Showing posts with label Vivo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vivo. Show all posts

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Energetic Blue vivo V7 launched in India


vivo launched the selfie-centric V7 smartphone in India last month in Champagne Gold and Matte Black hues. Now the company has launched a new Energetic Blue color variant of the V7.

The Energetic Blue vivo V7 has been priced at Rs. 18,990, same as the regular version, and is available online exclusively on Flipkart as well as offline mobile stores. 

Color change aside, there is no change in the specs sheet.

As a reminder, the vivo V7 features 5.7-inch HD+ FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio, octa-core Snapdragon 450 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 16MP/24MP cameras, fingerprint scanner, 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM slots and 3000mAh battery. It runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat based Funtouch OS 3.2.

Monday, 18 December 2017

vivo Y75 with 18:9 display, 16MP selfie camera announced


Popular Chinese smartphone brand vivo is expanding it 'Y' line up with the new Y75. Like the brand's recent offerings V7 and V7+, the Y75 boasts near bezel-less design with 83.3 percent screen-to-body ratio and a screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, but carries an affordable price tag.

The vivo Y75 features 5.7-inch HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) FullView display and is powered by octa-core MediaTek P23 processor, and packs 4GB RAM. It comes with 32GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

The camera department includes 13MP f/2.2 rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and 16MP f/2.0 selfie shooter at the front. It runs Android Nougat based FunTouch OS and is fueled by 3000mAh battery. Connectivity features are dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. There's also a fingerprint scanner located at the back as well.

The vivo Y75 has been priced at CNY 1598 ($241 | Rs. 16,000) and comes in Matte Black, Gold and Rose Gold hues. It is currently available for purchase in China, and is expected to launch globally especially in India in the near future. 

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Monday, 11 December 2017

Price drop: vivo V5s now available for Rs. 15,990


Vivo's selfie-centric V5s has received Rs. 2,000 permanent price cut in India according to Mumbai based retailer Mahesh Telecom.

To remind you, the V5s was launched in April this year priced at Rs. 18,990 and was available in Matte Black and Crown Gold hues. Later in July vivo released the Energetic Blue V5s for Rs. 17,990, and even started selling the other color variant at the same reduced price.

Now with the Rs. 2,000 price cut applied, the vivo V5s can be picked up for Rs. 15,990 from offline stores.

The vivo V5s flaunts 20MP Sony IMX376 selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. It has front facing selfie flash called Moonlight Flash to deliver quality selfies in low-light environments. For the regular photos, there's 13MP f/2.2 camera at the back with LED flash and PDAF.

Among other features, the vivo V5s comes with5.5-inch HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB expandable storage, 3000mAh battery and fingerprint scanner.

It runs Android Marshmallow based Funtouch OS 3.0, and connectivity options on-board are dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS+GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack and USB OTG.

Monday, 4 December 2017

Infinix Zero 5/Zero 5 Pro, Nokia 2/3/6, Vivo V7/V7+ joins Jio's additional data offer list


After teaming up with the likes of HMD Global, Samsung, Xiaomi, Asus, Oppo, vivo, Intex and others, Reliance Jio has now announed its partnership with Infinix to bundle additional data benefits with the recently launched Infinix Zero 5/Zero 5 Pro handsets. 

Additionally, other smartphones including Nokia 6, Nokia 2, Nokia 3, vivo V7 and vivo V7+ are now included in the list of Jio's additional data offer. 

Infinix Zero 5 & Zero 5 Pro
Owners of Infinix 5/Zero 5 Pro will get up to 100GB additional data for 10 months, given that they activate Jio 4G SIM after November 22, 2017 and make a recharge of Rs. 309 every month for 10 months. Customers will get the extra 10GB data per month (10GB x 10 month) in the form of voucher, and they can continue receiving the additional data until October 18, 2018. The voucher will expire one year from the date of crediting into the Jio account. 


Nokia 2, Nokia 3 and Nokia 6
Last month Reliance Jio offered additional data for Nokia 5 and Nokia 8 users. Now the benefits has extended to Nokia 2, Nokia 3 and Nokia 6 users.


Nokia 2 and Nokia 3 users will get additional 5GB data every month for the next nine months, for a total of 45GB. Nokia 6 users owners one the other hand will also get additional 5GB data every month, but for the next 10 months, which makes it 50GB data during the offer period. The offer period is applicable from November 24, 2017 and users can continue receiving extra data until August 2018. 

Vivo V7 and Vivo V7+
Customers who have purchased the vivo V7/V7+ and activated Jio SIM on or after September, 7, 2017 are eligible to get 10GB data per month from Reliance Jio for 10 months, which takes the total to 100GB 4G data. The offer is valid till May 31, 2018. 


General Terms and conditions 
To avail the extra data benefits, customers should perform a monthly recharge of Rs. 309 or above during the offer period. The additional data will be credited to the customer's Jio account with 48 hours from the recharge time. 

To activate the additional data voucher and avail the offer, eligible customer have to open MyJio app on his/her device and follow the following steps:  Open My Jio App -> My Vouchers -> View Voucher -> Recharge my number -> Confirm Recharge-> Successful Recharge Notification. Thereafter the extra data voucher will reflect under the My Plans section.

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Monday, 20 November 2017

vivo V7 debuts in India for Rs. 18,990


The vivo V7 was introduced in Indonesia a week ago, and now it has reached Indian shores. The V7 has been priced at Rs. 18,990, and will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting November 24, while pre-booking opens today. 

It comes in Gold and Black color, and those who pre-book will be offered no-cost EMI, one-time free screen replacement, movie vouchers from BookMyShow, cash back for HDFC cash holders and exchange offer.

The vivo V7 is a toned down version of V7+, which was the company's first bezel-free design offering. The metal-clad V7 boasts a screen to body ratio of 83.6 percent, and has slim bezels on the sides. Similar to other bezel-free phone, the fingerprint scanner is located at the back.

In terms of specifications, the vivo V7 features 5.7-inch HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio with Gorilla Glass protection 4. It runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat based Funtouch 3.2 and is equipped with octa-core Snapdragon 450 processor, 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, that's expandable via microSD card.

For photography it gets 16MP f/2.0 rear camera with PDAF and LED flash, while the front facing shooter is a 24MP f/2.0 sensor accompanied by LED flash. The selfie camera offers features like Face Beauty 7.0, Portrait mode and Face unlock system.

The phone has dedicated dual nano SIM and microSD card slots arranged in a single tray, and supports 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 and 3.5mm audio jack for connectivity. A 3000mAh battery runs the show.

Thursday, 16 November 2017

vivo V7 with 5.7-inch FullView display, 24MP selfie camera announced


vivo has launched V7 in Indonesia, a toned down version of the V7+, which was launched in India back in September. The new V7 when compared to V7+ gets a smaller display, less storage and reduced battery capacity.

The vivo V7 flaunts the same design as V7+ boasting near bezel-less design with narrow bezels for a 83.6 percent screen to body ratio. It sports a metal unibody design and the  fingerprint scanner is located at the back.

In terms of specifications, the vivo V7 features 5.7-inch HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio with Gorilla Glass protection 4. It runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat based Funtouch 3.2 and is equipped with octa-core Snapdragon 450 processor, 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, that's expandable via microSD card.

For photography it gets 16MP f/2.0 rear camera with PDAF and LED flash, while the front facing shooter is a 24MP f/2.0 sensor accompanied by LED flash. The selfie camera offers features like Face Beauty 7.0, Portrait mode and Face unlock system.

The phone has dedicated dual nano SIM and microSD card slots arranged in a single tray, and supports 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 and 3.5mm audio jack for connectivity. A 3000mAh battery runs the show.

As for the pricing, the vivo V7 costs Rp 3,799,000 ($280 | Rs. 18,000) in Indonesia, and will be available for purchase from November 18 in Matte Black and Gold colors. The phone will also launch in India on November 20 exclusively on Flipkart.

Monday, 13 November 2017

vivo V7 specs leaked ahead of official launch


In September 2017, vivo launched its first bezel-less phone vivo V7+ in India featuring Snapdragon 450, 5.99-inch HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display and 24MP front camera. Now the China based device maker is gearing up to launch a toned down version of V7+, with smaller display, reduced battery capacity and less storage.

Dubbed vivo V7, it will first break cover in Indonesia on November 16, before launching in India on November 20. Additionally ahead of the launch, the entire specs sheet of the device has leaked online.

As per the the leak, vivo V7 will sport similar design as its bigger sibling V7+ but come with a smaller 5.7-inch HD+ display. It will still utilize Snapdragon 450 processor and pack 4GB RAM, but come with 32GB internal storage, instead of 64GB storage. The storage is expandable via microSD card.

The camera department remains unchanged, and vivo V7 will ship with 24MP selfie camera and 16MP main shooter. The vivo V7+ packed 3225mAh battery, however, the younger sibling V7 will have 3000mAh battery on-board. It will run Android 7.1.2 based FunTouchOS 3.0, support 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM and include fingerprint scanner.

According to reports, the vivo V7 is expected to be priced at Rs. 18,990. As a reminder, the vivo V7+ costs Rs. 21,990. 

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Thursday, 9 November 2017

vivo launches Energatic Blue vivo V7+ in India


The V7+ was vivo's first smartphone to flaunt near bezel-less design, and sport a display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It was launched in India back in September in two colors Matte Black and Champagne Gold.

Now the China based device maker is launching a new color variant of V7+ in the form of Energetic Blue. According to vivo the stylish Energetic Blue color "complements the energetic personality of young and fashion-conscious customers." 

The Energetic Blue vivo V7+ has the same price tag as the other color variants at Rs. 21,990 and carry forward the same specs sheet. However it will be Amazon India exclusive, and go on sale starting November 15. Pre-bookings are now open.

To recollect, the vivo V7+ has a border-less 5.99-inch HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) FullView 18:9 display with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. It is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 450 Mobile Platform, and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

For photography it gets 16MP rear camera with PDAF and LED flash, while the front facing shooter is a 24MP sensor accompanied by moonlight flash. The selfie camera offers features like Face Beauty 7.0 and Portrait mode.

It runs Android Nougat based FunTouchOS 3.0 and is fueled by 3225mAh battery. It is also equipped with AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chip to deliver immersive media experience. Other features include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, WIFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, fingerprint scanner, and Face ID system.

Monday, 6 November 2017

vivo rolls out Android Nougat for V5, V5 Plus and V5s


Good news for vivo V5 series smartphone users. The China based popular device maker has announced that it is rolling our Android Nougat for vivo V5, V5 Plus and V5s.

To remind you the phones were launched running Android Marshmallow, and is now being directly updated to Android 7.1.1.

The update has been released in Philippines and several users are already getting it over-the-air. The update size is said to be around 1GB, and brings vivo's customized FunTouch 3.1 and native Nougat features such as multi-window, app shortcuts, rounded icons, new emojis and more, along with bug fixes, system enhancements and optimizations. It also bumps the Android security patch level to September, 2017.

If you've not been notified about the update yet, go to settings>about phone> system update to check for it. The update is likely to roll out to other markets soon.

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Friday, 3 November 2017

vivo V7+ lands in China as vivo V79


vivo is adding a new member to its 'Y' family in the form of vivo Y79. It is essentially the rebranded version of  the camera-centric vivo V7+ launched in India last month for the China market featuring a near-bezel design, but the Snapdragon 450 processor is replaced by a more powerful Snapdragon 625 octa-core chip.

The vivo V79 sports 5.99-inch HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio and screen to body ratio of 84.4 percent. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. 

For photography it gets 16MP rear camera with PDAF and LED flash, while the front facing shooter is a 24MP sensor accompanied by moonlight flash. The selfie camera offers features like Face Beauty 7.0 and Portrait mode.


As for the other specs, the vivo Y79 packs 4GB RAM, and comes with 64GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. It runs Android Nougat based Funtouch OS, and comes with 'Do Not Disturb' mode for for uninterrupted gaming sessions, while a 3225mAh battery is the show-runner. The connectivity features include dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS. 

It sports metal unibody design with rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and the device comes in Black, Rose Gold, Matte Black and Champagne Gold.

The vivo Y79 has been priced at CNY 2498 ($376 | Rs. 24,000), and will be available in home market  China through vivo Mall, vivo's official stores, TMall and JD.com starting November 11. 

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Friday, 20 October 2017

vivo announces global expansion; to sell products in six new countries


China based device maker vivo which is now among the top 5 vendors in the world, and also an official sponsor of the next two FIFA World Cup tournaments, has announced that it plans to expand its presence globally to six new markets in the following months.

vivo already has its footprint in India, Thailand, Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Cambodia and Bangladesh.

Going forward, vivo will soon set its foot in Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong, and also make its way to the African market by launching its products in Morocco and Kenya. Through Russia it will make its debut in European market, and we can expect expansion to other European countries in the near future.

In these markets, vivo aims to offer devices and "inspire confidence and self-expression in more young people". The punchline sounds perfect as vivo phones are mainly focused on camera and audio experience. The last phone, vivo launched was vivo V7+ which had a near bezel-less design and 24MP selfie camera and selfie flash. 

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Thursday, 21 September 2017

vivo X20, X20 Plus goes official with Snapdragon 660, dual-cameras


Chinese device maker vivo recently launched the near bezel-less vivo V7+ in India. Now vivo has launched another full screen phone dubbed vivo X20 in China, alongside a plus variant, X20 Plus. Design-wise, the it looks same like the vivo X7+, but the addition of dual-camera setup, makes it resemble the iPhone 7 Plus design, which has become a popular design among Chinese smartphone maker like Oppo, OnePlus and Xiaomi.

Speaking about the specs, the vivo X20 features 6.1-inch Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio, and is powered by the mid-range Snapdragon 660 Mobile platform. It comes with 4GB RAM, and will be offered in two storage variants – 64GB and 128GB. For photography, it rocks 12MP f/1.8 + 5MP dual-cameras at the back, and they work in tandem to offer high quality bokeh images. On the front there's 12MP f/2.0 dual-pixel camera. It is backed by 3245mAh battery and supports quick charging.

Other features include rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face Wake (vivo's term for face recognition), dual-SIM, Bluetooth 5.0 and AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chip to deliver immersive media experience. It runs Android Nougat based FunTouchOS 3.0 and comes with vivo's AI assistant.

The vivo X20 Plus packs the same specs as X20, but features a large 6.43-inch display, 64GB inbuilt storage, a beefier 3905mAh battery and upgraded camera with multi-axis OIS, and specially designed ultra-thin OIS motor. 

Coming to the pricing, the vivo X20 is priced at CNY 2998 ($455 | Rs. 30,000) for 64GB storage model, and CNY 3398 ($515 | Rs. 34,000) for the 128GB storage version. The X20 Plus costs CNY 3498 ($530 | Rs. 35,000). Both will be available in Rose Gold, Gold and Matte Black. 

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Thursday, 7 September 2017

vivo V7+ has slim bezels, Snapdragon 450 processor and 24MP selfie camera


It just feels like yesterday, we were treated to the bezel-less Xiaomi Mi MIX, and in a short span, the design has become a trend in smartphones including budget devices. Last month Micromax (Canvas Infinity) and LG (Q6) launched budget near bezel-less phones in India. And now vivo has launched V7+, with slim bezels, boasting 84.4 percent screen to body ratio in India. Also, it's the first smartphone to be equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 450 processor.

vivo's version of near-bezel less display is called FullView and has a aspect ratio of 18:9. It sports 5.99-inch HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) display with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. As mentioned earlier it is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 450 Mobile Platform, and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

For photography it gets 16MP rear camera with PDAF and LED flash, while the front facing shooter is a 24MP sensor accompanied by moonlight flash. The selfie camera offers features like Face Beauty 7.0 and Portrait mode.

It runs Android Nougat based FunTouchOS 3.0 and is fueled by 3225mAh battery. It is also equipped with AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chip to deliver immersive media experience. Other features include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, WIFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth and fingerprint scanner.

The vivo V7+ has been priced at Rs. 21,990 and will be available on Amazon India and Flipkart starting September 15. It comes in Matte Black and Champagne Gold.

Friday, 25 August 2017

vivo Y69 with 16MP selfie camera, selfie flash launched in India for Rs. 14,990


vivo, one of the top five popular smartphone brand in India, is launching a new mid-range selfie-centric smartphone called vivo Y69. It boasts 16MP f/2.0 selfie camera with Moonlight flash, which basically a selfie flash. 

The vivo Y69 sports a premium all metal unibody design, and 5.5-inch HD display. Under the display there's a home button, which also functions as a fingerprint scanner. The performance is handled by 1.5GHz octa-core Mediatek MTG6750 processor and 4GB 3GB RAM. On-board storage is 32GB, and can be expanded via microSD card. 

The main camera has a 13MP f/2.2 sensor, and is assisted by an LED flash. Connectivity options include dual-SIM support, 4G, VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB OTG. It runs Android Nougat based Funtouch OS 3.2, and is fueled by a 3000mAh battery. Color options are Champagne Gold and Black.

The vivo Y69 carries a price tag of Rs. 14,990, and will be available on e-commerce portal Flipkart and Amazon India, as well as offline stores across the country starting September 1.

Thursday, 3 August 2017

Vivo Xplay 7 will feature under-display fingerprint scanner and quad cameras


Vivo showcased the prototype (modified version of Xplay 6) of the world’s first smartphone with an under-display fingerprint sensor at MWC 2017, Shanghai. Now the company is almost ready for the commercial launch of a device sporting the under-display fingerprint tech.

A leak coming out of China, reveals details of vivo's upcoming flagship. Dubbed Xplay 7, some images of the device have surfaced from a Power Point presentation, and confirms that it will use Qualcomm's under the glass fingerprint sensor, instead of using a physical button.


The images also shows a quad-camera setup for the Xplay 7: two will be placed at the back in a vertical arrangement with a LED flash in-between, and the other two on the front for selfies. It's worth mentioning that vivo was the first smartphone maker to bring dual-selfie cameras to smartphones. However, Alcatel with its Flash smartphone, was the first company to add four cameras on a phone.

Furthermore, the images also show the Xplay 7 with Full screen display with dual-curved edges at sides, minmal bezels on top and bottom, that looks almost similar to Galaxy S8+. It also appears to have a very slim profile.

Unfortunately there is still no words on the specs, but we can expect it to feature QHD resolution with an AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 835/Snapdragon 660 Mobile platform and 6GB or 8GB RAM.

The vivo Xplay 7 is most likely to go official in the coming weeks. 

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Thursday, 27 July 2017

vivo V5 Plus gets Rs. 3,000 price cut, now available for Rs. 22,990


vivo launched the dual-selfie camera toting V5 Plus (Gold) in India earlier this year in January for Rs. 27,980, followed by an Matte Black IPL edition in April for Rs. 25,990. In between the V5 Plus received a permanent price cut of Rs. 2,000, and was selling for 25,990.

Now, both the Gold and Matte Black V5 Plus price has been reduced by Rs. 3,000, and will be available for Rs. 22,990 on Flipkart, and offline stores across the country.

To recap the specs, the vivo V5 Plus comes with dual 20MP Sony IMX376 + 8MP selfie camera, and 16MP f/2.0 PDAF main camera at the back with LED flash. 

It features 5.5-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 625 chip, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac, 3.5mm audio jack and 3160mAh battery. It ships with Android Marshmallow based Funtouch OS 3.0.

Monday, 10 July 2017

Energatic Blue color variant of vivo V5s launched in India for Rs. 17,990


vivo is launching a new color version of its selfie centric vivo V5s. The smartphone was being offered in Crown Gold and Matte Black hues at Rs. 18,990, and now it will also come in a Energetic Blue color. It is also priced Rs. 1,000 less, and is now available for Rs. 17,990 via Flipkart. There's also an exchange offer of up to Rs. 17,000.

Color aside, there is no change in the specs. The vivo V5s flaunts 20MP Sony IMX376 selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. It has front facing selfie flash called Moonlight Flash to deliver quality selfies in low-light environments. For the regular photos, there's 13MP f/2.2 camera at the back with LED flash and PDAF.

Other specifications include 5.5-inch HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB expandable storage, 3000mAh battery and fingerprint scanner.

It runs Android Marshmallow based Funtouch OS 3.0, and connectivity options on-board are dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS+GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack and USB OTG.

Thursday, 6 July 2017

vivo X9s & X9s Plus goes official with dual-selfie cameras


China based smartphone maker vivo has introduced X9s and X9s Plus, the company's latest flagship and the successor of last year's X9 and X9 Plus in China. Similar to its predecessor, both devices have dual-selfie cameras to offer high qquality selfies and has the same metal unibody design with the U-shaped antenna design.

The vivo X9s and X9 Plus flaunts 20MP and 5MP dual camera for capturing depth information when taking selfies. Both sensors are accompanied by Soft LED flash, and you can adjust f/0.95 to f/16 equivalent aperture. The rear facing camera is a 16MP sensor with LED flash and PDAF. Additionally, the XPS Plus features RK1608 DSP for processing RAW captures.

Both vivo X9s and X9s Plus offer almost same specs, but differ in the screen, processor and battery department.

The vivo X9s comes with 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display, Snapdragon 652 processor and 3320mAh battery, whereas, the X9s Plus has 5.85-inch Full HD AMOLED display, Snapdragon 653 processor and 4015mAh battery. They pack 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

Other specs include dual-SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, 3.5mm audio jack, fingerprint scanner and fast charging. They ship with Android 7.1.1 Nougat based Funtouch OS 3.1.

The vivo X9s and X9s Plus are priced at CNY 2698 ($396 | Rs. 25,700) and CNY 2998 ($440 | Rs. 28,500), and comes in Matte Black Gold and Rose Gold colors. The vivo X9s Plus will be available starting July 8, and X9s from July 20. 

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Monday, 1 May 2017

Samsung leads India's Q1 smartphone sales, Xiaomi jumps to second place: Counterpoint


Smartphone shipments in India registered a growth of 15 percent annually in Q1 2017, reaching 29 million units, according to the market research firm Counterpoint's latest report for Indian smartphone market.

Samsung continued to be the top smartphone vendor in the country (26 percent share), followed by Chinese device makers, Xiaomi (13 percent), vivo (12 percent), Oppo (10 percent) and Lenovo/Motorola (8 percent). These five smartphone brands accounted to almost 70 percent of the total smartphone market. Devices in the mid-range segment  (Rs 15,000-20,000)  witnessed the highest growth on 158 percent during the quarter with major contributions to the growth from brands like Samsung, Oppo, Gionee and Motorola.

The premium smartphone segment (over Rs. 30,000) grew 35 percent year-on-year with Samsung taking 48 percent of the market share, followed closely by Apple at 43 percent. OnePlus, Oppo and Google, also reached to the top five in the premium segment, but each with minor shares.

Almost four out of five mobile phones shipped were made in India during the first quarter. Also, LTE-enabled smartphones contributed to 96 percent of total smartphone shipments during the quarter.

Furthermore, sales of selfie-centric smartphones grew nine fold annually, driven mainly by brands like Oppo (F-series), vivo (V5, V5s, V5 Plus) and Gionee (A1). This is no surprising, as these three brands sell their device through offline stores, and most of these stores in the country first suggest Oppo or vivo smartphones, even though, there are better options available online like Xiaomi or Motorola brand. Also devices with 8MP and higher selfie camera are the fastest growing trends in the market.

The report also mentions that smartphone market in the country is witnessing a focus shift in distribution strategy by major brands. Offline players in the country are now focusing on online channels to gain extra market share, while online only brands (Xiaomi, Motorola, Honor and others) are entering the offline market to widen their reach to address customers in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. 

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Thursday, 27 April 2017

vivo V5s with 20MP front camera, 64GB storage launched in India for Rs. 18,990


vivo is launching an upgraded version of its selfie-centric vivo V5, dubbed as vivo V5s. The new vivo V5S comes with slightly changed design and double storage, while rest of features remain the same.

Like the vivo V5, the vivo V5s gets a 20MP Sony IMX376 selfie camera with a front-facing LED flash called Moonlight Glow. But it comes with 64GB internal storage instead of 32GB, and the antenna lines are now hidden.

The vivo V5s features a 5.5-inch HD 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display encased in an all-meta body, and comes with 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor, 4GB RAM, 13MP f/2.2 PDAF rear camera and 3000mAh battery. 

Other specs include hybrid dual-SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack, fingerprint scanner and HiFi sound backed by AK4376 audio chip. It runs Funtouch OS 2.5 based Android Marshmallow out of the box.

The vivo V5s is priced at Rs. 18,990 and will be available from May 6 in Matte Black color. There's also a Crown Gold version, which goes on sale from May 20.