Tech companies are often caught up in scandals, such as security flaws in their devices, smartphone batteries catching fire, or even car emissions controversies. However, Vivo, particularly its Indian division, is currently making headlines for a different reason. India’s financial crime agency has arrested four top Vivo India executives, including the Chief Financial Officer, over allegations of a massive $120 million money laundering scheme. Here are the details…

Vivo India CFO Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

Vivo India is accused of orchestrating a $120 million money laundering scheme. The Enforcement Directorate alleges that Vivo India siphoned this sum through shell companies and fake directors. As a result, the agency has arrested four top Vivo India executives and anyone else involved. Including Vivo India’s Chief Financial Officer.

The ED’s investigation traces back to July 2022 when they initiated raids across Vivo India’s offices and warehouses. These searches led to the confiscation of assets and cash valued at about $50 million. The scandal’s tentacles reach beyond Vivo. Also arrested in connection with the case was the Managing Director of Lava International.

Of course, all the details about the topic are not yet clear, and Vivo has not made an official statement about the scandal as of now. However, as soon as additional information emerges, we will inform you through Gizmochina. It is also worth noting that international companies often encounter issues in certain regions where they operate.

For instance, not long ago, Xiaomi was accused by the ED of making illegal remittances to foreign entities by disguising them as royalty payments. Financial schemes that are considered minor offenses in some countries can be seen as serious crimes in others, leading to these problems.

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The Central Government of India has formulated a strategic proposal aimed at regulating the operations of Chinese mobile operators within the country. According to a report by The Economic Times, the government has made a formal request to prominent Chinese mobile brands including Xiaomi, OPPO, Realme, and VIVO, urging them to establish partnerships with Indian entities for their local operations. This move is seen as an effort to ensure greater accountability and involvement of Indian stakeholders in the functioning of these mobile companies within the country.

At recent meetings organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, both Chinese handset firms and the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) were apprised of the concerns raised by the Central Government. The discussions centered around issues related to Chinese mobile operators conducting business in India.

Furthermore, as part of its efforts to regulate and promote the inclusion of Indian stakeholders, the Central Government has urged Chinese mobile handset firms to appoint Indian executives in crucial leadership roles such as CEO (chief executive officer), CFO (chief financial officer), CTO (chief technical officer), and others.

The Chinese mobile handset firms have also been directed to engage Indian contract manufacturers and significantly ramp up local manufacturing, extending it to the component level through collaborations with Indian enterprises. The Central Government has emphasized the need for joint ventures with Indian businesses to facilitate this expansion. Additionally, the companies have been urged to increase their exports from India and establish local distribution networks. These measures aim to boost domestic manufacturing, create employment opportunities, and enhance India’s position as a manufacturing hub for the mobile industry. 

Why is Government introducing New Rules for Chinese Handset Firms?

In light of ongoing investigations into tax evasion and allegations of fraudulent remittances amounting to significant sums, new regulations have been introduced for Chinese smartphone manufacturers operating in India. These rules come at a time when several Chinese smartphone brands are under scrutiny for their financial practices. To ensure fair competition and address concerns raised by offline retailers regarding aggressive online discounting, the government is collaborating with them to establish a level playing field.

The objective is to encourage the involvement of Indian equity partners not only in manufacturing but also in the sales and marketing activities of these companies. The government aims to foster a more balanced and transparent business environment by promoting the participation of Indian stakeholders. Currently, Chinese smartphone brands have established extensive operations in India, but these new regulations seek to introduce greater accountability and promote a more equitable landscape for the industry.

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Vivo V27 series is set to launch in the global markets next week. The lineup is expected to comprise regular V27, V27 Pro, and V27e variants. The brand has been teasing the upcoming offerings for the last few days. The smartphones will arrive as the successor to the V25 lineup that debuted last year. Notably, the Vivo V27 series is expected to be a rebranded version of the S16 series that debuted in China last December. 

Vivo V27 Series: launch date and where to watch

The Vivo V27 series is set to launch globally on March 1st. The event will begin at 12 pm IST. The launch event will likely be live-streamed on the brand’s social handles. It is also expected to be streamed on Vivo’s official YouTube channel. We will update this post with an embedded link to the livestream whenever it becomes available. 

Vivo V27 series: specifications and features

Going by the teasers, the Vivo V27 series will come with a 120Hz display and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. It will feature a 3D curved edges with a 60-degree screen curvature offering an ergonomic grip. The Vivo V27 series will sport a large rectangular camera module housing three sensors, an LED flash, and an LED ring light. The upcoming offering is teased to feature a 1/1.56” Sony IMX766V sensor, however, it remains to be seen which V27 model will adopt it. All three devices i.e. the V27, V27 Pro, and V27e are confirmed to support OIS. The Vivo V27 series, most likely the regular and Pro models will retain the colour-changing back panel from its predecessor i.e. the Vivo V25 series. 

The Vivo V27, 27 Pro, and 27e are rumoured to be powered by Dimensity 7200, Dimensity 8200, and Helio G99 processors respectively. 

Vivo V27 series: expected pricing

The Vivo V27 Pro is rumoured to carry a starting price tag of Rs 40,000 whereas the regular V27 is tipped to be priced at around Rs 35,000. 

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Vivo has been teasing its upcoming V-series since the last few days. The V27 series is set to launch globally in eight days. Now the brand’s India branch has confirmed that the upcoming V-series smartphones will debut in the country on March 1st at 12 pm local time. It’s unclear how many devices will launch but since the company says ‘V-series’, we can expect a standard and Pro variant. The Vivo V27e may arrive at a later date in the country. Additionally, Flipkart has put up a microsite of the V27 series confirming the smartphone’s availability on the e-commerce platform. 

As per the teasers, the Vivo V27 series is confirmed to come with a 120Hz display and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. It will feature a 3D curved screen with a 60-degree screen curvature offering an ergonomic grip. The Vivo V27 series will sport a large rectangular camera module housing three sensors, an LED flash, and an LED ring light. The upcoming offering is confirmed to feature a 1/1.56” Sony IMX766V sensor with support for OIS. The smartphone will retain the colour-changing back panel from its predecessor i.e. the Vivo V25 series. 

The Vivo V27 series is teased to be available in Magic Blue and Noble Black colours. The upcoming offering is expected to be rebranded versions of the Vivo V16 series that debuted in China in December. 

The rest of the specifications of the Vivo V27 series remain unknown at the moment. We can expect the brand to tease more details leading up to the launch event. 

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Vivo V27 series is confirmed to launch in India soon. The brand took to Twitter to share the announcement. Additionally, the company has put up a microsite on its official website as well as on Flipkart. The latter confirms the availability of smartphones on the e-commerce platform. Vivo hasn’t explicitly revealed the launch date nor the names of devices in the Vivo V27 series. 

Vivo is teasing the V27 series with the hashtag #TheSpotlightPhone. The microsite shows the smartphone with curved edges and a rectangular camera module housing three vertically stacked sensors and an LED ring light. It seems that the Vivo V27 series will debut as the rebranded Vivo S16 lineup which was announced in China last month. 

We should learn more official details about the Vivo V27 series in the coming days. 

The Vivo V27 series has appeared in various leaks and rumours in the past. The lineup is expected to comprise a V27e, V27, and V27 Pro. The regular and Pro models will arrive as the successors to the V25 and 25 Pro. As per various reports, the Vivo V27e is tipped to be powered by Helio G99 whereas the regular variant is expected to be equipped with an unannounced Dimensity SoC probably the Dimensity 7200. On the other hand, the Google Play Console listing of the V27 Pro mentioned that it will come with a Dimensity 8200. 

Since the Vivo V27 series will arrive as the rebadged version of the S16 series in China, we can expect the devices to pack the same specifications albeit a few differences. 

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Vivo has announced a Republic Day Sale in India on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26th in India. The brand is offering great deals and discounts on various devices. The offers are currently live from now till January 31st and are valid across all mainline channels. 

During the sale period, Vivo is offering discounts on the brand’s Y-series and V-series smartphones. Interested customers can claim a cashback of up to Rs 2,500 on the Vivo V25 Pro via ICICI Bank, SBI Bank, Kotak Bank, and other bank cards. All RAM and storage configurations of the smartphone are eligible for the offer. The V25 Pro was launched in August last year. It features a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 108MP triple rear camera, 50MP dual front camera, and a colour-changing back panel. Internally, it is powered by a Dimensity 1300 processor. 

Meanwhile, credit cardholders of ICICI, SBI and other banks are eligible for up to Rs 2,000 cashback on Vivo V25 and Y75 4G. The former also features a colour-changing back panel and a 90Hz AMOLED screen. It is equipped with a Dimensity 900 SoC and backed by a 4,500mAh cell with 44W fast charging. On the other hand, the Vivo Y75 is powered by a Helio G96 processor and features 50MP triple rear cameras and a 44MP selfie snapper. 

The Vivo Y75 5G also gets a cashback of Rs 1,500 on credit cards. Compared to the 4G variant, this one comes with a Dimensity 700, LCD display, and a 16MP front camera. 

Lastly, customers interested in the Vivo Y35 can avail of a cashback of Rs 1,000 through various bank cards. 

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Just a couple of days ago, we had reported on Vivo being charged with money laundering by the ED (Enforcement Directorate). Now, a new report has revealed some more interesting details regarding this case.

According to an NDTV report, the ED has found that Vivo India has been sending a notable sum of its income from India back to China. Apparently, the Chinese smartphone maker is making this move to help avoid paying taxes in India. The Indian unit of the brand has reportedly sent around 62,476 crores INR (roughly 7.87 billion US Dollars), which is around 50 percent of its total turnover in the region back to its home country.

For those unaware, in our last report we covered how the ED conducted raids across India in locations related to the brand and had seized a total of 465 crores INR (roughly 58 million US Dollars). The ED stated that “These remittances were made in order to disclose huge losses in Indian incorporated companies to avoid payment of taxes in India.” In other words, Vivo has found a way around the tax system, which could possibly not be wholly legal.

Notably, the ED has also blocked 119 bank accounts that were linked to Vivo’s Indian operations. It had even found forged documents while incorporating several companies. The addresses mentioned in these documents were also found to be false. The ED further added that the “employees of Vivo India, including some Chinese nationals, did not cooperate with the search proceedings and tried to abscond, remove and hide digital devices which were retrieved by the search teams.”

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Vivo has come under scrutiny of the Indian government. The company is currently under investigation for money laundering charges. And now, several locations related to its have been raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

According to a Live Mint report, ED has conducted raids at offices and firms that are linked to the Chinese smartphone maker in India. Interestingly, this news follows after another Chinese brand, Xiaomi, was also subject to similar raids in the country. As of right now, the ED has not revealed any official details regarding the search operations, but these were reportedly carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at Vivo India’s office.

A separate report from Economic Times revealed that one of the brands distributor in Jammu and Kashmir have also come under the radar of the ED after the government found that at least two of the company’s shareholders had submitted forged documents with false Indian addresses. Vivo India has yet to respond to any statements regarding the ED raids as of right now. The company is one of the top five smartphone brands in the country and has had a strong presence in the offline market.

Similarly, the ED had also conducted raids into Xiaomi and its related locations over charges of tax evasion case by the Income Tax Department. The government ended up seizing 5,550 crore INR (roughly 701 million US Dollars) in total assets. The investigation began in February and the ED claimed that Xiaomi India remitted foreign currency equivalent to 5551 crore INR to three foreign based entities under the “guise of royalty.”

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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.

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Earlier today (3rd January 2022), the Vivo Y21T had been launched in India. The smartphone was previously released in Indonesia and has also hit the shelves in the Indian market as well.

While both the Indonesian and Indian variants have the same name, there are key differences between the two. The most notable difference is the display, with the Indonesian version featuring a 6.51 inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the version that was just launched in India sports a larger 6.58 inch FHD+ display, with a 90Hz refresh rate and 96 percent NTSC color gamut.

On the rear, the Vivo Y21T houses a triple camera module with a 50 megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 2 megapixel Bokeh camera, and a 2 megapixel Macro shooter. The front features an 8 megapixel camera for selfies. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 18W fast charging. It also houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC alongside 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded to 1TB and 4GB of RAM that supports virtual expansion by 1GB. Notably, the Indonesian variant offered 6GB of RAM with 2GB virtual expansion.

Other features include a side mounted fingerprint sensor, FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 11, liquid cooling technology, and more. The device is currently available via offline channels in the country and can be purchased in two color variants, namely Midnight Blue and Pearl White. It is available for a price of 16,490 INR (roughly 222 US Dollars) for its single storage variant.

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Earlier this year, the Vivo V21 series was launched in India, and included the V21e and V21 5G. While the base variant was available in three colors, namely Sunset Dazzle, Arctic White, and Dusk Blue, a new report has suggested that the company is planning on launching a new color variant of the device.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the Chinese smartphone maker will be launching the budget premium grade smartphone that costs under 400 US Dollars in a new color variant in India. As per sources close to the matter, the company is aiming on launching a new Neon Spark color of the V21 5G. Notably, the report has also shared an official poster image of this new color option that showcases the upcoming variant.

Looking at this poster, the overall design of the V21 5G Neon Spark version is the same with just a new paint job. Unfortunately, it is currently unknown at what price the upcoming version will launch for in the region, but it should be around the price tag that the device is sold in, as of right now. The 8GB + 128GB version is priced at 29,990 INR (roughly 400 US Dollars), while the higher end 256GB version costs 32,990 INR (roughly 440 US Dollars).

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The Vivo X70 series has just been launched in India. While the lineup originally has three models, only the two Pro variants are making it to the Indian market with top notch specs and features.

X70 Pro

Talking about the X70 Pro first, it sports a 6.56 inch FHD+ AMOLED curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The front features a centered punch hole for the 32 megapixel selfie camera screen with support for HDR10. Under the hood, a Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC runs the device along with 8GB or 12GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB of internal storage.

On the rear, the X70 Pro offers a quad camera setup with a 50 megapixel primary camera, two 12 megapixel portrait and ultra wide angle lens, along with an 8 megapixel periscope lens.  The primary shooter also features gimbal stabilization while all the lenses feature Zeiss coating. It is powered by a large 4,540mAh battery pack that supports up to 44W Flash Charge.

X70 Pro+

Arriving at the higher end X70 Pro+, the flagship smartphone features a larger 6.78 inch 2K (3200 x 1440) display. The panel is a 10 bit Samsung E5 AMOLED screen, which has a 120Hz variable refresh rate, a maximum brightness of 1500 nits, and 300Hz touch sampling rate (1000Hz max). The display has received an A+ certification rating from DisplayMate. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ runs the device along with LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage. In India, the device will be available in a single storage variant, namely 12GB + 256GB model.

The camera module on the rear features a 50 megapixel primary sensor that uses Samsung’s GN1 sensor, which is paired with a 48 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, 12 megapixel portrait lens, and an 8 megapixel periscope lens. Under the hood, a 4,500mAh battery pack power the device that supports 55W fast charging and 50W wireless Flash Charge as well.

You can even check out our review for this handset by clicking here or even have a look at our video that is linked below.

Pricing, Colors, and Availability

The Vivo X70 Pro will be available in two colors, namely Aurora Dawn and Cosmic Black. Meanwhile, the X70 Pro+ is available in single Enigma Black color variant. The X70 Pro models set to go on sale starting from October 7 while the X70 Pro+ model will be available for purchase starting from October 12, although, pre-bookings for all models are currently live, so here are their prices:

• X70 Pro (8GB + 128GB) – 46,990 INR (roughly 630 US Dollars)
• X70 Pro (8GB + 256GB) – 49,990 INR (roughly 670 US Dollars)
• X70 Pro (12GB + 256GB) – 52,990 INR (roughly 710 US Dollars)
• X70 Pro+ (12GB + 256GB) – 79,990 INR (roughly 1,070 US Dollars)

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Vivo has just announced that it would be signing Virat Kohli, a known Indian Cricketer, as its new brand ambassador. The news arrives just prior to IPL 2021, with the company aiming to reach out to more Millenials and prospective customers.

The Chinese tech giant will be following a 360 degree marketing approach with its association with Virat Kohli, as per BusinessInsider. The popular sports icon will now be seen promoting and spreading awareness of Vivo’s upcoming product series and will also include ATL and BTL activities, such as TV campaigns, print, social media, and other promotional events as well.

Nipun Marya, Director-Brand Strategy, Vivo India stated that “We are thrilled to have Virat Kohli on board. At Vivo, our focus is always on our consumer needs and preferences, and we are committed to bringing joy to our consumers’ lives. Collaborating with someone as effervescent as Virat is a great way to better connect with our young consumers. Along with Aamir Khan and Sara Ali Khan, we wish to widen our brand reach, and we are confident that associating with a sports figure will help us in reaching a wider audience.”

Similarly, Virat Kohli also talked about the new collaboration saying that ” am really looking forward to this association. As a sportsperson, I understand the importance of consistency and commitment in the game. vivo, as a brand, has established itself as one of the leading players in the Indian smartphone market with its consistency towards delivering innovative technology. The way Vivo has brought joy to its customers’ lives through simplified technology, and advancements in mobile photography are game-winning. Associating with such a brand that understands and delivers to the audience is quite exciting.”

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Vivo launched the OriginOS in China back in November 2020. Currently, it is running a Public Beta program for various devices in the region. However, Vivo’s devices in other regions ship with a version of Funtouch OS. Now, the company has said it has no plans to bring the OriginOS outside China.

In a response to a user Query, the Funtouch OS team for India has responded with this comment. It says that OriginOS is indeed for Vivo devices but it has been launched in China. Further, it says that the company doesn’t have any plans to bring it to other regions including India for now.

This was already evident when Vivo announced its Funtouch OS 11 (based on  Android 11) schedule for India. According to the schedule, it has been releasing updates to the devices. And the latest to receive it is the Vivo V20 SE.

Anyway, it’s clear Vivo intends to maintain two versions of its UI. One for China(OriginOS) and one for the other regions(Funtouch OS). This isn’t the first company to do it. In fact, companies like OnePlus have their own version for China(Hydrogen OS) and Global markets(Oxygen OS).

If you ask me what is the USP of the OriginOS, it’s a UI overlay on the Funtouch OS for flagships and also has a few nifty little features. To know about them exactly, you can look at our coverage on the same.

Finally, Vivo says that it will update us officially if it changes the stance on the OriginOS for Global markets so let’s play the waiting game for now.

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Chinese handset market vivo was India’s third-largest smartphone maker in Q4 2020, as per Counterpoint Research. The company was even the country’s largest offline brand. To maintain as well as increase its market share, vivo is reported to launch 11 new devices in the region till April.

Abhishek Yadav, a Twitter user known for sharing mostly certifications and benchmarks has partnered with MySmartPrice for an exclusive leak. According to him, vivo will be launching 11 smartphones in India up until April. These devices will include mid-range V series and premium X series as well.

Last year, the company released two vivo X50 series models in India, namely vivo X50 and vivo X50 Pro. Now, months later, the firm is reported to launch the top-end vivo X50 Pro+ in the country as well.

This high-end vivo smartphone is said to debut alongside the vivo X60 series by the end of March or early April. It is even reported to cost around ₹40,000.

Additionally, the vivo X60 lineup for India is also expected to include the all-new vivo X60 Pro+ as well. This means the Chinese smartphone maker may bring two of its most premium devices to India at the same.

Then, there will be vivo V21 series that will include two models – vivo V21 and vivo V21 Pro. Lastly, the other handsets should be entry-level and budget vivo Y series models.

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Vivo announced that it had opened its 500th exclusive store in India earlier this week, and plans on taking the total to 650 by the end of next year. These stores are spread across India and cover more than 280 cities in the region.

The vast number of offline stores cover major tier 1, 2, and 3 cities as well, as per a BusinessStandard report. According to Nipun Marya, Vivo India Director Brand Strategy, “We are pleased to achieve this milestone of 500 exclusive stores in India. We believe that the offline channel is preferred by customers, as they like to experience the product before making a purchase decision. With customer centricity at the center of all decisions, we, at Vivo India, strive to offer our customers unique retail experiences.”

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Furthermore, the Chinese tech giant added more than 150 stores in India during the ongoing calendar year, despite facing challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The move from the company arrives as it strengthens its offline presence in the Indian subcontinent. Marya further added that, “The company plans to expand the network to over 650 exclusive stores by 2021, to offer an exclusively delightful retail experience to its customers.”

For those unaware, these Vivo exclusive stores offers customers a live experience of the smartphones and their features. In other words, people can experience gaming on these handsets, use virtual reality, and more in such stores. Vivo is a major player in the Indian market with a 28 percent total market share in the nation. This was backed by its strong offline retail channel, which the company plans on expanding even further.

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The Vivo V20 Pro 5G is yet to get an official launch date in India. Yesterday, a leak revealed that the phone may be announced on Tuesday, November 24. We have also heard that the phone is likely to launch in the first week of December. While we wait for Vivo to announce the launch date, details of offers and rewards for those who will pre-order the phone have surfaced.

According to an image shared on Twitter by Tushar Mehta (@thetymonbay) of XDA Developers, those who pre-order the Vivo V20 Pro will get 10% cashback on credit and debit cards from ICICI, 10% cashback on ZestMoney Finance, and 10% on credit cards from Bank of Baroda.

The image also says that buyers will get Jio offers worth up to ₹10,000 (~$135), Vivo upgrade offers, and 1 EMI cashback from IDFC First Bank among others.

The Vivo V20 Pro will most likely launch in December as the official Vivo India social media accounts are yet to make an announcement with respect to its launch if it were indeed scheduled for November 24.

When it does launch, the mid-range 5G phone will pack a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 765G processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 64MP triple rear cameras, 44MP+8MP dual front-facing cameras, a 4000mAh battery capacity, and support for 33W fast charging. It will also run Android 10 out of the box.

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The Vivo V20 series includes the Vivo V20, Vivo V20 SE, and the Vivo V20 Pro. The standard and SE models have already been announced in India while the Pro model is expected to launch at the end of this month according to the CEO of Vivo India. Now, a leaker has revealed the possible launch date for the 5G smartphone which made its debut in Thailand in September.

According to the leaker, Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414, a source informed him that the Vivo V20 Pro might be announced in India on November 25. That is Tuesday next week, four days from today.

Although he isn’t certain, the date goes in line with the “end of November” date attributed to Jerome Chen, the Indian head of Vivo. However, it is surprising that Vivo is yet to make an official announcement seeing as the date is close already.

Heard from a source that vivo "might" launch the vivo V20 Pro in India on November 25th. pic.twitter.com/ixaLO69pvZ

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The Vivo V20 Pro has a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. Unlike most phones released this year which have a hole punch in their screens, the V20 Pro has a tub-shaped notch that is home to two front-facing cameras. Not only that, but the screen also has a 60Hz refresh rate which is surprising as a high-refresh-rate display is one of the popular trends in the smartphone industry this year.

Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 765G processor and it is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The triple rear camera setup on the back of the phone includes a 64MP main sensor, a 120° 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP mono camera. Up in front are a 44MP main camera and an 8MP 105° superwide angle camera.

The Vivo V20 Pro has stereo speakers, dual SIM support, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4000mAh battery with support for 33W fast wired charging. It runs Funtouch OS based on Android 10.

Earlier this month, it was reported that the phone will have a price tag under INR 30,000 when it launches. That converts to about $405 which is cheaper than the THB 14,999 (~$495) price tag it sells for in Thailand.

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Various Chinese smartphone brands have found great success in India. The Southeast Asian nation has been a big market for these companies, and now, a Vivo official has stated that the company considers India as a critical market and plans on opening over 100 exclusive stores in the region within one year.

Nipun Marya, Director Brand strategy, Vivo India, recently gave an interview to the BusinessInsider, regarding the year, the company’s future plans, and growth strategy for 2021. The senior official stated that 2020 had been a “difficult year,” but they “are seeing that the industry has seen a reasonably good recovery when it comes to sales. And we are seeing good growth, about 25% over last year during the festive season.” However, the Chinese smartphone maker is still expecting “single digit de-growth this year.”

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Marya further added that Vivo has plans to expand its offline presence in the region by opening various exclusive and even experience stores. He said that “Currently we have around 450 stores. We are planning to open up more than hundred exclusive stores within the next 1 year.” This move would be crucial for the company as the bulk of its sales comes from offline channels.

Furthermore, the Vivo executive also said that “non-metros [Cities] are leading growth and that’s also true in the case of Vivo. Metros still remain in absolute terms the largest market, but in terms of growth percentage, it is certainly coming from non metros and that remains true for us.” In other words, while major cities are still the largest market in the country, the smaller towns have shown a higher potential for growth. He further added that, “We are manufacturing all our phones here but after the center comes up, we will also design the phones in India. Its an extremely important market for the brand and how importantly we take the market can very well be seen from the kind of investments we have done here so far.”

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Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Vivo, is set to increase its local sourcing to about 40 percent for its production capacity in India by next year. The move will be a significant jump from its current sourcing that amounts to about 15 percent.

According to Nipun Marya, Director-Brand Strategy, Vivo India, “continuing our commitment to Make in India, Vivo will manufacture all the V20 SE devices at the Greater Noida facility that employs nearly 10,000. The company has an annual capacity to manufacture nearly 33 million mobile phones. All the phones sold in India are made in India.” At the moment, Vivo accounts for 28 percent of the market share by sales volumes in India, which also makes it the largest brand in the country in mainline retail.

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Thus, the move to increase local sourcing would only seem more logical and beneficial for the company in the longer run. The senior executive further added that the state of Tamil Nadu, which accounts for 7 percent of overall smartphone sales in India, is one of its key markets in the region and also contributes about 8 percent of the company’s total revenue.

The announcement arrived with the launch of the Vivo V20 SE in the state, where the company has over 4,000 retailers and 25 exclusive stores. Vivo is expecting to grow further in the market and is already “receiving great response from customers for our customer-centric innovations in design and camera.”

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Phones are uniquely identified by their IMEI number. This number consists of 15 digits, which is assigned by the device manufacturer. No phone should have the same IMEI number, unfortunately, that has what happened to over 13,500 Vivo smartphones in India.

The investigation of multiple Vivo smartphones with the same IMEI number began when a sub-inspector of Meerut found out that the one on his phone was changed when he received it from a Delhi service centre in the month of September 2019. The case was soon assigned to the cyber cell team of Meerut Police.

Over the course of 5 months, the investigation revealed that more than 13,500 Vivo smartphones across different states of India had that same IMEI number. When questioned, the manager of the Delhi service centre denied changing them.

Since tampering of IMEI number is a criminal offence, the police sent a notice to Vivo India’s nodal officer Harmanjit Singh under Section 91 of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure).

Vivo India is yet to comment on this matter. Only then, we can paint a picture of what went wrong these many numbers of phones.

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Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Indian government has implemented a strict countrywide lockdown. This has caused various non-essential businesses to be affected but it seems that Vivo India has found a new workaround for this. The company will now let customers buy its smartphones through its offline stores with just an SMS.

The new system will let prospective buyers send an inquiry to Vivo via an SMS, the company’s official website, or even the Facebook page. Through this, one of the 30,000 Vivo brand ambassadors will get in contact with the customer. After which the company executive can enquire about the buyers’ requirements and help them in buying a new smartphone through any one of the 20,000 physical retail stores in India.

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As of right now, the SMS based system is already in place and is operational while the other two platforms will soon launch in the country before the 12th of May 2020. According to Nipun Marya, Director Brand Strategy of Vivo India,”Majority of consumers in India still prefer to buy offline. However, considering lockdown and the post lockdown scenario, some consumers may be wary of stepping out. So, we have developed a platform that meets the needs of the customers and also helps the retails resume their business as usual.”

The above statement was given out during an interview which also had the Vivo India official discuss other aspects of the system as well. This includes the distribution channel, customer analysis, and even inventory and stock. The Chinese company is a popular smartphone brand in the country and will adapt according to the demand and popularity of the new system.

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Vivo has just launched the Vivo Y91i in India. The smartphone actually made its debut back in 2019 but its 3GB RAM variant has just now made it to the Indian shores. Originally, only the 2GB RAM variant was available in the country and launched with a price tag of INR 7,990, which is the same as the 3GB RAM variant that has just launched.

Specs and Features

The Vivo Y91i is essentially the same smartphone that launched a year prior. In other words, the RAM offering is the only real difference between the now and 2019 releases. The smartphone sports a 6.22 inch Hao FullView display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and an HD+ resolution (1,520 × 720px). On the front, a water drop notch can be found while a 2.5D curved glass covers the rear.

The smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 processor alongside IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The Vivo Y91i houses 32GB of internal storage and also supports expansion via a microSD card. It runs the dated Android 8.1 (Oreo) with the custom skin FunTouch OS.

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For photography, it sports a single camera on the rear which is a 13 megapixel sensor with a single LED flash while the front features a 8 megapixel shooter. The device is powered by a large 4,030mAh battery and supports 4G networking, alongside Bluetooth 5.0 and weighs 163.5 grams. Unfortunately, it does not feature a fingerprint scanner, so users will have to rely on the face unlock function.

Price and Availability

The Vivo Y91i is currently available for a price of just 7,990 INR which roughly translates to about 107 US Dollars. It will be available in various offline stores and popular e-retails websites online as well.

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It is common to see OEMs roll out a sub-brand with product offerings different from the main brand. Xiaomi had the Redmi sub-brand, Huawei still maintains the Honor sub-brand, OPPO – Realme and Vivo– iQOO. But in recent times, the brands have often spun the sub-brands to become independent brands. An exclusive report by 91mobiles has revealed that Vivo will soon hit the Indian markets with the iQOO brand as a separate entity from Vivo. That means the brand will run independently of its parent company.

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This is similar to what Xiaomi did with the POCO brand recently. Xiaomi last year announced the separation of the Redmi brand from the main Mi brand. Apart from Xiaomi, other Chinese OEMs like OPPO recently announced the Realme brand has become an independent brand, all in an effort to expand the product category and grab more market shares. Redmi and Realme were initially unveiled as mid-range and budget models. But now have flagship models under their catalogues.

On its part, the iQOO brand was launched as a gaming phone brand just like Xiaomi’s Black Shark. We can’t say if as an independent brand it will still focus on gaming phones or expand its product offering. The report didn’t give details in that regard or reveal what phone model will be released under the separated iQOO brand. We wait for an official statement from Vivo.

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Vivo has just launched the S1 Pro in India. It is the first smartphone to be launched in India this year from the Chinese company and is packed with notable features for a lucrative price.

Specs and Features

The Vivo S1 Pro arrives with a 6.38 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90 percent screen to body ratio. Being an AMOLED panel, it also supports the Always on Display feature that consumes very little power. An in-display fingerprint scanner can also be found under the screen, which is protected by a sheet of Schott Xensation 3D display protection.

Under the hood, Vivo S1 Pro is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 SoC which is a mid range chipset. It is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For photography, the smartphone features a quad camera setup that is arranged inside a unique diamond shaped camera bump. Its primary sensor 48 megapixel shooter, while the front camera is a 32 megapixel sensor for selfies.

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Price and Availability

The Vivo S1 Pro is designed to stand out from the crowd and brings notable specs and features all for the price of INR 19,990 or roughly 278 US Dollars. It arrives in a single variant and is available in three different color variants, which include Mystic Black, Jazzy Blue, and Dreamy White.

It is available on major online retailer websites like Flipkart, and Amazon and more. Vivo S1 Pro will also be sold from the company’s many physical outlets and multiple affiliated stores as well. Special offers are also being made available for people that buy the smartphone either online and offline, with the common ground being a free one time screen replacement.

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The Vivo S1 Pro launched more than 7 months ago in China, now it has been reported that the phone will be making its way to India next month.

An exclusive report by 91Mobiles said the phone will be launching in India by mid-January. The info is said to have originated from retail sources.

The Vivo S1 Pro has a 6.39-inch FHD+ display that is devoid of a notch or punch hole thanks to its pop-up selfie camera design. It is powered by the Snapdragon 675 processor and comes with 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable storage.

The phone has a triple camera setup made up of a 48MP f/1.8 camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor. There is a 32MP camera that slides out from the right side of the top frame.

Inside the S1 Pro is a 3700mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Sadly, it charges via a MicroUSB port. When the device launched in China, it ran Funtouch OS 9 based on Android. We do not know if the Indian launch will come with the new FuntouchOS 10. Other features of the phone include an in-display fingerprint scanner, FM radio, Bluetooth 5.0, and an audio jack.

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The Vivo V15 Pro launched early this year, February to be precise. A month after it went on sale, it was crowned the fastest-selling V-series smartphone in India. It also got a non-Pro model a month after it launched.

A report has surfaced saying Vivo has stopped production of both phones. According to 91Mobiles, sources have informed them that Vivo has stopped manufacturing the two smartphones. The sources also added that the phones will eventually be discontinued and will only be available in offline stores until stock lasts. At the moment, the phones are still available to buy on the online Vivo Shop for slightly less than their launch prices.

The reason for the discontinuation is said to be because of the upcoming Vivo S series which includes the Helio P65-powered Vivo S1. Vivo is also launching the iQOO sub-brand in India soon which may also be one of the reasons for the discontinuation.

Another reason may be the recent launch of the Snapdragon 712-powered Vivo Z1. This is significantly cheaper and a better buy over the less-powerful Vivo V15. It is set to go on its first sale on July 26.

Left to us, we think the Vivo V15 Pro should remain in production but get a further price cut to prevent being closely priced to the upcoming iQOO phones and Vivo S1. We also think the Vivo V9 and V11 series should be the ones getting the boot. Both are currently still on sale on the Vivo online shop. The V9 Pro even has a price tag that is close to the more powerful Vivo Z1.

To be honest, we don’t understand what Vivo is doing with its pricing. There are too many models in the market that are closely priced with stark differences in specs and features.

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In April, Vivo India had launched the Vivo Y17 mid-range smartphone and in March, the Vivo X27 lineup was made official in China. Fresh information reveals that the company could be now gearing up to launch new X and Y series of smartphones since it has registered X30 and Y19 monikers with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Last year, Vivo had launched in the Vivo X21 smartphone in March and it was succeeded by Vivo X23 in September. The successor of X23 was expected to debut as Vivo X25. However, the company decided to skip it and launch its next X-series phone as Vivo X27. Probably, the company may launch its next X-series smartphone in September.

It remains to be seen whether the company will be skipping X28 and X29 monikers to launch it as Vivo X30. There is no information available on the specifications of the Vivo X30. The Vivo X27 series include X27 and X27 Pro phones. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may announce Vivo X30 Pro alongside the X30 model.

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The Vivo Y19 name that has been trademarked with WIPO sounds like a successor for the Vivo Y17 that was unveiled in India recently. In the past few months, Vivo has launched Y-series smartphones like Y12, Y15 and Y17 with similar specs with slight differences in their specs. Hence, the upcoming Y19 phone may borrow many of its specs from the Y17 phone.

The Vivo Y17 comes with a 6.35-inch display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels. The MediaTek Helio P35 chipset powers the Vivo Y17 phone with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a big internal storage of 128 GB. There is a dedicated storage slot onboard for adding a microSD card.

The Vivo Y17 is one of the cheapest phones in India to feature a triple camera setup. It includes a 13-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is fitted with a front-facing camera of the 20-megapixel. The handset is loaded with FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It is currently selling with a price tag of Rs. 15,990 (~$228). At launch, it was priced at Rs. 17,990 (~$257). The upcoming Vivo Y19 may land in India with a price tag of Rs. 17,990.

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Vivo‘s V series is fast becoming one of the company’s cash cow as a result of its growing popularity. That is mostly due to the impressive designs and affordable pricing which the models have. From the Vivo V1 to the premium V15 Pro that was released recently, the models are just spot on. Talking of the V15 Pro, the model has been crowned as the fastest-selling V series model in India where it was released only a month ago.

This is according to data released by market research firm GfK who also disclosed that the Chinese phone maker was the fastest-growing brand in India. Vivo’s growth is said to surpass the growth of the general market year over year. Between January 2018 and January 2019, Vivo shipped 60.9% more units and raked in a massive 63.2% revenue increase. This is pretty interesting due to the fact that GfK says the Indian market only grew 14.2% in shipments and 16.8% in revenue during the same period. Vivo’s performance in the final quarter of last year was also solid. Its Y-series phones secured the “under INR 20,000” market while the V-series tackled the segment above that.

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While the V series targets the midrange segment, the Y series dominates the  “under INR 20,000” market. This strategy has helped the company dominate both the “under INR 20,000” and the “over INR 20,000” segments.

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Vivo has today announced a price cut of Rs. 1,000 for its two budget offerings in the Indian market — Vivo Y81 and Vivo Y71i. With this price cut, the 3GB RAM model and 4GB RAM model of the Y81, which was priced at Rs. 11,990 and Rs. 13,490 will now be available for Rs. 10,990 and 12,490 respectively.

On the other hand, the Vivo Y71i, which was available for Rs. 8,990, will now be available in India for Rs. 7,990. Online retailers have also updated their listing with the newer pricing and both the phones are now retailer at updated pricing in offline stores as well.

To recall, the Vivo Y81 comes with a 6.22-inch IPS HD+ display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by MediaTek MT6762 octa-core processor with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage along with support for expandable storage.

For photography, the device features a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel selfie camera with the same f/2.2 aperture. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo-based FunTouch OS, the phone is powered by a 3,260mAh battery.

The Vivo Y71i, on the other hand, comes with slightly downgraded specs. It features a 5.99-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 quad-core chipset along with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

As for the optics, the device comes with an 8-megapixel sensor on the back and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. This one too runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with the company’s FunTouch OS on top. The device is powered by a 3,360mAh battery, ensuring a full-day usage on a single charge.

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Meanwhile, the company is reportedly scheduled to launch Vivo Y81i in India on 7th December, which is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000, which roughly converts to $142.

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Today, Vivo has launched Vivo X21 smartphone as India’s first under display fingerprint scanner enabled smartphone through a launch event in New Delhi. In the month of March, the Chinese manufacturer had launched the Vivo X21 and Vivo X21 UD featuring an under-display fingerprint scanner in China. For India, the company has decided to launch the Vivo X21 UD smartphone as Vivo X21. Apart from in-screen fingerprint reader, the Vivo X21 has some exciting features such as notched display that offers high screen-to-body ratio and AI powered dual rear cameras.

Design, Display and In-Screen Fingerprint Scanner

The Vivo X21 that measures 154.5 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm is flanked with 3D glass on its rear and it features a metallic frame in between. The device weighs 156.2 grams.

The Vivo X21 houses a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED FullView display that produces FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The company has claimed that the handset offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.3 percent. The display support sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamut. The X21 is also equipped with Always-On Display feature that shows notifications and time on the screen without turning on the display. The notch present at the top portion of the screen houses a selfie snapper, an earpiece and some sensors.

It goes without saying that the fingerprint sensor is the USP of Vivo X21 that is located at the lower half of the display. The company did not confirm how quickly the in-screen fingerprint scanner can unlock the phone.  The device comes with a customized screen protector that shields the in-screen fingerprint scanner enabled screen of the phone.

Performance and Variants

The Snapdragon 660 that features 2.2 GHz octa-core processor powers the Vivo X21 along with 6 GB of RAM. It features a native storage of 128 GB. For additional storage, users can up to 256 GB of microSD card on its memory card slot. The X21 receives power from 3,200mAh battery that is coupled fast charging technology.

The handset runs on Android 8.0 Oreo which is customized company’s FunTouch OS 4.0 skin. The Vivo X21 is among the selected few phones that are eligible to receive the second Developer Preview of Android P beta that was announced earlier this month through the Google I/O 2018 event.

Camera and Other Features

The LED flash enabled dual camera setup lying on the posterior of the Vivo X21 includes an f/1.8 aperture 12-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary sensor of 5-megapixel for depth sensing. With AI onboard and dual pixel technology, the Vivo X21 can and amazing photos in low-light conditions through its front and rear cameras.

The AI HDR feature allows the cameras to capture images with natural colors. The other AI photography features available on the Vivo X21 include AI Face Beauty, Shot Re-Focus, Potrati Bokeh, AR stickers. The dual cameras of the X1 also supports 4K UHD video recording and slow-motion video shooting.

The IR sensor present available on the X21 brings 3D facial recognition feature for unlocking the phone. For enhanced audio experience, the company has included AK4376A Hi-Fi in the X21. The connectivity features available on the Vivo X21 includes 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-band Wi-Fi (2×2 MIMO), 5.0 Bluetooth, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo X21 Pricing and Launch Offers

In order to build hype around the Vivo X21, the company began with the pre-booking a week ahead of its launch in India. However, its pricing wasn’t revealed. Through todays unveil event, Vivo has confirmed that the X21 will be available with a price tag of Rs. 35,990 (~$530) exclusively through Flipkart and Vivo’s online shop starting from today. The handset will be available only in black color and its box package will include the new Vivo XE710 hi-fi earphones.

The launch offers for the Vivo X21 include gift voucher worth Rs. 1,000 from fernspetals, 5 percent cashback on SBI cards, no cost EMI up to 12 months and one-year device security from Vodafone along with 280 GB of additional data.

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In the previous month, Vivo had launched the Vivo V9 smartphone with iPhone X-like notched design, Android Oreo and Snapdragon 626 SoC.  Mahesh Telecom, a smartphone retailer from Mumbai, India has confirmed that the Chinese manufacturer has already launched a new phone called Vivo V9 Youth smartphone in India. It borrows its design from the Vivo V9 phone and since it is packed with toned-down specs compared to the V9, it comes with a comparatively lower price tag.

The Vivo V9 features a 6.3-inch notched display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The Full View 2.0 display offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is fueled by Snapdragon 450 that includes a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor. The company had used the same SoC to power the discontinued Vivo V7+ smartphone from last year.

The SoC is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and it comes with a native storage of 32 GB. For additional storage, users can make use of a microSD card on this phone. The handset receives power from 3,260mAh battery. It is pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo that is overlaid with the latest FunTouch OS 4.0 skin from Vivo.

The frontside of the Vivo V9 Youth features a 16-megapixel selfie camera whereas the backside is fitted with 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The camera lacks support for 4K video shooting, but comes with features like AI Beauty, Bokeh mode and AR stickers The rear panel of the phone is fitted with a fingerprint reader.

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A previous report had revealed that the handset measures 154.81 x 75.03 x 7.89 and weighs 150 grams. The screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3.

The Vivo V9 is selling with a price tag of Rs. 22,900 (~$348) in India. According to the retailer, the V9 Youth is now available with a price tag of Rs. 18,990 (~$287). Vivo is yet to make an official announcement on the launch of V9 Youth.

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Vivo India has released a new phone without any fanfare. The Vivo Y71 packs mid-range specs and a full-screen display but may have a tough time selling in India.

The design of the Vivo Y71 is not one we haven’t seen before. It is an all-metal design with glass on the front. The front bezels are significantly smaller and the back is plain except for a single camera, LED flash, and the manufacturer’s name.

The Vivo Y71 has a 5.99” with a 720 x 1440 resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 450 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.

There is a single 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera. It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner but there is Face Unlock. This is the second mid-range phone in recent weeks that doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner. The first is the OPPO A1.

The Vivo Y71 runs Android Oreo out of the box and packs a 3360mAh battery. It is priced at Rs. 10,990 (~$168) and should be available for purchase soon.

READ MORE: Vivo V9 With 6.3-Inch Display And Snapdragon 626 SoC Goes On Sale In India For Rs. 22,900

The price of the Vivo Y71 is high compared to other phones. At Rs. 10,999 (~$169) you can purchase the Redmi 5 which has the same processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, and a fingerprint scanner.

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At the launch event of the Vivo V9 in India that was held earlier today, Vivo had confirmed that the Vivo V9 would be available in three color options such as Black, Champagne Gold and Blue Sapphire. The official site has listed the Black and Gold color variants of the V9, but it is yet to reveal the Blue variant. Gizmo China follower Ishan Agarwal had revealed the Vivo V9’s online store listing along with images several weeks before its official announcement. Today, he has shared the leaked images of Blue Sapphire Vivo V9. These images are yet to appear on the official listing of Vivo V9.

As it can be seen in the new images, the Vivo V9 Blue Sapphire has a glossy finish on its rear that gives it a premium appeal. According to Vivo, the Vivo V9 sports a unibody 3D design with glossy finish.

The Vivo V9 features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD notched display like the iPhone X. It supports 19:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 626 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB and it carries support for up to 256 GB microSD card. The has a AI driven selfie camera of 24-megapixel. It has a rear-facing 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras. The backside of the phone is fitted with a fingerprint scanner and it houses a 3,260mAh battery.

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The pre-bookings of Vivo V9 have already started in India with a price tag of Rs. 22,990. The shipments of the handset will begin on April 2. Read’s the launch article of the Vivo V9 that contains its entire specs, features and special offers.

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The upcoming Vivo V9 will be announced first in Thailand on March 22. A previous report had claimed that Vivo India would be launching the Vivo V9 smartphone on March 27, but the Indian wing of Vivo confirmed yesterday that the handset will be landing in India on March 23. Fresh information suggests that the Chinese manufacturer has reportedly rescheduled the launch of V9 for India to align it with its Thailand launch. In the previous month, the Chinese manufacturer had launched its own online store in India. The forthcoming V9 is now listed on Vivo India’s online store with its entire specifications and images.

The Vivo V9 is listed with an interesting pricing of Rs. 1 crore (10 million). It is just a placeholder as recent leaks have claimed that it could be priced around Rs. 25,000 (~$385) in India. According to Vivo V9’s official listing, the handset will be arriving in colors like Pearl Black and Gold. It measures 154.81 x 75.03 x 7.89 mm and weighs 150 grams.

The Vivo V9 features a massive display 6.3 inches that support FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It will be offering an aspect ratio of 19:9. The handset is fueled by Snapdragon 626 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. For more storage, the handset features a dedicated slot for microSD card.

The rear side of the phone is fitted with vertical dual camera setup that includes a 16-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. The front side of the phone features a 24-megapixel selfie camera. It will be equipped with AI Face Beauty for snapping enhanced selfie shots. All the camera sensors come with f/2.0 aperture. The handset will come loaded with FunTouch OS 4.0 that is based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and com with features SmartSplit 3.0 for easy multi-tasking and AR stickers.

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The Vivo V9 is powered by 3,260mAh battery. The connectivity features available on the V9 include 3G, 4G VoLTE, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, 2 microUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack and USB OTG. The back panel of the phone is fitted with a fingerprint reader. For added security, the smartphone will be also equipped with Face Access facial recognition feature.

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Vivo, the China-based smartphone manufacturer, which has found a place in the world’s top five leading smartphone vendors, has now launched its own online store in India aiming to strengthen its position in the market. With this, the company will now sell its range of phones as well as accessories.

As an introductory offer, the company is also hosting a “Launch Carnival” which is already live and will continue until January 18. It offers discounts of up to Rs. 2,000 on selected smartphones, 12-month no-cost EMI, and one-time screen replacement for the V7 and V7 Plus. Further, the company also partnered with BookMyShow to offer movie voucher worth Rs. 500 with every purchase.

Under the Launch Carnival, the company is offering Vivo Y66, V5, and V5 Plus are available with a flat Rs. 2,000 discount. The online store has also listed all these three smartphones at discounted prices. Similarly, there are discounts on other Vivo models as well, including Vivo V5s, Y55S, Y69 and Y53. The company will also offer 10 customers a premium Bluetooth speakers worth Rs. 2,999.

The company has said that it is also planning to release an E-store app with features such as augmented reality (AR) with a live chat option. The company’s E-store already supports free shipping on orders above Rs. 500 alongside 15-day free replacement policy and payment methods accepting cards and cash-on-delivery. The online store is catering more than 10,000 pin codes covering most of the serviceable areas in the country.

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This development of launching an online store in India comes after Vivo and Oppo lost nearly 10,000 outlets in India for retailing their devices. The companies, which used to offer trade margins of around 25 to 23 percent to large retailers, have now cut down the profits margin to 14 to 13 percent. The smaller sales outlets that were previously receiving trade margins of 15 to 16 percent are now getting profit margins of 5 to 6 percent.

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