Vivo S5, with 48MP quad rear cameras, goes official
After several leaks and teasers, Chinese tech giant Vivo has finally launched the camera-centric S5 smartphone in its home country. The key highlights of the phone include its punch-hole design, 48MP quad rear camera module, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and mid-level internals. Notably, the phone will go on sale in China starting November 22. Here's all about it.
Vivo S5: At a glance
Vivo S5 features an edge-to-edge screen with a small display cut-out at the top-right corner and an ultra-slim bottom bezel, offering 91.8% screen-to-body ratio. On the rear, it houses diamond-shaped quad camera module along with an LED flash. The smartphone comes with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
What's the camera like on Vivo S5?
The quad rear camera module on the Vivo S5 comprises a 48MP (f/1.8) main sensor, 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP (f/2.4) dedicated macro lens, and another 5MP (f/2.4) lens to capture depth details. The phone also offers a respectable 32MP (f/2.4) front-facing snapper. Moreover, the main camera is capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps, while the selfie shooter supports 1080p videos at 30fps.
Here's a look at the internals
Vivo S5 draws power from Snapdragon 712 octa-core processor. The company has paired this chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage. The handset runs Android Pie-based FunTouch OS 9.2 and packs a 4,100mAh battery with 22.5W Vivo's Dual-Engine fast charging technology. Lastly, it offers all latest connectivity options including support for dual-SIMs (Nano), dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C port, and a headphone jack.
What about pricing and availability?
As for pricing, Vivo S5 costs CNY 2,698 (approximately Rs. 27,700) for 8GB/128GB variant and CNY 2,998 (approximately Rs. 30,750) for the variant with 8GB/256GB configuration. Meanwhile, there is no word on the availability of the smartphone outside of China.
