Vivo X21 is arriving to replace the X20 smartphone on March 19. The company has recently confirmed that the Vivo X21 will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. There is a possibility that the handset may feature a half-screen under-display fingerprint reader like the newly unveiled Vivo APEX flagship. Today, Qualcomm China has teased on its Weibo account that the Vivo X21 will be featuring a Snapdragon chipset.

The Vivo X20 smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset. Recent reports have claimed that the Vivo X21 would be either featuring the recently announced MediaTek Helio P60 SoC or the unannounced Snapdragon 670 chipset. The below shown Weibo post shows the cooperative relationship between Qualcomm and Vivo. Hence, it is being speculated that the Vivo X21 could be arriving as the phone powered by Snapdragon 670 chipset.

Last year, the Snapdragon 660 chipset had debuted on OPPO R11 and R11 smartphones. The upcoming OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition were rumored to feature Snapdragon 670 chipset. However, OPPO has recently confirmed that the OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition will be respectively featuring MediaTek Helio P60 and Snapdragon 660 chipset. Hence, there is a possibility that the Vivo X21 could be the first Snapdragon 670 chipset powered smartphone.

Read More: Vivo V9 Launching in India on March 27 with New 24MP Selfie Camera, iPhone X Design

The entire specs of the Snapdragon 670 chipset have been already leaked. It is an 10nm chipset that features low-end hexa-core processor that clock at 2.6 GHz and high-end dual-core processor that has a processing speed of 1.7 GHz. The SoC includes Adreno 615 graphics. Around two months ago, it was spotted on Geekbench with an impressive single-core score of 1863 and multi-core score of 5256.

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Vivo had showcased the world’s first smartphone with under-display fingerprint scanner supplied by Synaptics at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 earlier in this month. However, at that time, the company had not disclosed the official name of the device. Yesterday, Vivo had a launch event to unleash the X20 Plus In-Screen Fingerprint version that is also known as Vivo X20 Plus UD. Customers who are interested in buying the smartphone should be aware of the fact that its in-screen fingerprint sensor will not work with screen protectors of certain thickness.

The fingerprint sensor is placed beneath the outer glass and OLED panel of the phone. Hence, a scratch to the display area can cause the fingerprint reader to malfunction. Hence, users will have to make use of a screen protector on the X20 Plus UD. However, it should be noted that a thick screen protector will not allow the fingerprint scanner to function properly.

To deliver seamless experience with under-display fingerprint sensor on the new X20 Plus, the company is providing a thin screen protector in the box package of the phone. The thin screen protector will not only safeguard the screen but also to unlock it by pressing the fingerprint icon. If the customer wants to replace the screen protector that is provided with the phone, Vivo will be selling the right kind of screen protectors for the X20 Plus UD.

Read More: Vivo X20 Plus In-Screen Fingerprint Version Unboxing Pictures: Slightly More Of The Same!

Vivo X20 Plus UD is now available for reservations in China. The company will begin the pre-sales of the phone from Jan. 29 in the home country followed by the market release on Feb. 1. Currently, the handset that is currently priced at 3,598 Yuan (~$565) is exclusively available in China. The company did not confirm any information on making the phone available outside of China.

In the near future, the smartphone industry is likely to see more phones with under-display fingerprint scanner. Multiple reports have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 that will be launching later this year may come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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At the recently held Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, Vivo had showcased the X20 Plus in-screen fingerprint version as the world’s first smartphone to feature under-display fingerprint scanner. At the start of this month, the smartphone had bagged 3C certification and around a week ago the smartphone had received certification from TENAA. Previous rumors had suggested that it would be launching as Vivo X20 Plus UD. Today, Vivo has officially confirmed that the Vivo X20 Plus in-screen fingerprint variant will be unveiled to the world on Jan. 24.

Vivo will be holding an unveil event for the smartphone in Beijing, China on Jan. 24. It will begin at 7:30 PM local time. The launch poster does not confirm on the specifications or pricing of the smartphone. However, previous leaks have revealed that its specs will be quite similar to that of the regular X20 Plus.

Vivo X20 Plus in-screen fingerprint version will be featuring Clear ID 9500 optical under-display fingerprint sensor by Synaptics. The sensor will be placed between the glass panel and the OLED screen. Apart from unlocking the X20 Plus in about 0.6 or 0.7 seconds, the in-display fingerprint scanner can be also used for authenticating payments.

Coming to the specs of the Vivo X20 Plus in-screen fingerprint version, it will be arriving with a 6.43-inch OLED screen. It will be supporting FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 660 chipset along with 4 GB of RAM will be present under the hood of the phone. It will be featuring a native storage of 128 GB.  It will come pre-installed with Android 7.1.2 Nougat OS.

Read More: Vivo X20 Dreamy Pink Version Priced at 2,998 Yuan (~$465) Will be Available on Pre-Sale from Tomorrow

The dual camera setup featuring a 12-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor will be residing on the back panel of the phone. It will be coming with a selfie snapper of 12-megapixel. A 3,800mAh battery will be powering the X20 Plus in-screen fingerprint version.

A previous report had revealed that the Vivo X20 Plus in-screen fingerprint variant would be carrying a price tag of 3,998 Yuan (~$625). This seems to be possible as the regular X20 Plus was introduced with a pricing of 3,498 Yuan (~$546).

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Vivo X20 was launched in October 2017 in three color choices like Gold, Rose Gold and Matte Black. Soon after making the smartphone available for buying in China, the X20 was available in various color choices such as Black/Gold, Blue and Red. On its official Weibo account, Vivo has confirmed that it will start the pre-sale of the Dreamy Pink color from Jan. 16 in China

The images of the new Pink edition of the Vivo X20 shows that this color variant is different from the Rose Gold model that also a slightly pinkish appeal. Targeted towards the women, the Pink Vivo X20 carries a pricing of 2,998 Yuan (~$465). Apart from different color variants for the Vivo X20, the company launched it in various special edition models such as Swarovski Gift Box version, King of Glory Edition and FIFA World Cup Edition

As far as the specifications of the Pink colored Vivo X20 is concerned, it will be coming with the same hardware that is available on the other color variants of the Vivo X20. It houses a 6.01-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Snapdragon 660 chipset lies under the hood of the phone. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM and it has a native storage of 64 GB.

Read More: OPPO, Vivo Lost Nearly 10,000 Outlets in India After Drastic Reduction in Profit Margins

The rear panel of the Vivo X20 houses a pair of 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. For snapping selfies, it includes a 12-megapixel selfie camera. It is packed with a 3,250mAh battery and it runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS.

It appears that its larger version, the X20 Plus won’t be available in the Pink color option. It is speculated that the company may launch an under-display fingerprint model of the X20 Plus in the near future.

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Vivo is at it again with its latest full-screen X20 smartphone which has got a number of editions than we can keep count of. The Vivo X20 has now got a Swarovski Gift Box Version which comes with a Swarovski crystal necklace valued at 999 Yuan. The new version is available for both the Vivo X20 and X20 Plus.

The necklace comes with a pendant manufactured using X-Cut technology to create a 32 section diamond version. Each crystal necklace is equipped with a professional jewellery testing certificate while the jewellery box is equipped with Swarovski’s official authorized tag which guarantees the originality of the necklace.

Read Also: Vivo X20 Gets A Special Red Christmas Edition, Comes With A Limited Xmas Gift Box & More

Apart the customised necklace, the Vivo X20 Swarovski Gift Box edition features the same specification with the previous versions.The new edition retains the all-metal body of the other versions. It features a similar 6.01-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 12MP + 5-MP dual rear cameras, 12MP selfie shooter and a 3,250mAh battery. The new Vivo X20 Swarovski Gift Box edition is available in 4GB + 64GB memory version priced at 2998 yuan, and 4GB + 128GB memory version priced 3,398 Yuan. On the other hand, the Vivo 20 Plus is available in 4GB + 64GB memory and is priced at 3498 Yuan (~$483). The new version is now opened for booking at Jingdong and would go on sale as from December 25.

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Vivo has again released another special edition of the Vivo X20 full-screen flagship phone. This new edition is a Special Christmas edition and it comes in an attractive red colour and a couple of other goodies. The new Vivo X20 Special Red Christmas edition joins the recently unveiled King of Glory edition. This brings to seven, the total number of colour variants fans have to choose from.

The Vivo X20 Special Red Christmas edition retains the all-metal body of the other versions but is coated with a bright and attractive red colour at the back. The entire back casing, including the antenna band, Vivo logo and the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, is also covered in red. Vivo also bundles a special limited gift box along with the new edition as well as a customised Scalf and phone case.

Read Also: Check out The Sleek Vivo X20 King of Glory Edition Hands On / Unboxing Photos

Apart from the beautiful red paint job, the Vivo X20 Special Red Christmas edition is scarcely different from the normal edition but is available with 4GB of RAM while there is a 64GB and 128GB storage version.  It features a similar 6.01-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 12MP + 5-MP dual rear cameras, 12MP selfie shooter and a 3,250mAh battery. The new Christmas edition is priced at 3198 Yuan (~$483) and would be available on December 16. The device will go on sale via  Vivo’s official mall, Vivo Lynx official flagship shop, Vivo Jingdong official flagship store, Vivo Suning official flagship store and is now open for booking on the above listed online platforms.

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Vivo announced a new King of Glory Edition for the sleek Vivo X20 last week with the model billed to go on sale from December 8. The new Vivo X20 king of Glory Edition is based on the popular multiplayer online battle game from Tencent Games and is actually meant to commemorate the game’s second anniversary. The Vivo X20 is the second phone from BBK holdings which would be available in a commemorative edition for the game after the OPPO R11 King of Glory special edition smartphone which was announced recently.

The phone has got a very attractive paint job and is coated in two colors red and black. The upper V-shaped red portion is said to represent vitality and passion while the black portion represents calm and strength. On the lower part of the back panel, you’ll find a gold-plated logo of the game.

Read Also: Vivo X20 FIFA World Cup Edition Officially Unveiled

Apart from the beautiful colouring of the body, the Vivo X20 king of Glory Edition is scarcely different from the normal edition but is available with 6GB of RAM only. However, the FunTouch OS running on the Vivo X20 King of Glory Anniversary Limited Edition is heavily customized with game’s themes. Also, the smartphone will ship in an exclusive gift box which also looks attractive and has the King of Glory logo crested on top. The gift box also contains a complimentary earphone in addition to the charger and USB cable. As far as pricing of the smartphone goes, it carries a price tag of 3,498 Yuan (~$529). See the hands-on photos of the X20 King of Glory Edition from below. Photo credit goes to MyDrivers (Chinese).

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Earlier in this year, Vivo and FIFA had signed a pact to choose the Chinese smartphone manufacturer as the official sponsor of the upcoming FIFA 2018 World Cup 2018 that is scheduled to take place in Russia. Vivo is the official sponsor of World Cup 2022 that will be held in Qatar. To celebrate the upcoming FIFA 2018 World Cup, the company has now unveiled the Vivo X20 FIFA World Cup edition through a small ceremony in Moscow, Russia.

The Chinese media has revealed that all the FIFA will be receiving Vivo X20 FIFA World Cup edition phone that features a tournament logo at the lower side of its back panel. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on whether it will feature world cup themed UI. The FIFA officials will be using the special edition smartphone during the world cup that will be held between June 14 and July 15.

The specifications of the Vivo X20 World Cup edition are same as the regular edition of the phone. It features 6.01-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras, 12-megapixel selfie snapper and 3,250mAh battery.

Read More: Vivo to Enter European and African Markets in 2018

The Vivo X20 was officially unveiled in September this year. Since then the Chinese manufacturer has released different special edition variants of the X20. Vivo has recently unveiled the Vivo X20 King of Glory edition. It had also unveiled a blue color variant, a special black and gold version, and all-black Mars edition.

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The Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus was officially unveiled on Sept. 21 and since then the company has launched the X20 in a couple of special edition variants such as all-black mars Edition and black and gold color model. At the end of October, the company had hinted that it would be debuting a King of Glory variant for the Vivo X20. Today, the company has officially confirmed that the Vivo X20 King of Glory Anniversary Limited Edition will be available for purchase from Dec. 8.

The Vivo X20 King of Glory Anniversary Limited Edition will be the second phone by BBK Electronics (parent company of OnePlus, OPPO and Vivo) to be based on the well-known multiplayer online battle arena game from Tencent Games. In the recent past, the OPPO had also released the OPPO R11 King of Glory special edition phone.

The above image shows that the v-shaped top portion of the rear panel of the special edition Vivo X20 in red color which represents passion and vitality whereas the remaining black portion represents calm and strength. There is a gold-plated logo of the game on the center of the back panel. Vivo’s gold-plated logo is available at the lower side of the back panel.

The FunTouch OS running on the Vivo X20 King of Glory Anniversary Limited Edition is heavily customized with game’s theme. The smartphone will be shipped in an exclusive gift box to its customers. The regular version of the Vivo X20 features 4 GB of RAM. However, the King of Glory model will be shipping with 6 GB of RAM. As far as pricing of the smartphone is concerned, it will be available for 3,498 Yuan (~$529). The online reservations of the Vivo X20 King of Glory Anniversary Limited Edition have already started from today in China and it is slated to be available for buying from Dec. 8.

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Since many full-screen design phones have launched in the recent past, there is no denying that it is the latest trend in the smartphone industry. Chinese companies are offering full screen phones at various price segments and here’s a list of the top full screen smartphones from China in 2017.

ZTE Nubia Z17S

ZTE had unveiled the Nubia Z17S flagship phone alongside Z17 Mini S in October. It boasts a premium appeal because of is aviation-grade aluminum body that is coupled with 3D glass and bezel-less design.

• 5.73-inch LCD display supporting 1,080 x 2,040 pixels resolution
• Snapdragon 835 chipset
• 12-megapixel + 23-megapixel dual cameras
• 5-megapixel selfie camera
• 3,100mAh battery

Pricing
6 GB RAM / 64 GB storage – 2,999 Yuan (~$451)
8 GB RAM / 128 GB storage – 3,999 Yuan (~$602)

https://www.giztop.com/nubia-z17s.html

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2

Xiaomi started the trend of full screen smartphone by debuting the Mi MIX concept phone last year. Even though the new Mi MIX 2 is smaller compared to the predecessor, it is a wonderful looking smartphone that features a curved ceramic rear panel that is coupled with 7000 series aluminum alloy frame. There is a special edition Mi MIX 2 that features a ceramic unibody too.

• 5.99-inch FHD+ LCD display
• Snapdragon 835 chipset
• 12-megapixel rear camera
• 5-megapixel front camera
• 3,400mAh battery

Price tag:
6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – 3,299 Yuan (~$496)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 3,599 Yuan (~$542)
6 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – 3,999 Yuan (~$602)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 4,699 Yuan (~$707)

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Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro

The Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro flagship phones sport metal unibody design with a unique textured pattern running on the back panel where the dual rear cameras are placed. The Mate 10 duo are fueled by Kirin 970 that is accompanied by NPU chip for handling AI. Users can also enjoy desktop mode on a larger display by connecting the Mate 10 or Mate 10 Pro to it.

• Mate 10: 5.9-inch QHD LCD screen
• Mate 10 Pro: 6-inch FHD+ OLED screen
• AI driven Kirin 970 chipset
• 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual cameras
• 8-megapixel front camera
• 4,000mAh battery

Price tag:
Mate 10
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 3,899 Yuan (`$587)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 4,499 Yuan (~$677)

https://www.giztop.com/huawei-mate-10.html

Mate 10 Pro
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 4,699 Yuan (~$707)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 5,399 Yuan (`$813)

https://www.giztop.com/huawei-mate-10-pro.html

Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus

The Vivo X20 and X20 Plus are upper mid-range full screen smartphones. The stellar dual rear cameras of the Vivo X20 duo are coupled with Vivo Image Cube dual-core image sensor processor. These phones also carry support for facial recognition for unlocking.

• Vivo X20: 6.01-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 3,250mAh battery
• Vivo X20 Plus: 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display; 3,900mAh battery
• Snapdragon 660 chipset
• 4 GB RAM
• 64 GB storage
• 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual cameras
• 12-megapixel selfie camera

Price tag:
Vivo X20 – 2,998 Yuan (~$451)

https://www.giztop.com/vivo-x20.html

Vivo X20 Plus – 3,398 Yuan (~$511)

https://www.giztop.com/vivo-x20-plus.html

OPPO R11s and OPPO R11s Plus

The Oppo R11s and R11s Plus are also upper mid-range phones. These phones also feature amazing dual rear cameras. The selfie snapper of the OPPO R11s duo supports AI Beauty which can beautify the portrait shots by enhancing facial features.

• OPPO R11s: 6.01-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 3,200mAh battery
• OPPO R11s Plus: 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 4,000mAh battery
• Snapdragon 660
• 4 GB RAM
• 64 GB storage
• 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual cameras
• 16-megapixel selfie camera

Price tag
OPPO R11s – 2,999 Yuan (~$451)
OPPO R11s Plus – 3,199 Yuan (~$481)

https://www.giztop.com/oppo-r11s-4gb-64gb-black.html

Smartisan Nut Pro 2

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 sports an impressive design thanks to is metal and glass combination chassis. The rear side of the phone has a dual camera system which includes a large-sized sensor and a small-sized sensor.

• 5.99-inch FHD+ LCD display
• Snapdragon 660
• 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual cameras
• 16-megapixel front camera\3,500mAh battery

Price tag:
4 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM – 1,799 Yuan (~$270)
4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – 1,999 Yuan (~$301)
6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – 2,299 Yuan (~$346)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 2,699 Yuan (~$406)
6 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – 3,299 Yuan (~$496)

Huawei Maimang 6 (aka Mate 10 Lite)

The Maimang 6 features the same full-screen display that is available on the Mate 10, but carries support for FHD+ resolution. It is the only smartphone on the list that features dual front cameras and dual rear cameras.

• 5.9-inch LCD FHD+ display
• Kirin 659 chipset
• 4 GB RAM
• 64 GB storage
• 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual front cameras
• 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras
• 3,340mAh battery

Price tag: 2,399 Yuan (~$361)

https://www.giztop.com/huawei-maimang-6.html

Honor 7X

Honor 7X is the cheapest full screen smartphone in the list. Even though it’s a budget-friendly smartphone, it has a sleek appeal. It is also powered by the same chipset that is available on the Maimang 6 and it comes in multiple storage models. The Honor 7X also features dual rear cameras.

• 5.93-inch FHD+ LCD display
• Kirin 659 chipset
• 4 GB RAM
• 64 GB storage
• 3,340mAh battery

Price tag:
32 GB -1,299 Yuan (~$195)
64 GB – 1,699 Yuan (~$255)
128 GB – 1,999 Yuan (~$301)

https://www.giztop.com/huawei-honor-7x.html

All the above-listed smartphones carry support for 18:9 aspect ratio except for the ZTE Nubia Z17S that supports 17:9 aspect ratio.

Which smartphone do you think offers the best value for money? Share us your thoughts by commenting below.

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Vivo has announced a new Blue colour variant for the newly launched Vivo X20 full-screen flagship model. The brings to five the number of colour options users get to choose from. The X20 was initially announced with Matte Black, Black Gold and Rose Gold colours and the company recently announced a special Black and Gold combination variant.

The new Vivo X20 Blue variant will be available to buy from November 11. The Blue variant has the same price tag as the other models, standing at 2,998 Yuan ($452) for the 64GB model, with the higher-end 128GB storage variant going up for 3,398 Yuan ($513). The Blue colour variant is available in the 64GB storage option.

Read More: Vivo X20 Now Comes In A Special Black And Gold Color Variant, Specs Remains Same

The Vivo X20 looks good in blue colour even though the bezels around the display still retain their black colour. As a reminder, the model features a 6.01-inch FHD display and is powered by the super-efficient Snapdragon 660 processor paired with 4GB of RAM while the internal memory is 64GB and a higher variant has 128GB storage onboard. The premium mid-ranger also packs a 12MP + 5MP dual main cameras while there is a capable 12MP selfie shooter up front. that is paired with a 12MP front-facing camera selfie cam. Keeping the lights on is a decent 3,250mAh non-removable battery while the interface is provided by Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.

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Vivo X20 smartphone was launched last month, having some of the most popular features that are in demand. After seeing the response to the phone and the sales figures during the National Day in China, the company has now announced a new variant of the smartphone.

Making an announcement on the micro-blogging portal weibo, Vivo has launched a new Black & Gold color variant of its X20 smartphone. This new model is priced at 3398 Yuan, around 300 Yuan more than the regular price of X20 which is available in Gold, Rose Gold and Matte Black colors.

The smartphone comes in Black color with some elements of Gold color. The Vivo branding on the back of the phone, the camera module, and the fingerprint sensor have gold-colored embellishments.

Read More: Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus Official: Full-Screen Displays, Impressive Cameras & A Few Other Tricks

Most of the specifications of this new model remain same as of original. The device comes with a 6.01-inch display and a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The display has an aspect ratio of 18:9, and the screen covers almost 85% of the body on the front side.

Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor. It has 4GB of RAM, just like the original model, along with 128GB of internal storage. While the original device had 64GB storage variant, this special edition lacks the 64GB variant.

The camera setup also remains the same. It boasts a dual camera setup at back, featuring a 12-megapixel primary lens and a 5-megapixel secondary lens. The phone also has a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The smartphone, which runs on FunTouch OS based on Android 7.1 Nougat, is powered by a 3,245mAh battery. The smartphone is expected to go on sale from tomorrow.

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The Vivo X20 was unveiled today in China. The new smartphone is Vivo’s second full-screen smartphone, coming weeks after the announcement of the Vivo V7 Plus in India.

Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus Design

The Vivo X20 and X20 Plus feature a 3D arc design that is designed to provide a comfortable grip in your palm. The 1.8mm U-shaped antenna lines are seamlessly integrated into the device using a new generation nano-injection molding process. The rest of the body is finished with an ultra-fine zirconium sand spray process that gives it a silky smooth feel.

Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus Specs

The Vivo X20 has a 6.01 inch 18:9 display that occupies 85.3% of the front of the phone. It is powered by the Snapdragon 660 paired with 4GB of RAM. Owners will be able to choose between 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage.  The X20 has an AK4376A for HiFi audio and packs a 3245mAh battery under the hood.

The Vivo X20 Plus has a larger 6.43-inch 2160 x 1080 super AMOLED display crammed in a 5.85-inch body. It is powered by the same Snapdragon 660 mobile platform and packs the same amount of RAM. However, storage is limited to 64GB but one can add up to and additional 256GB via a MicroSD card slot.

The X20 Plus also differs in the camera aspect as its sensors have OIS. It has an ES9318 DAC + amp for Hi-Fi audio.  Due to the bigger screen, it packs a 3905mAh battery capacity.

There is dual SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, dual band WiFi, and a micro USB port for connectivity on both devices. There are also fingerprint scanners on the back of the phones that support payment and can control the cameras too.

Both the Vivo X20 And Vivo X20 Plus run FunTouch OS 3.0 based on Android  7.1.1 out of the box. There is a built-in AI assistant that learns your usage pattern, channeling processing power to your most used apps.

There is also a new Vivo Game Engine that greatly improves game-play even for very demanding games. The game engine also makes sure that incoming calls or notifications do not affect game-play. If you need to respond to messages from chat apps, a floating and re-sizeable window of the app will appear. It seems only WeChat and QQ are supported for now.

Face Wake

There are two ways to unlock the X20 – using the fingerprint scanner or using the new Face Wake feature. Face Wake is said to unlock the device in just 0.1s. Vivo claims it detects up to 128 different facial features before proceeding to unlock the phone.

Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus Cameras

Vivo like its sibling OPPO, makes camera-centric phones and the X20 and X20 Plus don’t disappoint. There are dual rear cameras on both phones in a 12MP + 5MP combination. The 12MP f/1.8 sensor is unique as it can take images up to 24MP. Pair that with the 5MP secondary sensor and you get high quality bokeh images. The 12MP f/2.0 dual-pixel front facing camera uses the same technology and also takes portrait images.

Vivo also says it has worked on an image sensor processor unit it calls Vivo Image Cube. This is actually a 256MB dual-core image sensor processor (DSP).

READ MORE: LG Display’s OLEDs Coming on Premium Phone from Huawei, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi

Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus Pricing and Availability

The Vivo X20 will start at ¥2998 (~$455) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB model. For double the storage, Vivo is asking for ¥3398 (~$515). The Plus model will cost ¥3498 (~$530). Both phones will be available in gold, rose gold and matte black.

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Vivo is expected to officially launch the Vivo X20 today, September 21 in China. Funny enough, it might all just be a formality because the specifications of the device are already known via its appearances of TENAA, benchmark apps and in several leaks. Now, the Vivo X20 has featured in a leaked hands-on video just before its launch. 

The hands-on video is a short clip but showcases both the front and rear aspects of the device. It is not as if this is the first time we are seeing the real photos of the X20 but this is the first hands-on video we’ll be meeting. The X20 model captured in the video comes in light gray color which will likely be one of several color variants Vivo will make the device available in. The hands-on video shows a full-screen device with what would be a high screen-to-body ratio when compared to previous Vivo models but this is nowhere near a bezel-less smartphone. There are still bezels on all four sides but very much reduced in size. The two sides have ultra-thin bezels while the top edge gets its own fair share of bezels wide enough to accommodate the earpiece and dual selfie cameras.

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The rear view shows the X20’s dual cameras will be located at the top left corner with the LED flash lying inwardly by its side. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor which seems to be bigger in size, perhaps to make it easy for the sensor to be accessed on the large-sized model. The X20 will feature a 5.8-inch AMOLED display with a 2160 x 1080p resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The model will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest powerful mid-range chip- Snapdragon 660. This would be paired with a 6GB RAM. The X20 should also feature a 24MP dual camera setup on the back and a 24MP front shooter. It also offers facial recognition feature – dubbed Face Unlock – that’s claimed to unlock the device within 0.1s. The phone is expected to pack in a 3,500mAh battery.

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The Vivo X20 will be officially unveiled come Thursday, 21st of September. Leaks as well as official teaser posters have revealed that the phone will launch with a full-screen display just like the Vivo V7 Plus launched in India.

Vivo is already preparing stock to be shipped to authorized retailers judging from these leaked images that show Vivo X20 units being packaged for shipment. The pictures were posted on Weibo and one of them shows the back of the retail box, giving us another look at the specs.

The Vivo X20 has a white retail box with the brand name and model written boldly on the front. It however doesn’t have an image of the phone on it. The picture of the back confirms that the 18:9 2K display is 6-inches in size.

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It also confirms that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 660 mobile platform. There is also mention of dual 12MP cameras, another 24MP camera, and Face Wake, its new face unlock technology.

The Vivo X20A will also come with an AK4376A Hi-Fi chip for improved audio performance.

Vivo also teased an all-black Mars Intelligence Agency Special Edition which should have a different retail box from this one.

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Just a couple of days back, Vivo officially announced via Weibo post that its full-screen smartphone, the Vivo X20 will launch on September 21. Yesterday, the Chinese tech giant again took to Weibo to announce that the X20 will have a special Mars Intelligent Agency Edition which would be in entirely black color and would likely debut alongside the standard X20.

The Weibo post which teased the MIA edition was accompanied by several images of the X20 with some regalia associated with the show but Vivo didn’t reveal further information on the specification and availability. But since it is a special edition, there may likely be a limited number of units available. The device may also come with a different memory version while still retaining a 5.8-inch display and other specs the X20 is coming with. In case you are wondering what this is all about, Mars Intelligence Agency is a popular TV show in China.

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 As a reminder, the Vivo X20 is expected to feature a 5.8-inch AMOLED display with a 2160 x 1080p resolution and aspect ratio of 18:9 and would be powered by Qualcomm’s latest powerful mid-range chip- Snapdragon 660. This would be paired with a 6GB RAM. The X20 should also feature a 24MP dual camera setup on the back and a 24MP front shooter. It also offers facial recognition feature – dubbed Face Unlock – that’s claimed to unlock the device within 0.1s. The phone is expected to pack in a 3,500mAh battery.

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Vivo took to Weibo yesterday to announce that its full-screen smartphone, the Vivo X20 will launch at 9:00 AM on September 21.

By the way, this isn’t Vivo’s first full-screen phone. Last week, it announced the Vivo V7+ in India. The V7+ and X20 actually share the same front design and are even expected to have some similar specs but will differ in others.

The Vivo X20 is expected to launch with a 5.8-inch AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 660 processor. The display will have a resolution of 2160 x 1080 giving it an 18:9 (or 2:1) aspect ratio. It is also expected to have a 24MP selfie camera and dual cameras on the back, one of which is another 24MP sensor.

Vivo released a poster a few days ago teasing a “Face Wake” feature that unlocks the phone with your face in 0.1s. That is even faster than some fingerprint scanners, which the Vivo X20 should still have but will now be at the back.

Vivo has also released a bunch of promotional images teasing a special black Mars Intelligence Agency Edition. This is not the first time the Chinese manufacturer is partnering with the popular TV show. Last year, the Vivo X9 made an appearance on the show before it was launched.

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A leaked video showcasing the alleged Vivo X20 that only last for few seconds has surfaced on China’s social networking site, Weibo. The video is now also available on YouTube. The quality of the video is not good, but it certainly confirms some of the leaked information of the Vivo X20.

The video begins by showing the large-sized display of the phone with slim bezels on its left and right sides. The screen seems to have black borders on all the four sides. The top and bottom bezels are a bit thick but they are quite slim compared to conventional smartphones. The smartphone can be seen sporting full metallic chassis.

The rear side of the phone can be seen only for a second. At the top-left corner of the back panel is the dual camera module and its LED flash. This contradicts previous reports that have claimed that the Vivo X20 would be featuring a single camera on its rear. The fingerprint scanner and the company’s logo are also present on the rear. The following image shows a better view of the front and rear sides of the Vivo X20.

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Above the display of the phone is the selfie snapper, an earpiece and a sensor. The handset features on-screen buttons. The antenna lines are present on the upper and bottom edges of the back panel of the phone.

The Vivo X20 has already appeared alongside Vivo X20A on TENAA. Speculations have it that the Vivo X20A could be the Vivo X20 Plus phone. Recent rumors have revealed that the Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus would be sporting 18:9 aspect ratio screens. The Vivo X20 is expected to arrive with a 5.2-inch display whereas the X20 Plus is speculated to arrive with a 5.5-inch screen.

The Vivo X20 is speculated to come with Snapdragon 630 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. On the other side, the Vivo X20 Plus is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Both phones are rumored to house 3,500mAh batteries.

The Chinese manufacturer is holding a launch event in India on Thursday to unveil the Vivo V7+. Reports have revealed that the Vivo X20 and X20 Plus would be coming to markets outside of Chinas as Vivo V7 and V7+

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The Vivo X20 and Vivo X20A (or X20 Plus?) have appeared on the website of Chinese certification commission, TENAA. The specifications are not listed but we at least get a good look at the design of both phones.

The Vivo X20 and Vivo X20A are identical in the images but will differ with respect to specifications. Both devices feature a full-vision display similar to that of the LG G6. Sources say the X20 will have a 5.2-inch screen and the X20A will have a 5.5-inch display.

There is a camera on the top left side of the display followed by the earpiece and the sensor. Since this is a design similar to that of the LG G6, the Vivo X20 and X20A don’t have front-mounted fingerprint scanners.

Vivo has instead settled for a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with a square design. The scanner is positioned a bit low for easy reach.

At the top left corner is a dual camera setup similar to what is on the OnePlus 5 and the OPPO R11. This should not come as a surprise as all three manufacturers are owned by the same parent company. So it isn’t unusual that they share some similarities. The camera has a slight bump to it and above it is the familiar U-antenna line design which is mirrored at the bottom too.

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Power button and volume rocker are on the right and SIM tray is on the left. Take a close look at the bottom of the picture that shows the rear and you should see the 3.5mm audio jack.

The Vivo X20 and X20A are expected to launch in certain markers as the Vivo V7 and Vivo V7+. Vivo has announced that the V7+ will be unveiled on September 7.

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Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus are the upcoming smartphones from Vivo. Speculations have it that X20 duo may debut on coming Thursday in India. Fresh information that have emerged from China have revealed the alleged specifications of the Vivo X20 and X20 Plus.

Previous reports have revealed the Vivo X20 and X20 Plus would be coming with a bezel-less smartphone. The real-life images of the smartphone of the alleged Vivo X20 phone that appeared in the previous week also corroborated on the rumors of bezel-less design. Fresh details coming from Chinese media has revealed that the Vivo X20 would be featuring a 5.2-inch display and the larger Vivo X20 Plus would be fitted with a 5.5-inch screen. These displays are expected to deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Snapdragon 630 is rumored to power the Vivo X20 whereas the Snapdragon 660 may be present under the hood of the X20 Plus. Both the chipsets are speculated to be accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. The Vivo X20 may house 64 GB of inbuilt storage and the X20 Plus may come with 128 GB of native storage. The report suggests that both phones will be coming with a front-facing camera of 24-megapixel.

These handsets are expected to come preloaded with Android 7.1 Nougat OS. A leaked render of the Vivo X20 shows the front and backside of the phone. The fingerprint scanner is not visible on either side of the phone which indicates that it may feature an in-screen fingerprint reader. A 3,500mAh battery is speculated to power both phones. These phones are expected to arrive with full metallic chassis.

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Some markets are expected to receive these smartphones as Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus. Some markets like India are speculated to receive them as Vivo V7 and Vivo V7+. In the previous month, the Chinese firm had confirmed that it would be holding a launch event in India on Sept. 7 to unveil the selfie focused Vivo V7+. The image shown in the press invite suggests that Vivo V7+ would be arriving with bezel-less design just like the render of the Vivo X20 render shown above.

There is no information available on the launch date of the Vivo X20 and X20 Plus and their pricing. More information are expected to surface soon in this week through the unveiling of Vivo V7+.

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Since the past month, Chinese sources have been revealing information on the upcoming Vivo X20 bezel-less smartphone. Recently, it was spotted on FIFA World Cup 2018 promo posters. The handset seems to have now appeared in two live photos to reveal its front and rear sides.

The design of the bezel-less Vivo phone that has appeared in the new images resembles with the render of the Vivo X20 that appeared on FIFA World Cup 2018 posters. The new images show that the smartphone has a white body with dual rear cameras on its rear panel. It also appears to be sporting a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

The bezels on the sides of the screen are quite thin and bezels present above and below the display are a bit thicker than the side bezels. The alleged Vivo X20 will deliver a high screen-to-body ratio. It is expected to deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9 which is same as the aspect ratio available on the LG G6 and LG V30 smartphones. It seems that the body of the Vivo X20 will be made up of metal. There is possibility that it may sport metal and glass combination design.

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Reports have revealed that there would be a regular model that will launch as Vivo X20 and there would be another variant of the phone that is dubbed as Vivo X20 Plus. However, there is no information available on the differences between Vivo X20 and its Plus variant.

According to previous reports, the Vivo X20 would be fitted with a 5-inch screen that deliver a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The Vivo X20 Plus may feature a larger 5.5-inch or 6-inch FHD screen. The Snapdragon 660 chipset is rumored to power the Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus along with 4 GB of RAM. The X20 is expected to feature a native storage of 64 GB.

In May, Vivo and FIFA had signed a contract to make the Chinese smartphone manufacturer as the official sponsor of the World Cup 2018 that will be held in Russia. Moreover, Vivo is also the official sponsor of the World Cup 2022.

There are no details available on its pricing and launch date. Since the smartphone appears to be ready in the new live photos, Vivo may announce the X20 as early as this month.

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This year 2017 is sure looking likely to have the record of being the year of bezel-less phones. Since Xiaomi released the bezel-less Mi Mix last year, we have lost count of the number of bezel-less phones that have been launched this year alone. From the flagship Galaxy S8 to the budget Doogee Mix, the list continues to grow. Right now, Vivo looks set to join the fray with its own full-screen phone which is dubbed Vivo X20.

Vivo has not been very active this year in its frequency of smartphone releases this year but the sure look set to launch a mid-range flagship-looking model in the X20. The company recently shared two renders of the X20 and from the photos, it can be seen that the device will come in white and black colours. The shape looks very much like the Galaxy S8 with an ultra thin bezel on the upper and lower edges, giving the device a high screen-to-body ratio. The sides look like what will be without bezels.

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The device is being projected as Vivo’s first full-screen phone and is expected to utilize an 18:9 aspect ratio, judging from the size of the renders. No further detail is revealed about the X20 but the device is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest mid-range Snapdragon 660 SoC. The processor will be backed by 6GB of RAM.The device is also expected to feature a powerful camera configured with Vivo’s latest DSP image processing technology and maybe dual cameras at the front and rear.

As to when the Vivo X20 will be released, we can’t say but we expect more teasers to be released in the coming days.

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Qualcomm showcased its latest under display fingerprint technology at the Shanghai Asian Mobile World Congress in June. The technology was demonstrated using a Vivo prototype machine that looked like the Vivo XPlay 6 launched last year. Also, Qualcomm revealed that the technology would start shipping in the fourth quarter of the year and as it draws nearer, it has come to the open that Vivo may be the first OEM to utilise the technology. A new leaked photos have revealed the Vivo XPlay 7 showing it will come with the fingerprint technology.

The photos leaked on Weibo and a group seems to have been captured from a Powerpoint presentation. The Xplay 7 is said to go by the internal code name – Vivo X20. From the leaked photos, the Vivo XPlay 7 comes with a full-screen design with dual curved edges at the sides. The device has dual cameras at the front and also at the rear, potentially positioning it as one of the few devices with such arrangement.

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On the specs angle, the Vivo XPlay 7 is expected to pack a Snapdragon 835 processor which would likely be backed by 6GB RAM just like the XPlay 6. We cannot rule out the possibility of an 8GB RAM variant, considering there has been precedence this year, ala Nubia Z17 and OnePlus 5. Other details are still sketchy as at this moment but from previous leaks, the under display fingerprint technology the XPlay 7 is coming with uses Qualcomm’s new ultrasonic technology which sends a pulse through the finger, some of which gets reflected while some get absorbed. These vibrations are then detected by a sensor which builds up a fingerprint. The sensor may likely work from any part of the display and isn’t restricted to a particular area.

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