Vivo may soon enter the compact vlogging camera segment with a new handheld gimbal device reportedly called the Vivo Pocket, as per a new report by Chinese publication Leifeng. The device is expected to target creators and vloggers looking for a more portable shooting solution. Here’s a look at the new details that have surfaced recently.
Vivo Pocket may rival DJI’s compact camera lineup
According to the publication, the Vivo Pocket handheld gimbal camera could launch during the fourth quarter of this year. Supply chain details suggest that mass production may begin in October, while the commercial launch is currently expected between November and December. This contradicts a previous report that Vivo’s vlogging camera may debut alongside the X500 series in September.
The report also claims that the device could feature a large 1/1.1-inch camera sensor, which would place it among the more premium compact vlogging cameras in the market. Vivo is reportedly preparing initial inventory in the range of one million units, indicating that the company may have strong expectations for the product category.
Interestingly, Vivo had reportedly planned to launch the device earlier in the third quarter. However, the launch schedule may have been pushed back after rival brands also started working on similar handheld gimbal camera products.
According to Digital Chat Station, the Vivo Pocket leak is accurate and matches information the tipster had previously received. The prototype device is currently said to feature a large 1/1.1-inch camera sensor along with Sony’s LYT-901 200-megapixel sensor. The tipster also claims that the device is being designed with a hardware approach similar to flagship smartphone imaging systems.
Apart from the large sensor, the Vivo Pocket is also expected to include a capable processor, although the exact chipset name has not yet been revealed. The tipster also claims that the Pocket is scheduled for launch towards the end of this year and could directly compete with products from DJI in the handheld camera segment.
Oppo, Huawei, and Honor may also enter the segment
The report states that Oppo has already initiated an internal handheld camera project with the codename “Fuyao.” That product is also expected to arrive later this year. Vivo recently started experience recruitment for its first handheld gimbal camera in Shenzhen, with preference reportedly being given to users who already have experience using gimbal-based products.
Apart from Vivo and Oppo, companies such as Huawei and Honor are also said to be developing similar products, although their launches may happen sometime in 2027. This suggests that smartphone brands are now exploring dedicated camera accessories and creator-focused hardware as smartphone profit margins continue to tighten.
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