Thoughts on the new vivo V70 launch in the PH? ZEISS cameras in a mid-range price point!
vivo just officially dropped the V70 here in the Philippines, and the specs look pretty interesting for a 'premium mid-range' device. The biggest draw seems to be the ZEISS partnership, featuring a 50MP OIS main, a 50MP super telephoto (3x optical, 100x digital), and an 8MP ultra-wide. They're specifically pushing 'AI Stage Mode' for concert-goers, which sounds like a game changer for anyone tired of grainy zoom shots at events.
Price-wise, it starts at ₱31,999 (8/256GB) and goes up to ₱39,999 for the 12/512GB model. It's a bit of a jump in price for the V-series, but the hardware seems to back it up with a compact frame and a large battery. Do you think the ZEISS optics justify the 30k+ price tag, or are we better off looking at older flagship models for the same budget?
Thoughts on the new vivo V70 launch in the PH? ZEISS cameras in a mid-range price point!
vivo just officially dropped the V70 here in the Philippines, and the specs look pretty interesting for a 'premium mid-range' device. The biggest draw seems to be the ZEISS partnership, featuring a 50MP OIS main, a 50MP super telephoto (3x optical, 100x digital), and an 8MP ultra-wide. They're specifically pushing 'AI Stage Mode' for concert-goers, which sounds like a game changer for anyone tired of grainy zoom shots at events.
Price-wise, it starts at ₱31,999 (8/256GB) and goes up to ₱39,999 for the 12/512GB model. It's a bit of a jump in price for the V-series, but the hardware seems to back it up with a compact frame and a large battery. Do you think the ZEISS optics justify the 30k+ price tag, or are we better off looking at older flagship models for the same budget?
Comments (7)
Is it available in any other colors or just the standard ones?
The 12GB RAM / 512GB storage version at ₱39,999 is basically entering flagship territory. At that price, I'd be expecting a more powerful chipset than what usually goes into the V-series. If you're a power user or a heavy gamer, you might find the performance lacking compared to a Poco or a Xiaomi of the same price. However, if your priority is aesthetics and camera quality for social media, the V70 is probably a better fit because of the compact design and ZEISS tuning.
The 8GB version is plenty for most people. Don't let the 12GB marketing trick you into spending 4k more unless you're actually multitasking heavy apps.
Does anyone know if it supports fast charging? The post mentions a large battery but doesn't say how fast it tops up.
I'll stick to my iPhone, thanks.
I'm actually quite impressed by the camera array here. Most mid-rangers just throw in a useless 2MP macro lens, but having a dedicated 50MP super telephoto with 3x optical zoom is a huge win. For people who attend a lot of K-pop concerts or live gigs in Manila, that AI Stage Mode and the 10x enhanced zoom could actually be a viable alternative to carrying a bulky DSLR. I'm curious to see how the AI Image Enhancement handles low-light noise, but on paper, this beats most competitors in this price bracket for photography.
Wait, 100x digital zoom on a mid-range? That sounds like marketing fluff lol.
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