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  • Vivo X100 Ultra Moniker Confirmed, Expected Launch in May

    Vivo X100 Ultra Moniker Confirmed, Expected Launch in May

    Vivo released their X100 series smartphone in China last November, featuring both standard and pro models – though without Pro+ variant. Since then, there have been speculations regarding potential launch date of Pro+; recent reports indicate it might actually be known by another name such as Ultra. A vice president from Vivo even hinted towards its arrival soon enough!

    Vivo X100 Ultra Confirmed and Launch Details revealed!

    Digital Chat Station, an esteemed tipster on Weibo, confirmed on Sunday night that Vivo’s next flagship device formerly dubbed Thanos will officially be called Vivo X100 Ultra when released in China later in May; further details regarding release will likely become known over time.

    Executives at the company hinted at its imminent release through a Weibo post, showing gratitude for support received and technical obstacles overcome during development of its smartphone device. Expectations are that its camera features will offer advanced functionality.

    Advanced Features Of the Vivo X100 Ultra

    Rumors and leaks suggest that Vivo will unveil an E7 AMOLED display featuring QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate on their Vivo X100 Ultra smartphone, marking their inaugural use of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Furthermore, reports state the smartphone will feature both 50MP LYT-900 primary camera as well as revolutionary 200MP periscope lens to enable 200x digital zoom capability – further adding to this smartphone’s appeal.

    Vivo’s plans to develop the X100s and X100s Pro models has also been the subject of previous leaks; their release remains uncertain with speculation surrounding when exactly each device may debut in this upcoming lineup.

  • Vivo V2359A Certified with 120W Fast Charging, Possibly Vivo X100s

    Vivo V2359A Certified with 120W Fast Charging, Possibly Vivo X100s

    Vivo is preparing to unveil its latest lineup of products in China this week, including the Vivo X Fold 3 series, a new tablet, and a TWS earbud. Additionally, rumors indicate that Vivo is also developing new smartphones within the X100 series.

    New Vivo Smartphone Certification

    A new Vivo smartphone, potentially named the Vivo X100s, has recently obtained certification from the 3C certification website. Identified with the model number V2359A, this device is set to feature 120W fast charging capability.

    Specifications and Design

    Beyond the fast charging aspect, specific details regarding the Vivo X100s remain scarce from the certification. However, tipster Digital Chat Station has been steadily disclosing specifications of the upcoming device over the past few months.

    The leak suggests that the phone will be available in Black, White, Green, and Titanium color variants. Reports hint at a flat OLED display with minimal bezels and a resolution of 1.5K. The device is anticipated to have a flat metal frame and a glass back panel.

    Performance Details

    Regarding performance, the X100S might be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus SoC built on a 4nm architecture. Noteworthy improvements in the Plus model include potentially enhanced clock speeds.

    The Dimensity 9300 features a single Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.25GHz, three Cortex-X4 cores at 2.85GHz, four Cortex-A720 cores at 2.0GHz, and a Mali-G720 Immortalis MP12 GPU.

    Future Launch

    The forthcoming flagship device from Vivo is rumored to make its debut in China later this month. Despite these speculations, the company has not officially disclosed any details about the smartphone’s release, casting doubt on a March launch.


    Vivo V2359A Certified with 120W Fast Charging, Possibly Vivo X100s
  • Xiaomi 14 Ultra Camera: Primary, Telephoto, Periscope Details Officially Confirmed

    Xiaomi 14 Ultra Camera: Primary, Telephoto, Periscope Details Officially Confirmed

    Xiaomi is preparing to unveil the Xiaomi 14 Ultra globally on Feb. 25, with a dedicated launch event scheduled in China on Feb. 22 to introduce its premium flagship phone. Recently, Xiaomi revealed several images showcasing the design of the device, followed by the confirmation of camera details, including the primary, telephoto, and periscope zoom units.

    Xiaomi 14 Ultra Camera Specifications

    Xiaomi has officially announced that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will come with a 50-megapixel LYT-900 primary camera. This camera boasts a second-generation one-inch Sony sensor, succeeding the Sony IMX989 primary camera found in the Xiaomi 13 Ultra last year. The primary camera supports a variable aperture ranging from f/1.63 to f/4.0.

    Telephoto and Periscope Zoom Capabilities

    For telephoto shots, the 14 Ultra will feature a 50-megapixel IMX858 camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, 75mm focal length, and a 3.2x optical zoom. Additionally, Xiaomi confirmed the inclusion of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 periscope telephoto camera with an f/2.5 aperture, 120mm focal length, and a 5x optical zoom.

    Other Specifications

    While details about the ultra-wide lens are yet to be confirmed, it is expected that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will retain the 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens with macro photography capabilities from its predecessor.

    In terms of other specifications, reports suggest that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will sport a 6.73-inch AMOLED 2K 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and a 5,300mAh battery supporting 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. The device is anticipated to run on Android 14 with a layer of HyperOS on top. For selfies, a 32-megapixel front-facing camera is expected. Moreover, it may come with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage.

    Xiaomi 14 Ultra Camera: Primary, Telephoto, Periscope Details Officially Confirmed