In January, vivo revealed Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update timeline for India. The company has been following this schedule ever since. In fact, it has been also delivering the update to some devices that are not on the list. Now, three months later, three more phones are receiving this update.

As per the official timeline, vivo S1 Pro, vivo Z1 Pro, and vivo Z1x are supposed to start receiving the Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update at the end of April 2021 in India. Just like the company promised, it has begun to roll out the update to these three smartphones.

According to two different reports by PiunikaWeb, the Android 11 update for these once popular vivo phons is currently under greyscale testing in India. For those unaware, vivo greyscale testing is similar to Xiaomi MIUI Stable Beta.

This type of build is only seeded out to a select few users to test its stability publicly. If there are no major issues, it is rolled out to more users gradually.

As per user reports, the Funtouch OS 11 update for vivo S1 Pro and vivo Z1x is being seeded out with build numbers vivo rev 8.12.6 (3.79GB) and vivo rev 8.70.31 (3.29GB) respectively. Unfortunately, there’s no info on the build number for vivo Z1 Pro.

All these three smartphones launched with Funtouch OS 9.x (Android 9.0 Pie). They were updated to Funtouch OS 10 (Android 10) last year. Hence. Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) should be their last major update, as per vivo’s update track record.

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Despite global pandemic, smartphone OEMs have been launching new devices every other month or even week in case of certain brands in India. Some of these products such as Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 from earlier this year have now begun to receive price cuts as well. Similarly, vivo has slashed the  price of vivo S1 Pro and vivo Y50 by ₹1,000 ($13).

Chinese smartphone maker vivo launched vivo S1 Pro in India in early January for ₹19,990 ($271). The phone comes in a single 8GB + 128GB variant. Just after two months from its launch in March, it received a price cut of ₹1,000 ($13) bringing down its selling price to ₹18,990 ($258).

But then, in the very next month in August, its price was bumped up by ₹2,000 ($27) due to an increase in GST (Goods & Services Tax). Hence, it was retailing for ₹20,990 ($285) up until in July when it received another price cut of ₹1,000 ($13) lowering its selling price to its ₹19,990 ($271) launch price.

Now, after eight months from its launch, the handset’s price has been slashed by ₹1,000 ($13) once again. Hence, it can be now bought for ₹18,990 ($258) in India from Amazon India, Flipkart, vivo online store, and offline stores.

On the other hand, vivo Y50 launched in the month of June in a single 8GB + 128GB storage configuration for ₹17,990 ($244). Just like the vivo S1 Pro , it has also received a ₹1,000 ($13) price and therefore, it is now available for ₹16,990 ($231) on Amazon India, Flipkart, vivo online store, and from offline retailers.

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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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Last week, Vivo India had officially confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone in India on Jan. 4. Over the weekend, Vivo India tweeted new teasers on the Vivo S1 Pro. The new tweets have revealed the front and rear sides of the smartphone. Also, they have confirmed the color variants of the device

The recent tweets on Vivo S1 Pro are mainly focused on its camera capabilities. The phone is equipped with a 32-megapixel camera that is housed inside the waterdrop notch on the display. The back panel of the Vivo S1 Pro as 48-megapixel AI quad camera setup arranged in a diamond-shaped pattern. As it can be seen, the smartphone will be available in India in three color variants such as Crystal Blue, Dreamy White, and Knight Black.

Rumors have it that the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Vivo S1 Pro will be priced at Rs. 19,990 (~$280). It is also expected to arrive in a 6 GB RAM model. However, there is no information on its pricing. The smartphone will be available for purchase through Amazon India.

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Vivo S1 Pro Specifications

The Vivo S1 Pro has a S-AMOLED display of 6.38 inches and it carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The S1 Pro offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display is equipped with in-screen fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is fueled by Snapdragon 665 mobile platform that includes 2.0GHz octa-core processor. The FunTouch OS 9.2 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the smartphone. The handset comes with a shared SIM slot for more storage.

The S1 Pro draws power from a 4,500mAh battery. The phone supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. For capturing selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture 32-megapixel front camera with AI Face Beauty feature. The LED flash assisted four camera system positioned on the back side of the device has Samsung GM1 48-megapixel lens as the primary lens. It is assisted by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-mepaixel dedicated macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The usual connectivity features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the smartphone.

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Recently, Amazon India started teasing on the arrival of the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone. On Saturday, the official Twitter account of Vivo India released a tweet to confirm that the Vivo S1 Pro will be made official in the country on Jan. 4. By this, it will become the first Vivo phone to break cover in the year 2020.

The Vivo S1 Pro teaser confirms that that it features a diamond-patterned camera module on its rear. The AI driven quad rear cameras of the smartphone has a 48-megapixel main lens. The phone is also fitted with a 32-megapixel selfie camera. As it is already known, the Vivo S1 Pro is not an entirely new smartphone since the company has already unveiled it in some Southeast Asian markets.

What's in the shape? Sass. Style. Uniqueness.
Get ready to #StyleLikeAPro with #vivoS1Pro launching on 4th Jan. pic.twitter.com/k8kgVH37ub

— Vivo India (@Vivo_India) December 28, 2019

Vivo S1 Pro Specifications

The Vivo S1 Pro has a S-AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It measures 6.38 inches and offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels along with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen is embedded with a fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 665 mobile platform powers the smartphone. India is expected to receive the phone in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. The 8 GB RAM variant may come with 128 GB of native storage. There is a microSD card slot on the Vivo S1 Pro for more storage.

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The front notch of the Vivo S1 Pro has an f/2.0 aperture 32-megapixel main lens. The rear camera setup has a Samsung GM1 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The device is preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS that is overlaid with FunTouchOS 9.2 skin. The smartphone is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging through USB-C.

Vivo S1 Pro Price in India (Rumored)

The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB variant of the Vivo S1 Pro could be hitting the Indian markets with a price tag of Rs. 19,990 (~$280). There is no word on the pricing of the 6 GB RAM edition of the Vivo S1 Pro. In Philippines, the S1 Pro comes in colors like Fancy Sky and Knight Black. However, teasers on Vivo India’s Twitter suggest that the phone will come in Fancy Sky and Blue color options in the country.

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Vivo plans to bring the S1 Pro to India next month. The mid-range smartphone has just been listed on Amazon India with the caption ‘Coming Soon’. Some of the key specifications have been confirmed through the Amazon listing.

The teaser page of the Vivo S1 Pro on Amazon India has revealed that it has a diamond-patterned camera system on its rear which includes a 48-megapixel main lens. The quad camera system also includes a superwide lens and a macro lens. For capturing selfies, the S1 Pro has a 32-megapixel camera on the front

A previous report on 91mobiles stated that the device is expected to arrive by mid-January 2020 at a price point of Rs. 19,990 (~$280). Vivo is expected to launch the 8GB + 128GB variant in India shortly, although, a 6GB variant could be introduced sometime in the future. The MSRP of the 6GB variant is currently unknown. The Vivo S1 Pro headed to arrive in India is the same smartphone that was unveiled earlier in Southeast Asian markets including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Vivo S1 Pro Specifications and Features

The Vivo S1 Pro flaunts a 6.38-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch that offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Powering the Vivo S1 Pro is a Snapdragon 665 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage.

The primary camera setup on the smartphone features a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor, along with an 8-megapixel superwide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The S1 Pro is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. The smartphone draws power from a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C.

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Vivo will be announcing the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone in India in January 2020. It will be the company’s second S-series handset after the Vivo S1 that had gone official in August. Vivo is yet to confirm on the arrival of the Vivo S1 Pro phone. A fresh report has revealed the pricing of the smartphone in India.

Vivo S1 Pro Price in India

Citing information from its retail sources, the publication has stated that the Vivo S1 Pro that will come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will carry a pricing of Rs. 19,990 (~$280). The report also claims that the Vivo S1 Pro will be also available in a 6 GB RAM edition. There is no confirmation on the internal storage of the Vivo S1 Pro’s rumored 6 GB RAM variant.

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Vivo S1 Pro Specifications

The Vivo S1 Pro is not an entirely new phone since it has already debuted in markets like Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. The smartphone features a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is equipped with a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The rear side of the phone has a diamond-shaped camera module which includes a 48-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Snapdragon 665 mobile platform drives the smartphone’s 6 GB and 8 GB RAM models. The phone receives power to perform from a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging through USB-C.

Vivo V19 Series is Also Coming

The same publication has claimed that Vivo India will be bringing the Vivo V19 and Vivo V19 Pro smartphones to India in the first quarter of 2020. At present, there is no information on the specs of the Vivo V19 series. Vivo recently confirmed that it will be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 tech trade in February. It is being speculated that it could be announcing a V-series device at the event.

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Vivo had launched the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone in China in May. The Chinese firm launch another phone with the same moniker in Southeast Asian markets in November. 91mobiles had recently revealed that India will be receiving Vivo S1 Pro in January. A new report claims that Vivo will be launching the Snapdragon 665 powered Vivo S1 Pro smartphone India. The report has also revealed the expected pricing of the device.

Vivo S1 Pro Specifications and Price for India (Rumored)

According to the publication, the Vivo S1 Pro is fitted with a punch-hole display of 6.38 inches. It will carry support for full HD+ resolution. The phone will be driven by Snapdragon 665 mobile platform and 8 GB of RAM.

The Vivo S1 Pro will be fitted with a diamond-patterned quad camera system on its rear. The setup will include a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel lens and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. The phone will be equipped with a native storage of 128 GB. It will be arriving in color editions such as blue, white and purple.

The report claims that the phone could be priced under Rs. 20,000 (~$280) in India.  It is expected to hit the Indian market by mid-January. The publication has not revealed any other details of the Vivo S1 Pro such as battery size and front camera.

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The above specs leak suggest that it is the same Vivo S1 Pro phone that is available in Southeast Asian markets like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. Hence, the phone is expected to house an OLED display that will be integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The device could be packed with a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. For shooting selfies, it could be fitted with a 32-megapixel. It could be featuring FunTouch OS 9.2 based Android 9 Pie OS.

The Vivo S1 Pro will be selling alongside the Vivo S1 phone in the country. It has a 6.38-inh full HD+ S-AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It is powered by Helio P65 SoC. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel and it is fitted with a 16-megapixel = 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The phone houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through microUSB 2.0. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant of the phone is priced at Rs. 15,990 (~$224). The higher 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model costs Rs. 19,990 (~$280).

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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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Vivo announced the Vivo S1 Pro in the Philippines earlier this week. The phone is set to launch in other Asian markets like Indonesia and India in the coming days. However, the phone also made it to Russia today but under a different name. The Vivo S1 Pro was launched as the Vivo V17 in Russia with a starting price tag of 22,990 Russian Rubles which roughly comes to around $360.

The Vivo V17 naming isn’t really surprising for the Russian market. If you recall, the Vivo S1 was rebranded as the Vivo V17 Neo in Russia when it launched back in August 2019. So it makes sense why the S1 Pro was launched as the vanilla V17 in the same market this week.

The Vivo V17 shares the exact same features as the S1 Pro. So you get a Snapdragon 665 processor inside with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone comes with a 6.38-inch 1080 x 2340 pixels AMOLED display, which is exactly the same panel as the V17 Neo. Other features include NFC, a large 4500mAh battery and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The camera is one of the highlights of the Vivo V17, featuring quad-cameras at the back. The setup consists of a 48MP primary camera with an 8MP ultrawide camera, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth shooter. Upfront, you have a massive 32MP sensor for selfies.

Interestingly, if you are pre-ordering the Vivo V17 in Russia before December 5, you will get a Vivo Y11 smartphone for free. There are two colors up for grabs: Cloudy Blue and Blue Fog.

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Each time a new potential best-buy gets released, we usually make a specs comparison with the other hottest devices from the concurrence in the same price range. Today is the turn of the Vivo S1 Pro: several days after the launch, we think it is having a lot of attention because of its very high value for money, so much that it deserves to be compared to other potential best-sellers of this year. We decided to compare it to the Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5 Pro for pretty obvious reasons: if you do not want to speed more than €200, they are among the best options you can choose if you need high performance and well-balanced specs sheet.

Vivo S1 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 vs Realme 5 Pro

Design

Something you can not easily find on specs sheets is the info regarding the design. When it comes to affordable phones, a lot of manufacturers decide to opt for cheap materials in order to cut costs. That is the case of the Realme 5 Pro which is made out of plastic. However, it is splash resistant, unlike Vivo S1 Pro and Redmi Note 8. But with those devices, you get a premium glass design and even a very original look in the case of Vivo S1 Pro. On the other hand, you should consider that, besides being splash resistant, Realme 5 Pro is more compact than Redmi Note 8, even though it comes with the same display size (thanks to a higher screen-to-body ratio).

Display

On the display side, Vivo S1 Pro is at a higher level. Besides having a wider panel, it features the Super AMOLED technology delivering more vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Further, it integrates an in-display fingerprint scanner. The whole trio has Full HD+ displays, but Realme 5 Pro and Redmi Note 8 have IPS LCD panels. Redmi Note 8 has a more resistant front panel thanks to the amazing Gorilla Glass 5 protection (which also covers the glass rear side).

Specs & Software

Realme 5 Pro is the most performing smartphone out there you can find for less than €200. It is powered by the awesome Snapdragon 712 chipset, an upgrade of the Snapdragon 710 running at a max frequency of 2.3 GHz. It even has up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. Both Redmi Note 8 and Vivo S1 Pro feature a lower-end Snapdragon 665 SoC and, while the Vivo S1 Pro has an 8/128 GB, Redmi Note 8 does not exist with 8 GB of RAM. Android 9 Pie is preinstalled and customized by Color OS, Funtouch OS and MIUI depending on the phone.

Camera

The rear camera department of these handsets is exactly the same for all of them. They boast a main 48 MP camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a 2 MP dedicated macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. However, at the moment, the MIUI camera algorithm seems to manage the image quality in a better way. On the other hand, Vivo S1 Pro has a better front camera: the only with a 32 MP resolution.

Battery

Vivo S1 Pro is equipped with a bigger 4500 mAh battery and it lasts more on a single charge than both Realme 5 Pro and Redmi Note 8 coming with 4035 and 4000 mAh batteries, respectively.

Price

Vivo S1 Pro’s price starts from about €287/$316, Redmi Note 8 from less than €130/$143, and Realme 5 Pro from less than €180/$200. Overall, Vivo S1 Pro wins the comparison due to a better selfie camera, bigger battery, AMOLED display and more. Realme 5 Pro is the one with the highest performance, while Redmi Note 8 has a higher value for money than both.

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Vivo S1 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 vs Realme 5 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

PROs

• Very affordable
• Several configurations
• Great software

CONS

• Nothing particular

Vivo S1 Pro

PROs

• Better display
• Bigger battery
• Nice design
• Good selfie camera

CONS

• Price

Realme 5 Pro

PROs

• Splash resistant
• Better performance
• Faster charging

CONS

• Plastic body

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The currently available Y-series Vivo phones in China include Vivo Y3, Vivo Y5s and Vivo Y7s. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to soon announce the Vivo Y9s as the next Y-series phone for China. The name of the device has surfaced through its China Telecom listing. The specs of the phone are exact with the Vivo S1 Pro that was recently released in Southeast Asian markets. Hence, it appears that the Vivo Y9s will sell as the rebranded version of the Vivo S1 Pro in China.

Vivo Y9s Release Date and Pricing

The Vivo Y9s that has a model number of Vivo V1945A is listed on China Telecom with a price tag of 2,198 Yuan. The handset may carry a different pricing once it goes official. The listing states that the Vivo Y9s will release in the Chinese market tomorrow (Nov. 24). Glazed Black, Nebula Blue and Magic Clear Sky are the three color editions of the phone.

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Vivo Y9s Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y9s has a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display of the phone is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 665 chipset is the driving force of the Vivo Y9s. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The native storage of the phone is 128 GB. There is a microSD card slot on the device for additional storage. The smartphone boots to Android 9 Pie OS. Like the recent Vivo phones, the Vivo Y9s is expected to come with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI.

The Vivo Y9s has a diamond-shaped camera module on its back along with an LED flash. It consists of 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad cameras. The front notch of the device has a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. The handset features a 4,390mAh minimum capacity battery. Its typical capacity is 4,500mAh battery. The phone carries support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. The device measures 159.25 x 75.19 x 8.68mm and it weighs 186.7 grams.

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Xiaomi just launched a new variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro which differs from the others for its memory configuration. The handset finally comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, that is a very important configuration for a device known for being an “affordable gaming phone”. But is this new memory configuration enough to make the smartphone more interesting than the latest mid-rangers from the other brands? If you want, we can find it out together by comparing it with the Honor 9X Pro and the newly-announced Vivo S1 Pro sold at similar prices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Vivo S1 Pro

Design

If we consider the aesthetics, the Redmi Note 8 Pro does not shine for its originality. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, a classic waterdrop display and nothing you can’t already find on a lot of midrange devices. A very interesting device when it comes to the design is the Honor 9X Pro, which comes with a notch-less display thanks to a motorized pop-up selfie camera. The fingerprint reader is side-mounted, so the rear side is clean and minimal, besides being very suggestive. Even the Vivo S1 Pro is very original with its diamond-shaped camera module on the back, and it even sports an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

In this trio, Vivo S1 Pro is the only smartphone to boast a Super AMOLED display. Super AMOLED panels are the trending ones because they offer more brilliant colors alongside deeper blacks. But this does not mean that Redmi Note 8 Pro and Honor 9X Pro (equipped with IPS panels) are disappointing. The former comes with very high brightness and even the support to HDR technology, so it still offers a pretty nice image quality. Even the Honor 9X Pro is cool with its LTPS technology, but I would personally prefer the Super AMOLED colors of the Vivo S1 Pro and its in-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

As said above, Redmi Note 8 Pro is considered an affordable gaming phone. People call it so because it boasts a very powerful chipset with high CPU and GPU performance: the Helio G90T by Mediatek. It is not at the same level as flagship chipsets such as the Snapdragon 855, but it still delivers very high speed and smoothness. So it takes the first place. Right after, there is Kirin 810 built at 7 nm, with high performance and very low energy consumption. Despite it is a Qualcomm chipset and Qualcomm chipsets are the most trending ones, the Snapdragon 665 is actually inferior to both Helio G90T and Kirin 810 when it comes to performance.

Camera

In each case, we are talking about midrange-class camera phones. All come with multiple cameras on the back, but the most convincing one is the Redmi Note 8 Pro with its 64 MP quad camera. However, Vivo S1 Pro is better at taking selfies with its 32 MP front snapper. Honor 9X Pro is the only which lacks a dedicated macro camera and comes with a triple rear camera.

Battery

Vivo S1 Pro and Redmi Note 8 Pro have a bigger 4500 mAh battery. Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test the battery life of the Vivo S1 Pro, but given the AMOLED display and a more efficient chipset than Redmi Note 8 Pro, it might surprise you.

Price

In the Chinese market, Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from about €180/$200, Vivo S1 Pro costs about €290/$320, and Honor 9X Pro starts from €271/$300. Overall, considering the actual price and specifications, I define the Redmi Note 8 Pro a smartphone with a higher value for money thanks to its great cameras, amazing hardware and very affordable price.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Vivo S1 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

• Great processor
• UFS 2.1 storage
• Nice cameras
• Good battery life

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Honor 9X Pro

PROs

• Good performance
• Nice design
• Pop-up camera

CONS

• Nothing particular

Vivo S1 Pro

PROs

• AMOLED display
• Original design
• Big battery
• Great front camera

CONS

• Inferior chipset

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The Vivo S1 Pro was scheduled for release in The Philippines tomorrow, November 20. Surprisingly, the full specs of the phone and its price have been published on the official website.

Vivo S1 Pro Design

The Vivo S1 Pro looks nothing like the phone with the same name that launched in China back in May. This version has a notch for its selfie camera rather than a pop-up selfie camera present on the China version. The design on the rear is also different.

There are four rear cameras on this version rather than three and they are arranged in a diamond-shaped housing. There are two color variants and both come with a red-colored power button.

Vivo S1 Pro Specs

The Vivo S1 Pro that will be sold in The Philippines will not only differ from the Chinse variant with respect to design but also some of its specs.

The screen is a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED  (2340 x 1080) FullView Display with a waterdrop notch at the top for a 32MP f/2.0 selfie camera with AI Face Beauty. There is a Snapdragon 665 processor under the hood and it gets paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. If you need more storage space, a MicroSD card slot is available for adding up to an extra 256GB.

The primary rear camera is a 48MP f/1.8 Samsung GM1 sensor and it is paired with an 8MP super wide-angle camera with a 120° (108° after accounting for distortion) field of view. There is also a 2MP 4cm macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Vivo has loaded the camera app with features such as Voice Control, Palm Capture, SLO-MO, and portrait light effects.

Vivo ships the phone with its custom Funtouch OS version 9.2 based on Android 9 Pie, and it brings features such as Multi Turbo – a comprehensive suite of optimizations; Game Center; Dark Mode; and a Voice Changer for additional fun and privacy when playing games online.

The S1 Pro packs a 4500mAh battery with support for Vivo’s Dual-Engine (9V 2A) Fast Charging technology via a USB Type-C port. It has Bluetooth 5.0, USB OTG, FM radio, an audio jack, dual-band WiFi, and dual-SIM support. The phone also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Vivo S1 Pro Price

Vivo has put a price tag of ₱15,999 (~$314) on the S1 Pro. It is available in Fancy Sky and Knight Black. The phone is not yet available for purchase but should go on sale soon on Lazada, Shopee, Argomall, and Vivo’s own stores.

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Vivo has been aggressively teasing on the arrival of the Vivo S1 Pro in the Southeast Asian markets. Its key specs have been already revealed by Vivo Indonesia were revealed over the weekend. Vivo Philippines has confirmed that the Vivo S1 Pro will be debuting in the country on Nov. 20. Vivo Indonesia has also revealed that it will be announcing the smartphone on Nov. 25.

IT'S A GOOD NEWS! #vivoS1Pro will arrive on November 25, 2019! Keep watching and see what a #ClearlyYourStyle is. Visit https://t.co/JOPRZ7606x for more updates. pic.twitter.com/hjgZ8jQiAo

— vivo Indonesia (@vivo_indonesia) November 18, 2019

While Vivo Philippines and Indonesia have confirmed the launch dates for Vivo S1 Pro. Thailand and Malaysia are also expected to receive the S1 Pro before the end of the month. The same phone is poised to debut as Vivo V17 in Russia and India. The smartphone is also coming to China, albeit with a different moniker.

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Vivo S1 Pro Specification and Features

Vivo S1 Pro features a 6.38-inch waterdrop notch enabled S-AMOLED display that delivers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and is integrated with an in-display fingerprint reader. The smartphone offers a screen space of 90 percent.

The Snapdragon 665 mobile platform is present under the hood of the Vivo S1 Pro. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The device includes a native storage of 128 GB and it is equipped with a microSD card slot for more storage. The 4,500mAh battery of the phone has support for 18W dual-engine fast charging through USB-C.

The front notch of the phone features a 32-megapixel selfie camera. On its rear side is a diamond-shaped camera module which is reminiscent of the Vivo S5 smartphone that has recently gone official in China. The arrangement of the camera sensors on the Vivo S1 Pro is different from that of Vivo S5. The S1 Pro’s camera module has an AI quad camera system with a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor and a 120-degree wide-angle lens. Glowing Black and Crystal Blue are the two color editions.

Vivo Indonesia has started blind pre-orders of the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone that will continue until Nov. 24. On Nov. 25, the smartphone will go official in the country. The device will be arriving as the advanced edition of the Helio P65 powered Vivo S1 phone that was unveiled earlier in the Southeast Asian markets. As of this writing, there is no word on the pricing of the S1 Pro for these markets.

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Update: Vivo S1 Pro is launching in three days in Philippines!

S1 Pro is coming in 3 days to get you going with your style. Are you ready for it? #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/2bzs37Cice

— Vivo Philippines (@Vivo_Phil) November 17, 2019

Original story follows…

Vivo V1945A/T showed up on the database of China’s TENAA agency earlier this month. The smartphone is yet to go official and its moniker for China is not known yet. The same phone is reportedly coming to India and Russian markets as Vivo V17. Vivo is also planning to bring the same device to multiple markets like Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and Malaysia.

Vivo Indonesia has revealed plenty of key details on the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone. It has revealed that the upcoming S-series phone will be equipped with a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display that will offer full HD+ resolution. The smartphone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent. The display of the phone is embedded with a “Screen Touch ID” in-display fingerprint reader.

The Vivo S1 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 665 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device is 128 GB and it comes with an external storage slot that supports up to 256 GB of microSD card. The device is equipped with a massive 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W dual-engine fast charging through USB-C.

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For shooting selfies, the Vivo S1 Pro features a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The backside of the phone has a diamond-shaped camera system that includes a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 primary lens and a 120-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens.

The launch date of the Vivo S1 Pro for Indonesia is currently under the wraps. Glowing Black and Crystal Blue are the two color editions of the smartphone. It appears that Indonesia and other markets in Southeast Asia will be soon receiving the Vivo S1 Pro phone before the end of this month.

As mentioned at the beginning of the post, some markets like China, India and Russia are likely to receive the phone with a different moniker. In China and India, Vivo had launched a different Vivo S1 Pro earlier this year. In Russia, Vivo hasn’t launch any S-series phone yet.

In Russia and India, it is likely to debut as Vivo V17 before the end of this month. Its sales may begin in India by the first week of December. China has recently received the Vivo S5 smartphone. The Vivo V1945A/T phone may debut as a lighter version of the Vivo S5 since they sport similar rear design.

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At the end of the previous month, Vivo had introduced the Midsummer Dream color edition for the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone in China. Starting from today, the new color variant is available for purchase in the country. Apart from new Midsummer Dream color, the handset also comes in Love Blue and Coral Red colors.

When the Vivo S1 Pro Midsummer Dream edition was introduced last month, the official listings of its 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage were both priced at 2,698 Yuan (~$392). However, both listings have been updated and these models now cost 2,398 Yuan (~$349). The Vivo S1 Pro is also available in a lower variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It comes in Love Blue and Coral Red colors only and it is priced at 2,198 Yuan (~$319).

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Vivo S1 Pro Specifications

The Vivo S1 Pro features a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera. In fact, it is a slightly different version of the Vivo V15 Pro that also sports the same design and similar specs. The Vivo S1 Pro has a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display that is integrated with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It offers 19.9:5 tall aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.  The smartphone boasts a high screen space of 91.64 percent.

The Snapdragon 675 chipset is present under the hood of the Vivo S1 Pro. The handset is backed by a 3,700mAh battery that supports 18W rapid charging through microUSB 2.0. The Android 9 Pie OS skinned with FunTouch OS 9 comes preinstalled on the device. The pop-up camera module of the phone houses a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. The triple camera module has a 48-megapixel primary lens, an ultrawide 8-megapixel lens and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel.

In related news, Vivo’s gaming wing had recently announced the Vivo iQOO Neo gaming smartphone powered by Snapdragon 845. It features a 6.38-inch S-AMOLED full HD+ display, 6 / 8 GB RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB storage native storage, 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera, 12-megapixel front camera and 4,500mAh battery. It is priced between 1,798 Yuan (~$261) and 2,298 Yuan (~$334). Its first sale will take place on July 8.

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In May, Vivo had launched the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone in China. The smartphone came with a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera. In terms of spec and design, it almost identical to the Vivo V15 Pro that had gone official in India in February. The S1 Pro was introduced in China in color options like Love Blue and Coral Red. Today, the Chinese firm has introduced a new color variant for the smartphone called Midsummer Dream.

The Vivo S1 Pro Midsummer Dream has a wavy pattern on its rear. It appears light blue at the triple camera area and it blends to multiple colors like cream, pink, purple and blue. The Vivo S1 Pro models such as 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will be available in the newly introduced Midsummer Dream color.

Both the models carry the same price tag of 2,698 Yuan (~$530). These variants are also available in Love Blue and Coral Red options. The base model of the phone that features 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is not available in the new color.  The pre-sale of the Midsummer Dream Vivo S1 Pro will start on June 28 at 10:00 AM (local time) and its first sale will take place at 10:00 AM (local time) on July 5.

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Vivo S1 Pro Specifications

The Vivo S1 Pro features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with notch-less design. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The handset promises a screen-to-body ratio of 91.64 percent. The 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset fuels the smartphone. It is packed with a 3,700mAh battery that supports 18W charging through microUSB 2.0.

The FunTouch OS 9 flavored Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device. On the rear side of the phone is an AI powered triple camera setup with 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. There is a pop-up selfie camera of 32-megapixel on the S1 Pro.

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Recent reports have revealed that Vivo India is gearing up to introduce Z-series and S-series of smartphones in India. In fact, Vivo is expected to launch the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone by the end of this month in the country. The Z-series is expected to be aimed towards online markets whereas the S-series is tipped to target offline markets. Citing information made available through its sources, 91mobiles has revealed some vital details of the first S-series phone that is heading to India. It claims that the handset will arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and it will be priced in the sub-Rs. 25,000 price category.

The publication claims that the first Vivo S phone will be arriving in two models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The 6 GB variant will be priced below Rs. 20,000 whereas the 8 GB RAM edition is expected to be priced around Rs. 25,000. The Chinese firm will be mainly focusing in the design and style aspects of the Vivo S series rather than specifications.

Chinese firms like Xiaomi and Realme are aggressively targeting the offline markets. This year Samsung introduced the A-series to win the offline audience. Vivo will be competing with these brands in the offline markets through its upcoming S-lineup. Unfortunately, the name of the first S-series phone from is currently under the wraps.

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So, far Vivo has released only two S-series phones in China such as Vivo S1 and Vivo S1 Pro. Launched in April in China, the Vivo S1 was introduced with up to 6 GB RAM and up to 128 GB of built-in storage. It features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with notch-less display and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Under hood of the phone is the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. The rear shell of the phone has 12-mgeapixel + 8-mgeapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup and a pop-up selfie camera of 25-megapixel. It comes with a 3,940mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through microUSB 2.0.

The Vivo S1 Pro that was launched in May came with a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display and in-screen fingerprint reader. the Snapdragon 675 chipset powers the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. It features 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple rear cameras and a pop-up selfie snapper of 32-megapixel. The phone is packed with a 3,700mAh battery that supports 18W charging through microUSB 2.0.

(source)

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Vivo has recently launched Vivo Y17 and Y15 smartphones in India. The sales of another Y-series phone called Vivo Y12 will begin this week in the country. According to 91mobiles, Vivo is now gearing up to introduce a new Z-series smartphone in India. Also, it also planning to introduce its S-lineup in the country. The Z-series smartphones will be sold exclusively through online channels. However, the S-series phones will be only available offline.

Last year, Vivo had launched Vivo Z10 smartphone in India. It was actually the Vivo V7+ phone launched with the Z10 moniker for offline markets. However, since then the company has not launched a Z-series phone in the country. Citing information received by its source, the publication has claimed that the upcoming Z models will be arriving to take on the Xiaomi phones that are sold only through online channels in India.

In India, Vivo had launched the Vivo V15 and Vivo V15 Pro smartphones earlier this year. The same phones were rebranded as Vivo S1 and S1 Pro in China. According to the publication, Vivo’s S-series will be also releasing in India. However, it is expected to hit the Indian market after Vivo’s Z-series.

Vivo has recently released the Vivo Z5x as its first phone with punch-hole display design. There is a possibility that the Chinese firm may launch this phone in India soon. It comes with a 6.53-inch display that produces full HD+ resolution and it is fueled by Snapdragon 710 chipset. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of RAM. The native storage of the phone is 128 GB.

The rear side of the phone is equipped with a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The display hole is equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The FunTouch OS based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery. The handset is available in China with a price tag of 1,398 Yuan (~$202).

(source)

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Vivo S1 Pro was unleashed as the advanced version of the Vivo S1 handset on May 6. The smartphone had been available for reservations since the day it went official. Starting from today, S1 Pro will be available for purchase in the home market with a price tag of 2,698 Yuan (~$396)

Vivo S1 Pro Specifications and Features

The Vivo S1 Pro features a notch-less and full HD+ Super AMOLED screen of 6.39 inches. The large display is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The smartphone offers a screen space of 91.64 percent.

The smartphone is fueled by the Snapdragon 675 chipset. It comes in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM choices that respectively features 256 GB and 128 GB of inbuilt storage. There is a microSD card slot on the device for expanding its storage. The smartphone boots to Android 9 Pie OS that is skinned with FunTouch OS 9 UI. For enhanced gaming, Vivo is included support for Multi-Turbo acceleration engine.

The Vivo S1 Pro is equipped with a pop-up selfie snapper of 32-megapixel. The rear-facing triple camera setup of the smartphone features a 48-megapixel main sensor, an ultrawide 8-megapixel lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The handset is packed with a 3,700mAh battery.

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Vivo S1 Pro Price

In China, the Vivo S1 Pro comes in two variants like 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage that costs 2,698 Yuan (~$396) and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage which also carries the same price tag. It can be availed in color edition such as Love Blue and Coral Red.

The Vivo S1 Pro is the very same Vivo V15 Pro smartphone that was launched in India in February. In India, the smartphone comes with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and it is priced at Rs. 28,990. It is speculated that India will be soon receiving an 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version of the smartphone in the near future. The new model could be priced under Rs. 30,000. With its arrival, the pricing of the 6 GB + 128 GB of the V15 Pro may reduce.

(source)

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Vivo has unleashed the Vivo S1 Pro as its second S-series phone after the Vivo S1 that was made official in March. The smartphone is equipped with a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera like the Vivo S1. However, it is packed with slightly better internals since it has arrived as a “Pro” version.

Vivo S1 Pro Specifications and Features

The Vivo S1 that features a glass back measures 157.25 x 74.71 x 8.21mm and it weigh 185 grams. The Vivo S1 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD notch-less display whereas its Pro edition comes with Super AMOLED display of 6.39-inches. The notch-less screen supports full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ration and it is integrated with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.64 percent.

The Helio P70 powers the Vivo S1 along with 6 GB of RAM. The S1 Pro has up to 8 GB of RAM and it is fueled by the Snapdragon 675 SoC. The highest configuration model of the S1 Pro has 256 GB of native storage. The S1 comes in a single storage version of 128 GB.

The Vivo S1 Pro has a triple camera system on its rear. It includes a 48-megapixel (f/1.78 aperture) lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle (f/2.2 aperture) and a 5-megapixe depth sensor (f/2.4 aperture). It has a pop-up selfie camera of 32-megapixel. On the other side, the Vivo S1 has 25-megapixel pop-up selfie shooter and 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple rear-facing cameras.The Vivo S1 Pro draws power from 3,700mAh battery where is non-Pro edition has a larger 3,940mAh battery. The FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie is available on the device. For stutter-free gaming experience, the S1 Pro comes with Multi-Turbo acceleration engine. It also features Joi AI smart assistant onboard. The other features that are available on the Vivo S1 Pro are dedicated physical button for Jovi AI, dual-SIM support, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Vivo S1 Price andRelease Date

The Vivo S1 will be hitting the Chinese markets on May 9 in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Both variants will cost 2,698 Yuan (~$400). Love Blue and Coral Red are the two color variants of the Vivo S1 Pro.

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Since Vivo NEX A and S hitten the shelves, pop-up cameras became one of the most innovative trends to get rid of bezels around the display. Yesterday, Vivo unveiled a brand new device with a pop-up camera: the S1 Pro, that is also one of the most interesting phones when it comes to quality-price ratio. It has all the requirements necessary to challenge the latest upper-midrange phones from the best brands. Among the best ones, there are definitely the Oppo F11 Pro which is the first Oppo mid-ranger with a pop-up camera, and the Galaxy A70 by Samsung with its huge battery and great performances. So here is a specs comparison that will help you to understand whether Vivo S1 Pro is worth the money asked or not.

Vivo S1 Pro vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A70

Design

The absence of a pop-up camera and the presence of a classic waterdrop notch make the Galaxy A70 by Samsung way less attractive than Vivo S1 Pro and Oppo F11 Pro. While these devices have a lot of things in common when it comes to aesthetics, there is a detail which would make me go for the Vivo S1 Pro. I am talking about the fingerprint scanner: while Oppo F11 Pro has a traditional fingerprint reader placed on the back side, the Vivo S1 Pro has an in-display biometric sensor, so it has a cleaner and definitely more beautiful back cover. Another important difference is the position of the cameras: they are placed on the upper left part on the Vivo S1 Pro, while the Oppo F11 Pro has them at the upper center. Vivo S1 Pro is even more compact than the Oppo F11 Pro due to its smaller display.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A70 is equipped with a bigger and taller 6.7-inch display, and that is mainly the reason because I would choose it instead of its competitors. It comes with a rare but very elegant 20:9 aspect ratio and its colors are stunning. However, Vivo S1 Pro is still very nice as it is equipped with a Super AMOLED display provided by Samsung as well. Oppo F11 Pro is inferior due to its IPS panel, but it has a slightly bigger display than Vivo S1 Pro. That is also the reason why it does not have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Specs & Software

Oppo F11 Pro falls way behind its competitor because of its less powerful Helio P70 SoC by MediaTek. The winner here is definitely the Vivo S1 Pro as it comes with the Snapdragon 675 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Samsung Galaxy A70 is powered by a Snapdragon 675 too paired with up to 8 GB of RAM, but its internal storage is just 128 GB. All the phones run a customized user interface based on Android Pie: we got Funtouch OS for Vivo S1 Pro, Color OS for Oppo F11 Pro and One UI (which I prefer) for the Samsung Galaxy A70.

Camera

Talking about camera quality, the final battle is between the Vivo S1 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A70. While the former comes with a higher resolution for the main sensor (48 vs 32 MP), the latter has brighter focal apertures, and it can also record 4K videos and 1080p videos with a frame rate up to 240 fps. Both come with a rear triple camera and a 32 MP front camera, but for the specifications listed above, I personally prefer the Samsung Galaxy A70. Oppo F11 Pro lacks the ultrawide lens and it only comes with a dual camera. Further, its front camera is inferior with just 16 MP.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A70 wins the battery life comparison with a huge 4500 mAh unit and an incredibly fast charging technology, followed by the Oppo F11 Pro and its 4000 mAh battery with a still fast 20W charging technology.

Price

Vivo S1 Pro debuted with a starting price of €350/$390, Oppo F11 Pro costs just €320/$360 and Samsung Galaxy A70 starts from €400/$450. Samsung Galaxy A70 wins this comparison with its bigger battery and amazing cameras, but some may prefer the Vivo S1 Pro for its better design and a still great camera department.

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Vivo S1 Pro vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A70: PROs and CONS

Oppo F11 Pro

PROs

• Pop-up camera
• Big battery
• Big display
• More affordable

CONS

• Less impressive hardware

Samsung Galaxy A70

PROs

• Bigger battery
• Very fast charging
• Big display
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Good cameras

CONS

• Costlier

Vivo S1 Pro

PROs

• Much storage
• Nice cameras
• Amazing design
• Good price

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Vivo has a new phone with a 32MP selfie cam on the way. The phone which has model numbers V1832A/V1832T was certified last week. The Vivo V1832A shares a bunch of its specs with the Vivo V15 Pro and might even be its Chinese version.

It has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a fingerprint scanner buried under it and is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor. If this is the Chinese version of the V15 Pro, then the SoC is the Snapdragon 675. There is 6GB/8GB of RAM but unlike the V15 Pro which comes with only 128GB of storage, this has a 256GB version too.

There are triple rear cameras – a 12MP primary camera, an 8MP secondary sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is a 32MP sensor.

The Vivo V1832A will run Android 9 Pie out of the box. Its battery capacity is 3620mAh and it supports fast charging. The phone will be available in Gold. Its dimensions are given as 157.5 x 74.71 x 8.21 mm and it will weigh 185 grams. Unfortunately, there are no images for the listings.

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The Vivo V15 launched in China as the Vivo S1 with some few differences, so this might be announced as the Vivo S1 Pro.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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