Best Vivo smartphones in 2020

Vivo is a brand that almost no one knows in Russia, nevertheless, every person in his life used the equipment produced by the VVK company. Many will ask, what does VVK have to do with it, if we are talking about completely different companies? The thing is that Vivo is a subsidiary of a familiar company. In addition, VVK also has subsidiaries such as Oppo and OnePlus.

Vivo in Western countries is a completely unknown company that no one has even heard of, but in the East, and in particular in China, it is in the TOP-5 of the largest suppliers of computer equipment for 2017. Russian consumers can also freely buy Vivo products on the company's website. In addition, it is assumed that the smartphones of this company can be bought in a larger assortment, since Vivo became the official partner of Russia in football in 2018. So the time has come to get acquainted in more detail with the products of this company, and in particular with the best offers from the entire catalog.

The latest Vivo lines for 2020

Vivo smartphones were created in three lines:

• X - belongs to the premium group of gadgets, they have a wide range of functions. These smartphones are very expensive;
• Y - This line of smartphones has features that are specifically designed for the budget group of gadgets. The price is lower, and therefore the devices are more affordable;
• V - devices intended for the middle class, at the same time, they have a large number of functions and are sold at a low price.

It should be borne in mind that gadgets belonging to the premium group are already disappearing from the catalog. This is due to the fact that even those devices that are attributed to the budget groups are quite expensive, taking into account that the products were brought from China.

Rating of the best smartphones

Consider the best of the best smartphone from Vivo for 2020. Thus, we will introduce the user to the new products.

VIVO V17

Smartphone with Super AMOLED screen, 6.38 inches diagonal and 1080p resolution. The display accounts for 90% of the bezel. The model is equipped with a 9-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, ensuring smooth operation. The RAM in the smartphone is 8 GB, which guarantees fast and synchronous operation of a large number of programs.

ROM in the 128 GB model, expandable up to 256 GB, which allows the user to download a large number of programs, games, photos and videos. The rear camera of the smartphone is equipped with a 48 megapixel sensor, which is complemented by two lenses:

1. Super wide angle.
2. Macro lens.

All this allows you to shoot high quality footage. The auxiliary module, designed to calculate the depth of field, makes it possible to easily photograph any frame.

The front camera is presented in the form of a 32 megapixel matrix and is the leader among other VIVO models. With such a front-facing camera, custom selfies will amaze those around you with clarity and attractiveness, even at extreme zoom settings.

Interesting information! A macro lens shoots from a distance of 4 meters in incredible detail.

The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the screen and is triggered almost instantly. The software is full of various animations that react to every touch of the user. The battery capacity is 4,500 mAh, which made it possible to achieve good battery life.

Due to the presence of a Type-C connector and support for Quick Charge technology, the battery restores its charge incredibly quickly. The operating system of the smartphone provides a proprietary Multi-Turbo mode, which provides the user with a wide range of technologies in order to optimize programs in the best way.

Multi-Turbo mode also increases performance, improves performance, and prevents possible overheating of the device. The model supports NFC technology, which makes life easier for its owner.

Thanks to NFC support, you can use Google Pay or other programs designed for contactless payments, so as not to go into your pocket for cash. Among other things, this technology allows you to quickly swap contacts, as well as sync with a number of smartphone accessories.

The smartphone has a play center, with the help of which it is possible to organize a personal playground. In addition, users were given the opportunity to monitor the functioning of the CPU and GPU in the current time mode, as well as track the actual temperature level of the device.

So that the owner of the smartphone can plunge headlong into the gaming world, the Ultra Game Mode is provided. It blocks all SMS and notifications for the duration of the gameplay.

The average price is 20,000 rubles.

• great cameras;
• the quality of the conversational dynamics;
• assembly reliability;
• rich equipment;
• a sufficient amount of RAM and permanent memory.

• if you listen to music at a high volume level (tracks with powerful bass) without a headset or talk on the phone using the speakerphone, then a rattling appears;
• combined micro SD slot - or installing a flash drive, or a second SIM card;
• incomprehensible menu.

VIVO Y19

A smartphone with a proprietary Halo FullView screen with a diagonal of 6.53 inches. The display resolution of the Full HD + model (2340x1080 px), and the appearance allows this device to be classified as frameless phones. The screen accounts for 90.3% of the front of the smartphone, which meets the requirements of modern flagship devices.

The rear camera supports artificial intelligence functions and is made in the form of 3 sensors:

1. 16 megapixel main module.
2. 2 megapixel lens for macro shooting.
3. 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens that allows you to shoot with bokeh.

The front camera is located in an exquisite ledge and is represented by a 16-megapixel module. The Face Beauty function is provided, paired with artificial intelligence, which makes it possible to easily capture the most important life events.

The smartphone has a powerful battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh. Thanks to AI technologies that control power supply, the developers managed to increase the autonomy of the model.

The device supports fast charging, and as many as 9 levels of protection ensure 100% security of personal data. If necessary, it is possible to transform this device into a full-fledged Power bank, for example, to charge friends' phones.

There is also Ultra Game Mode, which contains a ton of useful options designed specifically for fans of mobile gaming. Of the main functions of this mode, it is worth highlighting the ability to block incoming SMS and notifications while in the game process.

The role of the OS was taken over by Funtouch version 9.2, which was developed based on OS Android 9. Thanks to the modified interface, the smartphone functions much faster, looks more fashionable and is a significant step forward for VIVO when compared with its predecessor.

For the "filling" the manufacturer used an 8-core chip, a sufficient amount of RAM and ROM, and also provided for the presence of a "dark mode" in the firmware.In general, under moderate loads, the model functions quite quickly and smoothly.

Included:

• smartphone;
• instruction;
• micro USB-USB cable;
• power adapter for USB;
• a clip for working with a SIM card;
• protective case;
• protective film (already applied to the device).

The average price is 14,000 rubles.

• excellent indicators of autonomy;
• instant work of a fingerprint scanner;
• availability of NFC and its fast functioning;
• support for fast charging;
• stable and accurate work of GPS, GLONASS.

• there is no night mode in the basic camera application;
• mediocre programs in the OS;
• some users lacked an LED type indicator for notifications.

VIVO NEX 3

A flagship model that combines superior feature set and performance. The smartphone is ideal for everyday use. It has a large body, made in black glass, and the key "chip" is an extremely curved display without bezels.

Interesting information! The screen covers almost the entire front side of the device - more than 96 percent.

The end faces are practically invisible, as their thickness is approximately 1 mm. The manufacturer decided to abandon mechanical buttons, so in this model there is only one (located on top) and is designed to turn on / off the smartphone.

The Dual SIM tray is adapted for the nano-SIM format. A microphone, USB Type-C port, and a multimedia speaker are located at the bottom.

The front camera for selfies is hidden and, if necessary, smoothly extends through a special mechanism. The rear camera is presented in the form of 3 sensors:

• the main one, with which you can take high-quality wide-angle shots.
• 2 and 3 - auxiliary, are responsible for the optical zoom pictures.

The model operates on the basis of the Android 9 version operating system under the Funtouch shell, so it stands out from the competitors with excellent performance indicators. For nimble operation, the smartphone was equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus mobile chip.

The device has a Hi-Fi audio processor, which guarantees excellent sound quality. The smartphone also supports NFC technology for making contactless payments.

Important! RAM - 8 GB, ROM - 128 GB.

The average price is 60,000 rubles.

• a fingerprint sensor is located in the screen;
• proprietary POLED Waterfall FullView display with a diagonal of 6.89 inches;
• Integrated 64-megapixel rear camera with artificial intelligence support;
• support for fast charging.

• some users thought the cost was too high;
• lack of 4K image stabilization;
• lack of moisture protection.

VIVO Y11

The model is equipped with a proprietary Halo FullView display with a diagonal of 6.35 inches. The ultra-thin end bezels give the impression that the screen is completely frameless. It is for this reason that the smartphone meets the standards of flagship devices.

The device stands out from the competition with its elegant design, thanks to which the color gradient covers the entire rear side of the model and seems magical.

The rear camera is presented in the form of two sensors:

1. 13MP main lens.
2. 2 megapixel sensor for calculating depth of field.

In addition, an 8-megapixel front camera is installed in the model, which stands out against the background of competitors with excellent indicators of frame sharpness. The developers have also improved the Face Beauty mode, which works in tandem with artificial intelligence, which allowed users to start using proprietary photo processing algorithms.

The fingerprint sensor instantly unlocks the device. The model is equipped with an 8-core chip developed according to a 12nm process technology. Its clock frequency is 2 GHz. Among other things, the device has enough memory: 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in memory.

Excellent nimbleness of operation is provided by the exclusive Funtouch 9.1 shell, created on the basis of the Android 9 version operating system.She easily performs all the daily tasks.

Included:

• smartphone;
• micro USB-USB cable;
• power adapter for USB;
• a clip for working with SIM cards;
• protective case;
• a protective film that has already been applied to the device.

The average price is 8,250 rubles.

• the package includes a cover;
• full tray for Dual SIM and micro SD;
• stylish design;
• good screen;
• excellent battery life parameters.

• the quality of the photos could have been better;
• not top-end "filling";
• mediocre launcher.

Vivo y53

This smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core 1400 MHz processor. The screen has a diameter of five inches at a resolution of 960 × 540. In addition, it is possible to take pictures using the 8 megapixel main camera and the 5 megapixel front camera. The smartphone is endowed with 2 gigabytes of RAM and 16 gigabytes of built-in memory. For the life of the phone cares battery with capacity of 2500 mAh.

This device costs 8,990 rubles.

Regardless of the fact that this smartphone is not expensive at all, it has an attractive design, a large number of technologies are supported. Selfie lights are built in here. In addition, there is a reading mode that removes all shades of blue from the screen, which is detrimental to the eyes.

The Y53 has three card slots. Two are for SIM cards and one for MicroSD. This decision is accepted by users with gratitude, since there is no need to choose between a second SIM card and additional memory for a smartphone.

• Supports UltraHD technology, thanks to it, eight images are taken simultaneously, from which one beautiful and high-quality picture is assembled;
• Cast metal body;
• 4G supported;
• The presence of connectors for two SIM cards and a memory card;
• Low cost of the gadget.

• The processor is not too strong and efficient;
• Low screen expansion.

Vivo xplay 6

This smartphone is the most powerful because it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with a power of 2150 MHz. The screen has a diagonal of 5.46 inches at a resolution of 2560 × 1440. The device has a 12 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel dual front camera. Has a memory of 6 gigabytes, additionally built-in 128 gigabytes. The battery capacity is 4080 mAh.

The smartphone costs 35 977 rubles.

In most cases, gadgets from Vivo are not highly productive, but at the same time they have a number of "zests" for which they are purchased. For this reason, this model is not equipped with the modern Snapdragon 821 processor, but the one that was used a year ago. But the fact that it has a lot of built-in memory ensures that the smartphone can easily cope with any load during games. There are no lags or freezes.

The smartphone has another feature that no other models have - it is a dual charging module. Thanks to this design, the device does not overheat at all while connected to the network.

• Large memory reserve;
• The battery holds for quite a long time. Even with active use of the gadget, charging will last for two days;
• Thanks to the ESS Saber ES9038 audio chip, the sound when listening to music is wonderful;
• The presence of a dual camera with an aperture of f / 1.7;
• The front camera has much better expansion and flash.

• The high price of a product at a time when it is possible to buy a similar gadget from a well-known brand at a more affordable price;
• Simple design.

Vivo x9

This smartphone will be appreciated by people who love taking selfies. It has an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor at 2000 MHz. Its screen is 5.5 inches at a resolution of 1920 × 1080. The main "highlight" of the gadget is the presence of a main camera of 12 megapixels and a dual front camera of 20 + 8 megapixels. The RAM in the device is 4 gigabytes and the built-in memory is 64 gigabytes. For the life of the phone cares battery with capacity of 3050 mAh.

The price of the gadget is 19,558 rubles.

All experts unanimously declared X9 the best and most modernized device for selfie lovers.The fact is that the device has two cameras on the front side, the function of which is the ability to blur the background of a photograph, while leaving a clear image of the photographer. The module for this camera was made by Sony and has a wide aperture and a resolution of 20 megapixels.

The secondary camera has much fewer functions and similar characteristics. But at the same time it is designed to collect and process information about the space and its depth, which is removed.

• Two cameras located on the front side of the smartphone take high-quality pictures without noise;
• The main camera takes the same quality photos;
• There is a fast charging function;
• The device has a built-in SuperAMOLED screen;
• Supports 4G VoLTE network.

• The design follows the iPhone 7 and is not original;
• In this smartphone, the Funtouch OS 3.0 operating system runs on Android 6.0, which is already completely outdated.

Vivo V7 +

This gadget has an excellent quality screen. In addition, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor with eight cores with a capacity of 1800 MHz. The screen of the gadget is 5.99 inches diagonal, while its resolution is 1440 × 720. The main and front cameras have 16 and 24 megapixels, respectively. The smartphone is equipped with 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of internal memory. The battery has 3225 mAh capacity.

The price of the gadget is 24,990 rubles.

The newest smartphone has a front camera, which has excellent expansion and at the same time it has a high-end screen, FullView. Its sides have a ratio of 18: 9. The screen diagonal reaches almost 6 inches, but despite this, the device cannot be called a shovel. It has a great design that makes the smartphone look compact. The screen occupies almost 90% of the entire surface of the gadget, which is equal to the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone, it has exactly the same screen.

If this model is still big for you and not comfortable in your hand, you can buy the V7. The diagonal of this gadget is only 5.7 inches.

• Large screen that occupies the entire area on the front side;
• The camera on the front panel has a high expansion, as well as an individual beauty mode that belongs only to this company, which works even during a video call;
• Thanks to the UltraHD function, pictures taken by the main camera in several frames are combined into one high-quality photo;
• Thanks to the support of the Smart Split function, the smartphone can perform several functions at once;
• The design is made in a strict style, which is very attractive;
• The device has three connectors for two SIM cards and a memory card.

• High price for a smartphone with an outdated processor.
• Doesn't support NFC.

Vivo x20

This smartphone is the best among the gadgets of this series. It has an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor at 2200 MHz. The diagonal of the screen is 6 inches with a resolution of 2160 × 1080. The main camera, like the front one, is dual, has an extension of 12 + 12 and 12 + 5 Megapixels, respectively. RAM and built-in memory is 4 and 64 gigabytes. Battery capacity 3245 mAh.

The smartphone costs 26 550 rubles.

This is one of the latest models, which was released only in the fall of 2017. But at the same time, she absorbed all the innovations that could only be. The device has 4 cameras installed simultaneously - two on the front panel, two on the back. In addition, the smartphone has the ability to recognize appearance, thanks to the Face Wake technology. With the help of this program, points on the user's face are analyzed and if the profile is recognized, the smartphone will be unlocked. This process takes no more than 0.1 seconds. Most smartphones take significantly longer to unlock the fingerprint.

• The display for the Vivo X20 smartphone is made according to modern technologies;
• Thanks to the Face Wake program, the blocking is removed in a matter of seconds by scanning the user's facial features;
• Thanks to the AK4376A DAC program, the gadget produces high-quality sounds while listening to music;
• Cameras capture important moments in the user's life in excellent quality;
• The rear camera has an f / 1.8 aperture.

• The smartphone has a built-in processor that is already significantly outdated.

Vivo z1

In June 2018, a completely new smartphone went out of production. This model has a full glass body and a metal frame. The screen is made in the style of the iPhone X. The device has a dual main camera and also a scanner on the back to take fingerprints.

The smartphone has an IPS display that has 6.27 inches and occupies 90% of the surface area. At the same time, its Full HD + expansion is equal to 2280 x 1080 pixels, with an aspect ratio of 19: 9. On the back there is a 13 + 2 Megapixel main camera and on the front there is a 12 Megapixel front camera.

In addition, the smartphone can distinguish a person's appearance and respond to the user, thanks to which it unlocks. At the heart of the device is an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, running on 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 built-in. At the same time, it is possible to expand it using a flash drive up to 256 gigabytes. The battery has a capacity of 3260 mAh.

In addition, the smartphone has two connectors for two SIM cards. The third slot is for a memory card. It also supports such functions as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi (802.11 ac), Bluetooth 5, GPS. The device is running Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch OS 4.0 shell.

The top panel of the smartphone is made in three colors: blue, black and red. The device costs $ 280.

• The display is made using new technologies;
• The smartphone removes the lock in a matter of seconds by reading information from the user's face;
• The gadget makes high-quality sounds while listening to music;
• With the help of dual cameras, photos are of high quality, taken in the bokeh style.

• High price
• Outdated processor.

Gadgets from Vivo cannot, for the most part, boast of operating speed, but they have no equal in terms of music playback and picture quality. The manufacturer uses the necessary components from well-known brands, while not saving on them. But unfortunately, the buyer will have to pay a decent amount to purchase smartphones from this company.