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Probably, almost every buyer has at least once encountered a world-famous Chinese manufacturer household appliances entitled . The brand mainly specializes in the manufacture of audio equipment, video equipment, automotive equipment and so on. BBK decided to open 3 subsidiaries for the production of smartphones: , and VIVO. All three manufacturers work completely separately from each other, choosing their own segment and direction. The history of the emergence and development of VIVO will be discussed below.VIVO, as one of the fastest growing companies
VIVO is an international Chinese company that offers smartphones, accessories, software and many online services. The brand was opened in 2009. Geographical location: Dongguan city, Guangdong province.The main direction of activity has been to offer the highest quality sound; Hi-Fi (High-Fidelity) chips are actively used to implement the idea. This is the creation of the clearest, most natural sound, without the slightest extraneous effects. VIVO was the first company in the world to offer its customers such high sound quality. In 2011, a special laboratory was even created in Shenzhen (Guangdong) to continue the development of sound fusion technologies and direction improvement.
Another competitive advantage of VIVO is the intuitive interactive Smart system. It seems to “connect” the user and the phone. Smart, relying on the operating system and hardware selected smartphone from VIVO, makes navigation instant.
Smart has many features: Smart Click, Smart Wake, Super Screenshot, Single-Hand Mode, Photo Beautification Tools and so on. Smart technologists instantly understand the user, which makes the process of controlling the gadget as easy as possible.
There are two versions of the name VIVO. The first version implies the translation of the name from Latin as liveliness, vitality, activity. Second, the prototype of the name is “Vivat” (a phrase that was proclaimed as a greeting and praise in Ancient Rome). In any case, the company tries to create the most active, vigorous activity to correspond to the chosen name.
VIVO pays special attention to creating high-quality software what does Vivo include? App Store, iManager. A patented operating system on Android based called Funtouch OS.
In 2011, VIVO made strong progress towards development and increased sales. At that time, the company recruited over 1,600 employees and created 4 research centers located not only in China, but also in India.
2012 began with the introduction of the X1, the world's thinnest smartphone (at the time). The noteworthy smartphone had excellent sound quality and good headphones Beyerdynamic MMX 71 iE. The device, priced at $400, was 6.65mm thick. However, the manufacturer managed to fit a 2000 mAh battery into it. The device was supplied to the foreign market mainly in Russia.
Later it became known that the ORRO brand (a subsidiary of VVK) had created a similar smartphone for the USA with the same unique thickness. X1 was the first phone from VIVO to use a Hi-Fi chip.
At the beginning of 2013, VIVO launched a smartphone in Beijing with an impressive 2560 x 1440 resolution and a pixel density of 490 pixels per inch. The Vivo Xplay 3S was created exclusively for the Asian market. The device had decent hardware: DTS sound, 32 GB, a 3200 mAh battery and the ability to connect to LTE.
In 2014, a strategic partnership was created between VIVO and MTV Music Television. Working together, they wanted to support Chinese artists in their endeavor to win the MTV EMA. Becoming a sponsor new program MTV New Pie, whose main focus was raising culture in remote regions, VIVO was able to demonstrate its capabilities and at the same time its line of smartphones. In addition, the company sponsors Urban Zone and K Wave produced by MTV China.
Quickly becoming a major player in the industry mobile devices, VIVO entered the TOP 10 best communicator manufacturers worldwide. The brand's market share accounted for about 2.5% of total sales in the first half of 2015. In fact, with the exception of , 9 Asian companies made it into the top ten.
In the same year, collaborating with the studio 20th Century Fox, VIVO took the next step towards greater popularity. The result of joint efforts was a series of famous videos “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation”, “The Martian”, and the animated film “Minions”.
By teaming up, the companies were able to send three representatives to Cape Canaveral, Florida, to visit NASA's training center. As a result, the VIVO Indonesia branch was named Vivo SpaceXperience.
In October 2015, VIVO became the official sponsor of the Indian Premier League Cricket, beating out the top sponsorship title from Pepsi. As a result, an agreement was created from 2015 to 2017 between VIVO and the Indian Premier League for extensive cooperation not only in the sports events industry, but also in advertising activities.
VIVO smartphones
Smartphones from VIVO are clearly divided into three classes with a specific designation:
- X – premium class;
- Y – budget communicators;
- V – middle segment, mainly for young people.
Or X1, as the thinnest flagship in the world at that time. Vivo X5 Pro, which stood out for its ability to identify the user by the eyes (more precisely, by their iris) using the front camera. Vivo Xplay 5 is known for having 6GB random access memory. Finally, Vivo X5, only 4.5 mm thick.
The Y series in 2016 offered customers a new generation, the Y55l. Its specific features remain the Vivo Funtouch OS and many smart functions (Smart Wake, Smart Click and Smart Beauty Mode), as well as the sports Qualcomm snapdragon 430 with eight-core chipsets.
V series smartphones are a symbiosis of reliable hardware and affordable prices. In July 2015, the V1 and V1 Max models appeared on the market. V1 features a 5-inch HD display, 64-bit Snapdragon 410 quad-core 2GB processor.
A slightly more powerful version of its cousin, the V1 Max has a 5.5-inch, upgraded 1.4GHz Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor. The latest smartphone in the series, V3 Max, has become the best-selling gadget in the world.
Foreign market
Since 2009, the Chinese company VIVO has become famous in more than 100 countries. In 2014, VIVO entered the Thai market and subsequently launched its projects in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and the Philippines.
VIVO is not particularly well known on the Russian market, although some smartphone models have been developed for Russian buyers.
The VVK ORRO branch deployed its company to a greater extent in Russian spaces, which did not allow VIVO to fill the segment to the maximum.
Vivo is a brand that almost no one knows in Russia, however, every person in their life has used equipment produced by the VVK company. Many will ask, what does VVK have to do with it if we are talking about completely different companies? The thing is that Vivo is a subsidiary of a familiar company. In addition, VVK also has subsidiaries such as Oppo and OnePlus.
Vivo in Western countries is a completely unknown company that no one has even heard of, but in the East, and in particular in China, it is among the TOP 5 largest suppliers computer equipment for 2017. Russian consumers can also freely buy Vivo products on the company’s website. In addition, it is assumed that smartphones from this company will be available in a wider range, since Vivo became Russia’s official football partner in 2018. So it’s time to get acquainted in more detail with the products of this company, and in particular with the best offers from the entire catalog.
Vivo smartphones were created in three lines:
- X - belongs to the premium group of gadgets, they have a wide list of functions. Such smartphones are very expensive;
- Y – this line of smartphones has features that are specially designed for the budget group of gadgets. The price is lower, and therefore the devices are more accessible;
- V - devices intended for the middle class, at the same time they have a large number of functions and are sold at a low price.
It is worth taking into account that gadgets belonging to the premium group are already disappearing from the catalog. This is explained by the fact that even those devices that are classified as budget groups are quite expensive, taking into account that the products are imported from China.
Rating of the best smartphones
Let's look at the best of the best smartphones from Vivo for 2020. Thus, we will introduce the user to new products.
A smartphone with a Super AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 6.38 inches and a resolution of 1080 p. The display accounts for 90% of the front panel. The model is equipped with a 9-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chip that ensures smooth operation. The smartphone has 8 GB of RAM, which guarantees fast and synchronous operation of a large number of programs.
The ROM in the model is 128 GB, expandable up to 256 GB, which allows the user to download a large number of programs, games, photos and videos. The rear camera of the smartphone has a 48 megapixel sensor, which is complemented by two lenses:
- Ultra wide angle.
- Macro lens.
All this allows you to shoot high-quality footage. An auxiliary module designed to calculate depth of field makes it easy to photograph any frame.
The front camera is presented in the form of a 32 megapixel matrix and is a leader among other VIVO models. With such a front camera, user selfies will surprise others with clarity and attractiveness, even at extreme zoom settings.
Interesting information! The macro lens takes photographs from a distance of 4 meters with incredible detail.
The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the screen and responds almost instantly. The software is full of various animations that react to every user touch. The battery capacity is 4,500 mAh, which made it possible to achieve good battery life.
Due to the presence of a Type-C connector and support for Quick Charge technology, the battery restores its charge incredibly quickly. The smartphone operating system has a proprietary Multi-Turbo mode, which provides the user with a wide range of technologies in order to best optimize programs.
Multi-Turbo mode also increases performance, improves performance and prevents possible overheating of the device. The model supports NFC technology, which makes life easier for its owner.
Thanks to NFC support, you can use Google Pay or other programs designed for contactless payments, so as not to reach into your pocket for cash. Among other things, this technology allows you to quickly change contacts, as well as synchronize with a number of smartphone accessories.
The smartphone has a game center, with which it is possible to organize a personal playground. In addition, users were given the opportunity to monitor the functioning of the CPU and GPU in real time mode, as well as track the current temperature level of the device.
So that the owner of the smartphone can plunge headlong into the gaming world, Ultra Game Mode is provided. It blocks all SMS and notifications for the duration of the gameplay.
The average price is 20,000 rubles.
Smartphone VIVO V17
Advantages:
- excellent cameras;
- quality of conversational speaker;
- assembly reliability;
- rich equipment;
- sufficient amount of RAM and permanent memory.
Flaws:
- if you listen to music at a high volume level (tracks with powerful bass) without a headset or talk on the phone using speakerphone, then a rattling sound appears;
- combined micro SD slot – or installing a flash drive or a second SIM card;
- unclear menu.
A smartphone with a proprietary Halo FullView screen, the diagonal of which is 6.53 inches. The display resolution of the model is Full HD+ (2340x1080 px), and appearance allows us to attribute this device to the category of frameless phones. The screen accounts for 90.3% of the front part of the smartphone, which meets the requirements of modern flagship devices.
The rear camera supports artificial intelligence functions and is made in the form of 3 sensors:
- 16-megapixel main module.
- 2 megapixel lens for shooting in Macro mode.
- Ultra-wide-angle 8-megapixel lens that allows you to shoot with the bokeh effect.
The front camera is located in a sophisticated protrusion and is represented by a 16-megapixel module. There is a Face Beauty function that works in tandem with artificial intelligence, which makes it possible to easily capture life's most important events.
The smartphone has a powerful battery with a capacity of 5,000 mAh. Thanks to AI technologies that control power, the developers were able to increase the autonomy of the model.
The device supports fast charging, and as many as 9 levels of protection ensure 100% security of personal data. If necessary, it is possible to transform this device into a full-fledged one Power bank, for example, to charge friends' phones.
There is also an Ultra Game Mode, which contains a lot of useful options created directly for fans of mobile gaming. Among the main functions of the mentioned mode, it is worth highlighting the ability to block incoming SMS and notifications while you are in gameplay.
The role of the OS was taken over by Funtouch version 9.2, which was developed on the basis of OS Android 9. Thanks to the modified interface, the smartphone functions much faster, looks more fashionable and is a significant step forward for VIVO when compared with its predecessor.
For the “filling”, the manufacturer used an 8-core chip, a sufficient amount of RAM and ROM, and also included a “dark mode” in the firmware. In general, under moderate loads the model functions quite quickly and smoothly.
Included:
- smartphone;
- instructions;
- micro USB-USB cable;
- power adapter for USB;
- a paperclip for working with a SIM card;
- protective case;
- protective film (already applied to the device).
The average price is 14,000 rubles.
Smartphone VIVO Y19
Advantages:
- excellent autonomy indicators;
- instant operation of the fingerprint scanner;
- the presence of NFC and its fast functioning;
- fast charging support;
- stable and accurate operation of GPS, GLONASS.
Flaws:
- There is no night mode in the basic camera application;
- mediocre programs in the OS;
- Some users missed the LED type indicator for notifications.
A flagship-level model that combines an excellent set of features and performance. The smartphone is ideal for everyday use. It has a large body made of black glass, and the key feature is the extremely curved display without frames.
Interesting information! The screen accounts for almost the entire front side of the device – more than 96 percent.
The end faces are practically invisible, because their thickness is approximately 1 mm. The manufacturer decided to abandon mechanical buttons, so in this model there is only one (located on top) and is intended to turn the smartphone on/off.
The Dual SIM tray is adapted to the nano-SIM format. A microphone, a USB Type-C port, and a multimedia speaker are located at the bottom.
The front camera for selfies is hidden and, if necessary, smoothly extends through a special mechanism. The rear camera is presented in the form of 3 sensors:
- the main one, with which you can take high-quality wide-angle shots.
- 2 and 3 are auxiliary, responsible for the optical zoom of the image.
The model operates on the basis of the Android 9 operating system under the Funtouch shell, so it stands out from its competitors with excellent performance indicators. For faster operation, the smartphone was equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus mobile chip.
The device has a Hi-Fi audio processor that guarantees excellent sound quality. The smartphone also supports NFC technology for contactless payments.
Important! RAM – 8 GB, ROM – 128 GB.
The average price is 60,000 rubles.
Smartphone VIVO NEX 3
Advantages:
- the fingerprint sensor is located in the screen;
- proprietary POLED Waterfall FullView display with a diagonal of 6.89 inches;
- built-in 64-megapixel rear camera with artificial intelligence support;
- Fast charging support.
Flaws:
- some users considered the cost to be overpriced;
- lack of 4K image stabilization;
- lack of moisture protection.
The model is equipped with a proprietary Halo FullView display with a diagonal of 6.35 inches. Due to the ultra-thin edge frames, it seems as if the screen is completely frameless. It is for this reason that the smartphone meets the standards of flagship devices.
The device stands out from its competitors with its elegant design, thanks to which the color gradient covers the entire rear side of the model and seems magical.
The rear camera is presented in the form of two sensors:
- 13 megapixel main lens.
- 2 megapixel sensor for depth of field calculation.
In addition, the model has an 8-megapixel front camera, which stands out from its competitors with excellent frame sharpness. The developers have also improved the Face Beauty mode, which works in tandem with artificial intelligence, allowing users to start using proprietary photo processing algorithms.
The fingerprint sensor instantly unlocks the device. The model has an 8-core chip developed using a 12nm process technology. Its clock frequency is 2 GHz. Among other things, the device has enough memory: 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory.
Excellent operational speed is ensured by the exclusive Funtouch 9.1 shell, created on the basis of the Android 9 operating system. She performs all daily tasks without much difficulty.
Included:
- smartphone;
- micro USB-USB cord;
- power adapter for USB;
- paper clip for working with SIM cards;
- protective case;
- protective film that has already been applied to the device.
The average price is 8,250 rubles.
Smartphone VIVO Y11
Advantages:
- The package includes a cover;
- full tray for Dual SIM and micro SD;
- stylish design;
- good screen;
- excellent battery life parameters.
Flaws:
- the quality of the photos could be better;
- not top-end “filling”;
- mediocre launcher.
This smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor with four cores and a power of 1400 MHz. The screen diameter is five inches with a resolution of 960×540. In addition, it is possible to take pictures using the main camera of 8 megapixels and the front camera of 5 megapixels. The smartphone is equipped with 2 gigabytes of RAM and 16 gigabytes of built-in memory. The battery has a capacity of 2500 mAh.
This device costs 8,990 rubles.
Regardless of the fact that this smartphone is not expensive at all, it has an attractive design and supports a large number of technologies. A selfie light has been built in here. And in addition, there is a reading mode, thanks to which all shades of blue, which are harmful to the eyes, are removed from the screen.
The Y53 model has three card slots. Two are for SIM cards, and one is for MicroSD. This decision is made by users with gratitude, since they do not have to make a choice between a second SIM card and additional memory for smartphone.
Advantages
- UltraHD technology is supported, thanks to which eight pictures are taken simultaneously, from which one beautiful and high-quality picture is assembled;
- Body cast from metal;
- 4G supported;
- Availability of connectors for two SIM cards and a memory card;
- Low cost gadget.
Flaws
- The processor is not very strong and efficient;
- Low screen expansion.
This smartphone is the most powerful as it is equipped with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with a power of 2150 MHz. The screen has a diagonal of 5.46 inches with a resolution of 2560x1440. The device is equipped with a 12 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel dual front camera. It has a memory of 6 gigabytes, with an additional built-in 128 gigabytes. Battery capacity - 4080 mAh.
The smartphone costs 35,977 rubles.
In most cases, gadgets from Vivo are not highly productive, but at the same time they have a number of “highlights” for which they are purchased. For this reason, this model is not equipped with a modern Snapdragon 821 processor, but with the one that was used a year ago. But the fact that it has a lot of built-in memory ensures that the smartphone can easily handle any load while gaming. There are no lags or freezes.
The smartphone has one more feature that no other models have - a dual charging module. Thanks to this design, the device does not overheat at all while connected to the network.
Advantages
- Large memory reserve;
- The battery lasts for quite a long time. Even with active use of the gadget, charging will last for two days;
- Thanks to the ESS Saber ES9038 audio chip, the sound when listening to music is wonderful;
- The presence of a dual camera with an f/1.7 aperture;
- The front camera has much better extension and flash.
Flaws
- The high price of a product at a time when it is possible to buy a similar gadget from a well-known brand at a more affordable price;
- Simple design.
This smartphone will be appreciated by people who love taking selfies. It has an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor at 2000 MHz. Its screen is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080. The main highlight of the gadget is the presence of a main camera of 12 megapixels and a dual front camera of 20 + 8 megapixels. The device has 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of internal memory. The battery has a capacity of 3050 mAh.
The price of the gadget is 19,558 rubles.
All experts unanimously declared the X9 the best and most modernized device for selfie lovers. The fact is that the device has two cameras on the front side, the function of which is to blur the background of a photo, while leaving a clear image of the person taking the photo. For this camera, the module was made by Sony and has a wide aperture and a resolution of 20 megapixels.
The secondary camera has much fewer features and similar characteristics. But at the same time, it is designed to collect and process information about the space and its depth, which is being filmed.
Advantages
- Two cameras located on the front side of the smartphone take high-quality pictures without noise;
- The main camera takes the same high-quality photos;
- There is a fast charging function;
- The device has a SuperAMOLED screen;
- Supports 4G VoLTE network.
Flaws
- The design is similar to the iPhone 7 and is not original;
- IN this smartphone The operating system Funtouch OS 3.0 runs on Android 6.0, which is already completely outdated.
This gadget has an excellent quality screen. In addition, it has an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor with a power of 1800 MHz. The gadget's screen is 5.99 inches diagonally, and its resolution is 1440x720. The main and front cameras have 16 and 24 megapixels, respectively. The smartphone is equipped with 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of built-in memory. The battery has 3225 mAh.
The price of the gadget is 24,990 rubles.
The newest example of the smartphone has a front camera that has excellent extension and at the same time it has a high-quality FullView screen. Its sides have a ratio of 18:9. The screen diagonal reaches almost 6 inches, but despite this, the device cannot be called a shovel. It has a great design that makes the smartphone look compact. The screen occupies almost 90% of the entire surface of the gadget, which is equal to Samsung smartphone Galaxy S8, it has exactly the same screen.
If this model is still too big for you and not comfortable for your hand, you can buy the V7. The diagonal of this gadget is only 5.7 inches.
Advantages
- Large screen that occupies the entire area on the front side;
- The camera on the front panel has a high expansion, as well as an individual beauty mode belonging only to this company, which works even during a video call;
- Thanks to the UltraHD function, pictures taken by the main camera in several frames are combined into one high-quality photo;
- Thanks to support for the Smart Split function, the smartphone can perform several functions at once;
- The design is made in a simple style, which is very attractive;
- The device has three connectors, which are intended for two SIM cards and a memory card.
Flaws
- High price for a smartphone with an outdated processor.
- Does not support NFC.
This smartphone is the best among the gadgets in this series. It has an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor at 2200 MHz. Screen diagonal is 6 inches with a resolution of 2160x1080. The main camera, as well as the front one, is dual and has an extension of 12 + 12 and 12 + 5 Megapixels, respectively. RAM and internal memory are 4 and 64 gigabytes. Battery capacity 3245 mAh.
The smartphone costs 26,550 rubles.
This is one of the latest models, which was released only in the fall of 2017. But at the same time, it absorbed all the innovations that could have been. The device has 4 cameras installed simultaneously - two on the front panel, two on the back. In addition, the smartphone has the ability to recognize appearances thanks to Face Wake technology. Using this program, points on the user’s face are analyzed and if the profile is identified, the smartphone will be unlocked. This process takes no more than 0.1 seconds. In most smartphones, fingerprinting takes significantly longer to unlock.
Advantages
- The display for the Vivo X20 smartphone is made according to modern technologies;
- Thanks to the Face Wake program, the blocking is removed in a matter of seconds by scanning the user’s facial features;
- Thanks to the AK4376A DAC program, the gadget produces high-quality sounds while listening to music;
- Cameras capture important moments in the user's life in excellent quality;
- The rear camera has an f/1.8 aperture.
Flaws
- The smartphone has a built-in processor that is already significantly outdated.
In June 2018, it went out of production completely. new smartphone. This model has a body made entirely of glass and a frame made of metal. The screen is made in the style of the iPhone X. The device has a dual main camera and also a scanner located on the rear panel to take fingerprints.
The smartphone has a 6.27-inch IPS display that occupies 90% of the surface area. Moreover, its Full HD+ extension is 2280 x 1080 pixels, with an aspect ratio of 19:9. On the back panel there is a 13+2 Megapixel main camera and on the front panel there is front-camera at 12 Megapixels.
In addition, the smartphone can distinguish a person’s appearance and respond to the user, which is why it is unlocked. The device is powered by an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor running on 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 built-in memory. It is possible to expand it using a flash drive up to 256 gigabytes. The battery has a capacity of 3260 mAh.
In addition, the smartphone has two slots for two SIM cards. The third slot is needed for a memory card. Functions such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi (802.11 ac), Bluetooth 5, GPS are also supported. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch OS 4.0 shell.
The top panel of the smartphone is made in three colors: blue, black and red. The device costs $280.
Advantages
- The display is made using new technologies;
- The smartphone removes the lock in a matter of seconds, reading information from the user’s face;
- The gadget produces high-quality sounds while listening to music;
- With the help of dual cameras, the photos are high-quality, taken in the bokeh style.
Flaws
- High price
- Outdated processor.
Vivo gadgets for the most part cannot boast of operating speed, but they have no equal in terms of music playback and picture quality. The manufacturer uses the necessary components from well-known brands, but does not skimp on them. But unfortunately, the buyer will have to pay a decent amount to purchase smartphones from this company.
is a young Chinese company, an electronics manufacturer and the heir to the famous BBK company. The company was founded in 2009, but already in 2011 it had 4 research centers and was recognized as the fastest growing Chinese smartphone manufacturer. The company's main emphasis is on advertising: in those countries where Vivo smartphones are present in shop windows, advertising for gadgets is everywhere - on TV, radio, and billboards. In order to popularize the brand, Vivo collaborates with the MTV music channel and the 20th Century film studio.
Russians are practically unfamiliar with this brand, because Vivo’s main market is Southeast Asia; The company is particularly interested in India, where in 2015 alone it managed to increase sales by 200%.
More details
Vivo Mobile Phone Segments
All gadgets from the company’s catalog are divided into 3 large segments:
- X– top class smartphones. There is also a split here:
- Just X– smartphones with minimal body thickness;
— X— play– “toy” smartphones with very powerful processors and large screens;
— X-shot– camera phones.
- Y- with minimal cost.
- V– middle-class gadgets designed for young users.
It’s interesting that every Vivo smartphone certainly becomes a record holder in something. X1, produced in 2012, became for a time the most thin smartphone in the world (6.5 mm), until it lost the “palm” to Tornado Slim, and the “fresh” X— play 5, presented in March 2016, set a record for the amount of RAM - as much as .
Vivo Pros and Cons Review
Vivo gadgets boast excellent build quality, rich functionality, aesthetic design, as well as a shell developed by themselves - Funtouch (based on Android 5). A large number of advantages allows us to judge Vivo as one of the most promising Chinese manufacturers.
There is also a minus - the price is too high for a Chinese gadget from a little-known company. At the start of sales, the company asks about $400 for its leading models.