Vivo X70 Pro+ ties with Pixel 6 Pro in DXOMARK
What's the story
Vivo's X70 Pro+ has matched Google's Pixel 6 Pro in the DXOMARK camera performance test. The flagship handset has secured the seventh rank, scoring a total of 135 points to share the spot with Google's most advanced smartphone to date. It trails rivals like the Huawei P50 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, and Apple's iPhone 13 Pro.
Context
Why does this story matter?
The DXOMARK camera rating is regarded as one of the reputed benchmarks for camera performance. With X70 Pro+ scoring 135 points in aggregate, it has emerged as the first Vivo handset to take a spot in the coveted list of best camera smartphones money can buy right now. The premium model goes against rivals such as the iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S21++.
Design and display
It has an aluminium unibody design
The Vivo X70 Pro+ has a center-aligned punch-hole cut-out with curved screen edges and sleek bezels. There is also an under-display optical fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. It features a 6.78-inch QHD+ (1440x3200 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The smartphone weighs around 213gm and also has an IP68 rating.
Cameras
The cameras come with Zeiss T* coating
The Vivo X70 Pro+ sports a quad rear camera unit with a 50MP (f/1.6) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/3.4) periscope zoom lens, a 12MP (f/1.6) telephoto shooter, and a 48MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide snapper with gimbal stabilization. Up front, it has a single 32MP (f/2.5) selfie snapper. The rear camera module features a Zeiss T* coating, which reduces glare and improves clarity.
Internals
The X70 Pro+ is powered by Snapdragon 888+ chipset
The Vivo X70 Pro+ runs on Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 888+ which is built on a 5nm process and is 5G enabled. The handset also houses a dedicated V1 imaging chip for photo processing. It has a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast-charging and boots Android 11 with Funtouch OS 12 on top. The device offers support for Bluetooth 5.2, a Type-C port, and Wi-Fi 6.
Information
In India, it is offered in a single color option
Vivo X70 Pro+ carries a price-tag of Rs. 79,990 for the solo 12GB/256GB variant. It is offered in a single color option of Enigma Black and is available via Vivo's e-store and partner online as well as offline channels.