Two mid-range Vivo phones appear on TENAA with 6.2-inch displays, Android O!

Vivo has been on a roll lately with their new releases! Recently, there are two mid-range Vivo phones have appeared on TENAA listing with 6.2-inch displays. Keep reading for more details!

Mysterious Vivo phone

Two new mid-range Vivo phones get TENAA approval.

Recently, two unknown Vivo phones just popped up in TENAA listings, revealing their model numbers and some bits about the hardware. They appear to belong to the same line as evidenced by their screen sizes. The devices called V1803BA and V1730DT respectively, and feature almost identical dimensions and weight. Judging by the specs, the V1730DT should be the more premium model with a 6.2-inch display, tall aspect ratio and 1080 x 2280 pixel resolution. However, it does settle for the lower clocked 1.8 GHz octa-core CPU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

The processor matches the Snapdragon 636, but it could also be a new chipset altogether. The V1803BA, on the other hand, comes with 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, again the same 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage as well as a 6.2-inch HD+ display with 720 x 1520 pixel resolution. Those point to Snapdragon 625 chipset, which would align with the more budget range. The rest of the specs on both phones are identical. To be specific, there’s a dual camera system on the back (13MP+2MP), 8MP front-facing snappers, rear-mounted fingerprint readers, and 3,180 mAh batteries.

Vivo phones

Both devices come running Android 8.1 Oreo-based Funtouch OS out of the box. Also on board is 4G LTE, VoLTE, microSD, and a 3.5mm headphone jack support. There’s only one Gold colour option for the V1803BA, while the V1730DT gets Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Matte Black options. Currently, no release date is yet known for the two new devices.

Two mid-range Vivo phones and their availability

Unfortunately, that is all we have gathered so far. Details about the marketing name, the design, price tag of the Vivo phones are yet to be revealed. So stay tuned with us for further updates about these two!

Huawei P30 vs Vivo APEX: battle Triple cam vs Dual cam, 8GB RAM and..>

It’s the race between Huawei P30 vs Vivo APEX running today with 6GB RAM and dual camera! Which phone is the winner today? Check it out!

Huawei P30 vs Vivo APEX

Huawei P30 vs Vivo APEX specs battle

Between the two, Huawei P30 is the successor flagship of the P20 but with improved features. Besides that, Vivo APEX is the high-end handset of the Chinese manufacturer. In details, Huawei P30 specs sport a 6.1-inch LTPS with the resolution of 1080 x 2240 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio. On the contrary, Vivo APEX specs pack a 5.99-inch OLED with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. With the higher resolution, team Huawei is ahead in this round.

On the other hand, both Huawei P30 vs Vivo APEX runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset at the core. Moreover, the P30 offers 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. There is also another microSD card which is expandable up to 256GB. Besides that, Vivo APEX comes in different variants of 4GB/ 6GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Our point goes to Huawei again because of the bigger storage.

Huawei P30 vs Vivo APEX

Under the hood, Huawei P30 camera setup equips a triple-lens of 40MP + 24MP + 12MP. On the front, there is a secondary 19MP selfie shooter. Besides that, Vivo APEX camera system includes a 24MP snapper on the back and an 8MP selfie shooter. Since triple is certainly better than dual, Huawei snatches another point regarding the optics. In terms of the capacity, P30 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh juice box, while Vivo APEX battery rocks a bigger 4000mAh capacity. Both run on Android Oreo system.

Huawei P30 vs Vivo APEX release date and price

Huawei Mate P30 might debut by early 2019 while Vivo APEX is coming in the summer of 2018. As for the cost, Huawei P30 price can begin around $1100 ~ Rs. 71, 586. Vivo APEX price starts around $587 ~ Rs. 39, 990. With the lower price tag and the massive storage, Vivo APEX is our choice. How about you? Let us know!

Vivo X21 system update help improve fingerprint recognition and more!

New Vivo X21 system update alert! This 6GB RAM phone is going to have fingerprint recognition, operating efficiency and other features improvement. Keep reading for more details!

Vivo X21 system update

Vivo X21 system update

On March 21st, Vivo released the X21 device which is a full-screen smartphone with an on-screen fingerprint sensor. Today, the company announced that the Vivo X21 system update is now available with a focus on enhancing the fingerprint recognition experience. The update log shows that it will improve the phone’s fingerprint recognition processing logic as well as the security and efficiency of fingerprint recognition module. In addition, Vivo X21 also added new features such as AR-based emojis called Funmoji, optimised the driving setting with more comfortable driving experience.

At the system level, the latest update showcases the status bar icon layout, displays more elements; maximized the system resource scheduling mechanism, and improved the system operating efficiency. Now, let’s look at the phone’s specs again. In details, Vivo X21 specs pack a large 6.28-inch Super AMOLED screen with resolutions of 1080 x 2280 pixels and a notch on the top. On top of that, the Vivo device gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. In addition, Vivo X21 sports 6GB RAM with 128GB ROM that can be expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD card.

Vivo X21 system update

Moreover, for the battery box, the device packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3200mAh juice box. Under the hood, the new Vivo phone runs on FunTouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system. Furthermore, Vivo X21 camera features a dual 12MP+5MP snapper on the back. Meanwhile, the selfie shooter sports 12MP with an aperture of f/2.0.

Vivo X21 release date and price

Vivo X21 is already available for sale in China on 28th March 2018 while Vivo X21 price tag depends on the variants. Rs. 29,990 ~ $460 for the base model, Rs. 32,926 ~ $505 for the UD model. Do you like this new Vivo system update? Feel free to share your opinion below!

Three Vivo midrange models appeared with 3GB RAM and Dual Cam setup!

You heard it right! Three unknown Vivo midrange models have surfaced on TENAA today. We believe that they are the Vivo V9 and two variants of the Vivo Y81. Keep reading for more info!

Vivo midrange models

Three new Vivo midrange models are coming soon

It looks like the Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has been pretty busy in the market lately. After a mysterious device spotted on Geekbench yesterday, THREE more Vivo midrange models appeared on TENAA listing. In details, the trio goes with model numbers Vivo V1732A, V1732T and V1801A0. First, the Vivo V1801A0 looks like a higher model than the other two and we believe it could be the upcoming Vivo V9.

The device includes a 6.26-inch TFT display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080p. Underhood, it takes power from an unnamed processor with CPU clocked at 2.2GHz. The Vivo V9 camera bears a dual setup and it also packs a 3180mAh battery pack. On the other hand, the Vivo V1732A and V1732T models have the same design and specs lineup. Perhaps they are the same device but with different storage capacity.

Vivo midrange models

These two models could belong to the company’s Y-series, likely under the name Vivo Y81. The listing reveals the two likely to take power from the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset with CPU clocked at 2GHz. Regarding the storage, there is 3GB RAM and maybe a 4GB variant, while the internal storage is 64 GB. Photography-wise, there is only one camera on the back that is 8 MP (but reaches 13 MP with software enhancements), while the selfie cam is 5 MP. The models do not have fingerprint scanners but pack a 6.22-inch display. Lastly, both models will bear a battery capacity of 3180mAh.

New Vivo midrange models release date and price

Although we have had some specs info about the trio, their price and availability is yet to be in the clear. However, since Vivo defines them as midrange handsets, chances are their price range will be somewhat around $400 to $600. Other than that, stay tuned with us for more updates about them!

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo NEX: 6GB RAM and 3500mAh battery!

Let us start with the battle between Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo NEX featuring 6GB RAM and dual cameras. Can you guess the winner by now?

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo NEX

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo NEX specs

Without a doubt, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is the latest flagship from Japan. Meanwhile, the Vivo NEX looks identical with the Vivo APEX, including the pop-up selfie cam. To be specific, Vivo NEX specs include a 5.99-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. Whereas, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium specs sport a 5.8-inch TRILUMINOS display with the resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K HDR) and win this round for better display.

Under the hood, both Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo NEX take power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and run on Android Oreo 8.0 as the operating system. For the storage, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium offers 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 400GB). Whereas, the Vivo device offers the same 6GB RAM but with 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Thus, Sony gets one point in this round!

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo NEX

Notably, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium camera setup includes a dual rear snapper of 19MP + 2MP and a 13MP selfie lens. On the other hand, Vivo NEX camera equips with an 8MP pop-up selfie lens while the rear sensor features a dual 24MP snapper. As a result, Sony gains our vote thanks to better optics setup. Moreover, the Xperia XZ2 Premium comes with a 3540mAh battery, compared to Vivo NEX’s bigger non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh battery. We have a tie situation here!

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo NEX release date and price

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium release date was back in April 2018 while Vivo NEX release date falls in the last quarter of this year. As for the cost, Vivo NEX price starts at $1, 091 ~ Rs. 73, 992 for the premium edition, and $779 ~ Rs. 52, 832 for the standard edition. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium price can start at $986 ~ Rs. 64, 354. This battle is so hard to choose the winner because they both have similar features and even the same price range. However, we would still recommend the Sony handset for its more well-known branding.

Vivo NEX first look through a video: all screen design and pop-up selfie cam!

Although Vivo announced that the NEX would launch on June 12, we already got a glimpse of what it looks like through an online video. Keep reading for more info about the Vivo NEX first look!

Vivo NEX first look

Vivo NEX first look

Prior to the poster revealed yesterday, a video showing the full design of the phone has surfaced online today. We can confirm that Vivo NEX first look is the same as it appears in the poster: an all-screen display without a notch or unnecessary bezels plus a pop-up front-facing lens. There is a bit more of a chin than we hoped though. Regardless, this phone is one of the very first genuinely all-screen devices, preceding the current trend of notching the display to house the sensors up-front.

The pop-up selfie cam gets a right amount of screen time in the video, with many of the contestants staring at it gently sliding out of the top of the device. There’s a rumour that Vivo will also release another version of the NEX without the pop-up camera but instead move it to the chin. There’s also no fingerprint sensor on the back of the device because it’s going to be underneath the display.

Vivo NEX first look

The video doesn’t show the fingerprint sensor in action, but towards the end when the actor is yelling about the phone, you can see the fingerprint icon near the bottom. Besides, there’s also a headphone jack, making the Vivo NEX quite possibly the perfect smartphone. In terms of the Vivo NEX specs, it includes a 5.99-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. The device might take power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). On top of that, Vivo NEX camera equips with an 8MP pop-up selfie lens while the rear sensor features a dual 24MP snapper. Besides that, this phone runs on Android Oreo and rocks a non-removable 4000mAh juice box.

Vivo NEX release date and price

The Chinese brand might debut this device on June 12th, 2018. As for the cost, the Vivo NEX price starts at $1, 091 ~ Rs. 73, 992 for the premium edition, and $779 ~ Rs. 52, 832 for the standard edition.

Nokia Titan Plus 2018 vs Vivo NEX: battle of 6GB RAM, 6500mAh battery!

Get ready to join the exciting battle between Nokia Titan Plus 2018 vs Vivo NEX today! One of them arrives with powerful 6GB RAM and 6500mAh battery box! Read on to find out the winner now!

Nokia Titan Plus 2018 vs Vivo NEX

Nokia Titan Plus 2018 vs Vivo NEX specs

Alongside the Nokia Titan 2018, HMD Global is working on the Plus variant of this device with the upgraded specs. Meanwhile, the Vivo NEX looks identical with the Vivo APEX, including the pop-up selfie cam! Now, let’s begin with their display. In details, Nokia Titan Plus 2018 specs include a large 6.01-inch touchscreen with a 2K resolution and tall 18:9 ratio. Besides, Vivo NEX specs include a 5.99-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. Thus, team Nokia gains the first point!

Under the hood, both Nokia Titan Plus 2018 vs Vivo NEX will run on the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. As for the storage, the Nokia handset sports 6GB RAM with two ROM options: 128GB/ 256GB. Similarly, the Vivo device offers the same 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Since both devices’ storages are expandable up to 256GB via microSD, we would call it a tie in this round! How about the photography system?

Nokia Titan Plus 2018 vs Vivo NEX

Nokia Titan Plus 2018 camera system equips a 41MP PureView camera on the back with phase detection autofocus and LED flash. Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter features a single 25MP shooter with LED flash. On the contrary, Vivo NEX camera equips with an 8MP pop-up selfie lens while the rear sensor features a dual 24MP snapper. Such a close call in this one but we have to give away one point for team Nokia again! In term of the operating system, both handsets are going to run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. Finally, the Nokia phone packs a huge non-removable Li-Ion 6500mAh juice box. Whereas, the Vivo power pack is only 4000mAh. Clearly, Nokia is taking the lead in this battle!

Nokia Titan Plus 2018 vs Vivo NEX release date and price

For now, we expect the Nokia Titan Plus 2018 vs Vivo NEX release date fall in the last quarter of this year. As for the cost, Nokia Titan Plus 2018 price starts around $850 ~ Rs. 54, 462. Moreover, the Vivo NEX price starts at $1, 091 ~ Rs. 73, 992 for the premium edition, and $779 ~ Rs. 52, 832 for the standard edition. In the end, we highly recommend the Nokia Titan over the NEX handset due to its better optics and stronger performance.

Mid-range handset Vivo Z1 with 24MP selfie cam goes on sale for only…>

Good news for budget smartphone fans out there! The mid-range handset Vivo Z1 with a 24MP selfie cam is now on sale for only $249. Keep reading for more details!

Vivo Z1

Vivo Z1 availability

Nowadays, the gaming smartphone market looks too attractive to many manufacturers. After seeing the success of the Xiaomi Black Shark and the Nubia Red Magic, there was a prediction we’ll see some more models with stunning gaming features to come. We introduce you the Vivo Z1! After the pre-order period, now the budget phone is finally available for sale. In details, the Vivo phone should come with an excellent configuration performance for gaming purpose.

As far as it concerns, this phone will inevitably bring you an intelligent and enjoyable speed experience. Moreover, the handset confirms to support AI game feature, which will overturn your understanding of mainstream smartphones. Under the hood, the Vivo handset sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip with AI camera as well. Furthermore, the full-screen notched display with a 24MP light-sensitive unit allows better gaming experience.

Vivo Z1

Regarding Vivo Z1 specs, the handset runs FunTouch OS on top of Android 8.1 Oreo. Moreover, the smartphone receives a 6.26-inch (1080×2280 pixels) full-HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio. Meanwhile, it comes in only one 4GB RAM variant and 64GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). Also, Vivo Z1 camera features a dual setup of13MP+2MP rear snapper and LED flash. Furthermore, there would be a 12MP camera at the front.

Vivo Z1 release date and price

Vivo Z1 is now on sale for only $249. As a mid-ranger with reasonable price, Vivo new handset is worth your payment and still look good in the hand with flagship-like design. What do you think about this handset? Drop comments below to let us know what you think and stay tuned for more news!

Vivo NEX poster confirmed a pop-up selfie cam, 6GB RAM, 4000mAH batt!

New poster alert! Apparently, Vivo NEX poster revealed that the phone will likely to arrive with a pop-up selfie cam like its brother Vivo APEX. Take a look below for more details about the handset!

Vivo NEX poster

Vivo NEX poster revealed

Recently, our sources reported that Vivo is holding an event in Shanghai, China on June 12. In details, there were promo materials sent out by the company; which clearly depict a Vivo APEX look-alike with the pop-up selfie cam. Apparently, this news is real since the company just revealed a poster online, showing the outline of a phone and a pop-up front-facing lens. As seen in the promo pic, this design will allow the phone to have an all display without a notch or unnecessary bezels.

Moreover, we believe the model will come in three variants: two powered by the Snapdragon 710, one with the SnD 845. They include the Vivo NEX, NEX S and NEX A. Unfortunately, it only certified that they support fast 5V/2A, 9V/2A and 10V/2.25A charging over USB-C. On top of that, the NEX S has now surfaced on the database of benchmark website GeekBench with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chip.

Vivo NEX poster

We have not known yet whether the NEX or NEX A will get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. In terms of the display, the Vivo NEX specs include a 5.99-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. Moreover, there is a display fingerprint sensor for security. Also, the device might take power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). On top of that, Vivo NEX camera equips with an 8MP pop-up selfie lens while the rear sensor features a dual 24MP snapper. Besides that, this phone runs on Android Oreo and rocks a non-removable 4000mAh juice box.

Vivo NEX release date and price

The Chinese brand might debut this device on June 12th, 2018. As for the cost, the Vivo NEX price starts at $1, 091 ~ Rs. 73, 992 for the premium edition, and $779 ~ Rs. 52, 832 for the standard edition. Share your ideas about the upcoming Vivi handset. Drop us a comment section below. Stay tuned and wait for more updates from us!

Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2: battle of 4GB RAM and Dual Camera setup!

Today, we have the battle between Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 taking place on PricePony. Notably, one of these competitors offers dual cameras and 4GB RAM. Check out the final winner below!

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Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 comparison

Between the two, Vivo Z1 is the new name in the market with dual camera and impressive AI gaming feature. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi S2 is the upcoming device of the Chinese brand. In details, Vivo Z1 specs receive a 6.3-inch (1080×2280 pixels) full-HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio. On the contrary, Xiaomi Redmi S2 specs include a smaller 5.99-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. With the higher resolution, the Vivo handset is ahead.

In addition, Vivo Z1 equips with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and the Xiaomi Redmi S2 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. In terms of the storage, Vivo handset comes in only one 4GB RAM variant and 64GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). Besides that, Xiaomi Redmi S2 offers 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB with 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB ROM. Needless to say, Xiaomi is taking the lead in this battle due to its memory variety.

 Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2

Regarding the operating system, both Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 runs on Android Oreo out of the box. Furthermore, the Vivo owns a 3260mAh battery box, while Xiaomi Redmi S2 houses a bigger 3080mAh capacity. Vivo earns another point! Photography-wise, Vivo Z21 camera features a setup with 13MP+2MP rear snapper and LED flash. Also, there would be a 12MP camera at the front. In contrast, Xiaomi Redmi S2 camera packs a dual 12MP + 5MP rear shooter and a 16MP selfie lens. Xiaomi takes one point for better optics MP, thus making this battle a tie!

Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 release date and price

The two devices release dates are in the second quarter of this year. As for the cost, Xiaomi Redmi S2 price is $134 ~ Rs. 8,999. Meanwhile, Vivo Z1 price in India starts around Rs. 19,999 ~ $294. In the end, both of them are quite similar regarding the features and performance. Therefore, we suggest you buy the Xiaomi Redmi S2 due to its more affordable price tag.

Vivo NEX surfaces online with Snd 845 chip, 8GB RAM but without a notch!

Another Vivo flagship is under the development with the name Vivo NEX. Today we got some leaks of the device running SnD 845 chip at the core, screen-to-body ratio but there’s no sign of a notch. Keep reading for more details!

Vivo NEX

Vivo NEX specs and design

Recently, a grand smartphone from Vivo has surfaced online which indicates that the company is planning to announce a new flagship series. Goes by the name Vivo NEX, we expect the phone to be similar to the Vivo APEX model with a high screen to body ratio and hi-end hardware specifications. Besides, an image of Vivo NEX renders has appeared on a Weibo account, which reveals the basic hardware info of the alleged device.

For starter, the leaked image suggests that the handset features a nearly bezel-less screen but without any notch at the top. Moreover, Vivo NEX specs would come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM. Also, the phone runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) based operating system with Funtouch OS 4.0 on top. Other features include an on-screen fingerprint sensor on the front and a pop-up camera module similar to Vivo APEX.

Vivo APEX

In addition, the leak indicates a 4,000 Yuan of pricing. On a side note, this device looks identical to the Vivo APEX which will transfer from concept phone to official on June 12 in China. If the Vivo NEX turns out to be the Vivo APEX, it will have a 5.99-inch OLED display of FHD+ resolution, a pop-out selfie camera and an under the display fingerprint scanner. You can take a look at the Vivo APEX hands-on review HERE for comparison.

Vivo NEX release date and price

Unfortunately, there is no official statement on the possible launch of the flagship or even the existence of it at the moment. Regarding the cost, Vivo NEX price can begin at CNY 4,000 or about €550. As with any other leak, take this with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned with us for more details about this mysterious device soon!

Vietnamese smartphone brand Mobiistar relocates its base to India!

It looks like India is becoming a popular destination for all smartphone companies. Recently, Vietnamese brand Mobiistar has moved its base to this promising and trending market. Keep scrolling for more details!

Mobiistar

Vietnamese brand Mobiistar relocated to India

Recently, Vietnamese smartphones brand Mobiistar has entered the Indian market to compete with other Chinese flagships (Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi) and has marked this country as its global headquarter. Carl Ngo – CEO of Mobiistar – shared with ET: “4G smartphones are trending in India, and is growing fast. This is the market where all the major things in the mobile industry are happening. Succeeded or not, it’s too early to tell. But this is the targeting market that we want to try”.

He also added: “After looking at the figures and growth size of the country, I have decided to move here. The idea is to run global operations in India. I am here full time.” On a side note, the company has already signed with manufacturer V-Sun Technologies to assemble handsets. Furthermore, the company is setting up SMT (Surface-mount technology) for the printed circuit board. Moreover, the company is also focusing on the selfie segment, which is largely contributed by Oppo and Vivo.

Mobiistar

According to Carl’s words, the company will launch such devices in the Rs 6,000-Rs 10,000 price category via online channels; then expand their price range offline. Regarding marketing strategies, this flagship will follow Xiaomi’s path, which solely focuses on social media, digital channels, and verbal communication with customers. That way, it has a chance of becoming one of the top smartphones brands without spending a large amount of cash into advertising like Oppo and Vivo. In an ambitious attempt at expanding its business, this handset brand is also in talks with several telecom operators to create more network and partnership.

Mobiistar backstory

Mobiistar is among top five smartphone flagships in Vietnam. The company has already expanded to Cambodia and is now set to enter India; as well as into the GCC or Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Some of its well-known products are Mobiistar E Selfie, Lai Zumbo S 2017, Mobiistar B242i, etc.