Category: Vivo

Vivo NEX 3 To Launch Next Month With A Staggering 99.6 % Screen To Body Ratio

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo launched the first generation Vivo NEX last year. The smartphone was the first to adopt a pop-up mechanism to house the selfie camera; in a bid to increase the screen to body ratio of the device. The company then followed up with the NEX dual display last year. It was another attempt at making a full display handset, this time with a secondary screen on the back of the smartphone. A while ago, it was revealed that Vivo is once again looking forward to pushing the boundaries with the next device in the lineup, allegedly called the Vivo NEX 3. Now, the company has confirmed the handset will be launched next month. Along with the launch announcement, key specifications of the NEX 3 have also been leaked.

Vivo NEX 3

Vivo NEX S

The Vivo NEX 3 will be the flagship offering by the Chinese brand; and will be the third in the line of smartphones with no notch and a full display. According to the official Vivo account on Chinese social network Weibo, the upcoming smartphone will support 5G networks and have a staggering 99.6 percent screen to body ratio. If true, then it will be the first device to have a screen ratio that high.

In the teaser image, it is visible that the handset will have extremely curved edges, similar to the waterfall display type shown a while ago. These edges may help the NEX 3 in achieving the aforementioned screen ratio. It is also not known what Vivo will do to hide the front-facing camera. Some speculations hint at that being under the display like the prototype shown by Oppo and Xiaomi.

A gadget leaker on Twitter has also leaked key specifications of the upcoming Vivo NEX 3. According to them, the smartphone will indeed have a Waterfall display of FHD+ resolution. In terms of optics, it will have a 64MP primary camera made by Samsung. Under the hood, the device will be kitted with the latest 7nm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. This will be coupled with features like UFS 3.0 storage, 44W fast wired charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Also read: Google Nest Hub Launched In India For Rs. 9,999

In terms of connectivity, the handset may feature a Hi-Fi Quad DAC, NFC and will have two variants supporting 4G and 5G respectively. Unfortunately more details like the launch date and price of the Vivo NEX 3 are not known yet. However, since the launch is just around the corner, we may not have to wait too long to find out.

August 26, 2019
Vivo Smartphones Might Soon Get A New Name

Earlier this month, Chinese smartphone maker, Vivo applied for a trademark with the title name ‘VivoX’. It was assumed that the company might launch a flagship device which will carry the moniker. However, a new report suggests that this is not the case.

Instead, the company wants to make a larger change with the newly filed trademark. Vivox will not be the name of a new smartphone, rather, it will be the new company name.

Vivo has filed eight trademark applications with EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) which include Vivox APEX, Vivox NEX, Vivox S, Vivox U, Vivox V, Vivox Y, Vivox Z and Vivox IQOO.

All the applications are categorised as Class 9 with a description text containing ‘smartphone or mobile phone’. The suffix added to different smartphone lineup clearly indicates that the previously mentioned renaming of the brand is likely to happen.

Besides, the applications have also made another interesting revelation. Out of the eight lineups, five are already publicised while the remaining three are unreleased lineups which include the ‘V’, ‘X’ and ‘Y’ branding.

According to a German technology blog, the company has already registered the VivoX name in almost every country. Consequently, the official renaming can happen anytime soon.

In addition, another theory is being derived, that VivoX branded smartphones will be limited to Europe where the company will soon start selling its offerings. Whereas, other countries will continue to get devices with Vivo brand name.

The company has scheduled a press conference in India on the 7th of August which will see the unveiling of the first S-series smartphone from Vivo. Additionally, more details about the renaming of the company are also expected to be revealed at the same event.

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Conclusively, in order to verify all the claims, we won’t have to wait for long as the launch event is scheduled to happen soon.

July 31, 2019
Vivo Is Developing Multiple Smartphones With Dual Displays

In the past, Chinese smartphone maker, Vivo had launched a couple of innovative smartphones which include the Vivo NEX and Vivo NEX dual-screen variant. The key highlighting feature of both the smartphones is exceptionally high screen-to-body ratio. However, as the name suggests, the NEX dual-screen variant takes the idea a step further by accommodating dual displays.

According to freshly granted patents, Vivo is developing a couple more smartphones that feature two displays. Out of which, one is placed on the front while a smaller secondary display is present on the rear. The two handsets have a similar design with the key difference being disparate camera arrangement.

Like the original Vivo NEX dual display, both the Model A and Model B in the patens have a large screen edge-to-edge display on the front. The earpiece for receiving phone calls is embedded in the thin bezel right above the display.

In terms of ports and button, the bottom of both the Vivo handsets is occupied by a USB port which is flanked by the loudspeaker and microphone grille. Moving to the sides, the left side of the devices is occupied by a power button and volume controller. Likewise, the right side also houses another set of volume rockers which can be used depending upon whether the front or the rear display is in use.

As previously mentioned the rear of both the Model A and Model B of the Vivo smartphone house a secondary display. But the Model A features a comparatively larger ring light which is accompanied by the camera sensor and a secondary hidden flash. On the other hand, the Model B has a capsule-shaped ring light which surrounds the camera sensor.

Besides, both the Vivo smartphones can also utilise the rear display as a screen light as seen on applications like Snapchat. All in all, these Vivo handsets are just slightly modified variants of the original dual-display smartphone. Therefore, we believe they have a high probability of turning into real-life devices which will be commercially available.

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Unfortunately, the specs of smartphones are currently unavailable. Though they will be revealed with the official launch which is assumed to happen soon.

What are your thoughts on smartphones with dual displays? Do you think they offer any additional advantage over a conventional smartphone? Let us know in the comments below.

July 30, 2019
vivo Z1Pro Unboxing And Hands On
The vivo Z1Pro is the latest upper-mid-range smartphone from the Chinese company. The new smartphone features a triple camera setup at the rear and an in-display selfie shooter at the front allowing for minimal bezels. It has been launched today and places its emphasis on multimedia consumption, especially mobile gaming. Here is our experience with the Unboxing and Hands on with the handset.

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What’s In The Box?
- vivo Z1Pro
- In-Ear Headphones
- SIM Ejector
- Warranty Card
- Quick Start Guide
- Power Adapter
- USB Cable
- Protective Case
Design

The vivo Z1Pro has a 6.53-inch display with a high screen to body ratio. The device is flanked by the power button and volume rockers on the right while the left houses the Assistant button. It is a dedicated button to bring up Google Assistant on the screen. The bottom of the device has the 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker grill on either side of the charging port. Z1Pro’s rear panel includes the triple camera module at the top left, while the fingerprint sensor sits in the middle. The design sports a gradient design which is attractive enough to set it apart in a crowd through its distinctive look. The device arrives in three colour options: Sonic Black, Sonic Blue and Mirror Black.

Display

vivo Z1Pro features 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel at the front which has a resolution of 2340 x 1080px with a pixel density of 395ppi. The display also houses the in-display selfie camera that uses a punch-hole cutout. It allows for the device to look more streamlined when being observed from the front due to minimal bezels. The smartphone also arrives with a pre-installed screen protector right out of the box.

Processor

Qualcomm makes an appearance on the phone with its latest Snapdragon 712. The processor is an octa-core CPU which is built on a 10nm architecture which is accompanied by the Adreno 616 GPU. It is clocked speeds go up to 2.3GHz and consists of eight Kryo 360 CPU. The smartphone is a mid-range device and places a special focus on gaming.

vivo Z1Pro boasts a significant boost in graphics with a 45% increase in graphical performance when compared to the Snapdragon 660; which is found in devices like the Redmi Note 7. The latest chipset also features a new and improved AI engine that Qualcomm claims to be twice as powerful as its previous iterations. Qualcomm claims the gaming performance overall will see a 25% boost with the Snapdragon 712. All of this should translate to a better and lag-free gaming experience in titles such as the massively popular PUBG Mobile.

Memory & Storage

vivo Z1Pro will be sold in three variations. The first configuration will be equipped with 4GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of internal storage; the second one will arrive with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM. The third variant features 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Furthermore, the device supports expandable storage up to 256GB via microSD cards. It can be accessed on the left along with the 2+1 SIM Tray.

Camera

It is uncommon for a mid-range smartphone to have a triple camera set up, but the vivo Z1Pro offers just that. The device features a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture alongside 8MP AI enabled Super wide-angle camera and 2MP depth sensor for Bokeh effects. The selfie camera is a sizeable 32MP sensor. The smartphone is capable of capturing videos up to 4K resolution on 30fps from the rear while the front captures 1080p videos at 30fps.

Battery

vivo Z1Pro is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack which supports fast charging via its bottom mounted MicroUSB port. The device is capable of fast charging by the 18W power adapter and cable that is bundled in the box.

Connectivity & Other Features

vivo Z1Pro includes dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS, and has the dated Micro-USB port for charging and data transfer for its connectivity options. The device also sports a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom.

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Price & Availability

The vivo Z1Pro is available in three different variants. The first is the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM priced at INR 14,990. The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM version will sell for INR 16,990, while the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM will have buyers shell out INR 17,990. Notably, this device is the first entry on the Z series and will be exclusively available online, a first for the company.
July 3, 2019
vivo Z1Pro With Snapdragon 712 And Punch Hole Camera Launched In India
Chinese smartphone OEM, vivo has launched its latest smartphone in the Indian market, the Z1Pro. It is the first offering in the company’s new Z series of devices. The latest handset boasts of being the first from the company to feature an in-display selfie camera. Besides, it packs competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag.

vivo Z1Pro

The vivo Z1Pro has a polycarbonate build with an attractive gradient back panel. It features a 6.53 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px, which is surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides except the bottom chin which is considerably thicker. To maximise the screen real estate, the handset utilises a punch hole cutout to house the front-facing selfie camera. For biometric security and quickly accessing the Z1Pro, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is present; and the smartphone also supports face unlock.

Under the hood, the vivo Z1Pro runs on the 10nm Snapdragon 712 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone features triple rear camera setup which is comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor; combined with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8MP ultra wide angle sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP sensor is housed inside the punch hole cutout on the top left side of the display. The device is offered in three storage variants for which the prices are as follows:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM: Rs 14,990
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM: Rs 16,990
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM: Rs 17,990
In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot.

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Another notable feature of the vivo Z1Pro is a massive 5000mAh battery which supports 18W fast wired charging. The device is offered in three colour which includes Sonic Blue, Sonic Black and Mirror Black. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual 4G VoLTE, and bottom mounted micro USB port plus 3.5 mm audio jack.

The vivo Z1Pro is an online exclusive smartphone and will go on sale on Flipkart.com from the 11th of July (12 PM).

To sum it up, the vivo Z1pro is a worthy smartphone that is packed with to up to date features and is priced aggressively.
July 3, 2019
Vivo Showcases World’s Fastest 120W Charging Technology For Smartphones

With the constantly increasing battery sizes in smartphones, the subsequent demand for a quick charging technology has increased. As a result, many major OEMs have incorporated some sort of fast charging in their devices. One such company is Chinese handset maker Vivo, which has announced with a post on Chinese social networking website Weibo; that it has successfully developed the world’s fastest 120W charging technology for smartphones.

Vivo 120W Charging

Vivo announced its 120W fast charging technology via a poster shared on Weibo. The company claims that it will allow charging a 4000mAh battery from 0 to 100 in around 13 minutes. For the battery to hit fifty percent capacity, the company claims it takes a 5-minute charge. This is faster than the 100W charging technology Xiaomi showcased a while ago; which allowed for a battery of same capacity to be fully charged in 17 minutes. Vivo has given its proprietary technology a name of FlashCharge 120W. The technology is expected to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai; which is scheduled to take place from June 26 to June 28 at the Shangai New International Expo Center. The post by Vivo also insinuates that the company may also be planning to showcase its first 5G smartphone at the event.

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While the prospect of a super quick charging technology in smartphones seems exciting; it has been revealed that the Vivo FlashCharge 120W is still in development. The company may have to wait until later this year or early next year to launch a commercial device with the charging technology. It is also not known what Vivo has done to keep the heating that is akin to fast charging tech, at bay in its FlashCharge 120W technology. Unfortunately, details about it are not known at the moment but are expected to be revealed as we move closer to the event scheduled for next week.

June 20, 2019
Vivo Y12

Vivo Y12 is the latest budget smartphone offering from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. The handset features triple rear cameras and an 8MP front camera. Under the hood, it runs on the Helio P22 chipset which consists of an ARM Cortex-A53 CPU and IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It sports a 6.35 inch Halo FullView display with HD+ resolution and 19.3:9 aspect ratio. It boasts of Android 9 Pie, with Funtouch OS 9 on top. The device is powered by a massive 5,000 mAh battery, with reverse wireless charging feature.

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June 5, 2019
Vivo Apex 2019 : Hands On With The Port Less, Button Less Phone With A Full Display Fingerprint Sensor

Every once in a while a radical design for a smartphone tries to break the norm. In doing so it forces the entire industry to follow in its footsteps. In the past few years, we have seen many smartphones attempt this. Curved screen devices, bendable phones, shatterproof phones, modular phones and now even foldable phones.

However, the last real change in the industry was back in the year 2007 when the first iPhone changed the perception of the industry and made the capacitive touchscreen a norm. Last year we saw a radical shift from notches to a full display front. Pop up cameras, slider mechanisms and even punch hole cameras in the front display.

This year we have already seen the foldable phone, in many forms. And while that as a category may take some time to catch up. Vivo has plans to make the Apex a reality.

The Vivo Apex is a unique phone, it has no ports, no notches, no speakers, and no buttons. To make things more interesting it does not even have a front facing camera.

The company has pushed the phone as a flagship prototype, just like last year’s Apex the Vivo Apex of 2019 will end up being a smartphone. When and under what branding we are unsure.

The entire display on the front of the phone is a fingerprint sensor. This is extremely handy when you are using the phone. The fact that you don’t need a particular point on the phone to work as a fingerprint sensor and that the entire display can be a fingerprint sensor is really useful.

The Vivo Apex has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. since the phone is missing ports, charging is done via a mag safe style connector that magnetically attaches to the back of the phone to charge and sync the device.

Buttons are replaced by pressure sensors that are located in three areas, one for the power button, and two for volume buttons. They are sensitive and provide haptic feedback, however, are finicky and you might hit them while the phone sits in your pocket.

The earpiece is replaced by a resonating glass module that uses the front display as a speaker. The same tech converts the back glass into a. loudspeaker. The company has managed to leave a small cutout under the display for the microphone though.

The Vivo Apex is a concept phone, a concept that might become a reality soon, a buttonless and port less phone is what a company like Apple would like. This reduces the chances of failure and also lowers repairability costs.

This may not be ideal for the user especially those who like physical interaction and feedback. The Apex is a usable concept, something that has the potential to be a future phone. At this time, however, we prefer clickable buttons.

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March 29, 2019
Vivo Roadmap Reveals New Smartphone Models
After introducing the V15 Pro, Vivo has registered trademark applications which indicate that the company is prepping for the launch of new smartphone models. A total of 14 applications were submitted to the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) under the description ‘smartphones; mobile phones’. Although there is no official information regarding the devices, we might see the new range of Vivo handsets being unveiled in the not-so-distant future.

Vivo X Series Smartphones

The X series will include high-end smartphones from Vivo. Last year, Vivo X21 became the world’s first device with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device will probably be followed by the X31 by March 2019. Trademark requests for the Vivo X35 and the X37 were also filed, but it is too soon to expect their launch.

Given below are the trademark requests for the devices
- X31
- X33
- X35
- X37
Vivo V Series Smartphones

The mid-budget segment of the market will be targeted by the V series of Vivo smartphones. The latest device from this series was the Vivo V15 Pro, which was launched on February 20 and sports a pop-up selfie camera. As of now, there are speculations that all the smartphones may not launch in this year itself. In fact, the lineup looks like a roadmap for the next year.

The trademark requests for the handsets can be checked out below
- V17
- V19
- V21
- V23
- V25
Vivo Y Series Smartphones

Also Read: Vivo V15 Pro Unboxing And Hands-On

The most budget-aggressive smartphones from Vivo will be placed in the Y series. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer released the Vivo Y93 in November 2018, but the new series info released shows that the names of the devices will be changed. They will be priced inexpensively as compared to their counterparts.

Find out more about the trademark requests below
- Y40
- Y50
- Y60
- Y80
- Y90
February 22, 2019
Vivo V15 Pro Unboxing And Hands-On
Vivo launched its latest smartphone, the V15 Pro in India today. The smartphone features an edge to edge display with a pop-up selfie camera. The phone also features a triple-rear camera setup and has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is targeted towards photography enthusiasts and people who click a lot of selfies. Here is our experience with the Unboxing and Hands-On with the device.

What’s In The Box?
- Vivo V15 Pro
- In-Ear Headphones
- Quick Start Guide
- MicroUSB Cable
- Power Adapter
- SIM Ejector
- Protective Case
Design

The Vivo V15 Pro has a 6.39-inch display with a high screen to body ratio. The right side of the device makes room for a volume rocker and a power button underneath it. The left side has the Assistant button which can be pressed to quickly bring the Google Assistant on screen. The bottom of the device has the dual SIM Card tray, the MicroUSB port and the loudspeaker grille. The top houses the 3.5mm headphone jack and the pop-up selfie camera. The design of the device is clean and stylish and the gradient finish on the back give it a distinct look.

Display

The Vivo V15 Pro has a 2.5D, 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px and a pixel density of 401PPI. The display of the device also houses the in-display fingerprint scanner. The display of the device is surrounded by very thin bezels with no obtrusions like a notch or a hole-punch. The device has a screen protector on the display pre-installed out of the box.

Processor

The Vivo V15 Pro runs on the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU featuring an 11nm architecture which is combined with the Adreno 612 GPU. The CPU consists of eight Kryo 460 cores and has a clock speed of up to 2.0GHz. The Snapdragon 675 is a mid-range chipset which should be fine for day-to-day tasks and some casual gaming.

Memory & Storage

The Vivo V15 Pro has 6GB of RAM. As for the internal storage, the device has 128GB of storage. There is also support for microSD cards up to 256GB which can be installed in the dedicated MicroSD Card slot present on the left side of the device.

Camera

The Vivo V15 Pro has a triple rear camera setup, which comprises of a 48MP f/1.8 sensor combined with an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor for portrait mode. The selfie camera is housed in the pop-up slider on the top of the device and has a 32MP f/2.0 sensor. The smartphone can also capture 4K videos at 30fps from the rear camera and 1080p videos at 30fps from the front camera.

Battery

The Vivo V15 Pro is powered by a 3700 mAh battery which supports fast charging via the bottom mounted MicroUSB port. The device also supports Vivo’s proprietary dual engine fast charging of up to 18W with the bundled charger.

Connectivity & Other Features

Connectivity options on the Vivo V15 Pro include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS, and has the dated Micro-USB port for charging and data syncing. The device also has a 3.5mm audio jack on the top.

Price & Availablity

The Vivo V15 Pro has been launched in India for the price of Rs 28,990. The device will be available starting today, February 20 from major online and offline stores.

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February 20, 2019
Vivo V15 Pro With Pop-Up Selfie Camera Launched In India

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched its latest mid-range offering, the Vivo V15 Pro in India today, February 20. The device features a 32MP pop-up selfie camera and triple rear cameras. The placement of the front-facing camera gives the device an edge-to-edge screen with a high screen to body ratio.

Build & Features

The Vivo V15 Pro measures 157.25 x 4.71 x 8.21mm and weighs in at 185 grams. On the front of the device sits a 2.5D, 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The top of the device has a 32MP, mechanical pop-up camera that can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. For securely and swiftly unlocking the device, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor and also supports Face Unlock technology.

The rear panel of the V15 Pro has an attractive appearance with a gradient finish. The back of the smartphone houses the triple camera setup, which comprises of a 48MP f/1.8 sensor combined with an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor for portrait mode. For connectivity, the Vivo V15 Pro features dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS, and a bottom mounted Micro-USB port for charging and data syncing. The device also has a 3.5mm audio jack on the top.

In terms of storage, the Vivo V15 Pro has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The device also supports memory expansion up to 256 GB via the dedicated MicroSD card slot. Under the hood, the device packs the Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset is manufactured using 11 nm manufacturing technology and it comprises of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. The device is powered by a 3700 mAh battery that supports Vivo’s dual engine fast charging. The dual engine technology allows the smartphone to be charged with 18 watts of maximum power

Price & Availablity

The Vivo V15 Pro has been launched in India for the price of Rs 28,990. It is available for pre-order starting today while the deliveries will commence from the 6th of March. The handset will be available from both online and offline channels.

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February 20, 2019
Vivo NEX Dual Display

The Vivo NEX Dual Display edition is the latest entrant in the smartphone game which tries to cleverly avoid the notch. The first edition NEX did it with a pop-up selfie camera, and now the NEX Dual Display edition tries to do it with putting screens on both sides of the phone. The phone is a unique proposition, to say the least and is a clever piece of technology.

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February 1, 2019
Vivo Showcases A 5G Smartphone Without Buttons Or Ports
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Vivo has showcased a remarkable smartphone without any buttons or ports called the Vivo Apex. The smartphone not only looks fantastic but it also packs specifications that are worthy of a 2019 flagship. It is the second smartphone to be launched without buttons or ports after the Meizu Zero.

Vivo Apex Design and Specifications

The Vivo Apex has a unibody design with front glass and rear ceramic construction. On the front of the device sits a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Notably, the smartphone packs 12 GB of RAM and also supports 5G connectivity. According to the company, it supports the following 5G bands:
- n41
- n78
- n79
The company also revealed that 5G usage significantly bumps up the temperature of a smartphone. Therefore, it has used multi-layer graphite heat sinks and liquid-cooling technology to keep the temperatures on the Vivo Apex under check. Even though the smartphone does not have any physical buttons, it does have pressure sensing buttons that provide haptic feedback when touched.

The rear camera setup of the smartphone consists of dual 12 MP + 13 MP sensor along with an LED Flash. Sadly, the company did not provide any details about the battery capacity, chipset and other relevant specifications of the Vivo Apex.

Launch and Availability

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Vivo has not revealed any details about the launch or availability of the buttonless and portless Vivo Apex. Last year Vivo showcased the original Apex smartphone which unfortunately never saw the light of day. But features from that device were seen on the Vivo Nex. Perhaps the technology and elements from this year’s Apex will be seen on the next Nex smartphone.
January 24, 2019
Vivo Nex Dual Screen Edition With Snapdragon 710 Spotted On TENAA

Vivo launched the Vivo Nex smartphone with an edge-to-edge display and pop-up camera earlier this year. The smartphone due to its impressive specifications and design turned a lot of heads. After the success of the former, the company launched the Vivo Nex dual screen. A smartphone that is as revolutionary as its name. The Nex Dual features dual touchscreen display one at the front and the second at the rear. The New Dual has flagship specifications and a hefty price tag.

An affordable and less powerful variant of the New Dual Screen featuring the 12 nm Snapdragon 710 has been spotted on TENAA.

Specifications

The affordable Vivo Nex Dual Display smartphone is listed as model number V1280A on TENAA. Allegedly the device will carry the Vivo Nex A moniker. The smartphone measures 157.19×75.3×8.09 mm and tips the scale at 200 grams. The front of the device has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px while the secondary rear display uses a smaller 5.49-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 px. The smartphone is powered by a 3425 mAh battery and runs on the latest Android 9 Pie.

The Vivo Nex A has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage. For photography, the smartphone has triple rear cameras out of which one has a resolution of 8 MP. Like the Vivo Nex S, it might have a 2 MP night vision camera and a TOF 3D camera. While there is no camera on the front, users will simply be able to flip the phone to take a selfie on using the rear camera and display.

In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports 802.11 ac WI-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The listing also affirms tha the Vivo Nex A has an In-display fingerprint sensor.

The Vivo Nex A features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 CPU which is clocked at a frequency of 2.2 GHz. Sadly the listing does not provide any images of the device. However, going by the dimensions and screen size it will look like the Vivo Nex S.

Launch Date

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Vivo has not announced the launch date of the Vivo Nex A but usually, smartphones are listed on TENAA only days before ofiicial their launch. Therefore, the company is expected to launch it soon and might showcase it at CES which is scheduled for 8-12 January.

January 2, 2019
Vivo Nex S2 Pics And Hands-On Video Leak

An upcoming smartphone from Vivo with a revolutionary feature has been making waves over the internet. It is called the Vivo Nex S2 and is the successor to the Vivo Nex which was launched earlier this year. The Vivo Nex was a smartphone that had a lot of incredible features. It was one of the first smartphones to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor and a pop up front camera. Falling into the footsteps of its predecessor the Nex S2 gets dual displays that makes it stand out of the crowd. Earlier, a few shots of the device were spotted on Weibo now videos and pictures have leaked that reveal the device in its full glory.

Design

The front of the Vivo Nex S2 accommodates a large edge-to-edge display with very thin bezels. The volume rockers and the power button is placed on the left side, while a slider button to control sound profiles is on the right. The top of the device harbors a 3.5 mm audio jack while the bottom is housed by the loudspeaker, USB Type-C port, and the SIM slot. Like its predecessor, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

In terms of design, its back is the most intriguing bit. The back panel makes room for the secondary display, triple cameras, company branding, and an RGB ring light. The photos also showcase the smartphone in two different colors which are Blue and Violet.

Specifications And Launch Date

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The Vivo Nex S2 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 845 SoC. A latest leak suggests that the smartphone will have 10 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Other relevant specs including battery capacity, screen size will only be made official after the company makes it official. The Vivo Nex S2 is set to launch on December 11.

December 5, 2018