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Vivo Y100 Rear Design Teased With Color Changing Back Panel

Sean — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:53:46 +0000

The Vivo Y100 has recently been spotted on various certification websites that hinted at its near launch as well as its model number. But now, the company has officially teased the upcoming smartphone and revealed some of its key design elements.

Looking at the new teaser, the Chinese smartphone maker revealed that the Y100 has a thin and lightweight design. Furthermore, it has two color changing options for its rear panels, which includes black and gold. From what we know so far, the Y100 will sport a 6 inch AMOLED display that has a 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and support HDR10+. Under the hood, the device is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset that is paired with 6GB of RAM and ARM Mali G68 GPU.

The smartphone will also run on Android 13 OS out of the box. On the rear, the device features a triple camera setup that consists of a 64 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and another 2 megapixel shooter. Meanwhile, the front houses a 50 megapixel selfie camera. Based on recent leaks, the Vivo Y100’s 6GB RAM + 128GB of internal storage will be priced around 27,000 INR (roughly 329 US Dollars).

As of right now, the company is offering prospective buyers a “notify me” alert on its official website. This indicates that the smartphone’s launch is just around the corner. So stick around for more, as we will be offering updates when additional information is available regarding this handset.

Vivo V23 5G series with color changing rear panel launched in India

Sean — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:47:55 +0000

The Vivo V23 5G series has just been announced in India. The newly unveiled lineup includes the V23 and V23 Pro that arrive with a unique rear panel that changes color when exposed to UV light and sunlight.

Vivo V23

Talking about the base variant first, the V23 sports a 6.44 inch FHD+ AMOLED display that has a 90Hz high refresh rate. This panel is also certified for HDR10+ and includes an in display fingerprint scanner as well. For selfies, the device houses a dual front camera setup (44 megapixel primary + 8 megapixel ultra wide angle) along with a dual tone spotlight flash. On the other hand, the rear features a 64 megapixel triple camera module with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor.

Under the hood, the V23 runs MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, which is a 6nm process based chip that is paired with the Mali G68 GPU. The device is powered by a 4,200mAh battery pack that supports 44W fast charging from its USB Type C port. It measures just 7.39mm at its thickest and weighs about 179 grams.

Vivo V23 Pro

Arriving at the top end version, the V23 Pro sports a 6.56 inch FHD+ Curved AMOLED panel that also has a 90Hz refresh rate. The Chinese smartphone maker claims that the panel is India’s slimmest 3D curved display. This screen also arrives with HDR10+ certification along with an in display fingerprint reader. Similar to the base variant, the Pro model also features a dual camera system on the front, but with a 50 megapixel sensor and another 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens with dual tone flash as well.

On the rear, it features a 108 megapixel primary camera coupled with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, which is a 6nm process based chip with Mali G77 GPU. It houses a 4,300mAh battery pack that supports 44W fast charging from its USB Type C port. The device measures just 7.36mm and weighs 171 grams.

Color, Pricing, and Availability

Both devices arrive in two color variants, namely the Sunshine Gold and Stardust Black. Although, the Gold version is the variant that features color changing AG glass rear panel that can change its color depending on the angle at which VU light or sunlight rays fall. Notably, the Vivo V23 series runs FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 12 OS. So, let’s take a look at the pricing:

Vivo V23 5G

8GB + 128GB – Rs. 29,990 (roughly 403 US Dollars)
12GB + 256GB – Rs. 34,990 (roughly 470 US Dollars)

Vivo V23 Pro 5G

8GB + 128GB – Rs. 38,990 (roughly 524 US Dollars)
12GB + 256GB – Rs. 43,990 (roughly 590 US Dollars)

The pre-orders for the lineup have already begun, with the Pro model sales starting from 13th January 2022. Meanwhile, the base model will go on sale via Flipkart in India starting from 19th January 2022.

Best Concept Smartphones of 2020: OPPO, Xiaomi, Vivo, & More

Balaji S — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:19:28 +0000

We, have already compiled a list of the Best 2020 Smartphones and Best 2020 Wearables. Among this, I am privileged to cover the most exciting topic that one could wait for – Concept Smartphones. Despite the rollercoaster ride the industry had, we saw some cool concepts of Smartphones in 2020. From the retracting cameras to rollable displays, companies have come a long way in experimenting with new technologies.

Although many of these concepts never see the light of the day, they do give a glimpse at what’s in store in our future. One such example would be foldable displays which, in 2021, is definitely going mainstream across different price points. That said, let’s look at some of the best concepts that came out this year.

Xiaomi Retractable Camera concept

Xiaomi Retractable lens

At the MIDC 2020, Xiaomi unveiled a concept by which a Telescopic Camera physically retracts (when not in use) inside a smartphone. This wide-aperture lens technology is inspired by conventional cameras in the market. This mechanism has two major advantages- more light, and videos without shake.

Precisely, such a wider aperture increases the amount of light by 300%(better for night mode) and produces a 20% crispier and stable image using the anti-shake feature. As you can see above, the retractable optical structure allows the lens to lodge in just like any point-shoot camera, and its response time is supposed to be quicker as well.

OnePlus McLaren (Concept One) / 8T Concept

Back in January, OnePlus showcased it’s Concept One smartphone at CES 2020. This product is developed in collaboration with McLaren. It’s typically an OnePlus 7T Pro but has color shifting glass technology on the camera layout which is an Electrochromic Glass. Simply put, the glass changes from transparent to translucent (here it occurs in 0.7sec) if you vary the current/light through it.

You can spot these glasses on the sunroofs of some premium cars, Aeroplanes and buildings’ windows, etc. However, the significance of using it here is, it acts as a neutral density filter to capture the best shots in bright light scenarios.

Recently, OnePlus also revealed what could have been a cool addition to the tally of the OnePlus 8T models. This concept phone has a rear glass with a metal oxide film underneath. Similar to the concept above, the glass changes color (dark blue to light silver) as you vary the voltage across it.

Inspired by the hot springs of Pamukkale in Turkey, the concept, when paired with a radar module (based on mmWave) on the camera housing, responds to gestures like waving hands (for call accept/reject), sense breathing, etc. Precisely, it transmits/receives EM waves and works in conjunction with CPU, DSP to locate and track objects.

EDITOR’S PICK: Gizmochina’s Best Android Smartphones of 2020 / Best Mid-Range smartphones of 2020 (India)

Vivo Apex 2020 / Color Changing panel concept

After the cancellation of MWC 2020, Vivo showcased its Apex 2020 Concept in February. The portless-smartphone has a 6.45-inch FullView Edgeless Waterfall display. Precisely, the display has a whopping 120° curved edges. The device also features an under-display 16MP selfie camera by increasing light-transmittance to that portion of the display by 6x times.

Vivo didn’t skimp on the cameras either. The rear layout has a 16MP active moving lens which Vivo coined as the “continuous optical zoom”(5x to 7.5x Optical) feature. Additionally, the device has a 48MP Gimbal-like camera (200% more stability than OIS), 60W wireless charging.

Just like OnePlus, Vivo also tapped into the peculiar property of the Electrochromic Glass tech in a color-changing panel concept. That is, the rear panel adopts the concept of Electrochromism where the color/opacity of material changes when the voltage is varied.

As you can see in the video below, the color changes from Blue to Silver to a Gradient of Purple colors. This is made possible by sandwiching two transparent electrodes and Glass sheets with an Electrochromic film in the middle. Nevertheless, this tech has all the possibilities to make it to commercial devices in the form of dynamic rear panels.

TCL rollable/ tri-fold concept

TCL, a brand famous for Smart TVs, out of nowhere, showed two Concept renders of smartphones in March 2020. One has a rollable screen and the other is a tri-foldable display design. The displays, which are from the in-house TCL-CSOT, feature a flexible AMOLED technology.

Further, the tri-fold device helps a 10-inch tablet contract into a smartphone with a 6.65-inch screen. It has an aspect ratio of 20.8:9 and a 3K resolution. The company also had two types of hinges- DragonHinge and ButterflyHinge. The former is like Galaxy Fold while the latter resembles Huawei Mate X.

Besides, the highlight of the two concepts was the rollable display. Accordingly, the AMOLED display extends sideways to a 7.8-inch screen and retracts to a 6.75-inch display on pushing a button. However, unlike the tri-fold above, it uses a motorized mechanism so you don’t have to push it manually.

TCL, in a video(as shown below), showcased that the display adapts to either of the given screen real estates in real-time. This makes additional features like multi-tasking, split-screen windows a joy to use.

OPPO X 2021 Concept

Last, but not least, and my personal favorite, is the OPPO X 2021 extending display Concept. Although TCL was like a front-runner of sorts, OPPO unveiled a working prototype of the tech making it a first of its kind. At the INNO DAY 2020, OPPO showcased a device whose display extends from 6.7 to 7.4-inches.

The display is obviously an OLED screen and it rolls into the frame via a 6.8mm Roll Motor and a proprietary rollable concept design. Additionally, you can also see a 2-in-1 support frame plate inside for taking care of the rolled-up screen. Apart from this, OPPO also used a 0.1mm Warp Track laminate to protect the screen.

That’s it! Those were some of the coolest smartphone concepts of 2020. Heading into next year, we expect some of these ideas to evolve into a whole new array of explosive out-of-the-box products from the brands. And we are as excited as you are.

Perhaps, if we ask you whether you would’ve imagined the feasibility of these at the beginning of this decade, what would have been your answer? Let us know down in the comments below!

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