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vivo Y33T Smartphone Preview : What You Need To Know!

The new vivo Y33T smartphone is here, offering great features at an incredibly affordable price point!

Find out if the vivo Y33T is what you have been waiting for!

vivo Y33T Smartphone : What You Need To Know!

The new vivo Y33T is targeted at the youth, offering an all-rounder device with a fast processor, a sleek design and great photographic capabilities at a great price point.

Those are some of the most important characteristics many consumers are looking for in their smartphones during the pandemic.

6.58-inch Display

The vivo Y33T comes with a massive 6.58-inch display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels.

Its display panel has a 90 Hz refresh rate, and boasts a wide colour gamut of 96% NTSC.

High-Performance Mobile SoC

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is a mid-range mobile SoC, manufactured on the 6 nm process, offering

four high-performance Kryo 265 Gold (A75) cores running at up to 2.4 GHz,
four power-efficient Kryo 265 Silver (A55) cores running at up to 1.8 GHz, and
an Adreno GPU to accelerate 2D and 3G graphics

It also features the vivo Multi-Turbo 5.0 software that intelligently optimises network connectivity, processor speed, and power usage to keep it running cool at optimal performance.

RAM + Storage

The vivo Y33T comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory, with an additional 4 GB of extended RAM, giving up to 12 GB of RAM – more than enough to handle multiple memory-hungry games and apps at the same time!

There’s also no need to worry about storage. Its fast UFS 2.1 internal flash memory has a capacity of 128 GB – enough for a multitude of games and apps.

And if you run out, you can top up storage through a microSD card – up to 1 terabyte!

16 MP Selfie Camera

When it comes to photography, the vivo Y33T offers great selfie shots from its 16 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture for great selfies even in low light conditions.

The front camera automatically focuses on your eye area, to ensure that you are always in focus; with software enhancements to deliver a natural portrait look.

You can also opt for Multi-Style Portrait to create portraits in a variety of distinct styles!

50 MP Triple-Camera System

In the back, it has a 50 MP main camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture, together with an 2 MP bokeh camera, and a 2 MP macro camera for really close-up shots (as close as 4 cm).

The main camera supports Super Night Mode, combining multiple night shots into one photo with incredible clarity.

Large Fast Charging Battery

To power all that, the Y33T comes with a large 5,000 mAh battery, which gives you a full day of usage and then some!

On top of that, the Y33T also supports reverse charging, letting you recharge your other mobile devices!

vivo Y33T : Specifications

Specifications	vivo Y33T
Display	6.58-inch Display – 1080 x 2408 pixels – 90 Hz refresh rate – 96% NTSC colour gamut
OS	Funtouch OS 12 (Android 12)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
CPU	4 x Kryo 265 Gold cores (2.4 GHz) 4 x Kryo 265 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (845 MHz)
Memory	8 GB LPDDR4X + 4 GB Extended RAM 2.0
Storage	128 GB UFS 2.1
External Storage	microSD (up to 1 TB)
Front Camera	16 MP camera, f/2.0
Main Cameras	50 MP main camera, f/1.8 2 MP macro camera, f/2.4 2 MP depth camera, f/2.4
Connectivity	Wi-Fi : Up to Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB Type C
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side Mounted
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light, Proximity, E-compass
GPS	GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	No
Battery	5,000 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	18 watt wired charging Supports reverse charging
Dimensions	76.08 mm wide 164.26 mm tall 8.0 mm thick
Weight	182 grams

vivo Y33T : Three Colour Options

The vivo Y33T is available in three colour options. From left to right, they are Mirror Black, Midday Dream, and Starry Gold!

Mirror Black features their latest double-layer coating technique, which intertwines black the elegant shade of black with a glossy sheen.

Midday Dream features an embossed AG texture with a frosted feel, and a liquid crystal coating that is fingerprint smear resistant.

Starry Gold features newly-upgraded fluorite glitter texture, with nano-grade gradient colour plating technology that creates a frosted golden surface with shiny lines.

Do let us know which you prefer!

vivo Y33T : Price, Availability + Deals!

The vivo Y33T has a launch price of only RM999 – approximately US$237 / £180 / A$310 / S$322.

For a limited time, every purchase will come with 1-year extended warranty worth RM159 from now until 17 April 2022!

If you like the vivo Y33T, make sure you grab it on the official vivo store!

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vivo V23e 5G Mirage Gold Preview : Take A Look!

The new vivo V23e 5G Mirage Gold smartphone is here, offering a new elegant colour option for selfie-lovers!

Find out if the vivo V23e 5G Mirage Gold is what you have been waiting for!

vivo V23e Mirage Gold : For Photography Enthusiasts!

The new vivo V23e 5G Mirage Gold smartphone is designed for photography enthusiasts, offering really great front and rear cameras at an affordable price point.

Those are some of the most important characteristics many consumers are looking for in their smartphones during the pandemic.

6.44-inch Display

The vivo V23e 5G Mirage Gold comes with a massive 6.44-inch display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

It uses an AMOLED panel, which delivers much better colour gamut and brightness than regular LCD displays.

High-Performance Mobile SoC

The MediaTek Dimensity 810 is a new and faster mid-range mobile SoC, with an integrated 5G modem, and :

two high-performance Arm Cortex-A76 cores running at up to 2.4 GHz,
six power-efficient Arm Cortex-A55 cores, and
an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU to accelerate 2D and 3G graphics

It also features a Multi-Turbo software that intelligently optimises network speed, heat dissipation, AI and gaming performance.

RAM + Storage

The vivo V23e Mirage Gold comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory, with an additional 4 GB of extended RAM, giving up to 12 GB of RAM – more than enough to handle multiple memory-hungry games and apps at the same time!

There’s also no need to worry about storage – its 128 GB internal storage is plenty enough for a multitude of games and apps. And if you run out, you can top up storage through a microSD card!

44 MP Selfie Camera

When it comes to photography, the vivo V23e Mirage Gold offers both great selfie shots from its 44 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture for great selfies even in low light conditions.

The front camera automatically focuses on your eye area, to ensure that you are always in focus; with software enhancements to deliver a natural portrait look.

You can also opt for Multi-Style Portrait to create portraits in a variety of distinct styles!

You can also take photos in really dark conditions using its Front Camera AI Extreme Night feature, which uses multi-frame noise reduction to combine multiple shots into one bright and clear shot!

It also supports Steadiface Selfie Video, which ensures that your face remains stable and clear, no matter how you move.

50 MP Triple-Camera System

In the back, it has a 50 MP main camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture, together with an 8 MP wide-angle camera, and a 2 MP macro camera for really close-up shots (as close as 4 cm).

The main camera supports Double Exposure, allowing you to take two different photos and combine them for a unique double-exposed shot!

5G Connectivity

While 5G connectivity is still not available in Malaysia, and sparse around the world, the integrated 5G modem means you’re future-proofed.

More importantly though are its other connectivity options. It comes with support for dual-band WiFi-AC, Bluetooth 5.1 and a reversible USB Type C port.

Sleek + Light

The vivo V23e Mirage Gold features a premium glass-covered chassis, with a smooth anti-fingerprint finish.

It has a sleek profile that is just under 7.5 mm thick, and weighs just 172 grams.

Large Fast Charging Battery

To power all that, the V23e Mirage Gold comes with a large 4,050 mAh battery, which gives you a full day of usage and then some!

On top of that, it supports 44 watt flash charging – a quick 30 minute flash charge will restore its battery life to 69%! Best of all – vivo included the charger in the box!

vivo V23e Mirage Gold : Specifications

Specifications	vivo V23e Mirage Gold
Display	6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display – 1080 x 2400 pixels
OS	Funtouch OS 12 (Android 11)
Platform	MediaTek Dimensity 810 (MT6873)
CPU	2 x Arm Cortex-A76 cores (2.4 GHz ) 6 x Arm Cortex-A55 cores
GPU	Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Memory	8 GB + 4 GB Extended RAM
Storage	128 GB microSD support
Front Camera	44 MP camera (f/2.0)
Main Cameras	50 MP main camera, f/1.8 8 MP wide-angle camera, f2.2 2 MP macro camera, f/2.4
Connectivity	Network : 5G / 4G / 3G Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : USB Type C
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In-Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, E-compass, Gyroscope
GPS	GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	No
FM Radio	Yes
Battery	4,050 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	44 watt FlashCharge
Dimensions	74.28 mm wide 160.87 mm tall 7.36-41 mm thick
Weight	172 grams

vivo V23e 5G : Three Colour Options

The vivo V23e 5G was originally available in two colour options – Sunshine Coast on the left, and Cosmic Aurora on the right.

Take a look at how they compare against the new Mirage Gold colour (centre). Do let us know which you prefer!

vivo V23e 5G Mirage Gold : Price, Availability + Deals!

The vivo V23e 5G has a launch price of RM1,599 – approximately US$378 / £286 / A$532 / S$517.

For a limited time, every purchase will come with free gifts worth RM528 from now until 20 February 2022!

Limited Edition vivo x L’Oréal Paris Valentine’s Gift Box
1 Year Extended Warranty
1 Year Screen Crack Protection

From 21 until 28 February, every purchase will come with free gifts worth RM399 :

1 Year Extended Warranty
1 Year Screen Crack Protection

If you like the vivo V23e Mirage Gold, make sure you get it now!

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vivo V23e 5G Preview : What You Need To Know!

The brand-new vivo V23e 5G smartphone is here, offering a magnificent 44MP front camera for selfie-lovers!

Take a look at what else the vivo V23e 5G offers, and find out if this is what you have been waiting for!

vivo V23e 5G : For Photography Enthusiasts!

The new vivo V23e 5G smartphone is designed for photography enthusiasts, offering really great front and rear cameras at an affordable price point.

Those are some of the most important characteristics many consumers are looking for in their smartphones during the pandemic.

6.44-inch Display

The vivo V23e 5G smartphone comes with a massive 6.44-inch display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

It uses an AMOLED panel, which delivers much better colour gamut and brightness than regular LCD displays.

High-Performance Mobile SoC

The MediaTek Dimensity 810 is a new and faster mid-range mobile SoC, with an integrated 5G modem, and :

two high-performance Arm Cortex-A76 cores running at up to 2.4 GHz,
six power-efficient Arm Cortex-A55 cores, and
an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU to accelerate 2D and 3G graphics

It also features a Multi-Turbo software that intelligently optimises network speed, heat dissipation, AI and gaming performance.

RAM + Storage

The vivo V23e 5G comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory, with an additional 4 GB of extended RAM, giving up to 12 GB of RAM – more than enough to handle multiple memory-hungry games and apps at the same time!

There’s also no need to worry about storage – its 128 GB internal storage is plenty enough for a multitude of games and apps. And if you run out, you can top up storage through a microSD card!

44 MP Selfie Camera

When it comes to photography, the vivo V23e 5G offers both great selfie shots from its 44 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture for great selfies even in low light conditions.

The front camera automatically focuses on your eye area, to ensure that you are always in focus; with software enhancements to deliver a natural portrait look.

You can also opt for Multi-Style Portrait to create portraits in a variety of distinct styles!

You can also take photos in really dark conditions using its Front Camera AI Extreme Night feature, which uses multi-frame noise reduction to combine multiple shots into one bright and clear shot!

It also supports Steadiface Selfie Video, which ensures that your face remains stable and clear, no matter how you move.

50 MP Triple-Camera System

In the back, it has a 50 MP main camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture, together with an 8 MP wide-angle camera, and a 2 MP macro camera for really close-up shots (as close as 4 cm).

The main camera supports Double Exposure, allowing you to take two different photos and combine them for a unique double-exposed shot!

5G Connectivity

While 5G connectivity is still not available in Malaysia, and sparse around the world, the integrated 5G modem means you’re future-proofed.

More importantly though are its other connectivity options. It comes with support for dual-band WiFi-AC, Bluetooth 5.1 and a reversible USB Type C port.

Sleek + Light

The vivo V23e 5G features a premium glass-covered chassis, with a smooth anti-fingerprint finish.

It has a sleek profile that is just under 7.5 mm thick, and weighs just 172 grams.

Large Fast Charging Battery

To power all that, the V23e comes with a large 4,050 mAh battery, which gives you a full day of usage and then some!

On top of that, it supports 44 watt flash charging – a quick 30 minute flash charge will restore its battery life to 69%! Best of all – vivo included the charger in the box!

vivo V23e 5G : Specifications

Specifications	vivo V23e 5G
Display	6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display – 1080 x 2400 pixels
OS	Funtouch OS 12 (Android 11)
Platform	MediaTek Dimensity 810 (MT6873)
CPU	2 x Arm Cortex-A76 cores (2.4 GHz ) 6 x Arm Cortex-A55 cores
GPU	Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Memory	8 GB + 4 GB Extended RAM
Storage	128 GB microSD support
Front Camera	44 MP camera (f/2.0)
Main Cameras	50 MP main camera, f/1.8 8 MP wide-angle camera, f2.2 2 MP macro camera, f/2.4
Connectivity	Network : 5G / 4G / 3G Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : USB Type C
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In-Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, E-compass, Gyroscope
GPS	GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	No
FM Radio	Yes
Battery	4,050 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	44 watt FlashCharge
Dimensions	74.28 mm wide 160.87 mm tall 7.36-41 mm thick
Weight	172 grams

vivo V23e 5G : Colour Options

The vivo V23e 5G is available in two colour options – Sunshine Coast on the left, and Cosmic Aurora on the right.

vivo V23e 5G : Price, Availability + Deals!

The vivo V23e 5G has a launch price of RM1,599 – approximately US$378 / £286 / A$532 / S$517.

For a limited time, every pre-order will come with free gifts worth RM550

Automatic Soap Dispenser Gift Box
Viu TV membership (1 month)
1 Year Extended Warranty
1 Year Screen Crack Protection

There is also a V23e 4G version with a launch price of RM1,399 – approximately US$330 / £250 / A$466 / S$453.

For a limited time, every pre-order will come with free gifts worth RM491

Backpack
Viu TV membership (1 month)
1 Year Extended Warranty
1 Year Screen Crack Protection

Buying either model will also get the opportunity to purchase any vivo TWS 2 wireless earphones at 50% off! There are also daily rewards from now until 17 December 2021!

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vivo Y76 5G Preview : What You Need To Know!

The brand-new vivo Y76 5G is here, promising to offer unparalleled gaming and entertainment at an unbelievable price!

Take a look at what the vivo Y76 5G offers, and find out if this is what you have been waiting for!

vivo Y76 5G : Optimised For Gaming + Entertainment!

The new vivo Y76 5G smartphone is designed to deliver excellent gaming and entertainment at a highly affordable price point.

Those are some of the most important characteristics many young adults are looking for in their smartphones during the pandemic.

Hence, vivo partnered with Mobile Legends to create the Y76 5G, a fact which is obvious during their local launch in Malaysia.

6.58-inch Display

The vivo Y76 5G smartphone comes with a massive 6.58-inch display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, 96% NSTC colour gamut and 460 nits of brightness.

When used for mobile gaming, the extra-wide display offers you more screen space, more visibility over your opponents.

Designed For Gaming Performance

The MediaTek Dimensity 700 is a fast mid-range mobile SoC, with an integrated 5G modem, and :

two high-performance Arm Cortex-A76 cores running at up to 2.2 GHz,
six power-efficient Arm Cortex-A55 cores running at 2 GHz, and
an Arm Mali-G75 MC2 GPU to accelerate 2D and 3G graphics

It also features a Multi-Turbo software that intelligently optimises network speed, heat dissipation, AI and gaming performance.

Finally, the Dimensity 700 SoC is kept cool by a Five-Dimensional Liquid Cooling System that vivo claims will reduce core temperature by 10 degrees.

RAM + Storage

The vivo Y76 5G comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory, with an additional 4 GB of extended RAM, giving up to 12 GB of RAM – more than enough to handle multiple memory-hungry games and apps at the same time!

There’s also no need to worry about storage – its 128 GB internal storage is plenty enough for a multitude of games and apps. And if you run out, you can top up storage through a microSD card!

Cameras Galore!

When it comes to photography, the vivo Y76 5G focuses on what’s necessary. That means a 16 MP camera in the front, with a wide f/2.0 aperture for great selfies even in low light conditions.

In the back, it has a 50 MP main camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture, paired with a 2 MP depth sensor for software bokeh effects. It also comes with a 2 MP macro camera for really close-up shots (as close 4 cm).

5G Connectivity

While 5G connectivity is still not available in Malaysia, and sparse around the world, the integrated 5G modem means you’re future-proofed.

More importantly though are its other connectivity options. It comes with support for dual-band WiFi-AC, Bluetooth 5.1 and a reversible USB Type C port.

Sleek + Light

To keep price low, the vivo Y76 5G features a plastic chassis. Yet, it maintains a sleek profile at just under 7.8 mm thick, and weighs just 175 grams.

Large Fast Charging Battery

This is a truly important feature – a large 4,100 mAh battery, which lets you game for hours on end.

On top of that, it supports 44 watt flash charging – a quick 32 minute flash charge will restore its battery life to 70%!

Best of all – vivo included the charger in the box!

vivo Y76 5G : Specifications

Specifications	vivo Y76 5G Smartphone
Model	V2124
Display	6.58-inch FHD+ Incell Display – 1080 x 2408 pixels – 96% NTSC colour gamut – 460 nits max. brightness
OS	Funtouch OS 12 (Android 11)
Platform	MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G
CPU	2 x Arm Cortex-A76 cores (2.2 GHz ) 6 x Arm Cortex-A55 cores (2.0 GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali-G75 MC2
Memory	8 GB + 4 GB Extended RAM microSD support
Storage	128 GB
Front Camera	16 MP camera (f/2.0)
Main Cameras	50 MP main camera, f/1.8 2 MP macro camera, f/2.4 2 MP depth sensor, f/2.4
Connectivity	Network : 5G / 4G / 3G Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : USB Type C
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, E-compass, Gyroscope
GPS	GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	No
FM Radio	Yes
Battery	4,100 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	44 watt FlashCharge
Dimensions	75.0 mm wide 163.84 mm tall 7.79 mm thick
Weight	175 grams

vivo Y76 5G : Colour Options

The vivo Y76 5G is available in two colour options – Midnight Space on the left, and Cosmic Aurora on the right.

vivo Y76 5G : Price, Availability + Deals!

The vivo Y76 5G has a launch price of RM1,299 – approximately US$308 / £231 / A$428 / S$421.

If you pre-order one from now until 26 November 2021, you will receive free gifts worth RM587 :

RM50 instant rebate, so it’s only just RM1,249
VANZO Fragrance Gift Set worth RM138
1 Year Extended Warranty worth RM199
1 Year Screen Crack Protection worth RM200

After the pre-order period, every purchase will come with free gifts worth RM537 :

VANZO Fragrance Gift Set worth RM138
1 Year Extended Warranty worth RM199
1 Year Screen Crack Protection worth RM200

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vivo TWS 2 ANC + TWS 2e Earbuds : All You Need To Know!

vivo just introduced the TWS 2 ANC and TWS 2e true wireless stereo earbuds that offer studio quality audio!

Find out if the new TWS earbuds are what you have been looking for!

vivo TWS 2 ANC + TWS 2e Earbuds : All You Need To Know!

vivo just introduced two new true wireless stereo earbuds – the TWS 2e and the TWS 2 ANC with active noise cancellation!

They both come with 12.2 mm speakers offering super strong bass, in a pair of feather-light earbuds.

Here is what you need to know about the new vivo TWS 2 series earbuds…

Comfortable Fit

Both vivo TWS 2 ANC and TWS 2e earbuds are ultra-light at just 4.7 grams. But more importantly, they were designed with a G3 curvature that conforms to the contours of your ears.

They also feature an innovative vent design, with front and rear chamber flow to help equalise pressure. You will hardly remember they are there!

Super Strong Bass

Both vivo TWS 2 models come with a large 12.2 mm speaker, which features a carbon fibre composite diaphragm to deliver powerful bass, with crisp mids and highs.

Active Noise Cancellation

The vivo TWS 2 ANC can continuously monitor and cancel the background sound, eliminating up to 40 dB of noise!

You can rely on its smart noise algorithm to intelligently adjust the degree of noise cancellation, or manually choose from three levels – high, normal and low.

It doesn’t matter how loud traffic gets – you will always hear every song and conversation crystal clear!

And a single tap activates the Transparency Mode which lets you clearly hear outside sounds, letting you hear announcements and chat with people as if you were not wearing the earbuds at all.

Microphone Noise Cancellation

Both models come with two external beam forming microphones to eliminate background noise while picking up your voice.

Their duct design also improves wind noise reduction by an astounding 148%, so your voice will always be clear even if you are running or cycling.

The TWS 2 ANC model has an additional microphone hidden within the earbud. This microphone has a high SNR to help pick up your voice even in the noisiest environment.

Multipoint Connection

Both vivo TWS 2 models can simultaneously connect to two devices, and switch seamlessly between them – like your vivo X70 smartphone and a laptop, for example.

If you receive a call on your phone while watching a video on your laptop, the earbuds will automatically stream the call and switch back to the video after you hang up.

Ultra-Low Latency

Both models have been enhanced with vivo’s dual-coupled antennas to reduce wireless latency, which is critical for online games.

The TWS 2e has a wireless latency of just 117 ms, while the TWS 2 ANC goes as low as 88 ms!

Battery Life

Both models have a battery life of about 7 hours, and 29-30 hours when used with the charging case.

With active noise cancellation enabled, the TWS 2 ANC has a 4 hour battery life on a single charge.

vivo TWS 2 ANC + TWS 2e Earbuds : Specifications

To make it easier for you to decide between the two models, we created this table to compare their key specifications :

Specifications	TWS 2 ANC	TWS 2e
Design	In-Ear Earbuds
IP Rating	IP54
Speaker Unit	12.2 mm voice coil
Frequency Range	20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	No
Microphones	3	2
Voice Call Noise Cancellation	Yes, 3-Mic	Yes, 2-Mic
Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.2 Dual-Channel Transmission 2.0
Wireless Latency	88 ms (min.)	117 ms (min.)
Wireless Codec	aptX Adaptive / AAC / SBC	AAC / SBC
Wear Detection	Two capacitive sensors	None
Google Fast Pair	Yes
Controls	Pressure + Touch	None
Battery	45 mAh (each earbud) 505 mAh (charging case)
Battery Life (Noise Cancellation Off)	7.3 Hours	7.6 Hours
Battery Life (Noise Cancellation On)	4.1 Hours	–
Charging Time	60 minutes (earbuds) 110 minutes (charging case)
Charging Port	USB Type C
Earbud Dimensions	23.8 x 22.2 x 30.2 mm
Charging Case Dimensions	60.0 x 24.3 x 45.4 mm
Earbud Weight	4.7 g per earbud
Charging Case Weight	41.9 g

vivo TWS 2 ANC + TWS 2e Earbuds : Price + Pre-Order Deals

The vivo TWS 2e is priced at RM269 – approximately US$64 / £47 / A$88 / S$87.

But it only costs RM68, if you purchase it with a vivo X70 series smartphone!

The vivo X70 Pro is priced at RM369 – approximately US$88 / £65 / A$121 / S$119.

But it only costs RM98, if you purchase it with a vivo X70 series smartphone!

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vivo X70 Gimbal Smartphones : What You Need To Know!

vivo just introduced the X70 Pro and X70 smartphones featuring ZEISS optics and a unique gimbal camera!

Find out if the new vivo X70 gimbal smartphones are what you have been waiting for!

vivo X70 Gimbal Smartphones : What You Need To Know!

vivo just launched their X70 series of professional photography flagship smartphones, with two models – the X70 and the X70 Pro.

Both models come with ZEISS optics for their cameras, and a unique Ultra-Sensing Gimbal Camera, to allow users to capture the best possible photos and videos, even in the most challenging conditions.

Here is what you need to know about the new vivo X70 series smartphones…

Large AMOLED Display

Both the vivo X70 and X70 Pro come with a large 6.56-inch AMOLED display, with a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels.

They both support a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz response rate, as well as HDR10+ support and Hi-Rest certification.

There is a subtle difference between the two models though – the vivo X70 display has a 2.5D edge, while the Pro version has a 3D curved edge.

Performance

Both models are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 – a 5G mobile SoC built on the 6 nm process, with eight processor cores that consists of :

a high-performance A78 core running at 3 GHz,
three sustained-performance cores running at 2.6 GHz, and
four high-efficiency A55 cores running at 2 GHz.

In addition to its 8 processor cores, it has a 9-core Arm Mali-G77 MC9 GPU, and a 6-core MediaTek APU 3.0 AI processor.

RAM + Storage

The vivo V70 comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, while the Pro version comes with a whopping 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Even though they both come with a lot of memory, they support Extended RAM 2.0 – giving them additional 4 GB of memory on call!

There is no option to upgrade storage through a microSD card, but they both come with more than enough storage for most users, and most importantly – it’s super fast UFS 3.1 flash storage!

Cameras Co-Engineered With ZEISS

Both models have a high-resolution 32 MP front camera, with a triple camera system for the X70 and a quad camera system for the X70 Pro.

Both camera systems were co-engineered with ZEISS and feature lenses with ZEISS T* coating to reduce unwanted light flares, ghosting, stray light and other image artifacts.

The pièce de résistance of both models is the unique Ultra-Sensing Gimbal Camera, which is coupled with the Gimbal Stabilisation 3.0 technology, to let you capture steady images and video even in the most challenging conditions.

They also support VIS 5-Axis Ultra Stable Video technology, which integrates enhanced optical image stabilisation (OIS) with electronic image stabilisation (EIS) to aggressively stabilise the X/Y-axis as well as Z-axis rotation for silky-smooth video.

Rounding that up is a slew of AI-enhanced photography and videography technologies, like Real-Time Extreme Night Vision, Super Night Video, Pure Night View, Pro Cinematic Mode and more.

Battery + Charging

The vivo X70 Pro and X70 come with large batteries – 4,450 mAh and 4,400 mAh capacities respectively, for a long battery life.

On top of that, they both come with a USB charger in-the-box, which supports 44W FlashCharge for extremely fast charging.

vivo X70 Gimbal Smartphones : Specifications

To make it easier for you to decide between the two models, we created this table to compare their key specifications :

Specifications	X70 Pro	X70
Display	6.56-inch AMOLED – 1080 x 2376 pixels resolution – 120 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz response rate – HDR10+, Hi-Res
Platform	MediaTek Dimensity 1200 – 1 x Arm Cortex-A78 core @ 3 GHz – 3 x Arm Cortex-A78 cores @ 2.6 GHz – 4 x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 2 GHz – Arm Mali-G77 MC9 GPU – 6-core MediaTek APU 3.0
Operating System	Funtouch OS 12 (Android 11)
Memory	12 GB LPDDR4X	8 GB LPDDR4X
Extended RAM	4 GB
Storage	256 GB, UFS 3.1	128 GB, UFS 2.1
Front Camera	32 MP, f/2.45
Rear Cameras	50 MP, f/1.75 12 MP, f/1.98 12 MP, f/2.2 8 MP, f/3.4	40 MP, f/1.75 12 MP f/1.89 12 MP, f/2.2
Connectivity	WiFi : Up to Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB 2.0 Type C
GPS	GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, QZSS, A-GPS
OTG	Yes
NFC	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In-Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Colour Temperature, Ambient Light, Proximity, E-compass, Gyroscope
Linear Motor	Yes
IR Emitter	Yes
Battery	4450 mAh battery	4400 mAh battery
Charging	44 watt FlashCharge
Dimensions	73.21 mm wide 158.3 mm tall 7.99-8.08 mm thick	75.39 mm wide 160.1 mm tall 7.55 mm thick
Weight	183-184 g	181-182 g

vivo X70 Gimbal Smartphones : Price + Pre-Order Deals

The vivo X70 is priced at RM2,499 – approximately US$598 / £437 / A$822 / S$806.

Here are the freebies you will get if you pre-order one from now until 1 October 2021 :

Protection Plus : 1 year extended warranty + 1 year screen crack protection
Premium Gift Box : Bluetooth speaker + car charger + 1-month Viu subscription

The vivo X70 Pro is priced at RM3,299 – approximately US$789 / £577 / A$1,085 / S$1,064.

Here are the freebies you will get if you pre-order one from now until 1 October 2021 :

Protection Plus : 1 year extended warranty + 1 year screen crack protection
Premium Gift Box : Bluetooth sound bar + 1-month Viu subscription

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vivo V1 Custom Imaging Chip : What You Need To Know!

vivo just unveiled their first self-designed V1 custom imaging chip, and here is what you need to know!

vivo V1 Custom Imaging Chip : Launched In Shenzhen!

On 2 September 2021, vivo unveiled their first self-designed V1 custom imaging chip, at a press event in Shenzhen, China.

The V1 Imaging Chip was developed by over 300 vivo engineers and imaging experts over 2 years, as part of vivo’s four strategic tracks on imaging technology :

imaging system
operating system
industrial design
performance

vivo V1 Custom Imaging Chip : What You Need To Know!

According to Hu Baishan, vivo Executive Vice-President and COO, the V1 is a fully-customised integrated circuit chip that is designed to deliver leading-edge visual quality for both imaging and video applications.

The vivo V1 imaging chip will be used to optimise smartphone application scenarios like “viewfinder look and video recording“, according to Hu.

In these two leaked pictures, you can see how several vivo V1 chips sitting in their trays.

From what we understand, the vivo V1 custom imaging chip will first appear in the upcoming vivo X70 series of flagship smartphones.

Using a custom ISP (image signal processor) chip will allow vivo to offer faster processing and better image quality than what’s readily available through the integrated ISP offered by mobile SoCs.

vivo has already offered a sneak peek at how they will use their new custom imaging chip – paired with ZEISS Vario-Tessar lens in their X70 series smartphones!

Do let us know what you think!

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vivo Is Top 5 Smartphone Brand Globally In Q2 2021!

vivo is now a top 5 smartphone brand globally in Q2 2021!

Find out what this means for one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in the world!

vivo Is Top 5 Smartphone Brand Globally In Q2 2021!

On 28 July 2021, Canalys announced that vivo ranked fifth in global smartphone shipments, with a market share of 10% in the second quarter of 2021!

Despite the challenging business climate brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, vivo actually increased their smartphone shipments 27% year-on-year!

Thanks to this strong growth, vivo remains firmly one of the top 5 smartphone brands globally.

How vivo Achieved Its Position As Top 5 Brand

vivo gave us some insights into how they achieved their present-day success as a top 5 smartphone brand globally.

vivo leveraged the local mindset with an understanding of the local culture and management as they steadily expanded globally.

Today, vivo has a global sales network that stretches across more than 50 countries and regions, with over 400 million users worldwide.

vivo also maintained a strong lead in telecommunications technology, applying for over 3,000 5G patents and submitting over 5,000 5G proposals to the telecommunications standard development organisations of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).

They have even started research of 6G technology, which is expected to be launched in 2030. They currently have a network of 10 R&D centres in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an, Taipei, Tokyo and San Diego.

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vivo V21 OOTD Contest : Light Up Your Style!

vivo just kicked off their OOTD contest, giving you the opportunity to win a new V21 series smartphone and other cool prizes!

Here are the details!

vivo V21 OOTD Contest : Light Up Your Style!

Want to win yourself the new vivo V21 series smartphone and some cool prizes?

Then go join the new vivo V21 OOTD (Outfit of the Day) contest, which runs from now until 31 May 2021!

Contestants stand to win not only a brand-new vivo V21 series smartphone, but also limited-edition co-branded swag like t-shirt, cross-body bag, oversized shirt and bucket hat – all conceptualised and designed by local fashion labels like KitWoo, Evensince, Neonate and Cassey Gan!

vivo Light Up Your Style Contest Prizes
Grand Prize	vivo V21 Series Smartphone + vivo exclusive co-branded item
1st Prize	DJI OM 4 + vivo exclusive co-branded item
2nd Prize	vivo Wireless Sport Lite + vivo exclusive co-branded item
Consolation Prize	vivo exclusive co-branded item

vivo V21 OOTD Contest : How To Participate?

All you have to do is showcase your best creative interpretation of the theme – “Light“, using your lightweight and breezy outfits!

Step 1 : Style up and take your OOTD (Outfit of the Day) photo.

Step 2 : Go to the Light Up Your Style OOTD contest post on Facebook.

Step 3 : Post your photo to the comment section below, with the hashtags #vivoV21Series #LightUpYourStyle #ForYourBestMoments

Step 4 : Share the Light Up Your Style OOTD contest post on your Facebook wall!

Four winners will be selected from these entries, and the announcement will be posted on 3 June 2021.

vivo V21 + V21e Smartphones : 44 MP Selfie FTW!

On 28 April 2021, vivo launched their V21 and V21e smartphones, both offering a phenomenal 44 MP front camera as their killer feature!

Both models are available for purchase with immediate effect, at these launch prices :

V21 (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM1,599 (about US$390 / £280 / A$502 / S$518)
V21e (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM1,299 (about US$317 / £228 / A$408 / S$421)

Here are online purchase options :

Malaysia : V21 | V21e

Recommended : vivo V21 Smartphone : Our Hands-On Preview!

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How vivo X60 / X60 Pro Enhances Your Gaming Experience!

Most smartphones are capable of playing games, but vivo shares how their X60 and X60 Pro smartphones offer features that significantly enhances your gaming experience!

How vivo X60 / X60 Pro Enhances Your Gaming Experience!

The vivo X60 and X60 Pro smartphones may be focused at delivering flagship-class photographic capabilities, but it is also a gaming powerhouse.

vivo shared how their X60 and X60 Pro smartphones offer features that significantly enhances your gaming experience!

Flagship Class Performance!

The vivo X60 and X60 Pro are built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, which features :

1 x Prime Core : ARM Cortex-A77 @ 3.2 GHz
3 x Performance Cores : ARM Cortex-A77 @ 2.42 GHz
4 x Power-Saving Cores : ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Adreno 650 GPU
Qualcomm Hexagon 698 DSP

All that delivers exemplary CPU and GPU performance that is more than capable of handling any game you throw at it, at maximum resolution!

Display With High Refresh Rate + High Response Rate!

All of that processing power is important because it helps the vivo X60 and X60 Pro smartphones drive their fantastic 6.56-inch AMOLED display, which boasts not only a 120 Hz refresh rate, but also a 240 Hz response rate!

This not only gives you silky smooth visuals, but also ensures you can react much more quickly than your gaming opponents.

This will give you a definite edge in first-person shooter or battle royale games like PUBG Mobile and Call Of Duty Mobile.

Long Battery Life!

This is an oft-overlooked feature – a long battery life. Sure, you can keep your smartphone plugged into the wall, but is that really fun?

The X60 and X60 Pro not only come with a large 4,300 mAh battery, vivo optimised their power consumption to ensure that it lasts longer than competing smartphones.

This lets you go on playing, even when your gaming opponents have run out of power!

vivo X60 / X60 Pro : Enjoy A Great Gaming Experience Today!

Here are a few places online where you can buy a vivo X60 or X60 Pro smartphone, to enjoy a great gaming experience!

Malaysia : vivo X60 | vivo X60 Pro
US : vivo X60 | vivo X60 Pro

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AWESOME vivo Deals During LazMall Super Brand Spotlight!

vivo Malaysia is offering AWESOME deals during the LazMall Super Brand Spotlight – happening THESE TWO DAYS!

So check out these great offers, and grab them before the clock runs out!

AWESOME vivo Deals During LazMall Super Brand Spotlight!

During the 2-day LazMall Super Brand Spotlight – from 9 May until 10 May 2021 – you will be able to purchase a vivo smartphone for as low as RM 359, and redeem exclusive gifts worth RM 498 and vouchers worth up to RM 100!

AWESOME vivo Smartphone Deals!

During the vivo LazMall Super Brand Spotlight, you will be able to grab these awesome vivo smartphone deals :

V21 (8 GB + 3GB + 128 GB) : RM 1,599
V21e (8 GB + 3GB + 128 GB) : RM 1,299
Y20s G (6 GB + 128 GB) : RM 699 (RM 50 discount!)
Y12s (4 GB + 128 GB) : RM 599 (RM 100 discount!)
V20 2021 (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM 1,269 (RM 230 discount!)
V19 (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM 919 (RM 780 discount!)
Y1s (2 GB + 32 GB) : RM 359 (RM 100 discount!)
Y31 (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM 899 (RM 100 discount!)
Y11 D (3 GB + 32 GB) : RM 415 (RM 84 discount!)

AWESOME vivo Freebies!

Every purchase of a vivo smartphone will come with these freebies :

Free shipping!
Zero instalment plan!
RM50 off LazCoins
Free Celcom Xpax SIM pack

In addition, the first 1,000 customers who spend RM599 and above will receive a Raya mystery gift worth RM299!

The next 1,000 customers will receive a power bank, or wireless earphones worth RM59!

If you purchase the new vivo V21, vivo V21e or Y20s G smartphone, you will receive these free gifts too :

a Macaron Earphone / Wireless Earphone
1 year extended warranty
1 year screen crack protection

AWESOME Discount Vouchers!

Those who purchase any product from the vivo Malaysia official store on LazMall will be able to redeem these exclusive discount vouchers :

RM100 minimum spend : RM 10 voucher
RM499 minimum spend : RM 30 voucher
RM699 minimum spend : RM 50 voucher
RM999 minimum spend : RM 70 voucher

There are also some Limited-Time Vouchers up for grab!

RM300 minimum spend : RM 15 voucher
RM1299 minimum spend : RM 80 voucher
RM2000 minimum spend : RM 100 voucher

Hati Rapat, Raya Berkat Campaign!

With every purchase of a vivo smartphone worth RM500 and above during the vivo Hati Rapat, Raya Berkat campaign period, you will stand a chance to win prices worth up to RM68,888, including :

OSIM Family Bundle
40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV
Cash prizes of RM 10 to RM 200!

V21e Like, Share + Win!

You can also participate in the V21e Like, Share and Win contest from now until 10 May 2021. Just follow these simple steps!

Follow Lazada’s Facebook page.
Like the contest post.
Proceed to the vivo LazMall and select any preferred smartphone to “Add To Cart”.
Take a screenshot of the page, including the item(s) you “added to cart”.
Post the image under the Facebook contest post, and comment why you selected that smartphone, and tag 3 of your Facebook friends!

It’s that simple!

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vivo V21 + V21e Smartphones : What You Need To Know!

vivo just launched their V21 and V21e smartphones, offering a phenomenal 44 MP front camera as their killer feature!

Here is what you need to know about the new vivo V21 and V21e smartphones!

vivo V21 + V21e Smartphones : 44 MP Selfie FTW!

On 28 April 2021, vivo launched their V21 and V21e smartphones, both offering a phenomenal 44 MP front camera as their killer feature!

Let’s start with this official vivo V21 series promotional video, which gives you a quick overview of their key features.

And now, here is a quick overview of their key features :

Performance

The vivo V21 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, while the V21e runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G.

They both have 8 GB of RAM, with the ability to expand it with 3 GB of Extended Memory (virtual memory).

They both come with 128 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card.

44 MP Selfie Camera

Both smartphones come with a 44 MP selfie camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture; and support for Super Night Selfie and AI Night Portrait.

The higher-end vivo V21 boasts two world leading features :

its 44 MP selfie camera supports optical image stabilisation (OIS), which allows you to take super-steady photos and videos even while walking!
it is the first phone to feature Dual Selfie Spotlight, for radiant selfies even in low light conditions!

Triple Rear Cameras

Both models feature the same triple camera setup – a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera, and a 2 MP macro camera.

The higher-end vivo V21 main’s camera has a slightly wider f/1.79 aperture, compared to f/1.89 for the V21e.

6.44-inch AMOLED Display

They both come with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display, which is HDR10 certified.

The higher-end vivo V21’s display is brighter at 500 nits, and comes with a higher 90 Hz refresh rate.

Large Fast-Charging Battery

Both models run on a large 4,000 mAh battery, which supports 33 watt fast charging. And yes, they both come with the 33 watt charger in box!

vivo V21 + V21e : Specification Comparison

We created this table to make it easy for you to compare both models :

Specifications	vivo V21	vivo V21e
Display Size	6.44-inch
Display Panel	AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Brightness	500 nits	430 nits
Refresh Rate	90 Hz	60 Hz
Operating System	Funtouch OS 11.1 (Android 11)
Platform	MediaTek Dimensity 800U	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM	8 GB
Storage	128 GB
Front Camera	44 MP OIS (f/2.0)	44 MP (f/2.0)
Rear Cameras	64 MP (f/1.79) 8 MP wide-angle (f/2.2) 2 MP macro (f/2.4)	64 MP (f/1.89) 8 MP wide-angle (f/2.2) 2 MP macro (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE Wi-Fi : 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Bluetooth : BT 5.1USB : Type C
GPS	GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS
Battery	4,000 mAh
Charging	33 W fast charging
Dimensions	73.90 mm wide 159.68 mm tall 7.29 mm thick	74.37 mm wide 161.24 mm tall 7.38 mm thick
Weight	176 g – 177 g	171 g

vivo V21 + V21e : Price + Deals

Both models are available for purchase with immediate effect, at these launch prices :

V21 (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM1,599 (about US$390 / £280 / A$502 / S$518)
V21e (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM1,299 (about US$317 / £228 / A$408 / S$421)

Here are online purchase options :

Malaysia : V21 | V21e

If you pre-order either smartphone from now until 4 May 2021, you wlll receive :

1-year extended warranty
1-year screen crack protection
RM 50 instant rebate
free gifts worth RM349 (V21) / RM209 (V21e)

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Antara Dua Hati : Catch Mira Filzah With vivo V21 Series!

Mira Filzah is the ambassador for the upcoming vivo V21 series smartphones, and vivo just released their official Raya TVC, Antara Dua Hati!

Antara Dua Hati : Catch Mira Filzah With vivo V21 Series!

On 20 April 2021, vivo unveiled Mira Filzah as its ambassador for the vivo V21 and vivo V21e smartphones.

Kicking off the launch of the vivo V21 series on 27 April 2021 is the special Raya TVC – Antara Dua Hati, which shows Mira and her husband, Wan Emir Astar, spending their first Raya together as a married couple!

Here is the full version of Antara Dua Hit, featuring Mira Filzah and Wan Emir Astar, with the vivo V21 smartphone!

Raya is a time of reflection and spending time with loved ones and to rekindle relationships. The short teaser lets Mira show the true spirit of the V21 series, which is “Bring Me Closer”.

As she used the vivo V21 series smartphone as a way to spend quality time with the ones who matter most to her, one selfie at a time, Mira is able to bring herself closer to them by capturing lasting memories.

The vivo V21 series consists of the v21 and the v21e, both featuring a 44 MP OIS front camera that supports Superior Night-time Selfie, which gives you shake-free selfies, even during a roller coaster ride!

Its AI Night Portrait algorithm also helps ensure that you only get bright and clear selfies, every time!

Recommended : vivo V21 + V21e Smartphones : What You Need To Know!

vivo V21 Series : Specifications

We created this table to make it easy for you to compare both models :

Specifications	vivo V21	vivo V21e
Display Size	6.44-inch
Display Panel	AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Brightness	500 nits	430 nits
Refresh Rate	90 Hz	60 Hz
Operating System	Funtouch OS 11.1 (Android 11)
Platform	MediaTek Dimensity 800U	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM	8 GB
Storage	128 GB
Front Camera	44 MP OIS (f/2.0)	44 MP (f/2.0)
Rear Cameras	64 MP (f/1.79) 8 MP wide-angle (f/2.2) 2 MP macro (f/2.4)	64 MP (f/1.89) 8 MP wide-angle (f/2.2) 2 MP macro (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE Wi-Fi : 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Bluetooth : BT 5.1USB : Type C
GPS	GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS
Battery	4,000 mAh
Charging	33 W fast charging
Dimensions	73.90 mm wide 159.68 mm tall 7.29 mm thick	74.37 mm wide 161.24 mm tall 7.38 mm thick
Weight	176 g – 177 g	171 g

vivo V21 + V21e : Price + Deals

Both models are available for purchase with immediate effect, at these launch prices :

V21 (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM1,599 (about US$390 / £280 / A$502 / S$518)
V21e (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM1,299 (about US$317 / £228 / A$408 / S$421)

Here are online purchase options :

Malaysia : V21 | V21e

If you pre-order either smartphone from now until 4 May 2021, you wlll receive :

1-year extended warranty
1-year screen crack protection
RM 50 instant rebate
free gifts worth RM349 (V21) / RM209 (V21e)

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vivo X50 + X50 Pro Gimbal Smartphones Compared!

vivo is about to launch the X50 and X50 Pro smartphones, with a unique gimbal camera system!

Here is a comparison of the two upcoming vivo smartphones, to help you decide between the two!

vivo X50 + X50 Pro : Official Presentation!

Let’s start with the official vivo X50 and X50 Pro presentation, which gives you an overview of both models, with their specifications at the end.

vivo X50 + X50 Pro Smartphones Compared!

The vivo X50 and X50 Pro smartphones are similar in many ways, but with some crucial differences :

Display : Only Different At The Edges

They both come with a 6.56-inch AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels, and a 90 Hz refresh rate.

The only difference – the basic X50 has a flat display with 2.5D edges, while the X50 Pro display has 3D curved edges.

Performance : Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

They are both built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G mobile SoC, which features eight Qualcomm Kryo 475 processor cores, and the Qualcomm Adreno 620 GPU.

Memory + Storage : Only Storage Capacity

They both also come with 8 GB of RAM, and fast UFS 2.1 internal storage, without a microSD card slot.

The only difference is the X50 comes with 128 GB of storage, while the X50 Pro has 256 GB.

Front Camera : Same 32 MP Camera

They both feature the same 32 MP punch hole camera in the front, with f/2.5 aperture.

Rear Cameras : An Extra 5X Telephoto Camera

They both come with a 48 MP gimbal camera, a 13 MP 2X telephoto camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide camera and a 5 MP macro camera.

The X50 Pro, however, comes with an additional 8 MP periscope telephoto camera that offers 5X optical zoom.

Connectivity : The Same

Both models are 5G-capable, although that’s not much good since 5G connectivity is extremely rare, if available at all.

They both support WiFi-AC connectivity, as well as Bluetooth 5.1. They also use the bidirectional USB Type C charging and data port.

Battery + Charging : Slightly Bigger Battery

The X50 has a 4,200 mAh battery, while the Pro model has a slightly larger 4,315 mAh battery. They both support 33W fast charging.

vivo X50 + X50 Pro : Specifications Compared!

We summarise their key specifications for an easier comparison in this table :

Specifications	vivo X50	vivo X50 Pro
Display Type	6.56-inch AMOLED (2.5D edge)	6.56-inch AMOLED (3D edge)
Display Features	1080 x 2376 pixels (398 ppi) 90 Hz refresh rate
Protection	NA
Operating System	Funtouch 10.5 (Android 10)
System Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPU	1 x Kryo 475 Prime core (2.4 GHz) 1 x Kryo 475 Gold core (2.2 GHz) 6 x Kryo 475 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 620
RAM	8 GB
Storage	128 GB (UFS 2.1) NO microSD card slot	256 GB (UFS 2.1) NO microSD card slot
Front Camera	32 MP sensor with f/2.5 aperture
Rear Cameras	48 MP gimbal camera (f/1.6, OIS) 13 MP 2X telephoto camera (f/2.46) 8 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) 5 MP macro camera (f/2.48)	48 MP gimbal camera (f/1.6, OIS) 8 MP 5X telephoto camera (f/3.4) 13 MP 2X telephoto camera (f/2.46) 8 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) 5 MP macro camera (f/2.48)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Under Display
NFC	Yes
Battery	4,200 mAh Li-Ion battery – 33W fast charging	4,315 mAh Li-Ion battery – 33W fast charging
Dimensions	75.4 mm wide 159.5 mm tall 7.55 mm thick	72.8 mm wide 158.5 mm tall 8.0 mm thick
Weight	174.5 g	181.5 g

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Warning : vivo NEX 3 5G is NOT Certified in Malaysia!

vivo Malaysia launched their vivo NEX 3 5G smartphone in 2019. However, it looks like it was not certified for use or sale in Malaysia!

Find out what happened, and what it means for anyone who owns or sells the vivo NEX 3 5G in Malaysia!

The vivo NEX 3 5G Smartphone

vivo launched their NEX 3 5G (V1924) smartphone on 17 October 2019, with an official retail price of RM 3,899 / S$1,283 / US$950 / £723 / A$1,383.

That was a hefty price tag, tying with the likes of the HUAWEI Mate30 Pro, so at launch, it came with a bunch of great freebies.

Unfortunately, in their rush to be the first out with a 5G smartphone, it looks like vivo Malaysia launched and sold the vivo NEX 3 5G without 5G certification from SIRIM.

The Spotlight On vivo NEX 3’s 5G Certification

Today, HUAWEI Malaysia announced that their HUAWEI Mate30 Pro was the first to be 5G-certified in Malaysia. They even shared their SIRIM certificate on Facebook :

Unfortunately, their announcement also cast a spotlight on vivo’s claim to be the first to introduce a 5G smartphone in Malaysia – the vivo NEX 3 5G.

vivo NEX 3 5G : NOT Certified For Use Or Sale In Malaysia

When we investigated, we found out that the vivo NEX 3 5G (vivo 1924) was not certified for sale or use in Malaysia.

With a little help from some friends, we found out that only the non-5G vivo NEX 3 (vivo 1912) is currently certified in Malaysia.

There was no listing for the vivo 1924, vivo V1924 or vivo NEX 3 5G in the SIRIM database. There was also no vivo smartphone listed in the SIRIM database with 5G capabilities.

Since receiving the certification for their non-5G vivo NEX 3 (V1912), they only received certifications for three smartphones :

vivo Y19 (vivo 1915)
vivo S1 Pro (vivo 1920)
vivo V17 (vivo 1919)

The only 5G-certified smartphone we could find was the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G (LIO-N29) :

So The vivo NEX 3 5G Is Illegal?

This is the problem here – it is illegal to own or use or sell any device that is not SIRIM-certified in Malaysia.

According to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulation 2000, anyone who owns, uses or sells such a device would be liable to :

a fine not exceeding RM 100,000, or
imprisonment for a term not exceed 6 months,
or both a fine and imprisonment

Of course, we believe the vivo NEX 3 5G (V1924) smartphone will eventually receive its SIRIM certification, but until then, best not to boast about your vivo NEX 3 5G smartphone!

vivo has quietly removed all references to the vivo NEX 3 5G, and so should anyone owning one.

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The Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition Smartphone Revealed!

Vivo just revealed the Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition smartphone with 3X rear cameras! Find out what else the NEX Dual Display Edition offers!

The Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition Revealed!

The Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition is the industry-first dual-display smartphone with a triple rear camera setup. In addition to its dual-screen display, it has an astounding 10 GB of RAM!

Dual Display Design

The 6.39-inch Ultra Full View Display in the front has a Super AMOLED panel, and an improved screen-to-body ratio of 91.63%, without a display notch!

The additional 5.49-inch Super AMOLED at the back allows greater flexibility in using the rear cameras. Snapping high-quality selfies is now easier as users can use the main cameras along with the rear screen to get the perfect angles.

The rear display also features a Lunar Ring that creates a glowing band of colours to signify notifications. It can even pulse in tune with your music!

Triple Camera Setup

The Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition’s triple camera setup consists of a 12 MP Dual Pixel main camera (featuring a Sony IMX363 sensor and 4-axis OIS), a specialised Night Video Camera and an innovative Time of Flight (TOF) 3D Camera.

The Night Video Camera helps users film clear and stable footage in motion and low-light environments, while the TOF 3D Camera lets users to see the world with an added dimension.

Its 3D sensing capabilities not only enables point-to-point distance measuring but also supports 3D Modeling of the user’s face for enhanced facial recognition, protection and personalized beautification.

Different Camera Modes

Vivo has created more innovative camera modes for NEX Dual Display Edition such as Mirror Mode and Pose Director.

Mirror Mode allows users to see themselves in the rear display while being photographed or filmed while Pose Director can show a posed image or video in the rear display as reference for imitation.

Coupled with other camera modes such as AI Scene Recognition, AI Filters and AI Portrait Framing with the diffusion lighting from the Selfie Softlight as part of the Lunar Ring, it is now easier to capture the perfect shot.

Flagship Performance

The Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor and comes with 10 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

It also boasts In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, TOF 3D Camera and 3D sensing technology for enhanced facial recognition protection, allowing the NEX Dual Display Edition to provide faster and more secure ways to unlock the two displays.

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Vivo Quietly Leaks Vivo V7 Specifications To Select Media

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Vivo launched their V7+ smartphone in September, and are now preparing to launch the smaller Vivo V7 smartphone. In addition to their media invitation, they also leaked the Vivo V7 specifications to select media.

Now, the specifications themselves are no big secret. But the official leak gives us all an interesting look at their marketing techniques.

The Vivo V7 Launch

Vivo just issued invitations to their launch event today, and it promises to be a spectacular affair. We can’t wait to see what they plan to do.

The Leaked Vivo V7 Details

But unbeknownst to the media hoi polloi, select media publications received a separate email with a special file from Vivo. Inside the ZIP file were the Vivo V7 specifications, media talking points, as well as a high-resolution Vivo V7 infographic.

Vivo is set to announce the Vivo V7 smartphone by the month of November in Malaysia according to vivo Malaysia. Vivo V7 can be termed as the standard variant of Vivo V7+ launched 2 months back.

Recently, there is leak from the internet sources that indicates the overall specification of vivo V7. The leak indicated that Vivo V7 is almost the same device as Vivo V7+ and in terms of hardware, it comes with few minor variations. The basic differences between the two devices are in terms of screen size, internal storage and the battery capacity.

V7 comes with 5.7-inch display along with 32 GB storage instead of 6.0-inch along with 64GB storage and it is backed by a battery of 3,000 mAh instead of 3225 mAh. The equipped 24MP front camera will be the spotlight of vivo V7: other than Selfie Softlight, it also offers Beauty Mode and Portrait Mode, letting the user to capture every moment and produce delicate yet sophisticated selfie in every click. Not forget to mention that vivo V7 16 MP rear camera that provide numerous mode ( Professional, Slow Motion etc.) for users to capture in different scenarios, as if the they are having an DSLR in their hand – but much more smaller and more functional.

In terms of performance, V7 inherits the same screen ratio as vivo V7+ and with 1.8 Ghz Qualcomm Octa Core processor, ensures seamless and smoother usage experience. Other than that, vivo V7 supports insertion of 2 nano SIM cards with 1 micro SD card.

It is believes that vivo V7 will come in 2 colour variants: Matte Black and Gold and will be arriving Malaysia by this November. For more information, do follow vivo Malaysia official Facebook account on latest update on vivo V7.

Presumably, Vivo was trying to get these publications to write up an exclusive “Vivo V7 leaked article” in advanced of the launch. They would get additional publicity ahead of their launch, and these lucky publications get a boost to their readership.

Well-played, Vivo. Even we fell for it!

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The Leaked Vivo V7 Specifications

Instead of just copying the leaked Vivo V7 specifications, we thought you might like to see a specification comparison of the Vivo V7 and the larger Vivo V7+ instead. Here you go!

Specifications	Vivo V7	Vivo V7+
Display	5.7" IPS display - 720 x 1440 pixels - Corning Gorilla Glass protection	6.0" IPS display - 720 x 1440 pixels - Corning Gorilla Glass protection
Operating System	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
System Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Processor	8 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (1.8 GHz)	8 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (1.8 GHz)
Graphics Processor	Qualcomm Adreno 506	Qualcomm Adreno 506
Memory	4 GB LPDDR3 (933 MHz)	4 GB LPDDR3 (933 MHz)
Storage	32 GB internal flash storage microSD card slot	64 GB internal flash storage microSD card slot
Front Camera	24 MP camera	24 MP camera
Main Camera	16 MP camera with LED flash	16 MP camera with LED flash
Networking	LTE : Cat7 (300 Mbps DL) / Cat13 (150 Mbps UL) WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth : v4.0, A2DP	LTE : Cat7 (300 Mbps DL) / Cat13 (150 Mbps UL) WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth : v4.0, A2DP
SIM Capability	Dual SIM, Dual Standby	Dual SIM, Dual Standby
USB Connectivity	microUSB 2.0, USB OTG-capable	microUSB 2.0, USB OTG-capable
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, E-Compass	Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, E-Compass
Battery	3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery - Quick Charging support	3,225 mAh lithium-ion battery - Quick Charging support
Available Colours	Matte Black, Gold	Matte Black, Gold

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The vivo V5s “Perfect Selfie” Specifications & Preview

Dubbed as the “Perfect Selfie” smartphone, the vivo V5s boasts an incredible 20 MP front camera with a dedicated soft LED flash. Get its full specifications and catch our hands-on preview!

Don’t forget to check out our coverage of the star-studded vivo V5s launch event!

The Hands-On Preview

We had a short opportunity at the end of the launch event to do a hands-on preview. Check it out!

Here is a summary of the vivo V5s’ key features :

The Perfect Selfie

The vivo V5s is equipped with a 20 MP Sony IMX376 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and an updated Selfie Softlight. It also comes with the Face Beauty 6.0 and Group Selfie that allow you to create better selfies and wefies.

Ample Memory & Storage

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It comes with 4 GB of memory and 64 GB of internal storage. If that is not enough, you can add a microSD card for up to 256 GB of additional storage.

App Clone

The vivo V5s offers the App Clone feature, which allows you to use up to two accounts to log into the same social media apps. Current supported apps include WhatsApp, Line, BBM, WeChat, Zalo and Viber.

For The Audiophile

It also boasts a 32-bit Asahi Kasei AK4376 DAC with headphone amplifier. The AK4376 is capable of achieving -106dB THD+N and 125dB SNR.

The vivo V5s Specifications

Specifications	vivo V5s
Display	5.5" IPS HD display - 720 x 1280 pixels (267 ppi) - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
Operating System	Android 6.0.1 with Funtouch OS 3.0
System Platform	MediaTek MT6750
Processor	4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (1.5 GHz) 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (1.0 GHz)
Graphics Processor	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 (520 MHz)
Memory	4 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM (667 MHz)
Storage	64 GB internal flash storage (eMMC 5.1) microSD card slot (shared with SIM2, up to 256 GB)
Front Camera	20 MP Sony IMX376 sensor with f/2.0 lens and Selfie Softlight flash
Rear Camera	13 MP camera with f/2.2 lens and single LED flash
Connectivity	4G : LTE Cat 6 WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth : v4.2 with A2DP USB : microUSB 2.0
SIM Capability	Dual SIM, Dual Standby Hybrid SIM - SIM2 shared with microSD card slot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS and GLONASS
Audio	32-bit Asahi Kasei AK4376 DAC with headphone amplifier
FM Radio	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, integrated with Home button
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Battery	3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery (non-removable)
Dimensions	75.5 mm wide x 153.8 mm tall x 7.6 mm thick
Weight	154 g
Available Colours	Gold, Rose Gold, Matte Black

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The vivo V5s Price & Key Features Revealed!

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On 3 May 2017, vivo officially revealed the vivo V5s. Dubbed as the “Perfect Selfie” smartphone, it boasts an incredible 20 MP front camera with a dedicated soft LED flash. Check out the star-studded launch event, and get briefed on the vivo V5s price and availability, as well as its key features!

Don’t forget to check out our hands-on preview of the vivo V5s!

The vivo V5s Launch Gambit & Presentation

The vivo V5s launch kicked off with an amazing drum performance. Check it out!

Then Winston Wu, vivo Product Manager, gave a presentation on the key features of the new vivo V5s “Perfect Selfie” smartphone.

Here is a summary of the vivo V5s’ key features :

The Perfect Selfie

The vivo V5s is equipped with a 20 MP Sony IMX376 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and an updated Selfie Softlight. It also comes with the Face Beauty 6.0 and Group Selfie that allow you to create better selfies and wefies.

Ample Memory & Storage

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The vivo V5s comes with 4 GB of memory and 64 GB of internal storage. If that is not enough, you can add a microSD card for up to 256 GB of additional storage.

App Clone

The vivo V5s also offers the App Clone feature, which allows you to use up to two accounts to log into the same social media apps. Current supported apps include WhatsApp, Line, BBM, WeChat, Zalo and Viber.

For The Audiophile

The vivo V5s boasts a 32-bit Asahi Kasei AK4376 DAC with headphone amplifier. The AK4376 is capable of achieving -106dB THD+N and 125dB SNR.

vivo V5s Price & Availability

The vivo V5s will come in three colour options – Matte Black, Gold, and Rose Gold. It will be available for pre-order on 3rd May, 2017 with the retail price of RM 1299 (GST inclusive) / ~US$ 289. The vivo V5s will officially go on sale in Malaysia on 10 May 2017.

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vivo V3 & V3 Max Rose Gold Smartphones Released

vivo V3 Smartphone Is Now Available

Vivo Malaysia just announced the availability of the smaller and more affordable vivo V3 smartphone. The vivo V3 will retail for RM 1,099 / ~US$ 289 with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal flash storage.

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vivo V3 Max Now Available In Rose Gold

In addition, vivo Malaysia also announced that they have made the vivo V3 Max available in the Rose Gold colour. It is the same as the original V3 Max model we covered in our vivo V3 Max First Looks article earlier. The only difference? It’s in the Rose Gold colour, instead of the original Gold colour. They will both retail for RM 1,399 / ~US$ 368.

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vivo V3Max Smartphone First Look

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During the vivo V3Max launch, we had the opportunity to get some time with the actual vivo V3Max smartphone. We took some pictures and a video, in which we detailed its key features. Check it out! Hope you like them! 😀

vivo V3Max Smartphone – Our First Look

The vivo V3Max is a high-end smartphone with a 5.5″ full HD IPS display protected by Gorilla Glass 3 with 2.5D rounded edges. It runs on vivo’s Funtouch OS 2.5, which is based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

The vivo V3Max smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal flash storage. It also features the AKM4375 HiFi chip, which allows it to deliver a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 105 dB, and a distortion rate lower than -97 dB.

If you are into selfies, you will be glad to know that it comes with an 8 MP front camera. For even higher-resolution photos, you can use its 13 MP rear camera which has an LED flash, and features the Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) technology. This allows it to focus on subjects in just 0.2 seconds.

The vivo v3Max also comes with a faster fingerprint sensor that is capable of 360° detection, and unlocking the phone is just 0.2 seconds!

To ensure you don’t run out of power, the vivo V3Max smartphone has a 3,000 mAh battery that is paired with dual charging circuits for super fast charging. It also comes with nine charging protection systems including :

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Input Counter-attack Protection
Battery Protection
Output Overvoltage Protection
Input Overvoltage Protection
Output Overcurrent Protection
Overheating Protection
Temperature Protection; and
Cable Overvoltage Protection.

In addition to the Gorilla Glass 3 front protection, the vivo V3Max smartphone has a tough but light aluminium magnesium alloy body created through precision stamping, anodising and CNC machining. They even added a zircon sand coating to the body to give it a nice texture and better grip.

vivo V3Max Specifications

Specifications	vivo V3Max Smartphone
Operating System	vivo Funtouch OS 2.5 (based on Android 5.1.1)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
Processor	4 x ARM Cortex A72 (1.8 GHz) + 4 x ARM Cortex A53 (1.8 GHz)
Memory	4 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM memory
Storage	32 GB internal flash storage Micro SD slot (up to 128 GB)
Graphics Processor	Qualcomm Adreno 510
Display	5.5" IPS display (1080 x 1920 pixels) Gorilla Glass 3 protection
Cameras	13 MP rear camera with LED flash and Phase Detection Auto Focus technology 8 MP front camera
Connectivity	4G LTE Cat 7 : 300 Mbps / 100 Mbps WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.1 USB 2.0 port
SIM Support	Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, 360° detection, 0.2 second unlocking
Other Sensors	Gravity, Light, Proximity, Compass
FM Radio	Yes
NFC	No
Audio Processor	AKM4375 HiFi chip - SNR : 105 dB - distortion rate : -97 dB
Battery	3000 mAh lithium polymer battery Fast charging capable via dual-charging circuits
Dimensions	77.1 mm wide x 153.9 mm tall x 7.58 mm thick
Weight	168 g
Available Colour	Gold

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vivo V3Max Smartphone Launch

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After vivo launched the V3Max smartphone in Indian on April 5, 2016, many vivo fans in Malaysia were glad to know that the vivo V3Max would hit our shores very soon. In fact, on April 13, vivo Malaysia officially announced the availability of the vivo V3Max smartphone for the Malaysian market.

vivo V3Max – Faster Than Faster

The vivo V3Max is a high-end smartphone with a 5.5″ full HD IPS display protected by Gorilla Glass 3 with 2.5D rounded edges. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal flash storage. It runs on vivo’s Funtouch OS 2.5, which is based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

In this video, vivo Malaysia’s CEO, Mike Xu gives a short presentation about vivo’s rapid expansion before revealing the vivo V3Max. Then Eric Ye, the vivo Global Product Manager, presented the key features of the new vivo V3Max smartphone. Check it out!

To power all that, the vivo V3Max has a 3,000 mAh battery which is further enhanced with dual charging circuits for super fast charging. It also comes with a fast fingerprint sensor as well as a 13 MP rear camera with Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) technology. No wonder vivo fans are eagerly waiting to buy one!

For more information on the vivo V3Max, please take a look at our article – vivo V3Max Smartphone First Look.

vivo V3Max Smartphone Pricing & Availability

The vivo V3Max is available only in the Gold colour, with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal flash storage. Its official RRP is RM 1,399 (inclusive 6% GST), which is about US$ 349. It will go on sale on April 15, 2016 at vivo authorized dealers and retail stores nationwide.

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