vivo X Fold3 and vivo X100 Series to Have 5.5G Support

China Mobile recently made waves by officially launching 5G-Advanced (also known as 5.5G/5G-A) on its network, heralding the next evolution in mobile connectivity. Promising enhancements in speed, latency, and stability compared to standard 5G, 5.5G represents a significant leap forward in telecommunications technology. Building upon this momentum, Oppo swiftly announced plans to integrate 5G-Advanced into its Find X7 series, with fellow BBK Group member vivo following suit.

vivo is set to introduce 5.5G support to its X Fold3, X Fold 3 Pro, and X100 series through an over-the-air (OTA) update later this month. Additionally, the iQOO 12 series and iQOO Neo 9 series are slated to join the ranks of 5.5G-compatible devices.

An image circulating on Weibo showcased a vivo X100 Series achieving impressive download speeds of 3619.19Mbps and upload speeds of 160.75Mbps on China Mobile’s 5.5G network. While these results are noteworthy, they represent only a fraction of the theoretical speeds supported by 5G-Advanced, which boasts up to 10 Gbps downlink and 1 Gbps uplink speeds, along with millisecond latency and enhanced network stability, as highlighted in China Mobile’s press release.

As 5G-Advanced undergoes testing in China, its operational footprint is currently limited to select cities. However, China Mobile has ambitious plans to expand coverage to over 300 cities by year-end, encompassing major metropolitan areas such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. The widespread adoption of 5.5G heralds a new era of connectivity, promising transformative experiences for users across various sectors.

Published on 04/12/24 3:37 | by Rawa John

vivo X100 Series to Have 100mm Zeiss APO Periscope and Dimensity 9300

The flagship Vivo X100 series has been officially unveiled in China, introducing two models – the X100 and the X100 Pro. These smartphones mark the debut of MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9300 chipset and boast impressive camera capabilities, notably showcased by the X100 Pro’s Zeiss APO 100mm equivalent periscope lens.

Both X100 models feature gracefully curved 6.78-inch 8T LTPO AMOLED displays offering a resolution of 1260p, 10-bit colors, and a dynamic 1-120Hz refresh rate. These panels are capable of reaching peak brightness up to 3,000 nits and provide 2,160Hz PWM dimming for enhanced eye protection. Additionally, they incorporate built-in fingerprint readers and 32MP front-facing cameras housed within a punch-hole cutout.

Moving to the rear cameras, the X100 Pro stands out with its trio of 50MP lenses, featuring a 1-inch type Sony IMX989 main sensor. Notably, the X100 Pro showcases the world’s premiere mobile telephoto lens certified by Zeiss APO.

This lens corrects color aberrations by aligning green, blue, and red colors into the same focus plane, promising superior clarity and reduced fringing at contrast edges. The innovative periscope module boasts an f/2.57 aperture and a 100mm equivalent focal length, providing 4.3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom.

The third lens in this setup is a 15mm equivalent ultrawide lens with an f/2.0 aperture. All three lenses are coated with T* lens coating, claiming a 50% reduction in reflectivity compared to the previous vivo X90 series. Moreover, the X100 Pro is equipped with vivo’s latest 6nm V3 imaging chip, dedicated to handling 4K movie portrait video recording and processing.

In comparison, the X100 features a custom 50MP IMX920 main sensor (f/1.57 aperture), coupled with a 64MP 1/2” sensor telephoto lens offering 3x zoom and optical image stabilization (OIS). The third rear shooter is a 15mm equivalent 50MP ultrawide lens. Similar to the X100 Pro, all three cameras on the X100 are also equipped with T* lens coating.

Both variants of the Vivo X100 series offer configurations of up to 16GB LPDDR5T RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, running on the latest OriginOS 4 based on Android 14. Regarding battery capacity, the X100 features a 5,000 mAh battery supporting 120W fast charging, while the X100 Pro boasts a slightly larger 5,400 mAh cell with 100W charging capability and 50W wireless fast charging. Both phones are IP68 water and dust-resistant, equipped with IR blasters, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.

Available in black, white, blue, and orange color options, the X100 starts at CNY 3,999 ($548/PKR156072.59) for the 12/256GB variant, with the top-tier model reaching CNY 5,099 ($700/PKR199362.80) for 16GB LPDDR5T RAM and 1TB storage. The X100 Pro starts at CNY 4,999 ($685/PKR195090.74) for the 12/256GB variant and goes up to CNY 5,999 ($823/PKR234393.69) for the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage version. Sales in China commence on November 21, with international pricing and availability details to follow later.

Published on 11/22/23 12:24 | by Rawa John