Vivo is reportedly working on a new Z-series smartphone for India. Like the Vivo Z1 Pro phone that was announced in July, the second Z-series handset of the year will be coming with impressive specs and pricing. The name of the smartphone is not known yet, but a fresh report from India Tech Today has revealed few of its key features.

The next Z-series Vivo phone is expected to official in September in India, but the exact launch date is currently under the wraps. The publication claims that the next Z-series phone will be arriving with specs better than the Vivo Z1 Pro. Also, it will come equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It indicates that the phone will be arriving with an AMOLED display. To recall, the Z1 Pro has a traditional rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is no other information available on the specifications of the smartphone.

The publication added that the upcoming Z-series phone will have an affordable price tag. It is expected to cost under Rs. 20,000 (~$279). Since it is rumored to come with better specs, it could a bit costlier than the Z1 Pro.

Currently, the Vivo Z1 Pro is available in three variants in the country such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 14,990 (~$209), Rs. 16,990 (~$237) and Rs. 18,990 (~$265). By adding a new Z-series member, Vivo India is on its way to expand its online retail business in the country.

Vivo Z1 Pro

Vivo Z1 Pro Specifications

A 6.53-inch LCD display with punch-hole design is available on the Vivo Z1 Pro. It supports full HD+ resolution and an aspect ration of 19.5:9. The Snapdragon 712 chipset fuels the smartphone and it houses a gargantuan battery of 5,000mAh capacity that carries support for 18W dual-engine fast charging through its microUSB port.

The rear side of the Vivo Z1 Pro features a triple camera setup that consists of a Sony IMX499 16-megapixel main lens, an ultrawide sensor of 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. There is a 32-megapixel in-display camera for shooting impressive selfies. The Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with FunTouch OS 9 runs on the device.

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