Highlights
- Vivo S70 and S70 Pro are tipped to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED displays with a 144Hz refresh rate.
- Vivo S70 is expected to pack up to 8,000mAh, while the S70 Pro could feature a 7,000mAh+ battery, both supporting 90W fast charging.
- The Vivo S70 Pro may stand out with a 200MP triple-camera setup including a 64MP periscope lens and 8MP ultra-wide camera, while the standard S70 is tipped to feature a 64MP periscope camera.
Vivo will soon expand its S-series smartphone lineup with two new models, the Vivo S70 and Vivo S70 Pro 5G. Ahead of their expected debut, several key specifications of both smartphones have surfaced online. Both smartphones are also expected to offer high-refresh-rate OLED displays and large batteries with fast charging support. Here’s everything we know about these upcoming smartphones as of now.
Vivo S70 Expected Specifications
According to Chinese tipster DCS, the Vivo S70 5G is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset built on a 4nm manufacturing process. The octa-core processor is said to operate at clock speeds of up to 3.21GHz. In the Chinese market, the smartphone could be offered with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM.
The standard model is also tipped to feature a 6.59-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution. The panel is expected to use LTPS technology and support a 144Hz refresh rate. Other anticipated display features include high brightness levels and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The smartphone is rumoured to pack a battery of up to 8,000mAh paired with 90W fast charging support.
For photography, the Vivo S70 could feature a dual rear camera setup featuring 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera using Sony’s LYT610 sensor with support for 3x optical zoom. On the front, the device could house a 50-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
Vivo S70 Pro Expected Specifications
In a separate post, the tipster also hinted that the upcoming Vivo S70 Pro 5G is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Similar to the standard model, it could feature up to 16GB of RAM in China, although its complete memory and storage configurations remain unknown.
The S70 Pro could feature a 6.59-inch flat OLED panel with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The LTPS display is tipped to feature a punch-hole cutout and an ultrasonic 3D in-display fingerprint sensor.
In terms of battery, the Vivo S70 Pro is expected to pack a capacity of more than 7,000mAh with support for 90W fast charging.
Camera hardware could be one of the biggest differences between the two models. The Vivo S70 Pro is tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup comprising of 200-megapixel primary camera, 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. For selfies and video calls, the smartphone could retain a 50-megapixel front-facing camera.
The S70 Pro is also tipped to feature a metal frame and an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.
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Vivo S70 vs Vivo S70 Pro: Expected Specifications Compared
| Specs | Vivo S70 (Expected) | Vivo S70 Pro (Expected) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED | 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Rear Camera Setup | Dual camera setup | Triple camera setup |
| Main Rear Camera | Not specified | 200MP |
| Telephoto camera | 64MP periscope, 3x optical zoom | 64MP periscope |
| Ultra-wide camera | Not specified | 8MP |
| Front Camera | 50MP | 50MP |
| Battery | Up to 8,000mAh | More than 7,000mAh |
| Charging | 90W | 90W |
| Security | In-display | Ultrasonic 3D in-display |
Vivo S70 Series Expected Launch Timeline
Vivo has not announced an official launch date for the S70 series yet. However, reports suggest that the company is working on both the Vivo S70 and S70 Pro for the Chinese market.
The two smartphones are expected to debut together although their exact launch timeline remains unclear.
More details about their specifications, design and availability could emerge through certification listings and leaks in the coming weeks.
Vivo S70 Series Expected Price and India Launch
There is currently no reliable information about the expected pricing of the Vivo S70 and S70 Pro.
As for India launch, Vivo has not confirmed whether either smartphone will make its way to the country. The company is yet to share any details about the global availability of the S70 series.
