Vivo Nex, India, launch, price
Jerome Chen (CMO, Vivo India) at Vivo NEX India launch event in New Delhi on 19 July, 2018.Vivo India/Twitter (screen-shot)

After the X21 with an in-display fingerprint sensor, Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo has launched another innovative premium mobile in India. Say hello to Vivo Nex.

Debuting on July 19, new Vivo Nex is one of the very few phones in the market that can boast a true Ultra FullView screen, with 19.3:9 aspect ratio and no notch. It has a slightly thick bezel at the bottom, but everything else on the front panel is a fully functional display.

The credit goes to the Vivo engineers for pushing the boundaries in terms of mobile display development. In order to achieve an Ultra FullView screen, they have managed to incorporate motorized front-camera behind the screen.

Vivo NEX, India, launch, price, specs
Vivo NEX comes with motorised elevating camera on the front.Vivo India website (screen-grab)

When triggered for a selfie, it can pop up in less than a second and retract in no time.

Furthermore, the new flagship also comes with an in-display biometric sensor saving a good chunk of space on the front panel which is now completely dedicated to the screen.

Vivo NEX, India, launch, price, specs
Vivo NEX boasts in-display fingerprint sensor on the front.Vivo India website (screen-grab)

Besides the ground-breaking design, Vivo Nex comes packed with top-notch internal hardware too. It houses Snapdragon 845, Qualcomm's latest and most powerful processor to date. It is backed by 8GB RAM, Android Oreo OS,128GB storage, a 12MP+5MP dual-camera with 4K video recording, Portrait Mode and more, 8MP front snapper and a sumptuous 4,000mAh battery, which is more than enough to last a whole under mixed usage.

Vivo Nex price, availability and launch offer:

Vivo Nex comes in black colour option for a competitive Rs 44,990. It will be available for purchase exclusively on Amazon and Vivo Shop from 21 July onward. Interested consumers can pre-book the device on both the platforms for a cash discount, also be entitled to an extended warranty.

Prospective buyers can claim instant cashback of Rs 4,000 on HDFC Credit Cards (EMI & Non-EMI) and Debit Cards (EMI), One Time free screen replacement, also the No-cost EMI option up to 12 months.

Vivo NEX, India, launch, price, specs
Vivo NEX is one of the very few flagship phone to boasts true FullView display.Vivo India website (screen-grab)

With the game-changing innovations, high-end processor and aggressive price-tag, Vivo, which up until now was popular only in the mid-range segment, is setting its eyes to challenge established players like Apple, Samsung and OnePlus, who are dominating the niche premium category.

Vivo NEX, India,launch, price, specs
Vivo NEX comes with dual-camera on the backVivo India website (screen-grab)

Key specifications of Vivo Nex:

Model

Vivo Nex

Display

6.59-inch full HD+ (2316x1080p) super AMOLED screen with in-display fingerprint sensor

OS

Android 8.1 Oreo-based Funtouch OS 4.0

Processor

10nm class 2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core CPU

GPU

Adreno 630

RAM

8GB

Storage

128GB

Camera

  • Main: 12MP+ 5MP dual camera with 4-Axis Optical Image Stabilisation, F1.8 aperture LED flash, 4K video recording
  • Front: 8MP with F2.0 aperture

Scene Modes:

  • Rear: Slow Motion, Backlight HDR, Live Photo, Portrait Bokeh (dual cameras), Panorama, Time Lapse, Face Beauty, AR Stickers, Filters.
  • Front: Live Photo, Face Beauty, Backlight HDR, Portrait Bokeh (single camera), Panorama, AR Stickers, Filters.

Battery

4,000mAh with fast charging capability

Network

4G-LTE

Add-ons

Dual-SIM (type: Nano+Nano), in-display fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), USB 2.0, OTG support, GLONASS/GPS

Dimensions

162.0 x 77.0 x 7.98 mm

Weight

199g

Colours

Black

Price

Rs 44,990

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