Vivo Continues to Refine its V-series Portfolio with Meaningful Hardware and Software Enhancements
Vivo has officially launched the V70 Elite and V70 smartphones, expanding its V-series portfolio. The new lineup features upgraded display technology, improved camera systems, enhanced battery capacity, and competitive pricing.
The phones target the midrange segment for users who want a good camera experience in a decent overall package.
Vivo V70 Series Launch
Vivo has launched two phones: the V70 and the V70 Elite. The V70 series comes just a few months after the Vivo V60. The V60 was launched in August last year, with the V60e coming in October.
In terms of design, the V70 and the V70 Elite are identical. The devices have a square-shaped camera module on the back. The camera module comes with a metallic finish. The Aura Light is also placed here. The V70 series has a flat aerospace-grade aluminium frame, and its back is made of glass with a matte finish. Both devices measure under 7.6mm in thickness.
Vivo V70 Series Display and Specifications
The Vivo V70 and V70 Elite integrate a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The resolution of the panel is 1.5K. Vivo claims that both devices have the slimmest bezels in their segments, at 0.125cm. Both devices have a peak brightness of 5,000nits. There is also an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Vivo V70 Series Battery & Performance
Both phones get a 6,500mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging. The charger is available in the box.
The V70 series runs on Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out of the box. Both phones will get 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches, according to the company.
Vivo V70 Elite uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, while the vanilla V70 features the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. Both devices have LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The V70 Elite also gets an X-axis linear motor for better haptics and feedback during gaming.
Vivo V70 Series Camera
Both phones feature the same camera setup. A triple rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 telephoto with 3x telephoto zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide. On the front, the Vivo V70 series packs a 50-megapixel main sensor. All cameras get Zeiss branding.
According to the company, users can take videos up to 4K at 60fps with the V70 series. It also features AI filters for images directly in the camera app.
Vivo V70 series Price & Availability in India
Model | Price |
Vivo V70 base 8GB/256GB variant | Rs. 45,999 |
Vivo V70 12GB/256GB | Rs. 49,999 |
Vivo V70 Elite 8GB/256GB | Rs. 51,999 |
Vivo V70 Elite 12GB/256GB | Rs. 56,999 |
Vivo V70 Elite | Rs. 61,999 |
Users can also get cashback offers or up to 10 per cent instant discount during purchase with select bank cards. Vivo V70 series goes on sale in India from February 26.
Closing Note
Vivo V70 series offers a good combination of premium design and reliable performance at an affordable price range. With notable improvements across display, imaging, and battery life, the series is poised to attract both upgrade seekers and new buyers looking for feature-rich devices.
Vivo is expected to strengthen its foothold even further in the competitive mid-premium smartphone segment through this smartphone’s launch.
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