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  • BIS certification implies imminent launch of Vivo T3 5G in India

    BIS certification implies imminent launch of Vivo T3 5G in India

    Vivo is set to expand its T series lineup in India with the upcoming launch of the T3 5G. The device’s existence has been confirmed through an official BIS certification listing, where it is identified by the model number V2334.

    Vivo T3 5G BIS Certification

    While the initial listing did not provide any specifications, further confirmation and technical insight came from the device’s appearance on the Bluetooth SIG certification website.

    The Bluetooth certification verifies the T3 5G’s name and reveals that it will use the latest Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity standard. However, other details about the device are currently unavailable.

    Successor to the Vivo T2 5G

    The Vivo T3 5G will succeed the T2 5G, which was launched in April of last year. It is possible that the T3 5G will be launched around the same timeframe. Before we delve into the T3 5G, let’s briefly recap what its predecessor offered.

    Vivo T2 5G Specifications

    The Vivo T2 5G features a 6.38-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing clear images at a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and a brightness of 1300nits.

    Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC with Adreno 619GB GPU. The smartphone comes with options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card. It runs on Funtouch OS, based on Android 13.

    The camera setup on the T2 5G is notable, featuring a 64MP primary sensor with OIS and EIS, along with a 2MP bokeh sensor on the back. For selfies, it has a 16MP front camera.

    In terms of connectivity, the phone supports 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type-C. It is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery and supports 44W fast charging.

    Expectations for the Vivo T3 5G

    Based on the features of its predecessor, we can expect the Vivo T3 5G to build upon these specifications. As more information becomes available, we will keep you updated.

  • Leaked Information Reveals Vivo Y200e 5G Launch Schedule and Key Features

    Leaked Information Reveals Vivo Y200e 5G Launch Schedule and Key Features

    Vivo is currently working on a new smartphone in its Y-series lineup. The upcoming device, called the Vivo Y200e 5G, has already obtained certifications from Bluetooth SIG, BIS, and Google Play Console. It has also made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. While some key specifications have been revealed through these listings, additional details about the Vivo Y200e 5G have now been obtained from industry sources, according to 91Mobiles.

    Vivo Y200e 5G Launch Timeline

    According to the report, the Vivo Y200e 5G is expected to launch in India by the end of this month. This means that the brand will likely begin sharing teasers of the device in the coming days. It was previously speculated that the upcoming smartphone could be a rebranded version of the Vivo Y100 5G, which recently made its debut in Indonesia.

    Features and Specifications

    The report reveals that the Vivo Y200e 5G will come with an EcoFiber leather back panel, which will be accompanied by a unique anti-stain coating. This coating will make the smartphone resistant to stains. Additionally, the device is said to feature a 120Hz AMOLED display. It will be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. Notably, the Vivo Y200e 5G will be the first Y-series phone to have dual stereo speakers and an IP54 rating. However, no further information about the device has been disclosed in the report.

    Design and Processor Details

    The Vivo Y200e 5G was spotted on the Google Play Console, which revealed some design elements of the device. The smartphone will have a flat display with a punch-hole cutout positioned in the center. The back panel will feature a rectangular camera module housing three sensors, highlighted by a Gold color. Additionally, the rear panel will showcase a geometric pattern design. The certification also unveiled that the device will be powered by an SM4450 processor, which consists of two A78 cores and six A55 cores. This processor corresponds to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. The Vivo Y200e 5G will come with 8GB of RAM and will run on Android 14 OS out of the box. These details have also been confirmed by the phone’s Geekbench database.

  • Google Play Console listing reveals design and key specifications of Vivo Y200e 5G

    Google Play Console listing reveals design and key specifications of Vivo Y200e 5G

    In October 2023, Vivo announced the Vivo Y200 5G smartphone, equipped with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chip, in India. Recent reports have revealed that the brand is working on a new phone dubbed the Vivo Y200 5G. The said device was recently spotted at the Bluetooth SIG certification and Geekbench. Now, 91mobiles has spotted the Google Play Console listing of the Vivo Y200e 5G.

    Vivo Y200e 5G design, key specifications (rumored)

    The Vivo Y200e 5G’s Play Console listing has an image of the device. As can be seen, it has revealed the front and rear design of the smartphone. On the front, it has a punch-hole screen and the blue-colored back panel has a rectangle module housing three cameras and an LED flash.

    Differences from Vivo Y200 5G

    The overall design of the phone is like the Vivo Y200 5G. However, one significant difference is that the Y200 5G has a dual-camera setup, whereas the Y200e has an extra camera.

    Specifications

    The Play Console listing mentions that the model number of the device as V2327. Just as the Geekbench listing did, the Play Console listing reveals that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip. The SoC is mentioned with the model number SM4450 in the listing.

    It further reveals that the Y200e 5G has an FHD+ display, but it is not clear whether it has an AMOLED or LCD panel. Most likely, it will have an AMOLED screen like the Y200. In addition, the listing reveals that the device has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

    Expected Launch

    The appearance of the Y200e 5G at Play Console, Geekbench, and Bluetooth SIG suggests that its launch is imminent. The phone may debut either by the end of this month or in March.

  • Leak Suggests No Delay for Vivo X100 Pro+ Launch Timeline

    Leak Suggests No Delay for Vivo X100 Pro+ Launch Timeline

    Vivo is preparing to launch a new smartphone in the Chinese market, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The exact name of the device is still uncertain, with possibilities including Vivo X100 Pro+ or X100 Ultra, or it may have a different designation altogether. Leaks from last year’s Vivo X100 and X100 Pro suggested that the X100 Pro+ could be announced in April. However, subsequent leaks indicated a potential delay, pointing to a release in late Q2. Now, a leak from tipster Smart Pikachu has revealed the expected launch timeframe for the phone.

    Vivo X100 Pro+ Launch Date

    According to the leaker, the Vivo X100 Pro+ is scheduled to be officially unveiled in late April, with no expected delays. Unfortunately, no further details about the phone’s specifications were provided by the leaker.

    Expected Specifications

    Reports indicate that the X100 Pro+ / X100 Ultra will feature a Samsung E7 AMOLED curved-edge display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The rear camera setup is rumored to include a 50-megapixel LYT-900 main camera, a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, a telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide lens.

    The device is expected to come with 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. While the exact battery size remains unknown, it is anticipated to support 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Other features of the phone include a USB-C port with USB Gen 3.2 support, dual stereo speakers, and an IP68-rated chassis. The phone is expected to be available in black, blue, and yellow color options.

  • Vivo X Fold inches closer to launch, secures crucial certification

    Vivo X Fold inches closer to launch, secures crucial certification

    Several reports indicate that Vivo will unveil the Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro foldable phones in the first quarter of 2024 in China. The series seems to be nearing launch, as a new Vivo phone, believed to be the X Fold 3, has received radio certification in China. This certification suggests an imminent launch could be on the horizon.

    Vivo X Fold 3 bags radio certification

    An IMEI database listing that emerged in December revealed that the forthcoming Vivo X Fold 3 has the V2303A model number. This same device has now appeared in the database of China’s radio certification platform. While the listing remains silent on key specifications, it signifies an important hurdle cleared for the phone’s launch.

    Affordable foldable phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset

    Multiple leaks have claimed that the Vivo X Fold 3 will be an affordable foldable phone that will lack some of the premium features like an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, wireless charging, and a periscope telephoto camera, which are said to be exclusively available on the X Fold 3 Pro.

    According to reports, the Vivo X Fold 3 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The device may pack a 5,600mAh battery, which may support 80W fast charging. At present, there is no clear information about the internal and external displays of the phone. However, it is expected to feature a 50-megapixel OV50H primary camera with OIS support. It is also being said that it will be a lightweight foldable phone that weighs around 220 grams.

    March launch event with three devices

    As far as the launch is concerned, Vivo may hold a massive launch event in March in China. It may see the arrival of three devices, such as the Vivo X100s smartphone, the Vivo Pad 3 tablet, and the Vivo X Fold 3 foldables.

  • Vivo Pad 3 Certified with 66W Charging on 3C

    Vivo Pad 3 Certified with 66W Charging on 3C

    Vivo‘s upcoming tablet, the Pad 3, has received 3C certification in China, hinting at its imminent launch. It is listed on the certification platform with the model number PA2473.

    Vivo Pad 3 3C certification

    According to the certification listing, the tablet will support fast charging at 66W. However, it does not mention any cellular connectivity support, a feature typically included in 3C certification. So its absence suggests that the tablet might be available exclusively in a WiFi-only variant.

    Limited information available

    Currently, there is very limited information floating about the Vivo Pad 3. Early reports suggest that the tablet will feature a 13-inch LCD display with a 3K resolution. Likewise, it might be equipped with a Dimensity 9300 processor, making it a flagship offering. However, other specifications remain under wraps for now.

    Rumors of other tablets

    Notably, the Pad 3 isn’t the only tablet Vivo is rumored to be working on. There are speculations about the launch of a new tablet under its iQOO sub-brand. The device, possibly iQOO Pad Air, has also recently received 3C certification with 44W charging support.

    The Vivo Pad 3 is expected to make its debut in China in March, alongside a bunch of other Vivo products.

    There are rumors that Vivo will unveil the Vivo X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro, and Vivo X100s smartphones alongside the Vivo Pad 3. To note, the X Fold 3 has already received approval from China’s radio certification platform.

  • Nokia and Vivo Strike a Long-Term 5G Patent Cross-Licensing Deal

    Nokia and Vivo Strike a Long-Term 5G Patent Cross-Licensing Deal

    Vivo and Nokia have announced a multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement, putting an end to their legal battle over 5G technology. This agreement comes shortly after Nokia settled a similar dispute with Oppo, another brand under the BBK Electronics portfolio.

    Vivo gains access to Nokia’s cellular technology patents

    Under the terms of the agreement, Vivo will gain access to Nokia’s foundational cellular technology patents. However, Vivo will be required to make ongoing payments to Nokia for the use of these patents. These payments will also include “catch-up” fees that will cover the period of the dispute. This agreement settles all outstanding legal matters between the two companies.

    Background on the legal conflict

    Nokia initiated a legal conflict by claiming that brands under the BBK Electronics portfolio, including Vivo and Oppo, were infringing on 5G wireless communication technology patents. This eventually led to a lawsuit, resulting in a defeat for these smartphone brands in court.

    As a consequence of the court ruling, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, and Realme had to withdraw from the German market. However, the recent 5G patent agreement between Oppo, Vivo, and Nokia opens a way for BBK brands to re-enter the German market. In fact, OnePlus has already started selling its latest OnePlus 12 and 12R models in the country.

    Quotes from the involved parties

    Jenni Lukander, President of Nokia Technologies, expressed her satisfaction with the agreement, stating, “We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Vivo which reflects mutual respect for each other’s intellectual property rights. We look forward to bringing more innovation to their users around the world through our collaboration.”

    Vivo’s General Manager, Xianwen Xu, also expressed satisfaction with the agreement, emphasizing the company’s commitment to research and development and providing users with high-tech products.

    Vivo’s return to the German market

    This agreement is particularly significant as it paves the way for Vivo’s return to the German market, which is a key market for the company. It is worth noting that this is Nokia’s sixth major smartphone licensing agreement in the past 13 months. The company has already signed deals with Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Honor, and Huawei.

  • Another certification obtained by the Vivo V40 SE 5G hints at an imminent launch.

    Another certification obtained by the Vivo V40 SE 5G hints at an imminent launch.

    Vivo V40 SE 5G Receives GCF Certification

    Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo V30 series of smartphones in the global market. However, recent reports suggest that the brand is also working on the Vivo V40 series. The latest development is that the Vivo V40 SE 5G has received approval from the GCF (Global Certification Forum) certification platform.

    GCF Certification for Vivo V40 SE 5G

    Earlier this month, the Vivo V40 SE 5G was spotted with the model number V2337 in the Bluetooth SIG certification platform’s database. Additionally, the same device was also listed as the Vivo V40 Lite 5G in the GSMA IMEI database at the beginning of this month. Now, the GCF authority has approved the V2337 device under the name Vivo V40 SE 5G.

    Global Network Compatibility

    The GCF certification indicates that the approved device is capable of functioning on various cellular networks globally. The GCF listing for the Vivo V40 SE 5G provides details about the specific network bands supported by the device. In terms of 5G support, the V40 SE will be compatible with network bands such as n1, n2, n3, n5, n8, n20, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, and n78.

    Vivo V40 SE 5G Appears in Google Play Supported Devices List

    Furthermore, the Vivo V40 SE 5G has also made an appearance in the Google Play Supported Devices list. However, none of the recent sightings of the device have revealed any concrete information about its specifications. Speculations suggest that the device may be launched in the second quarter of this year.

    Successor to Vivo V30 Lite

    The Vivo V40 SE 5G is expected to succeed the Snapdragon 695-powered Vivo V30 Lite, which made its debut in December 2023. The V30 Lite featured a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, FunTouch OS 13-based Android 13, a 50-megapixel front camera with autofocus, a triple camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. It also packed a 4,800mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

    It remains to be seen what specifications and features the Vivo V40 SE 5G will bring to the table. As the launch date approaches, more details about this upcoming smartphone are expected to surface.

  • Front Camera of Vivo X100 Pro in China Now Supports 4K Video Recording with Latest Update

    Front Camera of Vivo X100 Pro in China Now Supports 4K Video Recording with Latest Update

    Vivo X100 Pro's OriginOS Update Adds 4K Selfie Video Recording

    Vivo's flagship smartphone, the X100 Pro, has received a new OriginOS update, version 14.0.14.6, which brings several improvements and bug fixes. One of the key features introduced in this update is the ability to record 4K videos using the front camera. Previously, users were unable to utilize this feature, despite the front camera and the device's chip supporting 4K recording.

    The addition of 4K selfie video recording may be a response to competitors such as Xiaomi 14 Pro and Oppo Find X7 Ultra, which already offered this capability on their front cameras. Vivo aims to enhance the user experience and stay competitive in the market.

    Camera Enhancements and Bug Fixes

    Alongside the 4K selfie video recording feature, OriginOS 14.0.14.6 brings several other improvements and bug fixes. The complete changelog for this update includes:

    Front Camera Features:
    • Added "4K 30 fps" and "4K 60 fps" options for the front camera in Video mode, enhancing the video recording experience using the front camera.
    Rear Camera Enhancements:
    • Optimized photo effects of the rear camera to enhance photo clarity.
    • Improved portrait bokeh accuracy in Portrait mode.
    • Enhanced display stability of the manual focus tracking frame in Photo mode, resulting in an improved photo-taking experience.
    Bluetooth:
    • Optimized the stability of Bluetooth car kit connections.
    Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Wallpaper:
    • Added information sync for the train reminder service of "Guotie Juxun," allowing users to quickly view train number updates in Origin Notification, Smart Launcher, and Important notifications.
    • Fixed occasional issues where the home screen is not displayed properly after exiting Recent tasks.
    • Resolved the occasional issue where the background of the Sticker kit is not displayed properly.
    Input Method:
    • Optimized the usage stability of the system input method.
    System:
    • Optimized system stability for an overall better user experience.
    • Fixed occasional issues of abnormal power consumption in standby mode.

    Global Model Update

    While this specific update is currently only available for the Chinese model of the X100 Pro, it is expected that the global variant, which operates on FunTouchOS, will also receive a similar update in the near future. Vivo aims to provide a consistent and improved user experience across its devices.

    With the addition of 4K selfie video recording and various enhancements, X100 Pro users can now enjoy an enhanced camera experience and improved overall performance. Keep an eye out for the update on your device and enjoy the latest features and fixes brought by OriginOS 14.0.14.6.

  • Certification of Bluetooth SIG received by Vivo Y200e 5G

    Certification of Bluetooth SIG received by Vivo Y200e 5G

    A new Vivo smartphone, identified by the model number V2336, has been spotted in the Bluetooth SIG certification’s database. The listing confirms that the upcoming device will be named the Vivo Y200e 5G. This suggests that it may be positioned as a lower-end alternative to the existing Vivo Y200 5G handset.

    Vivo Y200e 5G Bluetooth SIG listing

    A screenshot of the Bluetooth SIG certification for the Vivo Y200e 5G reveals that the phone will support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. However, no additional details about the device are provided in the listing. It is worth noting that the same certification recently unveiled two new V-series phones, namely the Vivo V30 SE (V2349) and the Vivo 40 SE 5G (V2337).

    Vivo Y200 5G specifications

    It is highly likely that the Vivo Y200e 5G will be a toned-down version of the Vivo Y200 5G. The Y200, which made its debut in October 2023, features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device runs on FunTouch OS 13-based Android 14.

    Under the hood, the Vivo Y200 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset and comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It is equipped with a 4,800mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

    In terms of cameras, the Y200 boasts a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, while the rear setup includes a 64-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The device also features an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. With an IP54-rated dustproof and splash-resistant chassis, the Y200 measures 7.7mm in thickness and weighs 190 grams.

    The Vivo Y200 is currently available in India for Rs 21,999. Based on this pricing, it is expected that the Y200e will have a price tag below Rs 20,000.