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vivo creates beautiful moments in the opening ceremony of UEFA EURO 2020™

 

After a long-awaited kick off to UEFA EURO 2020™, fans around the world tuned into the opening ceremony on June 11, presented by vivo. Bringing to life the brand’s passion for making the beautiful moments in life even more magical, the showstopper of a performance included a collaboration between three great artists, Martin Garrix, Bono and The Edge, leading to a virtual performance that allowed fans across Europe and the world to feel closer to the tournament.

Surrounding the tournament, vivo debuted its “To Beautiful Moments” campaign – a platform that encourages and enables fans to be in the moment, whether virtually connecting with friends and family or reveling in the magic of the live experience.


Check out these beautiful moments from the opening ceremony:

Speaking following the opening ceremony, Spark Ni, senior vice president and CMO of vivo, said: “Along with football fans around the world, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the kick-off of the tournament. We are honored to have partnered with UEFA to present the opening ceremony and excited to help connect fans around the world and be in the moment for the beautiful game. We look forward to capturing, sharing, and celebrating more together as the tournament unfolds.”

For those looking to get even closer to the action, vivo recently launched a #vivoSuperTime initiative calling on fans to share their chants, cheers and applause for the opportunity to be featured in the UEFA EURO 2020™ closing ceremony presented by vivo Fans who submit their videos and photos with the #vivoSuperTime hashtag on social media may be featured in an outstanding virtual display during the broadcast of the UEFA EURO 2020™ closing ceremony taking place on July 11. Whether capturing and sharing the perfect fan selfies or energetic videos of cheers and applause, the ask is simple: Upload a photo or a video with the #vivoSuperTime hashtag to show your support for EURO 2020 and your favorite national team and players.

To learn more about the “To Beautiful Moments” campaign and vivo’s activations around UEFA EURO 2020™, visit https://www.vivo.com/en/activity/euro2020.

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vivo Announces Global Debut of X60 Series, Redefining Mobile Photography in Collaboration with ZEISS

 

vivo has officially launched its flagship X60 series of professional photography smartphones across the Middle East. The X60 series – consisting of the X60 and X60 Pro – marks the inaugural vivo devices to be conceived in collaboration with ZEISS, a global leader in optics and opto-electronics. Featuring cutting-edge design from vivo with maximum imaging quality co-engineered by ZEISS, the X60 series signifies vivo’s commitment to deliver the ultimate mobile photography experience.

vivo is spearheading the field of mobile photography by providing professional-grade camera technologies to more smartphone users around the world in 2021. The vivo X60 series is being rolled out in more than 20 markets, expanding its presence across regions including APAC, the Middle East and Europe over the next few months. Emphasizing the importance of the Middle East marketplace for the X60 series, vivo upped the glam quotient with a spectacular laser show on the tallest billboard in the world – the Burj Khalifa on May 18, showcasing the new smartphones’ unique features.The availability and specifications of each X60 series model will vary according to local market conditions and consumer preferences.

Photography Redefined Through Global Partnership with ZEISS

As the first vivo smartphone to be co-engineered with the iconic ZEISS brand, the X60 series integrates vivo’s user-oriented innovation with ZEISS’s outstanding expertise in mobile imaging to deliver on the brand promise of outstanding software and hardware capabilities.  The combined best-in-class optical lenses, sensors, image processing algorithms and diverse multi-modal features allow users to enjoy camera technologies that were previously only limited to professional photographers.

“vivo is excited to give X60 users the best mobile photography experience by leveraging the capabilities of ZEISS, a legend in the world of optics for 175 years,” said Spark Ni, Senior Vice President and CMO of vivo. “Smartphones have become an extension of the consumer’s lifestyle to record and capture the joy-inspired moments of their lives, causing mobile photography to become a critical part of user experience. We have collaborated with ZEISS to bring unparalleled sharpness, clarity and image quality to vivo smartphones.”

Key to the X60 series’ top-notch photography capabilities lies in its groundbreaking vivo ZEISS co-engineered imaging system, resulting in uncompromisable and powerful performance. The X60 Pro model has three rear cameras (48MP + 13MP + 13MP), as well as a 32MP front camera. The ZEISS logo has been emblazoned on the lens, while the ZEISS Vario-Tessar trademark is engraved beneath the cameras, fitting for the professional photography flagship device that is sure to turn heads.

For the first time, users can also access ZEISS Biotar Portrait Style on the vivo X series. This new feature allows users to create customized professional portraits, with an unprecedented ability to render center sharpness and unique swirly harmonious bokeh.

Bringing Advanced Imaging Features to Users

vivo has refined its existing imaging technologies to be implemented within the X60 Pro, starting with Gimbal Stabilization 2.0, utilizes the latest VIS 5-axis video stabilization technology, allowing users to obtain clear shots of objects in dynamic motion with greater accuracy. Additionally, Extreme Night Vision 2.0 helps users to recreate the million shades of night with a single tap, capturing the impressive expanse of the night through vivo’s innovative AI noise reduction algorithm.

The X60 series is home to a diverse set of multi-modal photography and videography features that are hallmarks of vivo technology. Through the Cinematic Master feature, great cinematic footage can be filmed on a 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio with clever audio zoom and direction sound input. Depending on their situational needs, users may also choose between HDR Super Night Portrait, Ultra-Wide Night Mode, Super Pano, Pro Sports Mode, Kids Snapshot, Multi-Style Portrait and Long-Exposure Mode, amongst many others.

Optimal Power and Flagship Performance

The vivo X60 series harnesses power, connectivity and speed that can satisfy contemporary high-end smartphone users, who demand exceptional device performance. The vivo X60 and X60 Pro are fitted out with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 870 5G Mobile Platform to collectively beat their predecessors on all fronts with superior and smoother daily user experiences. With a substantial boost in CPU and GPU performance, these energy efficient processors contain integrated 5G basebands to make the user’s 5G wireless network lightning fast with minimal latency.

Decked with a 4200mAh (TYP) battery, vivo’s 33W FlashCharge technology on the X60 Pro and X60 allow for solid durability and swift charging time, providing a more convenient mobile experience.

Optimizing users’ sensory experience, the vivo X60 series features a 120Hz refresh rate* and 240Hz response rate running on an edge-to-edge AMOLED display. The industry leading 120Hz refresh rate allows for effortless scrolling and viewing, while the 240Hz response rate induces an ultra-responsive touch screen to optimize user performance in gaming or occupational capacities. Additionally, the X60 series has been awarded with certifications including HDR10+, SGS Eye Care Display, SGS Seamless and Hi-Res Audio; consumers can look forward to vivid clarity with stunning displays, leading to rich and immersive visuals that won’t strain the eyes after long periods of usage.

Ultra-Thin Design with Premium Aesthetics

Notwithstanding the multitude of powerful features and cutting-edge capabilities of the X60 series, vivo has managed to incapsulate all of this technology into slim constructs and lightweight shells. The X60 is complete with a stunning 6.56-inch flexible Ultra O Screen containing a 3.96 mm front camera punch hole centered at the top with ultra-narrow bezels. The Black colorway weighs a mere 176 grams with an ultra-thin 7.36 mm body. Exuding elegant 3D curvature with futuristic aesthetics, the X60 series has carried on the elegance of the X50 with super slender curves and a sleek silhouette. The contours are more captivating than ever and adorned with a choker – a beautiful band that runs along the top edge to complete a picture of grace with sophisticated touch and feel.

The rear cameras are encased within the vivo X60 series’ New Dual-Tone Step, an ingenious layered design that refrains from an otherwise bulky look. Fashioned in thin cascading panels that rise in subtle steps, the Dual-Tone Step integrates all of the professional-grade imaging technologies and photography features co-engineered with ZEISS.

The color palette of the X60 Pro and X60 are inspired by summer blooms, and are available in Blue or Black. With Blue, users can experience the visual radiance and feel the eternal hope of a sunrise, comprising soft blue and purple hues that peek through the morning mist. Black is a powerful colorway that envelopes consumers in the tranquil summer night sky, allowing them to feel the fervor and passion hidden within – the energy of life.

*Select applications or gaming interfaces may be displayed with a 60 Hz refresh rate due to reasons such as software compatibility.

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vivo introduces V21 and V21 5G with 44MP OIS front camera – the ultimate selfie smartphones to capture every moment, day and night

 

Today, vivo launched its new V21 smartphone series globally. The series is the latest in vivo’s longstanding V-series smartphones, which has a long history of providing consumers with fashion-forward, camera-focused devices at a competitive price.

The new V21 and V21 5G smartphones showcase a unique Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) front camera housed within one of the industry’s thinnest smartphone designs to deliver a mobile experience where advanced technology meets style. This 44MP OIS front camera combines features including AI Night Portrait, Super Night Mode, advanced autofocus and stable 4K video, to equip users with best-in-class tools for the ultimate modern mobile lifestyle.

“We developed our V21 lineup based on our insights into what our customers value the most in their phones. This OIS front camera marks a radical step in setting the standard for future smartphone front cameras,” says Spark Ni, Senior Vice President and CMO of vivo. “As the virtual world continues to merge with our physical reality, the V21 series’ front-end OIS camera with its powerful selfie spotlight, sleek design and amazing user experience will help our customers present their best selves both virtually and in person.”

Optical Image Stabilization now featured on the front camera with outstanding night vision

Both the V21 and V21 5G feature a unique 44MP front camera with OIS which, combined with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), AI Night Portrait, autofocus and a groundbreaking light sensor, creates a software-hardware synergy to capture clearer selfies and high-quality videos anytime, anywhere.

Capturing pristine night shots, action shots and 4K videos, this front camera is designed to create a versatile imagery experience, even in environments where lighting is limited. The AI Night Portrait features a powerful AI algorithm which reduces noise in dark environments, enables better focus and clarity for faces, while the OIS stabilizes the camera to enable greater light exposure.

Furthermore, the Dual Selfie Spotlight combines both the screen’s soft light and built-in front flashes which are exquisitely engineered into the edge of the display screen to make it even easier to capture great night photos and videos.

The V21 and V21 5G also feature a top-notch 64MP OIS rear camera, supported by a set of secondary cameras to handle wide angle and more complex shots, as well as macro photography. Embedded in the smartphones are other creative features such as a dual-view option which records videos from both sides of the smartphone, advanced AI to augment facial features and a Double Exposure Function to let users’ creativity shine through.

This unique package of features makes the V21 series an ideal companion for an ultra-stable and smooth vlogging experience, through which users can interact with friends and family in any environment.

7.29mm Ultra-thin smartphones speaks sophistication

Both the V21 and V21 5G sport a sleek, minimalist design in a 7.29mm thin body which meets today’s users’ desire for a sophisticated and stylish smartphone to complete their look. With vivo’s signature Dual Tone Step Design to make the rear camera lighter and simpler, the V21 and V21 5G sets a high standard balancing advanced technology with a sleek physical form.

The front of the smartphone packs an E3 AMOLED FullView™ Display with 90Hz refresh rate, enabling optimal screen brightness, contrast, color vividness, blue light eye protection, and more. The back side features brand new AG glass colored with themes inspired by nature — Sunset Dazzle, Dusk Blue, and Arctic White.

Superior 5G experience to take mobile entertainment to new levels

The V21 5G model also brings a smoother, more efficient, and more powerful connection experience for browsing and mobile entertainment with vivo’s innovative 5G technology, ideal for users that demand a future-proof smartphone.

The smartphone reflects vivo’s major strides in industry-leading research and development in 5G technology. The dual-mode 5G phone, combining proprietary 5G antenna technology, consumes less power but is more powerful and more stable than single-mode 5G phones. The hyper-fast 5G connectivity allows users to enjoy 4K UHD live streams and CPU-intensive games at will with V21 5G.

A collection of features designed to enhance all aspects of users’ smart lifestyles

The V21 and V21 5G comes with various smart home features, such as Jovi Home and wellbeing applications, to cater to every aspect of a modern and smart lifestyle. Users can now enjoy an updated uniform interface, with apps to help track and maintain both emotional and physical health.

All these features are powered through the smartphones’ MTK Dimensity 800U processor. The 2.4GHz large core enables faster application startup speed, with a high refresh rate for motion clarity and an enhanced gaming experience, while the 33W FlashCharge allows users to power up in no time and stay on the move.