Vivo is back with another color variant for its less powerful variant of the Vivo X23. The Vivo X23 Symphony Edition might look like the regular X23 but it comes with less RAM, a less powerful processor, and a higher pixel front camera.

When Vivo announced it last year, it was available in two colors – Starry Black and Arctic Pink. Now Vivo has announced a new color variant similar to the Vivo X23 Star Edition but with less red. The name roughly translates into “Star Language New Wish” but we expect a simpler name if it will get an international release.

Like the other two variants of the Vivo X23 Symphony Edition, this is also only available in 6GB RAM + 128GB configuration. It is priced at ¥2798 (~$414) and will begin shipping on January 20. It is already available for pre-order on Vivo’s online shop.

The Vivo X23 Symphony Edition swaps out the Snapdragon 710 processor of the Vivo X23 for the Snapdragon 660. It also packs a 24.8MP selfie camera instead of a 12MP sensor like its more powerful sibling. The rest of the specs are the same.

READ MORE: Vivo Z3i Standard Edition launched for 1,998 Yuan (~$296)

So you get a 6.41-inch FHD+ 19.5:9 AMOLED display with a water-drop notch, dual 12MP + 13MP rear cameras, a 3500mAh battery, Android 8.1, and 128GB of storage. There is also IR face unlock and an under-display fingerprint scanner.

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Oppo R17 Pro, the first triple camera phone from Oppo, is going to hit the Indian market soon. It has many flagship-class features but it is not completely flagship, and this makes its price to be more affordable than the main flagships from the most known brands. Here, we will compare it with the other affordable high-end phones from China released by Oppo’s sister companies Vivo and OnePlus. We are talking about OnePlus 6T and Vivo X23: is the new Oppo R17 Pro (also known as Oppo RX17 Pro in the European market) at their levels in terms of value for money? Here you will find the answer.

Oppo R17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Vivo X23

Design

With its huge 86.3 percent screen-to-body ratio, the smallest waterdrop notch, and the thinnest body, Vivo X23 is not only the most beautiful device in this trio but also one of the most beautiful phones released in 2018. It rocks a glass back and an aluminum frame and it is also available in gradient color variants. But OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro are still among the best phones as well when it comes to aesthetics.

Display

The displays of these devices look almost identical, but the one of the OnePlus 6T boasts a better color reproduction thanks to its great DCI-P3 coverage. Further, note that OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro are protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6 that is the strongest protection existing for a smartphone’s glass. Vivo X23 lacks the Gorilla Glass 6 protection but it has a higher screen-to-body ratio and, as said above, a less invasive notch.

Hardware/Software

OnePlus 6T is definitely superior to both Oppo R17 Pro and Vivo X23 in terms of hardware and performance because it is equipped with the best chipset in the market: the octa-core Snapdragon 845 by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. Further, it has a very optimized Android fork called Oxygen OS and it comes with Android Pie out of the box. Oppo R17 Pro takes the second place with its Snapdragon 710 and Color OS, while Vivo X23 has a slightly less powerful Snapdragon 670.

Camera

Oppo R17 Pro wins the camera comparison. It has a triple rear camera with variable focal apertures in order to adapt to every light condition, as well as OIS and a 3D stereo camera to capture depth information. Even its front camera is better than the ones of its opponents with a higher 25 MP resolution and an ultrawide lens.

Battery

OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro both have a 3700 mAh battery, but OnePlus 6T lasts slightly more and it is optimized better, probably thanks to Android Pie. It is able to arrive at the end of the working day with 30-35 percent of remaining charge, while Oppo R17 Pro has just 25 percent. Vivo X23 has a smaller 3400 mAh unit which is more than sufficient but far from achieving OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro’s results.

Price

Oppo R17 Pro and OnePlus 6T are available globally with starting price tags of €599 and €569, while Vivo X23 is only available in Asia and it costs about €500 there. Due to its smaller battery and its less powerful SoC I wouldn’t actually choose the Vivo X23, but, even though it has not a Snapdragon 845 (SD710 is enough for every scenario), I would personally pick the Oppo R17 Pro because of its better camera department and the micro SD slot.

• Read More: OnePlus 6T Pricing In China vs Other Regions

Oppo R17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Vivo X23: PRO and CONS

Oppo R17 Pro

PROS

• Amazing camera
• Great design
• Big battery
• micro SD slot

CONS

• Expensive

OnePlus 6T

PROS

• Big battery
• Amazing hardware
• Good cameras
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• No micro SD
• Higher price

Vivo X23

PROS

• Full borderless design
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Awesome camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery
• No micro SD

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After launching the Vivo X23 Star Edition, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has now launched a new variant of the Vivo X23, dubbed Vivo X23 Symphony Edition. It comes in two color options — Arctic Morning Light and Starry Night Ocean.

The Vivo X23 Symphony Edition is priced at 2,798 Yuan, which roughly converts to $403. The phone is currently available for pre-order on the company’s official website and will begin shipping from 23rd November.

The X23 Symphony Edition features a holographic illusion effect on the transparent glass through what the company class a complex process of “optical nano”, “holographic coaxial” and “high-quality pearl”, where the color and space are combined to create 3D depth.

The phone comes with a 6.41-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display offering 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 91.2 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It features a waterdrop notch on top of the display, which houses the front-facing camera sensor and earpiece.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also comes with the fourth-generation in-display fingerprint sensor.

As for the photography, the handset features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel primary Dual Core Pixel sensor and a 13-megapixel secondary wide-angle lens. On the front side, it comes equipped with a 25-megapixel front-facing shooter. It also supports facial recognition for unlocking the phone.

Read More: Vivo V11 and Vivo V11i featuring 6.3-inch full-view display and Helio P60 SoC launched in Taiwan

The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own FunTouch OS 4.1 on top. It also comes with the company’s own AI-based smart assistant called Jovi. The device is powered by a 3,400mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging technology.

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Yesterday, Vivo X23 Star Edition was launched with gradient- like color under the name of Star Edition. Today, Vivo has made it available for reservation at the price of 3498 Yuan (~$502). Especially, with the new edition of Vivo X23, now it is available in six different colors such as Phantom Purple, Phantom Red, Midnight Blue color, Fashion Orange, Logo Fashion purple and the latest Star edition.

The new Vivo X23 Star Edition carries a gradient mix of different colors with gradient lines on the back. Users will get different colors and visuals by holding it at different angles. As named, it looks special when the light gets dispersed on the backside of the device. The gradient lines are crafted by a high precision laser engraving process.

Other than these, all other specs remain unchanged. It carries the same 6.41-inch Super AMOLED waterdrop display having an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It features a resolution of 2340 x 2080 pixels, and its display is curved towards the left and right edges.

In order to boost up the gaming, Vivo has embedded it with a System Turbo and Game Turbo Technology.

Vivo X23 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It carries a fourth generation fingerprint sensor which is fast, more responsive and efficient. Vivo claims that it can unlock the device in 0.35 milliseconds. In the camera department, Vivo has added a dual camera of 12 megapixels with f/1.8 aperture + 13-megapixel wide angle lens with f/2.4 aperture. There’s a 12-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture which can be seen on the front side.

• Read More: One of the Vivo X23’s rear cameras is a 125° wide-angle lens

It comes with Android 8.1 Oreo atop FunTouch OS 4.1 out of the box. Besides, the Vivo X23 is also equipped with the new Jovi Smart voice assistant. In order to sustain your daily usage, Vivo X23 carries a 3400 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.

Buyers can head over to the official Vivo store to reserve it for the price of 3498 Yuan which roughly translates to $502.

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A couple of months ago, Vivo launched its Vivo X23 smartphone in Phantom Purple, Phantom Red and Midnight Blue color options. With more smartphone manufacturers offering gradient color options, Vivo has also introduced a new gradient-like color for the Vivo X23.

The company has today launched the Vivo X23 Star Edition, which is also being referred as Star Mans Version by the Chinese media. It isn’t the typical gradient color that we’ve have seeing lately. It is a Red-colored phone with vertical streaks of other contrasting colours.

The streak of contrasting colors is are created with a nano-scale high-precision laser engraving process. With this effect, when the light hits the back, it creates thousands of illusion diffraction units which gives a unique look to the phone.

The Vivo X23 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with slim bezels, a reduced notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Built with COF process, the display panel carries support Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The display is slightly curved towards the left and right edges.

There’s a fourth generation in-display fingerprint scanner is embedded under the screen that features an improved biometric recognition technology, which is claimed to unlock the phone in just 0.35 seconds. The phone packs Snapdragon 670 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

It comes with a dual camera setup featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture and field of view of 125 degrees. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The company has also included the twin-turbo acceleration technology which also includes features such as System Turbo and Game Turbo. Vivo has developed the Game Turbo in collaboration with Unreal Engine, Tencent Game Lab and Netease Game Lab in China.

The handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS with FunTouch OS 4.1 skin on top. The device also comes with the company’s own Jovi AI assistant. It is fuelled by 3,400mAh battery that carries support for 22.5W fast charging technology.

Read More: Qualcomm reveals Xiaomi, HMD, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo are among its ‘committed’ 5G partners for 2019

The Vivo X23 Star Edition, which is the sixth color variant of the phone, is priced at 3,498 Yuan which roughly converts to $502 — same as the other variants.

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Earlier today, Vivo announced the Vivo V11 Pro smartphone in India and now it has unveiled the Vivo X23 phone through a launch event in China. The X23 has arrived with fourth generation in-display fingerprint reader and it boasts a premium appeal thanks to its 3D glass rear.

Design and Display

According to Vivo, the 3D glass back of the Vivo X23 has been constructed by engraving tens of thousands of silk ridges on a diaphragm of less than 80cm2 along with plasma polishing using a unique gas. The size of the metallic frame has been reduced to 2.6mm from 3.2mm when compared to the predecessor phone.

The phone comes in multiple  color options such as color gradient Phantom Purple, Phantom Red which has a bright red appearance, Magic Night that has a touch of blue hue. There are two other color gradient models such as Fashion Purple and Fashion Orange that have large-sized Vivo branding across the rear panel. The handset measures 157.68 x 74.06 x 7.47mm and it weighs 160.5 grams.

The Vivo X23 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with slim bezels and a reduced notch because of which it offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Built with COF process, the display panel carries support Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It offers an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 19.5:9. The display is slightly curved towards the left and right edges.

The fourth generation in-display fingerprint scanner is embedded under the screen of the phone. The improved biometric recognition technology can unlock the phone in just 0.35 seconds.

Chipset, RAM and Battery

The Vivo X23 is equipped with Snapdragon 670 chipset. It is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB. The handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with FunTouch OS 4.1 skin. The device also includes Jovi AI assistant. The handset is fueled by 3,400mAh battery that carries support for 22.5W fast charging.

Vivo has introduced twin-turbo acceleration technology through the X23 which includes two features such as System Turbo and Game Turbo. The work of System Turbo is to improve the performance of the apps by 100 percent whereas the Game Turbo arranges the resources of the phone to ensure smooth gaming experience. Vivo has developed the Game Turbo in collaboration with Unreal Engine, Tencent Game Lab and Netease Game Lab in China.

Cameras and Other Features

The Vivo X23 has a front-facing camera of 12-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The back panel of features a vertical dual camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture and field of view of 125 degrees. The X23 offers various photography features such as AI beauty, AI scene detection, AR stickers and more.

For Hi-Fi audio performance, the Vivo X23 is equipped with AK4377A audio chip. The handset supports facial scanning through the front camera. For facial identification in dark, the X23 is equipped with IR lens. The connectivity features available on the X23 include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, USB-C, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing and Availability

The Vivo X23 has arrived with a price of 3,498 Yuan (~$510) in China. The official sales of the smartphone will begin in the home market on Sept. 14. The special Vivo Logo Phone variants will be available in the market by Oct. 1. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the other markets that will be receiving the X23 handset.

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When it comes to dual cameras, phone manufacturers usually go with any of these three main combinations:

1. RGB + Monochrome configuration like that of the Essential PH-1,
2. Wide angle lens + Super-Wide angle lens like the LG V30
3. Wide + Telephoto like the iPhone 7 Plus

It has been reported that Vivo‘s next smartphone, the X23, will go with a wide angle + super wide angle combination. This means the phone will be able to switch to a wide angle mode when taking photos. The wide-angle mode is great when taking pictures where a building or beautiful landscape is the backdrop for the photo.

The super-wide angle camera is said to be a 13MP 125° sensor while the main camera is a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor. The cameras will have AI features.

READ MORE: Vivo NEX A may get in-display fingerprint scanner variant, may launch as NEX A UD

The Vivo X23 will also have a Super AMOLED display, 6.41-inches to be precise, with a water-drop notch. A Snapdragon 670 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will be under the hood. A 3400mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging will power the device while Android 8.1 Oreo will be pre-installed.

The Vivo X23 launches on September 6.

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Vivo has already confirmed that it will be debuting the Vivo X23 smartphone on Sept. 6. With few days remaining for its launch, the company is now busying sending out invites for the X23 unveil event that will be held in China. Shown below is an official invite from Vivo that was sent to Zealer China, a tech site from China.

When the Vivo X23 invite is opened, a display can be seen showcasing a teaser message from Lu Han, a singer and actor from China. The invite does not contain any information on the specs of the phone, but the company has already revealed its key features by adding the dedicated page for it on its website. Recent leaks have already revealed plenty of information on the Vivo X23.

The Vivo X23 is expected to arrive with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with a small notch for its selfie camera. It is likely to carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 670 chipset is present under the hood of the device along with 8 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB. On AnTuTu, the handset has recently spotted with a score of 157,271 points.

Another leak has revealed that the Vivo X23 will be coming with 12-megapixel front-facing camera and it will be fitted with a rear dual camera setup with 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 as primary sensor coupled with 13-megapixel secondary sensor. The handset will be packed with a 3,400mAh battery that seems to be enabled with support for 22.5W fast charging. It is expected to arrive with Android 8.1 Oreo OS flavored with FunTouch OS 4.5.

Read More: Vivo X23 live photos compares its design with OPPO R17

On the same day, Vivo will be holding a launch event in India to announce the Vivo V11 Pro handset. Its rumored specs include 6.4-inch FHD+ display notched screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 660, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of native storage, 12-megapixel + 5-egapixel dual camera setup, 25-megapixel frontal shooter and 3,400mAh battery.

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Vivo X23 has again appeared online, this time around on benchmark platform AnTuTu. The listing comes as a confirmation of some of the specs of the X23 that is expected to go official on September 6.

The Vivo X23 is listed as Vivo V1809A and this is the same model number with which the device was listed on GeekBench. The listing confirms the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset onboard the upcoming smartphone as well as 8GB of RAM. The X23 will feature a 2340×1080 pixels resolution on its display. Previously, the Vivo X23 had been listed to pack a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display. While AnTuTu also confirms the processor will have an Adreno 615 GPU to power the graphics. In addition, the model will have 128GB of internal storage and will run Android 8.1 Oreo from the go but that will be with Vivo’s FunTouch custom skin.

Read Also: Vivo X23 official listing reveals design and 3 color variants

As for the X23’s benchmark score, AnTuTu lists it as scoring 157271 points which is slightly lower than the Snapdragon 710-powered phones.

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The Vivo X23 is expected to be launched on September 6 and ahead of that date, we have seen several leaks concerning the model. The latest leak is the screenshot of what is said to be a presentation slide with the specs of the X23 on display.

According to the leak, the Vivo X23 will sport a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2340x1080pixels. The screen will utilise a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and will have a 91.2% screen ratio. On the driving seat is a Snapdragon 670 processor paired with 8GB of RAM. The device will come with 128GB of internal storage. It also promises to deliver 4G+ connectivity and will have a 32-bit Hifi DAC: AK4377A from AKM.

Read Also: Vivo X23 live photos compares its design with OPPO R17

The leaked also covers the camera configuration of the X23 and it is given as a 12 MP camera on the front while the rear aspect packs a 12 MP Sony IMX363 sensor and a 13 MP secondary sensor. Furthermore, the Vivo X23 features a 3,400 mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based Funtouch OS 4.5.

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OPPO has recently launched the OPPO R17 and R17 Pro smartphones with waterdrop display design. Sibling brand Vivo too will be launching Vivo X23 and Vivo V11 series with very similar design on Sept.6. While the X23 smartphone will be launching in China, the V11 and V11 Pro will be announced in India. Compared to predecessor X21 and V9 smartphones, their upcoming successors will be featuring displays with smaller notch. Fresh photos of the Vivo X23 have surfaced to reveal its front and rear appearance. In one of the photos, the front design of the Vivo X23 is compared with OPPO R17 to show the display notch difference.

Vivo has claimed that the Vivo X23 will be offering 91 percent screen-to-body ratio and this is quite evident in the above photos. The reflective glass rear gives a premium appeal. The company has already confirmed that it will be arriving in color gradient options Magic Night Black, Phantom Purple and Phantom Purple. The handset shown is the black version of the phone.

The above photo that compares the front design of both phones shows that the OPPO R17 placed on the left has a drop-like notch whereas the notch on X23 appears round. The below image shows the differences in the positioning of the rear dual cameras on both phones. The X23 and R17 lack rear mounted fingerprint scanner as these devices are equipped with under-display fingerprint scanner.

Read More: Vivo X23 official listing reveals design and 3 color variants

Like the Oppo R17, the Vivo X23 is expected to be fueled by Snapdragon 670. The other rumored features of the X23 include 6.4-inch S-AMOLED screen, 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. There is no information available on the pricing of the phone yet.

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In the second half of the year, a new X-series Vivo phone incoming. Vivo X23 will be officially announced on September 6, but thanks to a listing on the official website of the company we can already see its design in all its splendor. From what has been shown on the official site, the handset will be released in at least three color variants: Phantom Purple, Magic Night and Phantom Red. The first is a gradient hue going from fuchsia to purple, the second is a blue hue and the third is a bright red color variant. Vivo X23 comes with an almost full borderless display with a waterdrop notch which only contains the front camera.

In detail, it will have a screen-to-body ratio superior to 90 percent (91.2 percent according to the website). Given that there is no space for a physical Home key like most of the actual bezel-less phones, the fingerprint reader will be embedded in the display like the previous models from the X-series. Alongside the bezel-less screen, the design of the handset is composed of a glass back and an aluminum frame. Besides the design and the three color variants, the official Vivo store also reveals the main specifications. In one of the images published on the official site, we can clearly see the presence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The power key and the volume rocker are placed on the right side and there is also an additional key on the left side. On the top right corner of the rear camera, there are dual cameras in a vertical configuration with a LED flash under it. From what the latest leaks suggested, the camera should have resolutions of 12 and 5 MP and it should also be supported by AI. The display is expected to come with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ 1080p resolution. Under the hood, there should be a Snapdragon 670 SoC with up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. Check the source link below for all the images.

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At the beginning of the last week, Vivo had revealed the existence of the Vivo X23 smartphone by adding its web page on the official website. Official renders, leaked photos and specifications of the smartphone have also surfaced in the past few days. Today, Vivo has confirmed that it will be holding a launch event at 7:30 PM on Sept. 6 in Beijing, China to unveil the Vivo X23 smartphone.

The Vivo X23 that will be arriving as the successor of the Vivo X21 will be equipped with a waterdrop AMOLED screen of 6.4 inches. The official page of the phone has revealed that it offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.2 percent. The handset will be featuring fourth-generation under-display fingerprint scanner.

Recently, a Vivo phone with a model number of V1809A that is believed to be the Vivo X23 phone was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 710. The very same model has also surfaced on Master Lu benchmarks with Snapdragon 670 SoC. Hence, it is advisable to wait for official confirmation from Vivo to confirm on its SoC. There is a possibility that the Vivo X23 may come in two variants like the Vivo X21. One variant of the X23 may feature an in-display fingerprint scanner and advanced whereas the X23 model with regular fingerprint scanner may come with slightly lower specs.

The Chinese benchmarking platform has confirmed that the waterdrop screen of the X23 will be producing Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It means it will offer an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that the Vivo X23 is equipped with 8 GB of RAM. It features an internal storage of 128 GB.

The other specifications of the Vivo X23 smartphone are yet to be confirmed. The handset is already available for reservations through the official online Vivo store in China. Also, the rumor mill is yet to reveal the pricing of the phone.

Read More: Live photos of the Vivo X23 show it has a valley-styled notch

In related news, Vivo will be also unveiling the Vivo V11 Pro on Sept. 6 in India. Like the Vivo X23, the V11 Pro will be also sporting waterdrop notch display design. The Chinese manufacturer has dubbed the design as Halo FullView Display. The other specs of the phone include Snapdragon 660, 3,400mAh battery, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of native storage, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera and 25-megapixel front camera.

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Vivo is all set to launch next-generation X-series smartphone — Vivo X23. Ahead of the phone’s official launch, several features related to the smartphone are already known, thanks to the official video and teasers shared by the company.

China-based Vivo is the first company to introduce a smartphone with in-display fingerprint sensor and the upcoming Vivo X23 is also confirmed to come with a biometric sensor that’s placed under the display.

Now, the latest information regarding the Vivo X23 coming from the company reveals that it’ll come equipped with the fourth-generation under-display fingerprint sensor. This new-generation fingerprint sensor is said to be better accuracy for fingerprint recognition and faster device unlocking speed.

The Vivo X23 will feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It’ll be the first phone from Vivo to come with a waterdrop display and will offer 91.2 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The company has already confirmed that the phone will have an 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant. We’re also expecting the company to launch a 6GB RAM variant which could also have 128GB onboard storage. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 processor.

In terms of photography, the phone will come with dual rear cameras and an LED flash. The front-facing camera will also come with Face Unlock support, having 3D facial scanning through TOF 3D depth camera technology. The device’s battery is also expected to support 22.5W fast charging through USB-C.

The phone will come with gradient colors, which Vivo has named 3D Phantom Aurora. The phone can take on different colors depending on the angle light hits it. It’ll be available in three colors options — Phantom Red, Magic Night Blue, and Phantom Violet.

Read More: Vivo V11 Pro with Halo FullView Display to launch in India on September 6

While the company has not yet officially launched the smarthone, it is scheduled to go on sale in China at 10:00 AM on 30th August.

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The Vivo X23 was expected to launch on the 20th of August but it didn’t. Let’s just say the Jovi assistant is a bare-faced liar. Ahead of the release which is still pretty much unknown, Vivo has released two video ads for the device and a couple of promotional images.

The video ads do nothing more than confirming the design of the phone. The first one shows the phone in Phantom Violet with a color gradient finish and dual rear cameras. Unfortunately, it only shows the back of the phone.

The second video shows the Vivo X23 in both Phantom Violet and Magic Night Blue. Apart from the rear design as revealed by the first video, this one shows the front and confirms it has a water-drop notch and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Vivo has also released new official renders of the phone that shows off the two colors the phone will come in. Vivo has named the color gradient appearance 3D Phantom Aurora. The phone can take on different colors depending on the angle light hits it.

READ MORE: Vivo V11 Pro with Halo FullView Display to launch in India on September 6

The Vivo X23 will come with a Snapdragon 710, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There will most definitely be other storage configurations available too. It will also have a 6.4-inch FHD+ display. There are also unconfirmed rumors of it having Vivo’s TOF 3D face scanning technology.

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Vivo has been sending out a couple of teasers for the upcoming X23 smartphone which should drop any moment from now. The latest teaser which is quite revealing is that the smartphone will be equipped with an 8GB RAM variant. The 8GB RAM variant will have a huge 128GB of internal storage. 

The 8GB RAM variant is gradually becoming a trend, especially among flagship models, but we have also seen it on some mid-range phones. The 8GB DDR4LX flash memory is just enough to meet the needs of users including heavy gamers. The Vivo X23 is expected to succeed the X21 which was launched earlier this year and so, is positioned as a premium mid-ranger. The device is expected to be different from its predecessor in many aspects, including the screen which has been spotted with a valley-style notch and with a screen ratio of up to 91.2%. The device is also expected to come with the on-screen fingerprint technology. A recent teaser by Vivo revealed the presence of a Red/violet gradient colour scheme on one of the models. This is in addition to the Blu/Violet (Blue/Black) hue which had earlier been revealed via teaser poster.

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In other aspects, the Vivo X23 is expected to pack a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen. The handset may either feature Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 710 SoC along with the 8 GB of RAM which is now confirmed. We expect other memory versions to be launched as well. In addition, the X23 is also expected to carry support for 3D facial scanning through TOF 3D depth camera technology. The handset is also expected to support 22.5W fast charging through USB-C. No word yet on its launch date but reservation for the device has reportedly commenced on Vivo’s China website meaning its launch is imminent.

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Vivo X23, the successor of the Vivo X21 that was introduced earlier this year has now appeared on the official website in China. The Chinese manufacturer has begun the reservations of the smartphone. However, the official listing of the phone does not contain any specifications.

The official page of the Vivo X23 confirms some of its key features. It is fitted with display that features a drop-like notch. The above image states that the comprehensive screen of the X23 offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.2 percent.

The back panel of the phone that seems to be made out of glass features AI powered dual camera setup which includes a super wide-angle lens. The glass rear of the X23 features 3D design which suggest it would be available in color gradient options.

Lastly, the Vivo X23 will be coming with fourth-generation under-display fingerprint scanner for enhanced phone unlocking experience. The specifications of the Vivo X23 are not yet available on its official page. However, the company has confirmed that it will be revealing the specs of the phone tomorrow. Also, it may hit the market by the end of this month.

Rumors have it that the Vivo X23 may feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen. The handset may either feature Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 710 SoC along with 8 GB of RAM. It is also expected to carry support for 3D facial scanning through TOF 3D depth camera technology. The handset is also expected to support 22.5W fast charging through USB-C. It is speculated that the Vivo X23 may carry a price tag of 3,199 Yuan.

Read More: More live photos of the Vivo X23 appear online

The Vivo X23 is not the only Vivo phone that will be debuting soon. The Chinese manufacturer has already confirmed that it will be debuting Vivo V11 Pro on Sept. 6. The V11 Pro is expected to feature 6.4-inch screen that produces Full HD+ resolution. It could be fueled by Snapdragon 660, 6 GB of RAM and 3,400mAh battery. For photography, the handset may feature 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear camera and 25-megapixel frontal shooter. It is likely to arrive with a native storage of 128 GB.

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Images of the Vivo X23 leaked online a few days ago but they aren’t sharp as they were secretly taken. Now more images have surfaced and they provide a closer and you can even say a clearer look.

In one of the images, we see the front of the Vivo X23 and it clearly shows it has a water-drop or valley-style notch. There are still bezels around but the big change is that the notch is much smaller.

A second image shows the rear of the phone. There are dual cameras arranged vertically and positioned at the left corner. Right underneath is an LED flash. There is also Vivo‘s branding on the glass back. There is no fingerprint scanner which means this will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor like the Vivo X21 UD. The third image is also of the rear but gives us a clearer look at the phone’s blue color and its light pattern design.

The Vivo X23 has been reported to have a 6.4-inch screen, a Snapdragon 670 processor, and up to 8GB of RAM. It will also have Vivo’s TOF 3D sensing technology which is reported to be superior to Apple’s Face ID technology and takes up less space. Knowing Vivo, we won’t be surprised if that feature is exclusive to a particular model of the X23.

The Vivo X23 is scheduled to launch on August 20.

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Jovi, the voice-assistant from Vivo had recently spilled information on the existence of Vivo X23. It had also revealed that the smartphone would be launching on Aug. 20, which seems to too early since the rumor mill has revealed very less information on the Vivo X23. However, the arrival of the smartphone may not be far away. A tipster from China has shared the key specifications of the Vivo X23. The leak reveals that 6.4-inch notched display and 3D facial recognition will be the best features of the smartphone.

According to the leakster, the Vivo X23 will be featuring a 6.4-inch display. The translated text describes it as “beauty tip full screen”. Probably, it could be featuring a waterdrop notch like the OPPO F9 and OPPO R17 smartphones. This is possible as Vivo and OPPO are sibling brands. The leak further reveals that the X23 will be equipped with an upgraded version of in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 670 SoC is present under the hood of the Vivo X23 and it is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. The handset will be also featuring 3D facial recognition that will carry support for making payments through face scan. The X23 will have an independent audio DAC.

Around two months ago, Vivo had introduced TOF depth 3D camera technology. It is likely that the X23 may come equipped with the same technology for 3D face scanning. Since the overall size of the TOF depth camera is small, smartphones featuring it do not require a notch. Moreover, it can work accurately in dim light conditions. Also, the leaked images of the Vivo X23 that appeared yesterday revealed that it will be equipped with a valley-style notch (waterdrop notch).

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Rumors have it that Vivo could become the first smartphone manufacturer to ch a phone with 10 GB of RAM. It is speculated that the Vivo X23 may also come in 10 GB RAM option as a leakster had recently claimed that it could be equipped with 6 GB and 4 GB of RAM through dual channel technology. The Vivo X23 is also expected to carry support for 22.5W fast charging.

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The Vivo X23 is the upcoming smartphone from BBK Electronics’ Vivo. It is scheduled for an August 23 release and there are rumors it will be the first phone with 10GB of RAM. Ahead of its release, live photos of the device have been posted on the web, revealing the front design.

The photos which were shared online by a Weibo user shows an individual using the phone in public. Although one can only see the front of the phone which has a case and a protective glass on, a close-up image shows the phone comes with the new valley-style notch.

It appears the valley-notch or waterdrop screen will be the trend for the second half of the year. OPPO already kickstarted the trend with the OPPO F9 and F9 Pro and we have seen an upcoming Honor phone with the same design. The OPPO R17 also has the same-styled notch. We are sure there will be more devices with the same design. Trust Chinese manufacturers to milk a design.

There doesn’t really appear to be a difference in the size of the lower bezel, but the smaller notch should mean a slight increase in the screen-to-body ratio.

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The Vivo X23 is expected to come with a Snapdragon 670 processor, an improved in-display fingerprint scanner, and dual rear cameras with a 3x telephoto lens.

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A well-known tech blogger from China has shared a screenshot of a conversation with Jovi voice assistant on Vivo NEX smartphone. The conversation reveals that the Vivo will be debuting the Vivo X23 smartphone on Aug. 20.

In the below image, the Chinese tipster has asked two questions to Jovi. The first one is whether it knows anything about the new Vivo products. Jovi replied to it by saying that whether he was asking about Vivo X23. The tech blogger then asked about the release date of Vivo X23 and Jovi answered by saying. “8.20 will happen big.”

Even though Vivo has not released any information about the upcoming Vivo X23, its Jovi assistant has spilled the beans on it by not only confirming on its existence but also revealing its release date. It seems that the company could be skipping the X22 moniker for its next X series phone as it now seems to be working on the launch of X23.

Vivo’s sibling brand OPPO has already announced the OPPO R17 smartphone. Hence, there is a high possibility that the announcement of the Vivo X23 may not be far away.

As of this writing, the specifications of the Vivo X23 phone are under the wraps. The phone may sport a design similar to R17 which means it may come with a water drop notched display. Another reliable leakster has supported this claim by sharing a leaked image. The image seems to show two Vivo X23 handsets stacked on top of each other. According to him, the Vivo X23 will be arriving in two models featuring Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 710.

It could be the first smartphone ever to arrive with 10 GB of RAM that will be employed through 6 GB RAM + 4 GB RAM dual channel technology. Chinese leaksters have been claiming that Vivo could become the first company to launch 10 GB RAM smartphone.

Read More: Vivo confirms Android 9.0 Pie rollout in Q4 2018, Vivo X21 could be the first phone to receive it

Since the predecessor smartphones have featured in-display fingerprint scanner, it is very likely that the upcoming X23 smartphone will also feature it. In the recent past, two new Vivo phones with model numbers V1809A and V1809T were certified by 3C authority in China. The 3C certification of these phones have revealed that they will carry support for 22.5W fast charging. It is speculated that these two devices could be the variants of the upcoming Vivo X23 phone. If the handset is really launching on Aug. 20, the company soon release an official confirmation on in the next few days.

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