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.
Vivo V19 launching Mar 10 with 4 rear cams, punch-hole selfie cam
The Vivo V19 is coming on March 10 in Indonesia, as confirmed via the device maker’s recent social media posts. The V17 successor will launch in blue and pink colors.
Vivo APEX 2020 key features confirmed ahead of Feb 28 launch
Vivo, one of the biggest smartphone makers in the world and now the second-largest phone vendor in the Philippines, never got to launch the APEX 2020 concept phone at this year’s Mobile World Congress tech show. MWC 2020 got cancelled due to fears over the spread of the coronavirus.
Huawei Y9s vs Samsung Galaxy A30s vs Vivo S1: Midrange showdown
It’s a battle royale between three outstanding midrange smartphones. Which one delivers the best overall value for your money?
Vivo surpasses Samsung as 2nd biggest phone brand in India
For the first time ever, India beat the United States as the world’s second largest smartphone market after China on an annual level, according to Counterpoint Research.
Price drop: Vivo Y15 now P3,000 ($59) cheaper in PH
Vivo has dropped the price of the Y15 in the Philippines, bringing it down to a much more reasonable price point to begin the new year.
Look! This is OPPO, Xiaomi, Vivo’s file-transfer tech in action
Remember the Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance, formerly known as the Inter-Transfer Alliance Group, which was formed by Vivo, Xiaomi, and OPPO to establish a cross-brand platform for sharing files from one device to another?
Vivo, Xiaomi, OPPO to roll out AirDrop-like feature soon
Back in August 2019, Vivo, Xiaomi, and OPPO announced a partnership called the Inter-Transfer Alliance Group, which is now called Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance. It will enable their devices to have an AirDrop-like file-transfer feature for wireless and seamless sharing of data at high speeds.
Editors’ picks: The top phones that impressed us in 2019
Many smartphones have made their mark on us this year. From budget models to sub-flagships and flagships, there are a lot of memorable products out there. More than we care to mention here.
Look: Vivo patents 4-punch-hole screen design
The punch hole for selfie cameras is not a new concept. We have seen most major smartphone manufacturers release a version of it, from Samsung to Huawei. But none of them has attempted to do what Vivo plans to: a quad-punch-hole display design.
PH’s top 5 smartphone brands in Q3 2019 — Counterpoint
Counterpoint has released its report on the performance of smartphone brands in the Philippines last quarter.
Vivo shares Funtouch OS 10 update schedule
The Vivo X30 series won’t be the only device from the company to get its new operating system update in China. Vivo announced all the other devices getting Funtouch OS 10.
Win a trip to the US in Vivo PH’s Shoot for the Stars promo
This holiday season, Vivo Philippines is playing Santa by giving its smartphone fans the chance to finally live their dream of watching their favorite NBA superstars battle it out for supremacy — live — in a weekend full of highlights!
Why the Vivo NEX 3 is a masterpiece of premium technology
Vivo has been known worldwide for its above-par efforts in bringing technological innovations — from the drawing board to industry-anticipated experimental smartphones — into commercially available and successful flagship models.