Initial verdict: Despite having roughly the same specs as the V27, the vivo V29 introduces a few quality-of-life upgrades that are well-appreciated for the mid-range market in the Philippines. Pros -IP54 rating at last -Faster charging speeds -Best-in-class display resolution Cons -Processor feels like a slight downgrade After making a hit with the V27 […]
The vivo V29e is the entry-level offering for vivo’s V29 series. It is powered by a Snapdragon 695 processor that’s paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. It’s an upgrade over the V27e with its 6.78-inch 120hz curved AMOLED display with a punch-hole for a 50-megapixel selfie camera with autofocus. Other […]
While we know already about the V29, vivo announced a V29e as well just like with the V27 series. Unlike the V27e, the V29e is a 5G-ready device with the use of a Snapdragon 695 processor. You get 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage on the V29e, and you also get a 6.78-inch 120hz […]
The vivo V29 is an update over last year’s V27 where it gets a more functional Aura ring light and value-added features like support for eSIM and an IP68 rating. While the processor might sound like a downgrade with the use of a Snapdragon 778G, it gets a more detailed 1.5K resolution on its 120hz […]
After we received details about the V29 Pro, vivo made the vanilla V29 official in Europe–and eventually in other markets. While it shares the same design language as the V27, the V29 now has the Aura Portrait light separate from the LED flash and is said to be 36% brighter than the one used on […]
While we have heard of the V29 Pro, vivo is expected to unveil a vanilla version as well—on top of the previously unveiled V29 Lite—soon. There’s already a teaser video on the V29 series, and details about the alleged vanilla model. According to reports, the V29 will use a Snapdragon 778G+ processor, which feels more […]
While we already know about the V27, vivo announced another phone with a 27 model number through the entry-level Y27. Announced in India and Malaysia, the Y27 has a dual circle design in the back that houses two cameras: a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The two circles have a decorative gold […]
Review Verdict: While it is more of an incremental update to last year’s Y36, vivo made improvements on the Y36 with its rear camera and display. Aside from a more premium build and a lower price tag, the Y36 offers better value than its predecessor. Pros -Solid battery life -More premium build -Refined main camera […]
While vivo has been quiet in the Philippines lately after the launch of the V27 series, the brand did announce a new budget 5G phone on their Malaysia website with the Y36 5G. While it looks similar to the 4G-only Y35 that’s available in the Philippines, the Y36 5G has a slightly bigger 90hz IPS […]
vivo has officially unveiled the S17 series in China, where you have four different models: S17e, S17, S17t, and S17 Pro. All four models come with a 6.78-inch 120hz Curved OLED display with 10-bit color and Full HD+ resolution, along with a 4600mAh battery. Save for the S17e which supports 66w charging, the rest of […]
While it has only been 2 months since the V27 series are made official in the Philippines, it seems that vivo is already gearing up for the V29 series, promoting the Pro model on its official website. While you might think that vivo’s product cycle is too fast, the brand did not release any V27 […]
vivo will be holding special deals in its official Shopee store for the upcoming 5.5 sale, where you can get discounts on select models. Leading the pack is the V27 5G and V27e, where you get a Php 2,000 and Php 1,000 discount respectively–on top of getting a fitness tracker, TWS colorful earbuds, and a […]