Highlights:
- Vivo has announced the release of its upcoming X70 series
- The X70 series comes with three different versions – Vivo X70, Vixo X70 Pro and Vivo X70 Pro+
- These are flagship standard phones that offer high quality specs
Vivo has recently launched Vivo X70 series in China with three different models, Vivo X70, X70 Pro and Vivo X70 Pro+. All three variants come with upgraded features and high price tag as they fall under flagship category smartphones. In this article, we will discuss about the vanilla and pro versions of Vivo X70 along with their specifications and pricing.
Vivo X70 and X70 Pro Overview
Vivo X70 and X70 Pro are the standard variants of the series. Both offer same level of specs sheet and performance and have similar body design. However, there are some major differences in terms of chipsets and few other features, resulting into noticeable price variance. You can expect a good user experience from both devices.
Design and Display
The vanilla version has the body dimension of 160.1×75.39×7.55mm and weighs 181 grams. While the pro version is slightly larger with 158.3×73.21×7.99mm, weighing 185 grams. The camera system is same for front but the rear has different camera setup with an additional lens on the X70 Pro.
Both X70 and X70 Pro sport a 6.56 inches AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels. The display screen supports 120Hz refresh rate. There is an under-display fingerprint sensor for biometrics along with face unlock. The vanilla version is available in two colors – Black and White, whereas, the pro model comes in Blue.
Performance and Memory
The major difference between Vivo X70 and X70 Pro lies in the chipsets used. Vivo X70 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC paired with ARM G77 GPU. On the other hand, the pro version integrates Exynos 1080 SoC paired with ARM G78 GPU. Both system setups can deliver high end performance and fast processing. Users can load heavy apps and play games without any lag.
For memory processing and storage, the vanilla model comes with 8/12GB RAM and 128/256 GB internal space. Similarly, the pro variant has 12GB RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. The available memory options are enough to install numerous apps and store data on the device. They run on OriginOS 1.0 based on Android 11.
Camera
In the optics section, the standard version features a triple rear camera setup comprising a 40MP primary Sony IMX766V lens with an f/1.89 aperture, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 12MP portrait lens with an f/1.98 aperture. The front camera has a 32MP lens with a punch hole housing.
Likewise, the pro variant has a quad rear camera setup that features all the three lenses as vanilla version with a 50MP primary lens with an f/1.75 aperture and an additional 8MP periscope lens with an f/3.4 aperture. For selfie and video call, it has the same 32MP front lens with an f/2.45 aperture. The telephoto lenses also offer 2x optical zoom.
Battery and Connectivity
Vivo X70 packs a 4400mAh battery while the pro version is fueled by a 4450mAh battery. Both devices support 44W Fast charging.
The connectivity line includes dual-band Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz and 5.1GHz bands, 5G, Bluetooth v5.2, Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NFC, USB Type-C, and USB OTG.
Vivo X70 and X70 Pro Specifications
| Dimension | 160.1×75.39×7.55mm, 181g | 158.3×73.21×7.99mm, 185g |
| Display | 6.56 inches AMOLED 1080 x 2376 pixels resolution FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Exynos1080 |
| Software | Android 11 OriginOS 1.0 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB |
| Cameras | Rear – 48MP | 50MP (Sony IMX766V) – 12MP ultra-wide angle camera – 12MP telephoto – 8MP periscope lens (only on Pro) Front: – 32MP |
| Battery | 4400mAh | 4450mAh 44W Fast Charging |
| Sensors | Fingerprint scanner (under-display) Proximity, Accelerometer, Gyro |
| Colors | Black, White |
Vivo X70 and X70 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
Vivo X70 and X70 Pro will soon be available for sale in China starting from September 17 for the Pro variant at CNY 4,299 and September 30 for the vanilla variant at CNY 3,699. When released in Nepal the smartphones will fall under flagship price range so we expect their price over NPR 70,000.
| Vivo X70 Series | Price in Nepal (Expected) | |
| Vivo X70 Pro | 8/128GB | NPR 83,000 |
| 8/256GB | NPR 87,000 | |
| 12/256GB | NPR 90,000 | |
| 12/512GB | NPR 100,000 | |
| Vivo X70 | 8/128GB | NPR 70,000 |
| 8/256GB | NPR 77,000 | |
| 12/256GB | NPR 83,000 | |
Flagship smartphones are mostly very expensive and not much people can afford it. However, such premium devices deliver high level of performances best suited for users who use their smartphones for professional purposes. Tech companies keep launching flagship phones occasionally, some newly released popular brands include Motorola Edge Series, iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro.
