vivo launches slim V20 series in the Philippines, starts at PHP 15,999

Through an online event, vivo today launched the new V20 series in the Philippines. It includes the V20 SE, V20, and V20 Pro 5G.

vivo V20 Pro

vivo V20 is a camera-focused mid-ranger with a great screen

Back of V20 SE

First is the vivo V20 SE. It features a 6.44-inch AMOLED notch display with FHD+ resolution. Inside, it is powered by the 11nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and 4,100mAh battery capacity with 33W FlashCharge.

AMOLED screen

Form cameras, it uses a 48MP + 8MP ultra-wide w/ macro + 2MP bokeh triple-cam at the back and a 32MP f/2.0 snapper.

It has dual-band WiFi, 4G LTE, GPS, and dual SIM slots.

vivo V20 SE Specs

Display: 6.44-inch 2.5 curved AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 409 ppi

CPU: 2.0GHz 11nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 610

RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB UFS 2.1

Back Camera: 48MP f/1.8 w/ AF + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle w/ macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth camera + dual-tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP f/2.0

Battery: 4,100mAh LiPo w/ 33W FlashCharge

OS: Android 10 w/ FuntouchOS 11

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, Colors: Gravity Black, Oxygen Blue

Dimensions: 161 x 74.08 x 7.83 mm

Weight: 171 g

Price: PHP 15,999

V20 is slim and stylish with 64MP/44MP Eye AF! 

64MP triple-cam

Meanwhile, the V20 is a super-slim handset with a frosted glass back design, a 6.44-inch FHD+ notch AMOLED screen, 8nm Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and 4,000mAh battery w/ 33W FlashCharge.

Notch AMOLED screen

It also boasts a 64MP quad-cam setup with Motion AF and Eye AF. The selfie cam is a 44MP shooter with Eye AF.

vivo V20 Specs

Display: 6.44-inch 2.5D curved AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 409 ppi

CPU: 2.3GHz 8nm Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 618

RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card up to 256GB

Back Camera: 64MP f/1.89 w/ Motion AF, Eye AF + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle w/ 2.5cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 + dual-tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 44MP f/2.0 w/ Eye AF

Battery: 4,000mAh LiPo w/ 33W FlashCharge

OS: Android 10 w/ FuntouchOS 11

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, dual mic, USB-C, Colors: Midnight Jazz, Moonlight Sonata, Sunset Melody

Dimensions: 161.3 x 74.2 x 7.38 mm (Midnight Jazz), 7.48 mm (Sunset Melody)

Weight: 171 g (Midnight Jazz), 172 g (Sunset Melody)

Price: PHP 19,999

vivo V20 Pro 5G is the slimmest 5G-ready phone yet!

Frosted glass finish

As the name suggests, vivo V20 Pro 5G is a 5G-ready handset. It uses Qualcomm's 2.4GHz 7nm EUV Snapdragon 765 octa-core processor with Adreno 620 and a built-in 5G modem. At 7.39 mm, it is one of the slimmest with 5G connectivity in the world.

Vibrant AMOLED screen

The handset also goes with a frosted glass back design and a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen. But this time, it has a slightly wider notch to house a dual-cam setup for selfies. In particular, it uses a 44MP f/2.0 main selfie cam with Eye AF + 8MP f/2.28 ultra-wide-angle selfie cam.

Wider notch for the selfie dual cam

It also has 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with USB-C 33W FlashCharge fast charging solution.

vivo V20 Pro 5G Specs

Display: 6.44-inch 2.5 curved AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 409 ppi

CPU: 2.4GHz 7nm EUV Snapdragon 765 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 620

RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB UFS 2.1

Back Camera: 64MP f/1.89 Motion AF, Eye AF + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle w/ 2.5cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 + dual-tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 44MP f/2.0 w/ Eye AF + 8MP f/2.28 ultra-wide-angle

Battery: 4,000mAh LiPo w/ 33W FlashCharge

OS: Android 11 w/ FuntouchOS 11

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, triple-mic, Vapor Chamber Liquid Cooling, USB-C, Colors: Midnight Jazz, Moonlight Sonata, Sunset Melody

Dimensions: 158.82 x 74.20 x 7.39 mm

Weight: 170 g

Price: PHP 24,999

V20 SE and V20  are powered by Android 10 OS with the new FuntouchOS 11 skin. Meanwhile, V20 Pro 5G is one of the first with Android 11 OS.

Apart from the phones, the event featured the "Creative It Kids" composed of creative fashionista Verniece Enciso, creative explorer Marvin Fojas, and creative viral sensation Dora Dorado, tech blogger Isadoestech, famed gamer JunnieBoy, and phenomenal star Maine Mendoza who highlighted the top features of the new phones.

Price and availability

vivo V20 SE - PHP 15,999

vivo V20 - PHP 19,999

vivo V20 Pro 5G - PHP 24,999

vivo boasts that the V20 series comes with a 6-month screen warranty and a 12-month extended warranty.

Those who will pre-order the vivo V20 Pro will get a FREE air purifier worth PHP 9,499. A noise canceling-earbuds worth PHP 4,599 awaits those who will pre-order the V20 while those who will pre-order the V20 SE will get a FREE 10,000mAh power bank worth PHP 3,899.

As usual, the devices are available via Home Credit and credit card payment options. There's a chance to win a Ford EcoSport via raffle for those who will purchase any vivo V20 series unit.

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