vivo smartphone has announced it will be bringing the V23 5G to the market on 21st February 2022. The new phone is expected to offer exceptional photography features for portraits and selfies.
The new vivo V223 5G is equipped with a dual front camera setup including a 50MP shooter and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. The company calls the setup industry-leading offering 4K video features and clear, stable and bright pictures.
At the back, there’s a triple rear camera setup made up of a 64MP main shooter, an 8MP super-wide camera and a 2MP macro shooter. The main camera supports Super Night Mode.
vivo says it has already established itself as a brand that supports mobile photography, so the upcoming V23 5G series has already created a stir among consumers globally.
The phone runs Android 12 with 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G built on a 6nm process. There’s a 4200mAh battery built-in with 44W fast charging.
vivo says the V23 5G is designed to deliver a unique look and feel with diverse appeal to suit multiple styles. The 7.39mm ultra-slim body and one-piece metal flat frame creates the perfect fit in the hand. The design is complemented by Fluorite AG to provide a super fine and textured feel that is soft to touch yet resistant to fingerprints.
The sleek look is enhanced by the color-changing surface on the Sunshine Gold to reflect diverse and expressive individuals in appearance and mood, from warm comforting hues to cool, sharp tones.
“The V23 5G seeks to deliver exceptional camera capabilities in various aspects for stunning quality selfies and portrait shots, while wrapped in a lightweight. At vivo, we strive to create the ultimate mobile experience combining innovation, cutting-edge capabilities and style for people who seek daring new ways to express their individuality,” said Mr. James Irungu, Brand and Communications Manager.
The device shall come in two colours, the color changing Sunshine Gold and Stardust Black.
Colour changing features of the vivo V23 5G:
vivo V23 5G Specifications and Price:
| PRICE | Expected KES. 60,000 |
| Display | 6.44 inches AMOLED 90Hz, HDR10+, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio Schott Xensation Up |
| Rear Camera | Triple: 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Front Camera | Dual Selfie: 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF 8 MP, f/2.3, 105˚ (ultrawide) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 128/256GB Storage |
| Operating System | Android 12, Funtouch 12 |
| Battery | Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable Fast charging 44W, 1-68% in 30 min |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go |
| Security | Optical Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner |
| Colour options | Sunshine Gold, Stardust Black Color changing back panel when exposed to sunlight |
