WHAT IS VIVO?

Vivo
Electronics company
Headquartered in Dongguan, Vivo is a Chinese electronics brand founded by Shen Wei in 2009. Owned by BBK Electronics, Vivo designs and sells smartphones, software and phone accessories. The company entered India’s smartphone market in 2012 with the launch the Vivo X1, the world’s first smartphone with a built-in dedicated Hi-Fi audio amplifier. In 2014, the company launched in the country the Vivo X5 Max, touted as the world’s thinnest smartphone at the time.
As a company, Vivo sponsors various global sports events. In 2015, the company became title sponsor to the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament in a two-year deal starting 2016. The deal was renewed in 2017 and the sponsorship was extended until 2022. The same year, the company reached a deal with FIFA for being the official smartphone brand sponsor of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. The company also became a title sponsor of India's Pro Kabaddi League.
Like sister concern Oppo, Vivo has been at the forefront of technology innovations in the smartphone space. It was the first smartphone manufacturer to showcase the in-display fingerprint sensor technology, which was later adopted by most smartphone brands. The company was also the first to introduce the motorised pop-up camera module in smartphones with the launch of the Vivo Nex in 2018. In 2019, the company showcased the Nex Dual Display concept with a secondary OLED screen at its back. The phone was just a prototype and did not go on sale, but it gathered a positive feedback from technology enthusiasts. So, there are chances that the company would announce a product with a similar technology sometime in 2019.
Vivo Stories
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ED raids Chinese phonemaker Vivo; probes 44 places in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 44 places in a money laundering investigation against Chinese smartphone ...| July 05, 2022, Tuesday -
Vivo Y77 5G launches on July 7 with Dimensity 810 and 5000mAh battery
As per GSM Arena, the new phone is powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset just like on Y76s| July 05, 2022, Tuesday -
Vivo 50W Wireless Flash Charger test: Works with proprietary cable, adaptor
According to GSM Arena, one such device is the 50W wireless charging capable Vivo X80 Pro, which we just evaluated. The main ...| June 27, 2022, Monday -
Vivo TWS 2 ANC earbuds review: Expensive for what they bring to the table
The only thing the Vivo TWS 2 ANC have going for them is the battery life and nothing else. Sound signatures are disappointing| May 25, 2022, Wednesday -
Vivo X80 Pro review: Can't shake budget tag despite good cameras, features
The Vivo X80 Pro, although not a pro, comes equipped with great camera and features, but is still not in the premium category| May 25, 2022, Wednesday -
Vivo launches Y75 4G smartphone in India with MediaTek chip for Rs 20,999
The new Y75 comes with a 6.44-inch 1080x2400 AMOLED screen with a 60 Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC at the helm, and ...| May 23, 2022, Monday -
Vivo X80 5G smartphone series launched: Watch unboxing, know price, specs
Vivo X80 5G series launched today: The Vivo X80 Pro 5G and Vivo X80 are powered by company's proprietary V1+ imaging chip, which ...| May 18, 2022, Wednesday -
Vivo X80, X80 Pro India launch at 12 pm: Livestream, specs, price, and more
Here is a quick sneak peek on specifications of Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro ahead of launch today| May 18, 2022, Wednesday -
Top manufacturers set to flood the smartphone market within next few days
At least four key players are bringing out a slew of handsets over a span of five days| May 17, 2022, Tuesday -
Vivo to launch S15, S15 Pro, along with TWS Air earbuds on May 19
Vivo has scheduled the launch date for the Vivo S15 and Vivo S15 Pro smartphones on May 19; the same day the company will be ...| May 16, 2022, Monday