP wide angle lens and 8MP ultrawide angle lens on the front.

Vivo has confirmed the V17 Pro to retail at RM1758, preorder details and availability shall be revealed on launch day.

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Get the latest Vivo V17 Pro at its Superday in Mid Valley Southkey, Johor

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The Vivo V17 Pro that was just launched on October 1 will be having its Superday in Mid Valley Southkey, Johor from October 2 to October 6.

Johor-ians who are interested can visit the mall from October 2 to October 4 and be the first few to grab the new phone on its first sales day, October 5. In addition, those who purchase the phone during the event will be getting an exclusive portable electric juicer for free.

Apart from that, Vivo ambassador Priscilla Abby will also be attending the Superday event on October 5 at 2pm, so those who are fans of Priscilla can meet her at Mid Valley Southkey.

The Vivo V17 Pro is the company’s latest phone with six cameras in total, where there’s a 48MP quad camera on its rear and a 32MP+8MP dual camera on its pop-up mechanism. It features 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and is powered by a Snapdragon 675 processor, plus it has a whopping 4,100mAh battery with dual-engine fast charging. It is priced at RM1,699.

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vivo V17 Review: Flagship quality in a lightweight body

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The launch of the vivo V17 was a mind-boggling one, because of how similar it is to its bigger brother, the V17 Pro – but after spending some time with the device, I’m glad to report that it’s just as good.

Measuring at 6.44-inches, the V17 has a Super AMOLED display that pushes a resolution of 1080p. Right off the bat, the punch hole camera sets it apart from the V17 Pro. But even without the latter’s Ultra FullView panel, the V17 still boasts thin bezels bar the chin. The phone gets pretty bright and colours are nice and vivid – just the way I like it.

Moving to the back, you get a glossy panel with an iridescent shimmer – this is one of the nicer ones on the market right now. The phone itself is also much lighter and thinner than the V17 Pro because there isn’t a pop-up module anymore.

For imaging, you get a familiar setup of lenses – 48MP main, 8MP super wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP portrait lens. If this feels like déjà vu to you, then it’s probably because the V17 Pro has exactly the same setup. The only difference is that the module here is placed in an ‘L’ shape as opposed to straight down the middle like before.

This isn’t necessarily a bad thing – in fact, I’m happy vivo stuck with the same set of cameras, because they perform fantastically. When you feed the camera a lot of light, images are crisp and colours are vibrant – maybe too vibrant for photography enthusiasts, but it’s great for the layman like myself.

48MP mode offers significantly more detailed shots with a slight shutter lag. If you’re looking to crop your images, the high-res mode is the way to go.

The super wide-angle camera is arguably the weakest link in the module, because it creates noticeable warping around the edges of the photo. If you can look past this, the lens covers a pretty wide angle, which I like to use for scenery shots.

Moving back to the front, the single 32MP selfie camera here is your standard affair – the software packed in the phone does a good job at making me look palatable without overdoing the beautify features. It’s the kind of point-and-click selfie experience a novice selfie taker like me appreciates.

Getting up close and personal now, we pivot to the portrait and macro lenses – portrait mode offers very good subject-background separation, and with bokeh mode turned on, you can really tweak the level of background blur to your liking. The macro lens here is serviceable – however it takes patience and due diligence to get the focus that you want.

Night time photography is also pretty good – with night mode on, images get significantly brighter without noise. Shutter lag isn’t too pad, but it’s there.

As the V17 is as good as V17 Pro with a very similar list of hardware; plus, the former offers more storage of 256GB, useful for making use of that 48MP camera.

The Snapdragon 675 is one of my favourite mid-range chipsets around thanks to its ability to function at flagship-like levels with no fuss or muss. Gaming on the V17 is a breeze – PUBG runs on the highest graphics setting and high framerates with no problems at all. Mobile Legends and Call of Duty: Mobile run buttery smooth.

But if you’re not the gaming sort – the chipset plus its 8GB RAM also offers really good multitasking performances. Not once did I encounter any slow-downs even with multiple Chrome tabs open and Gmail at my fingertips.

With a 4,500mAh battery, the phone lasted me almost an entire day of heavy usage, which includes navigation – the 18W fast charging support the phone has can power the device to full in about an hour.

Verdict

As much of a head-scratcher this device is due to its identical specs and pricing with its bigger sibling, the Vivo V17 is unsurprisingly just as good. The things that really sets the two devices apart in terms of real-world usage is how much lighter and thinner the V17 is, and having more storage means more apps and photos stored internally.

With that said, the V17 is priced at RM1,699, and at the time of writing, the V17 Pro is priced at RM1,499. With similar hardware and performance, you may want to get the latter and save RM200 – but if you’re looking for something truly lightweight that has fantastic photography quality and overall performance, we say spend that extra cash and go for the V17.

If you’re interested in getting the device, visit vivo’s website
here
 to make your purchase.


vivo V17 to launch in Malaysia this December 17 with 48MP quad-camera and 8GB RAM

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Two months after the launch of the vivo V17 Pro, the Chinese company is set to introduce
it’s
 smaller sibling, the vivo V17.

The V17 Pro is a good smartphone that boasts the aesthetics and performance of a flagship, all while being priced within the mid-tier range – so with this, the regular V17 could inherit some the same DNA too.

 The phone has already made its appearance in India, so here’s what we’re looking at – it’s a 6.44-inch device that boasts an ‘E3’ Super AMOLED display that pushes 1080p resolution. It also has a punch hole notch placed on the top right corner of the screen – a star contrast from the V17 Pro’s
notchless
 display thanks to its pop-up module.

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Over on the back, you’ll also find a quad-lens setup but this time, it’s placed in rectangular module off to the side rather than down the middle. The setup includes a 48MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor – we’re basing this on the Indian variant of the phone, so the camera specs could change when it arrives here.  For selfies, you get a single 32MP lens – no double cameras here.

When it comes to internals, you’ll find a similar setup – the same Snapdragon 675 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It’s powered with a 4,500mAh battery with support of up to 18W fast charging.

Referencing the Indian market again, the phone retails at INR22,990 (RM1,350), so it could be priced similarly too when it arrives in Malaysia this December 17.

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The newly launched vivo V17 is the first of its series to feature an Ultra O Screen

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Before 2019 ends, vivo has decided to release the second member of the V17 series, the vivo V17. While its interior is quite similar to the V17 Pro, the phone is slightly different when it comes to its outer appearance.

Instead of the popular pop-up camera as seen on the V15 Pro and the V17 Pro, the vivo V17 comes with an Ultra O Screen (read: punch-hole display). It is as big as the V17 Pro, housing a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED panel and sporting an in-display fingerprint sensor. Unfortunately, the V17 doesn’t have a dual-front camera like its elder sibling.

Under the hood, the V17 is equipped with a Snapdragon 675 AIE processor and has 8GB RAM paired with 256GB storage. Couple that with a 4,500mAh battery that supports Dual-Engine Fast Charging, the phone is optimal for extensive gaming and Netflix bingeing.

Despite lacking one extra lens compared to the V17 Pro, the V17 still has a powerful 48MP quad-camera setup. Aside from its primary camera, it has an 8MP super wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP bokeh sensor. There’s also no need to worry about lowlight photography; the V17 has both Super Night Mode and Super Night Selfie so you can take pictures using its rear and front camera even in dim scenarios.

Available in Admiral Blue and Crystal White, the vivo V17 is priced at RM1,699 and can be purchased from December 21 onwards.

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Stand a chance to win the vivo V19 during its launch event on April 23

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The wait is over; the vivo V19 is finally launching in Malaysia on April 23 via the Facebook Live launch event. Since everyone is advised to stay home during this period, vivo will also organise a “Watch and Win” contest during the launch event so the audience will also stand a chance to win the phone when they join the live stream.

Thanks to previous leaks and teasers, we already know the V19 will be focusing on night selfies and photography especially since its slogan made it really obvious. Most of its specs are also revealed, including a Snapdragon 712 processor, a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display and a 4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

As for the cameras, the V19 will feature a dual-camera setup on the front and a 48MP quad-camera setup on the rear. You should also get features like Night mode, Portrait mode and Posture that will help you get creative selfies.

Check out vivo’s live stream on its
Facebook page
 if you want

to win one of the three units of the V19 this Thursday and check out our feature
here
 if you want to know how it fares in night photography!

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Purchase the vivo V19 to enjoy free gifts on top of interest-free instalments via Senheng and senQ

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The vivo V19 that was just launched last week is now available online in both Senheng and senQ. Those who have missed out on preorders can still enjoy complimentary gifts and warranties.

For those who purchase the vivo V19 from Senheng and senQ Digital station, you’ll be getting four free gifts — the V19 Exclusive Bluetooth Wireless Headphone, a 10,000mAh powerbank, the V19 premium umbrella, and vivo’s glass bottle. In addition to that, you’ll also get an extended 1-year warranty for the V19.

Furthermore, you can opt for a 24-month 0% interest instalment plan when you purchase the vivo V19 during its first sales period from April 26 to April 30. For those who are looking for a telco plan to go with their phones, you can get the vivo V19 for free if you subscribe to Celcom MEGA Lightning XL postpaid plan that will cost you RM188/month.

For more information, visit vivo’s
Facebook page.

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Vivo V19 lands in Malaysia with a 32MP dual front camera at RM1,699

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After being teased for quite some time, vivo finally reveals its vivo V19 that emphasises on night photography and selfies.

The vivo V19 features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display that pushes FHD+ resolution. Available in Gleam Black and Sleek Silver, the V19 comes with an ergonomic design that is comfortable to hold. You’ll notice the cutout on the top right for its dual from camera setup, whereas the bottom houses a headphone jack next to its USB-C charging port and speaker grill. Instead of using a physical fingerprint scanner, the V19 comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock.

This new vivo phone is all about photography. It has a 32MP front camera paired with another 8MP super wide lens, while its rear is equipped with a 48MP camera alongside an 8MP super wide-angle camera, a 2MP bokeh camera and another 2MP macro camera. Those who love taking selfies no matter what time it is will enjoy vivo’s Super Night Selfie that lets you take flawless selfie using its AI algorithms.

Powered by a Snapdragon 712 chipset, the vivo V19 is a midrange device that can support most of the games out there. It has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, but best of all, it has a huge 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W vivo FlashCharge 2.0. With this fast charging support, the V19 can go from 0% to 54% in just half an hour.

The vivo V19 is priced at RM1,699 and can be pre-ordered on SenHeng and SenQ with complimentary gifts and one-year extended warranty. You can also get the phone with telco plans such as Celcom’s MEGA Lightning XL and Digi’s Phone Freedom 365. Lazada will also be having an exclusive pre-sales promo for the vivo V19, in which customers who purchase the phone will get a V19 Giftbox, a RM50 voucher and an extended one-year warranty plus one-year screen crack warranty.

Check out our unboxing video to know our initial thoughts on the vivo V19!

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Vivo V19 to sport an impressive 32MP night selfie camera

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The mid-range smartphone game continue to rage on as Vivo has teased the upcoming Vivo V19 with a video published on  YouTube channel, while it doesn’t look too different from the outgoing Vivo V17, where it comes with a square quad camera block on the back and a punch hole display on the front, one thing set to excite mid-range phone hunters is the 32MP Super Night Selfie camera.

Night Mode on front facing cameras are commonly found on flagships today, where it uses EIS and software techniques to brigthen pictures and reduce blur when a picture is taken in low light conditions even with shaky hands, the Vivo V19 is the first mid-range phone to have such a selfie camera and we definitely can’t wait to check it out when it launches next month.

Apart from that, the Vivo V19 has a 48MP camera as its main shooter, while we assume Vivo could have also improved the zoom and ultrawide lens. At this point of time, Vivo Malaysia has already reduced the price of the outgoing
Vivo V17
 to RM1,499, the release date of the Vivo V19 ain’t far from now.

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Vivo V20 SE: Full specs revealed ahead of launch

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Vivo will be launching the V20 SE in Malaysia in the next few days, but the full specs have been revealed in a tweet recently.

Display

According to the
leak
, the vivo V20 SE has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that is topped with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It’s a midrange device that comes with a n in-display fingerprint scanner and a dewdrop notch that houses its 32MP selfie camera.

Internal specs

Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable up to 1TB storage. It also has a huge 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W FlashCharge via a USB-C port.

Camera

On its rear, the V20 SE has a 48MP camera paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP portrait lens. The leaker also pointed to that it will run on Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 10.

Vivo V20 SE is not alone

The V20 SE is only
one of the models
 in the series — there’s also the vivo V20 and vivo V20 Pro which are expected to launch at a later date. The vivo V20 SE should be the cheapest model among the three devices.

The V20 SE will be launching on September 24, so we’ll get its official price then.

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Vivo V20 SE: New midrange phone with a 4,100mAh battery and a 32MP camera

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The latest
vivo V20 SE
 is launched in Malaysia today featuring a midrange chipset paired with a huge battery and a 32MP selfie camera.

AMOLED display + 32MP selfie camera

The V20 SE is one of the three phones that we’ll see in the V20 series; it has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display paired with a 3D glass body and comes with a water drop notch where you’ll find the 32MP camera. Just like the previous vivo phones, the V20 SE has Super Night Selfie which allows it to take brighter and clearer shots in lowlight situations.

Huge battery paired with 33W fast charging

In addition to that, the phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It has a 4,100mAh battery that comes with 33W Flash Charge 2.0, allowing users to fully charge this phone in an hour. Naturally, the new device runs on vivo’s own UI, FunTouch OS 11.

48MP triple camera setup

As for its rear camera, the V20 SE comes with a triple camera setup consisting of a 48MP lens paired with an 8MP ultra wide sensor and a 2MP portrait lens. It also comes with Night mode, blablablabla

Vivo V20 SE price and availability

The vivo V20 SE is available in Gravity Black and Oxygen Blue at RM1,199 and can be purchased from today onwards. Those who buy the phone from September 24 to October 2 will also be entitled to an exclusive gift worth up to RM199.

For more information, check out vivo’s
official site
.

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vivo V20 SE Aquamarine: New colour, same reliable offerings

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When it comes to designing smartphones, vivo isn’t one to shy away from the spectacular – their V-series, in particular, have always had that extra aesthetic touch. This time around, the brand is delivering once again with the vivo V20 SE.

The phone was
launched
 a few months ago, but vivo now breathes new life into the device by introducing a new colour to go with it. Aquamarine is the new flavour for the V20 SE and it boasts a blue-violet hue that’s not very often seen on smartphones today.

The finish is inspired by the blue sea according to vivo, and it goes great with the slim aesthetics of the V20 SE. On top of that, the back panel shimmers ever so slightly when hit with light – giving the overall finish a classy look.

But what good is a pretty exterior if the phone doesn’t work all that well? Thankfully, the vivo V20 SE packs a decent set of hardware to make the V20 SE as functional as it is gorgeous. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 665 along with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage – this means you’ll enjoy a smooth browsing experience with the phone no matter what.

All this hardware powers a very nice 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel that has a 103% NRSC colour output so your Netflix binging sessions are going to be awesome.

As typical of a V-series smartphone from vivo, photography is a strong suit – here, you get a well-rounded setup of a 48MP main lens, that’s accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide shooter, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP bokeh camera.

Also, we know how important and rare proper Insta-worthy moments are, so this phone is well-prepped to deliver; its super-sharp 32MP lens is capable of making you look your best with the useful Super Night Selfie and Selfie Softlight Band modes.

Also, with a phone that looks this good, you’ll want the world to see it – its 4,100mAh battery and support for 33W FlashCharge fast charging make sure the phone is always ready to head out with you. The phone also weighs only 171g and is 7.83mm thin, so it won’t be a hassle to carry around.

The vivo V20 SE is priced at RM1,199 and is also available in other colours such as Oxygen Blue, and Gravity Black.  Visit any vivo store to make your purchase, or visit their website
here
 to learn more.

This article is sponsored by vivo.

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Vivo V20 SE: What makes it a great midrange phone for young Malaysians?

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Competition in the smartphone industry is absolutely brutal, which – for us consumers – is great; because to stand out, the best smartphone makers see to it that their products meet their customers’ multitude of demands.

That’s obviously no easy task – but giants vivo make sure to deliver all the time; a fine example of this is the brand-new vivo V20 SE, which is an amalgamation of innovations, fine-tuned to meet the needs of a particular crowd – the Malaysian youth.

The phone comes in two
colours
 Gravity Black and Oxygen Blue; couple that with its sleek, chic design, the V20 SE works with any OOTD you throw on.

On top of that, its impressive selfie performance ensures you get to document said OOTD in crisp quality. All this made possible thanks a whopping 32MP selfie lens.

Speaking of selfies, vivo has a cool tech called Selfie
Softlight
 Band which improves night time selfies by introducing studio-quality lights into the mix. Meaning you don’t have to awkwardly scurry to the nearest light source at night.

But if you have to scurry, the V20 SE only weighs a meager 171 grams and has a thickness of just 7.83mm making it easy to carry around.

All this is made possible thanks to
vivo’s
 stringent R&D work that goes on behind the scenes – this is, of course, part of the company’s DNA since it was founded over a decade ago. Since then, the brand has made it their mission to deliver a host of carefully machined smart
produces
 which – besides smartphones – include companion devices and software.

To make the vivo truly accessible to Malaysians, you can always look forward to all sorts of exciting activities happening across the nation to let customers try out their latest products. On top of that, you can also expect online deals, fan roadshows and more to get you the best value buys when you purchase a vivo device.

The vivo V20 SE is priced at a reasonable RM1,199 and if you’re interested in purchasing the phone, here are the phone’s full specs:

Display: 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED

Camera: 48MP +8MP + 2MP / 32MP selfie camera

CPU: Snapdragon 665

RAM + Storage: 8GB +128GB

Battery: 4,100mAh (with 33W
FlashCharge
 2.0)

Visit their official
online store
,
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 stores to buy the vivo V20 SE.

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Vivo V20 SE to launch with a Snapdragon 665 chip in Malaysia

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It feels like only yesterday vivo put out their V19 smartphone – 5 months on, the Chinese giants are set to unveil its follow up, the vivo V20 series.

Vivo V20 SE is one of the three models in the series

The first model to arrive is the vivo V20 SE – assuming they’re taking inspiration from Apple’s naming conventions, we can assume this to be the affordable variant in the series. Like the vivo V19, this new series also focuses on mobile photography, but it is unlikely that it’ll come with a gimbal camera like the
vivo X50 Pro
.

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The vivo V20 SE may be the first to launch in Malaysia, but we believe there will be two more models — the vivo V20 and the vivo V20 Pro. Other rumours suggest that the phone will be equipped with a Snapdragon 665 chip paired with 8GB RAM.

Vivo V20 has a 64MP quad camera

There are also reports saying the
vivo V20
 will be featuring a 64MP quad camera and a 4,500mAh battery. There may also be a 44MP dual-selfie camera, but it is unsure which phone variant will get it.

The vivo V20 SE will be available in Malaysia near the end of September 2020, so it won’t be long before we get to check it out.

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