Last month, Chinese handset maker vivo unveiled OriginOS as the latest version of its mobile operating system. A day after the announcement, the company also revealed the list of eligible devices and their update timeline. Now, the company has begun to recruit beta testers for 5 smartphones.

According to the update schedule shared by vivo, a total of 33 vivo and iQOO-branded smartphones will be updated to OriginOS in China. This roadmap only tells about when these devices will be getting beta builds and therefore, the actual stable rollout for all the eligible phones may complete later than the suggested Q2 2021 time period.

That said, out of 33, 11 devices are scheduled to enter the beta program before January 31, 2020. Hence, as promised, vivo has now opened registrations for the first five handsets and they are as follows.

• vivo X50
• vivo S7
• vivo NEX 3S
• iQOO
• iQOO Neo3

The beta recruitment for the above-mentioned phones will take place from December 1 to 10. However, though the company is providing 10 days time to register, only 200 seats are allocated for each smartphone. Lastly, the beta rollout will commence from December 15 (tentative date).

So that means the stable release for regular users may only happen in January 2021 at the earliest. And above all, this program is only limited to China and vivo is yet to officially announce OriginOS for global markets along with eligible devices and update plans.

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Like every month, Master Lu Benchmark has released the lists of best smartphones launched in August in terms of performance and UI fluency. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra aka Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition leads both the lists, followed by iQOO 5.

Master Lu is a popular benchmarking platform in China. Like AnTuTu, it also releases monthly lists of best smartphones. The company shared the list of best-performing devices yesterday, followed by UI fluency list today on Weibo.

Surprisingly, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra tops both the lists despite it being powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 unlike Snapdragon 865+ (Plus) present in Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Also, the regular iQOO 5 comes second instead of iQOO 5 Pro, which is at the fifth position.

Similarly, the regular Galaxy Note20 ranks third in performance, whereas the Ultra captures fourth place. However, in UI fluency, the latter comes at distant seventh, followed by the former at eighth.

Other notable handsets in the performance list include Redmi K30 Ultra, vivo S7, OPPO K7, realme V5, and Nokia C3 from sixth position onwards.

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Unsurprisingly, the Redmi K30 Ultra ranks ninth, just ahead of Nokia C3 in UI fluency. This goes in line with our review, in which we experienced it to be janky despite featuring MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ (Plus) chipset. Xiaomi really needs to optimize the software on this phone.

Last but not least, the vivo S7, OPPO K7, and realme V5 rank fourth, fifth, and fifth respectively in UI fluency.

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The Vivo S series of smartphones is known for its cameras, and the new Vivo S7 doesn’t deviate from that path. The new phone packs a total of five cameras – with two of them in front, and lots of features to enhance your picture-taking experience. Vivo doesn’t just focus on cameras. The design stands out and the phone also has a capable processor and is great for gaming too.

Vivo S7 Design

The Vivo S7 (V2020A) is a mix between the Vivo V9 and the Vivo X50 Pro albeit with a few adjustments. For example, the notch is not as wide on the Vivo S7 and its rear cameras are housed in a larger rectangle. The phone is also pretty light as 170 grams, is 7.39mm thick, and comes in Moonlight White, Jazz Black, and a gradient colorway that takes its name from the French painter, Claude Monet.

Vivo S7 Specifications

The phone has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 2400 × 1080 resolution, a 91.2% screen-to-body ratio, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. There is no high refresh rate but it has HDR and the screen has a fingerprint scanner underneath it.

Powering the Vivo S7 is the Snapdragon 765G along with 8GB of RAM. Buyers will be able to choose between having 128GB or 256GB of US 2.1 storage.

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Coming to the cameras, Vivo has put dual-selfie sensors in front. There is a 44MP f/2.0 AF sensor paired with an 8MP f/2.28 ultrawide angle camera. The front cameras can record in 4K at 60fps, has a Super Night selfie mode, double-exposure, and also has image stabilization. You can also take slow-motion selfies at 240fps.

The rear camera includes a 64MP f/1.89 sensor, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera (yeah, that last bit is disappointing). The rear camera comes with Super Night Scene 4.0 with the ability to shoot in RAW format. Vivo has added a feature that allows you to shoot using the rear and front cameras at the same time. There is also a vlog feature and a video editing mode that the manufacturer claims is easier than editing photos.

The Vivo S7 has dual SIM support (nano-only), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, and face unlock. It packs a 4400mAH battery with support for 33W fast charging and ships with Android 10 out of the box.

Vivo S7 Price

Pre-orders are already live on Tmall and JD.com ahead of the first sale on August 8. The 8GB RAM + 128GB version will sell for ¥2799 (~$400) while the 8GB RAM + 256GB version is ¥3098 (~$443).

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With the launch of the Vivo S7 being just around the corner, the company is gearing up for its August 3rd launch. A new teaser was recently shared by the company and revealed a 44 megapixel dual selfie camera, while a new leak showcased its thin and light design.

According to an official promotional image poster, the Vivo S7 will feature a 44 megapixel dual sensor on the front. This lens will aim at bringing higher and brighter shots from the selfie camera, which also supports auto focus as well. This image poster also revealed the smartphone’s design from afar, although no specifics were given out.

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However, a Weibo user (a popular Chinese microblogging website) recently shared live images of the Vivo S7. Looking at these images, it can be observed that the device features a thin and light design, with a triple camera setup on the rear and a dual camera module on the front. The rear camera has a bump, while the front has a notch on the top for the sensors.

Notably, the Weibo user also drew similarities that the Vivo S7 shared with the Huawei Mate 30 from the front. With both devices looking nearly identical. Although, they probably won’t share any similar specifications on the insides. Unfortunately, finer details or specifications weren’t leaked online, so we will have to wait for the August 3rd launch date, so stay tuned.

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Vivo will be announcing the Vivo S7 5G smartphone on Aug. 3. Yesterday, a render of the smartphone on Weibo to reveal its front and rear design. The image revealed that the Vivo S7 5G has a wide notch for its dual selfie cameras and its rear is equipped with Vivo X50-like camera housing. A live shot of the Vivo S7 5G has appeared on Weibo. The leak was spotted by tipster ZyadAtef and shared on SlashLeaks The image not only gives at the look at the frontside of the device, but also reveals its key specifications.

A careful look at the display notch reveals that the Vivo S7 5G indeed features two front-facing cameras. Past reports have revealed that it has an autofocus enabled 44-mgeapixel main selfie camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter.

The image reveals that the Vivo V2020A model number belongs to the Vivo S7 5G. This model number was previously spotted at 3C certification platform of China. The listing revealed that it is a 5G phone and it could be shipping with a 33W fast charger.

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The leaked shot reveals that the Vivo S7 5G runs on FunTouch OS 10.5 based Android 10 OS. The phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 765G chipset that works at 2.4GHz. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and the device offers 128 GB of storage.

It is speculated that the Vivo S7 5G has an AMOLED screen of 6.43 inches. The screen seems to be integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The rear-facing triple camera setup reportedly includes a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 13-megapixel portrait lens. The phone could be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery. The official teaser released by the company revealed that the Vivo S7 5G has an ultra-thin chassis.

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Vivo announced the Vivo S6 5G selfie-focused phone in March in China. It received a good reception in the home market as its sales surpassed 1 million mark in just 2 months. Recent reports have revealed that Vivo may launch the Vivo S7 5G as its successor in August. Today, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer confirmed through Weibo that it will be launching the Vivo S7 5G phone on Aug. 3 at 7:30 PM (local time) in China. A Chinese tipster had recently revealed the key specs of the device. Today, the same tipster shared two leaked images to reveal the design of the smartphone.

The above-shown video released by Vivo confirms the Aug. 3 launch date for the Vivo S7 5G. It also reveals that the smartphone has an ultra-thin design. The front and rear design of the phone is not shown in the video. However, a tipster has revealed some vital information about its appearance.

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The leaked images shown below show that the Vivo S7 5G will have a wide notch like older phones like the Vivo X21. The rectangle-shaped camera setup placed on the backside of the device looks similar to Vivo X30’s rear camera unit. The handset can be seen sporting an attractive gradient color on its back.

Coming to the front side of the Vivo S7 5G, its display notch houses a 44-megapixel selfie camera with autofocus support. The Chinese text also reveals that the phone is equipped with two front-mounted cameras.

It was revealed last week that the dual selfie camera setup of the Vivo S7 5G has a 44-megapixel main shooter and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The rear camera system is expected to house three cameras such as a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 13-megapixel portrait lens.

The Vivo S7 5G could be housing a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution support and in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 765G could be powering the device.

The Vivo S7 5G is now for pre-orders until Aug. 3 through Suning.com in China. There is no word on whether it will be launching outside of China.

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The Vivo S series has a new spokesperson. A new post on Instagram from @lisabar_cn (a Fanclub profile on Instagram) is indicative of her new position, while the image also reveals what looks to be a Vivo S7.

While it was previously reported by a Chinese news agency that Lisa might be the new spokesperson, the latest Instagram upload more or less confirms the matter. Furthermore, the post on the popular social media platform also has her pose in front of a camera, with what appears to be Vivo S7. Zooming in on the image also reveals the Chinese company’s logo on the back.

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Recently, various leaks had detailed the device’s specs and feature, while also revealing an alleged price. Additionally, it is also said to have the thinnest and largest front camera module. The Vivo S series models generally arrive with an attractive and sleek design with notable specs. So we can expect more of the same in this regard. Although, we still have to wait for an official launch to confirm anything.

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Vivo is reportedly planning to launch a successor for the Vivo S6 5G that went official in March in China. The selfie-centric S-series of smartphones from quite popular from the Chinese brand is quite popular in the homeland because of its selfie-shooting capabilities and attractive design. Reports have revealed that Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo S7 5G as lightweight selfie flagship in China. A recent leak revealed that it will be equipped with the thinnest front camera module and it will have the largest aperture compared to other selfie-centric phones. A tipster took to Weibo to reveal that the Vivo S7 5G will be arriving with a 44-megapixel dual camera setup and a rear-facing 64-megapixel triple camera system.

Vivo S7 5G specifications (Unconfirmed)

According to the tipster, the Vivo S7 5G will be featuring the same display that is available on the OPPO Reno4. The latter flaunts an AMOLED display of 6.43 inches. The screen is embedded with a fingerprint sensor and it has a pill-shaped cutout for two selfie cameras at the top-left corner. Hence, the Vivo S7 5G is expected to come with two front-facing cameras and an in-screen fingerprint reader. Many of the mid-range 5G phones weigh around 200 grams, but the Vivo S7 5G will weigh only 170 grams.

The Vivo S7 5G’s dual selfie camera setup will be led by a 44-megapixel Samsung GH1 lens. It will be assisted by a superwide 8-megapixel Hi846 lens from Hynix. The back panel of the phone will feature a triple camera system featuring the Samsung GW1 64-mgeapixel lens as the primary shooter. It will be coupled with an 8-megapixel Hynix Hi846 superwide lens and a 13-megapixel portrait lens from Samsung.

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The other details of the Vivo S7 5G are under wraps. The Vivo S6 5G came with a 4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging. Hence, it is likely the successor edition will also house a big battery with fast charging capabilities. There is a possibility that Vivo V2020A 5G phone that was recently certified by 3C authority of China along with a 33W fast charger could be the upcoming Vivo S7 5G phone.

The tipster has speculated that the Vivo S7 5G will land in China in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. He also guessed that the former could be priced at 2,998 Yuan (~$430) and the latter may cost 3,298 Yuan (~$473).

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Last week we reported that the Vivo S-series will be getting a new model next month. Today, a leak has confirmed that the upcoming model will launch as the Vivo S7. The leak is an image of promotional materials for the phone, and they reveal a few details about the upcoming device.

The source of the leak is a Weibo user and one of the things we can see in the image is that the Vivo S7 will have support for 5G but the chipset that will power it is currently unknown. The Vivo S6 launched with an Exynos 980 processor. We do not know if Vivo will use an Exynos processor again or pick one up from Qualcomm or MediaTek.

The image also shows a billboard that says the phone will be a “lightweight selfie flagship”. We can deduce that the selfie camera and the weight of the phone will be its selling points.

In the image, we can also see a cardboard cutout of the brand ambassador for the phone which is Chinese Actor, Liu Haoran. He is actually holding the phone but we can’t see what it looks like, no thanks to the cardboard box blocking the view. However, we can see the phone will be available in blue.

The Vivo S6 has a waterdrop notch while the back is home to quad rear cameras in a cookie-shaped housing. Seeing as one of the Vivo S7’s selling points will be its selfie camera, we presume the phone will have a punch-hole display, probably one that is large enough to house two cameras.

We expect more details will surface in the weeks leading up to the phone’s launch.

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The Vivo S series was updated in March with a new model called the Vivo S6 5G. The phone is not only the first in the series with 5G support but is also one of the few Vivo phones powered by an Exynos processor. New info says Vivo will announce a new S-series phone next month.

The source of the info is the Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station. According to him, the Vivo S series will “be updated probably next month”. Based on his statement, we expect the new phone should launch as the Vivo S7.

Last month, it was reported that the manufacturer will launch a new phone that may arrive as the Vivo S6 Pro 5G. This phone is yet to launch and we do not know if it is the same device Digital Chat Station said will launch next month.

While we are still in the dark regarding the specifications of this new phone expected to launch next month, we are pretty sure it will have support for 5G.

At the moment, Vivo has its focus on the global launch of the Vivo X50 series. The phones are scheduled to launch in India on July 16. It has also been reported that the Vivo TWS Neo will also be announced on that day too.

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