vivo V19, the successor to vivo V17, has been finally launched in Kenya.
The phone that launched internationally early in April this year will also be the first unit from the company with a dual hole-punch camera in Kenya.
With the new vivo V19, vivo is once again setting the bar high for camera-centric smartphones in the mid-range segment.
The smartphone is a bet to expand its popularity in the premium mid-range segment as well.
vivo V19 is an update mainly aimed at those looking for powerful camera experience.
The device features a dual punch-hole camera and Super AMOLED FHD+ Ultra O Screen design. The V19 brings together extraordinary selfie capabilities and advanced technology in an elegant package to deliver an innovative mobile experience for consumers.
“vivo is committed to innovating with the consumer in mind, and the V19 reflects our deep understanding of consumers’ needs. With industry-leading selfie technology, a beautiful design, and strong performance, V19 is perfect for young consumers who care about the camera and entertainment features,” said Arthur Xian, vivo Kenya CEO.
The device allows for crisp selfies as the vivo V19 will hold an L-shaped quad rear camera with a LED flash and a dual punch front camera at the right corner, something that is very unique.
The camera also supports a wide-angle selfie of up to 105 degrees, with a built-in AI algorithm that can independently correct wide-angle distortion between foreground and background for authentic and dazzling shots. It is also equipped with an Ultra-Stable Selfie Video feature, bringing a new level of stability to wide-angle selfie videos.
The rear quad camera will include a 48MP primary camera, 8MP super wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP Bokeh camera. The front camera will capture with its 32MP and 8MP sensors allowing users to capture their best selfie moments, regardless of time or place.
V19 is packed with AI image and video features, including AI Video Filters, AI Video Editor, and AI Image Matting for professional-grade editable videos.
The phone was designed with the customer in mind as it innovates in industry-leading selfie technology, a beautiful design, and strong performance.
As a camera-centric smartphone, low light photography will be your forte – a trait that will be carried along in the upcoming series.
V19 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 712 processor, and offers a fast interface and top computing performance. It is equipped with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, allowing users to store everything they need for work, rest, and play.
In addition to industry-leading selfie capabilities and sleek design, V19 brings to the smartphone universe high performance and battery efficiency. For the added convenience of its young and always on-the-go customers, V19’s super-charged capacity 4500mAh battery provides long-lasting durability, while 33W vivo FlashCharge 2.0 technology enables a 0 to 54 percent charge in just 30 minutes.
The device will be retailing at Sh40,999. And there’s no need to wait long as you can join the realm of the firsts by pre-ordering at the offline stores where you also stand a chance to win a gift hamper.