The best Vivo phone 2022
Vivo might be one of the largest smartphone brands you've never heard of. That may soon change, however, with the company's ongoing push into new international markets beyond its native China.
The company is already in possession of one of the largest smartphone market shares globally, so it'll be interesting to see how this latest expansion affects its influence.
At this early stage in its global expansion, many of the company's phones are still only launching in Asia, though a growing number are getting European launches too. However, even for European buyers that don't detract from the excellent hardware Vivo has dropped inside these devices.
There's also the company's iQoo sub-brand to consider, which offers remixed takes on its parent brand's devices that strike an even more competitive price/performance balance, with a slight gaming focus. If you can spend a little more, the Nex line used to be the company's true flagship space, though the last - the Nex 3 - is no longer on sale, and rumor has it the company is re-branding its high-end line.
A quick note on software: Vivo has two operating systems in use at the moment. Origin OS is limited to the firm's latest phones and is currently only available on Chinese models. Funtouch OS is found on the global launches, though will eventually be replaced by Origin. The few phones with official European versions also run Funtouch, but a stripped-back version that's closer to a stock Android experience - and much better for it.
We'll be updating this chart as the various international versions become available - including the upcoming Vivo X80 series, which should be launching soon. Check back for an always up-to-date list onof the best Vivo phones you can buy.
Best Vivo phone reviews 2022
Vivo X70 Pro+ - Best Overall
- Pros: Jaw-dropping quad camera | IP68 rating | Wireless charging
- Cons: Odd design | Funtouch OS
- PRICE : Around $1,000
The X70 Pro+ is a statement phone from Vivo, which takes everything that made the X60 Pro+ great and fixes most of its flaws.
That makes it all the stranger that it isn't available in Europe, though it is at least on sale across Asia.
Specs here are top across the board: Snapdragon 888+ chip, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, a 120Hz WQHD+ AMOLED display, and 55W fast charging. There are Vivo firsts too, with both wireless charging and an IP68 rating now supported for the first time.
Really it's all about the camera though, which is inarguably one of the best in any phone right now. The four rear lenses are all fantastic (and all have OIS to boot), especially in low light - this is a night photography beast rivaled only by the Pixel 6 Pro.
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Vivo X70 Pro - Best Design
- Pros: Great camera | Slim & lightweight
- Cons: Average chipset | Funtouch OS | No wireless charging
- ¥4,299 (from around $670)
The X70 Pro is an only slightly stripped back alternative to the Pro+, but still plenty powerful (and also unavailable outside Asia).
You won't get the wireless charging or IP rating, and the display is smaller and lower in resolution. It's also capped at the Dimensity 1200 chipset, though it is a custom version for Vivo.
What you'll still get is a fantastic quad rear camera, with most of the same specs as the Pro+ model. You also get an improved design, with a slimmer body, lighter weight, and no odd reflective ceramic window next to the camera.
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