Recent reports have revealed that Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo V70 and Vivo V70 Elite smartphones in India. So far, the rumor mill has been leaking details in bits and pieces. The latest development sheds light on the chipset and a few key specifications of both phones.
Vivo V70 Elite to feature Snapdragon 8-series chip
The Vivo V70 Elite will reportedly become the first-ever V-series smartphone to feature a Snapdragon 8-series chipset. According to a report by SmartPrix, the V70 Elite will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC.
In addition to the flagship-grade chipset, the Vivo V70 Elite is expected to come with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It is also said to feature an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor and support a 4D in-game vibration system for enhanced haptics. Reports further suggest that the V70 Elite could be a rebranded or slightly tweaked version of the Vivo S50, which debuted in China in December 2025.
The Vivo S50 features a 6.59-inch OLED LTPO display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen also integrates an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.
In terms of cameras, the Vivo S50 packs a 50-megapixel front camera with autofocus support. On the rear, it houses a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto camera with OIS support.
The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. Additional features include a 6,500mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging and an IP68/IP69-rated body for dust and water resistance.
Vivo V70 chipset revealed
The same report also reveals that the standard Vivo V70 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, which was first seen on the Vivo V60 last year. The device is expected to feature LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. However, the rest of the specifications of the Vivo V70 remain a mystery for now.
Vivo V70 series launch timeframe (rumored)
The publication states that the Vivo V70 series is likely to debut in India by mid-February. In terms of pricing, the lineup is expected to be priced between Rs 45,000 (~$500) and Rs 55,000 (~$610).
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