Midrange smartphones are expected to perform like flagship devices, even though they cost less than their flagship counterparts. That’s why companies put in as many impressive features it can into this segment, promising as much value as possible. Some can meet this brief, while the others falter.
Vivo V19 series’ ‘ignite the night’ features unveiled at PH’s all-digital launch
Vivo has officially unveiled the V19 and V19 Neo in the Philippines at its first-ever, all-digital local launch, “Ignite Your Night,” livestreamed on its Facebook page.
Vivo V19 Neo review: A midranger with ‘neo’ standards?
Vivo put product launches on hold when COVID-19-related lockdowns were put into place in many parts of the Philippines. But now, the company is ready to introduce its newest devices. There are two new midrange smartphones from the company, and the more affordable one is the subject of this review: the Vivo V19 Neo.
Vivo V19 Neo digital launch to also intro global endorsers who ‘ignite the night’
Vivo is excited to officially launch its V19 Neo in the Philippines, not only to let smartphone enthusiasts experience its reported five-camera design, with features that supposedly enable users to “ignite the night,” but also to welcome the brand’s newest global endorsers.
Vivo V19 Neo also launching in the Philippines June 13
Confirmed: It’s not only the Vivo V19 global version that’s launching in the Philippines more than a week from now.
OPPO phones best-performing midrange, flagship devices for May in China
Antutu has just published the rankings of the best-performing midrange and flagship Android phones for the month of May. To be clear, these are for devices released in China; we’re still awaiting the global lists.
Vivo X50 series with gimbal camera system, 5G announced
Some exciting news on the side of Vivo besides the Philippine launch of the Vivo V19: The tech company has announced its latest X50 flagship series in China. Vivo’s new lineup includes the Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro, and Vivo X50 Pro Plus.
Vivo V19 Philippine launch scheduled for June 13
After being dormant in the Philippines for months because of the COVID-19-related lockdown measures imposed in many parts of the country, Vivo is finally back.
Vivo iQOO Z1 official with Dimensity 1000 Plus, 144Hz screen
Almost two weeks after the top-end MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus 5G system-on-chip was announced, the first device to use it is finally launched.
Vivo Y19, Vivo Y12 now cheaper by P1,000 in PH
In case you’re looking for a new smartphone that won’t break the bank, Vivo has a couple of discounted phones listed on its online store.
Vivo working on its own chipset, leak shows
The world’s top three biggest smartphone companies all make their own mobile chipsets.
Xiaomi, Vivo withstand COVID-19 impact in Q1 2020
We got an email from a market-research firm earlier, revealing how smartphone brands performed in the first quarter of 2020.
Vivo Y50 with punch-hole screen priced at $249
Right after the global version of the Vivo V19 got launched, a lesser-specced smartphone from the company has been announced, too.
Vivo V19 global version gets 6 cameras, Snapdragon 712
Vivo today announced the global variant of its mainstream midranger, the Vivo V19. In case the name sounds familiar, that’s because a similar phone was launched in Indonesia last month.
Vivo Y19 review: Budget-friendly with a few extras
Entry-level phones have come a long way from just being budget-friendly. There has to be a compelling feature to make it stand out among the many choices available in its price bracket. Thankfully, phone manufacturers are working to give you more value for your money.
Counterpoint: Phone market not crashing, Xiaomi No. 4 in Feb 2020
A new report by Counterpoint Research suggests that the smartphone market didn’t decline as drastically as another company put it.
10 bestselling phones at PH retail chain from March 2-8
Local retail chain MemoXpress — one of the largest in the country, with multiple branches nationwide — has just released its overall list of the 10 best-selling phones in the Philippines for the week of March 2 to March 8.
Vivo V19 with punch-hole screen, 4 rear cameras now official in Indonesia
Vivo has announced the Vivo V19 in Indonesia, where it will go on sale beginning March 26.
3 reasons why the P7,999 Vivo Y15 could be the phone for you
Even these days, finding premium features on a budget-priced smartphone can prove to be difficult. Getting a suitable device could shave off a decent amount on your bank account, especially if you’re after something with decent multiple cameras, capable performance, and long-lasting battery life.
Vivo APEX 2020: 3 futuristic features, hands-on intro
The Vivo APEX 2020 was supposed to have been announced at Mobile World Congress 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. But due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, the Chinese OEM decided to drop the entirety of its MWC attendance, opting instead to host a livestream to show off its new prototype.