It's Me, Gracee: Vivo X21

Vivo is SM Cybermonth 2018’s exclusive smartphone partner

Maris Racal for SM Cybermonth 2018 Tuesday, August 07, 2018

Global smartphone big-name Vivo celebrated the launch of SM Cybermonth 2018 last August 3 at the Main Atrium of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. As the exclusive smartphone partner of the SM Cybermonth nationwide, Vivo is to take part in the month-long Cybermonth event at all SM malls all over the country which will feature on-ground big discounts and promos on gadgets, gaming activities, and cyber deals.

For its very own segment during the event, Vivo hosted a brand talk about the X21with one of its representatives. Raffle prizes were also given away to the delight of lucky audience members.

The tech-loving crowd was also treated to an appearance and two-song performances, “New Rules” and “Havana,” by Vivo brand endorser Maris Racal who excitedly mentioned that the X21 is the first smartphone in the Philippines to feature a future-forward In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology.

The Vivo X21’s unveiling last June wowed the industry with the phone’s state-of-the-art, future forward In-Display fingerprint sensor complemented by other impressive offerings such as an extraordinary 19:9 FullView™ Display which produces a more immersive mobile video-watching and gaming experience, and an AI Face Beauty-enabled camera that boasts of dual pixel sensors which creates vivid pictures whether in low-light or backlight situations. The Vivo X21 also boasts of an all-new AI Game Mode feature which allows the device to intelligently detect once user launches a game and at this instant, transforms the smartphone from a mere phone to a dedicated gaming device.

The in-display fingerprint technology was first launched at the CES 2018 early this year with Vivo following up on the promise of a launch of a smartphone carrying the said high-end feature with the eventual release of the X21.

Vivo Philippines Vice President for Strategy Partnership Annie Lim joined other executives at the SM Cybermonth 2018 launch.

Along with Maris who entertained the crowd at the event, Vivo Philippines Vice President for Strategy Partnership Annie Lim was also present to give support for the brand.

The SM Cybermonth 2018, to happen all month of August in all SM malls nationwide, is an event mounted by SM’s Cyberzone. Gadget enthusiasts will enjoy up to 50% off on gadgets and gizmos at participating Cyberzone stores plus a tech-citing showcase of the best and newest gadgets at the Tech X-hibit. Get to own a Vivo X21 plus other Vivo smartphone products at the SM Cybermonth 2018, happening only at Cyberzone at your favorite SM mall.

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

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Vivo brings gaming experience to AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018 with Ideal Vision

AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018 Saturday, August 04, 2018

Global smartphone brand Vivo rubbed shoulders with geek and pop culture fans at the recently concluded AsiaPOP ComiconManila 2018, the biggest annual comic and pop culture convention in this part of the world.

Held from July 27 to 29 at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Complex in Manila, sunglasses and eyewear store Ideal Vision Center presented thelimited-edition Comic Specs with Gamerspecsas complemented by the artificial intelligence (AI) Game Mode feature of the newest Vivo X21 for a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Gaming enthusiasts tried their skills playing popular games such Tekken, NES, Mortal Combat, and CSR Racing at the Ideal Vision and Vivo gaming booth.

Ideal Vision materialized the Gamerspecs in partnership with Italian eyewear Sting. The country’s first lenses especially made for gamers are made with plastic resin material with layers of blue coating, AR (anti reflective) coating, UV coating, and sandwiched Photochromic material to allow longer game time.

Apart from the Ideal Vision tie-up where gamers got a chance to experience playing their favorite games on the Vivo X21 using Ideal Vision Center’s special gaming lens, Vivoalso gave away special prizes to AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018 attendees who took part playing games in the booth and also by simply liking the official Vivo official Instagram account. Ideal Vision also gave away specialtokens during the three-day event.

The Ideal Vision and Vivo gaming booth was a hit among gamers at the AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018.

AsiaPop Comicon 2018 fans show off the give aways they received from Vivo

The Vivo X21, popular for its industry-first in-display fingerprint scanner, also boasts of the AI Game Mode spec, where on-the-go gamers can play games minus the distractions. Because of this one-of-a-kind feature, the Vivo X21 transforms into a dedicated game console, blocking out background calls which makes for fun and uninterrupted gameplay.

AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018, an annual event, is the largest pop culture convention in the Philippines and in the whole of Southeast Asia which features international brands of comics, toys, animation, film, television, music, video games, books, and sports.

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Vivo X21 is an eyecatcher at the Mobile Fest 2018

Mobile Fest 2018 Saturday, July 28, 2018

Global smartphone brand Vivo has made a good impression on tech enthusiasts at the SM Cyberzone’s Mobile Fest 2018.

To explain all the goods on Vivo’s latest flagship smartphone—the X21, the brand tapped respected tech experts Mark Macanas of TechPinas and AloraUy Guerrero of Revu.

The experts discussed Vivo X21’s unlocking technologies, dual rear camera, AI Selfie Camera, AI Game Mode, Hi-Fi, performance, and design.

Alora Uy Guerrero of Revu and Mark Macanas of TechPinas had nothing but praises for Vivo X21.

Macanas and Guerrero mentioned that there are two ways to unlock the Vivo X21, through the Face ID Access with Infrared that accurately identifies a user’s facial features even in nighttime and the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology that replaces the rear fingerprint sensor. Vivo is the industry pioneer of In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology.

Aside from pioneering features, the pair also talked about Vivo X21’s photography-related specs. The 12 megapixel+5MP dual rear camera and the 12MP front camera with Dual Pixel Sensor. These impressive hardware specs are even boosted by the X21’s AI features like the AI Face Beauty and AI HDR.

In terms of performance, the Vivo X21 proved to be a hard worker, said Macanas and Guerrero. After all, the X21 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE chip that can process complex AI and neural computing. It has a 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM to improve the speed of launching, loading, and switching including large and complex mobile games.

To complement all these, Vivo X21 has a 6.28-inch 19:9 FHD+ FullView™ Display with a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio for every user’s viewing pleasure.

Moreover, Guerrero, a music-lover, even praised Vivo for continuing its Hi-Fi legacy in the X21. The smartphone is equipped with Deep Field technology, which was developed by Vivo to provide panoramic surround, mega bass, clear voice effects and various environmental audio effects, allowing users to customize their audio experience.

The Vivo booth at the Mobile Fest 2018

Vivo is one of the key brands that participated in the Mobile Fest 2018.

The Vivo booth will beat the Mobile Fest until July 29 in SM City North EDSA.

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Take IG-Worthy Shots With Vivo X21’s Dual Rear Camera

Tech News Saturday, July 21, 2018

Smartphone innovator and globally known brand Vivo is best known for their selfie-centric phone cameras and with each of their product, the smartphone leader never fails. In fact, their smartphone cameras only get better with each launch and there is no stopping Vivo when it comes to providing consumers with topnotch and high-technology means of self-expression.

Vivo just recently launched the future-forward X21 which is popular not only for its industry-first in-display fingerprint sensor but also for its AI Face Beauty-enabled dual rear and selfie camera which boasts of dual pixel sensors. With a set of impressive camera specs, expect that the X21 will deliver the goods, creating flawless and vivid shots whether in low-light or backlight situations.

Rely on your X21 to give you only the best, feed-worthy shots taken anytime of the day, anywhere. Moreover, committed to coming up only with perfect photos, the Vivo X21’s AI HDR, an upgrade of the regular HDR, merges more frames to resolve the problems presented by contrasting strong dark and light tones in a photo. Tired of capturing very dark and blurred night-time photos of evening celebrations and night-outs? This X21 technology solves this low-light situation obstacle for all photo enthusiasts.

Adding to the above mentioned premium camera features is Vivo X21’s 6.28-inch FullView Display. Selfie fans will benefit from this ample phone display as it could improve the overall composition of every photograph taken, with enhanced clarity and definition. Take photos of your favorite meal and even its delicious colors will reveal itself appetizing; or show off your chosen outfit for the day and the textures come alive because of the photo’s clearness in detail.

As if these are not enough surprises under Vivo X21’s camera hood, other fun specs include the rear camera’s slow motion and timelapse feature for a more cinematic video effect, plus portrait bokeh to add more flair and drama to selfies.

The Vivo X21, is now up for grabs for the retail price of Php 29,999.00 in all Vivo kiosks and in online shopping destinations Lazada and Shoppee. The X21 is chic and contemporary in its matte black color.

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Vivo X21 is every fulfilled young person’s secret key to achieving goals

Tech News Wednesday, July 18, 2018

You’ll never know when life will throw you something good. Sometimes we find ourselves happy and content in our current hobbies and careers only to discover later that our passion lies in another.

Young people, popularly fitted under the generation bracket “millennial,” are examples of this. For millennials, life offers a multitude of possibilities and they are out to achieve and conquer all of them.

International smartphone brand Vivo is a brand that understands the young populace. This is why their products are always anchored on innovation and are designed to fit in the energetic and dynamic lifestyle of its young audience.

Vivo’s latest offering, the revolutionary Vivo X21, fits right in every millennial’s life goals with the special features under its hood. Vivo, being known as a brand that pushes boundaries in terms of innovation, is proud of the X21’s unique and industry-first feature—the impressive under-glass fingerprint sensor. This one of a kind breakthrough allows for topnotch security for one’s smartphone, most importantly for people especially busy running their lives and making things happen towards their manyday to day hustles.

With this smartphone’s 19:9 FullView Display spec, young professionals can plan out their entire day, week, or even their entire year solely on the Vivo X21, just like how one used to do on the wide-face of a traditional journal or tablet only way, way better. Gatherings with friends, get togethers with family, getting those most coveted As for the semester, or bagging that promotion at work are all possible with the help of a trusted and reliant smartphone like the X21. The said Fullview Display is also perfect for a more immersive mobile video-watching and gaming experience, perfect for a night of bonding with friends, other halves, or family because play time and leisure time after work or at the academe makes any youthful go- getter ready to take on any challenge and ambition head on.

Every successful youngster can now celebrate every life milestone with the Vivo X21’s AI Face Beauty-enabled dual rear and selfie camera. Committed to bringing flawless photos, the Vivo X21’s Super HDR captures every feed-worthy photo depicting moments with one’s squad, taking photos of one’s fashion OOTD, or sharing shots of one’s cherished dishes and new found food destination.

Lastly, this generation’s style-conscious people should have no qualms whipping out a stylish phone they can be proud of. With Vivo X21’s sleek design in elegant matte black, each and every one of the young and hip crowd would find this smartphone cool and in-vogue.

All the young people at the top of their game living a spirited, activity-packed life can now avail the Vivo X21 for the retail price of Php 29,999.00 in all Vivo kiosks and in online shopping destinations Lazada and Shopee and make this groundbreaking smartphone a companion to reaching their missions and various life goals.

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Vivo steps up its AI features in X21

Tech News Friday, July 13, 2018

The world has arrived in the era of artificial intelligence. Most smartphones, if not all, are equipped with AI features to enhance the user experience. But global smartphone brand Vivo is making the most of this technology in its newest flagship.

The Vivo X21 is powered by AI technology to enhance the experience of every user.

One of the most basic uses of AI technology in mobile devices is through photography. The Vivo brand has been well-known for the way it revolutionized the selfie game.

In Vivo X21, the brand augmented how users take selfies with the AI Face Beauty and the AI Selfie Lighting.

Vivo’sAI Face Beauty feature can identify the subject’s sex, skin tone, and surrounding lighting environment to create the ideal settings, which are eventually based on the user’s habits and preferences.

But what really makes it stand out is that this feature collected almost a million facial images from people all over the world to create an AI database so its algorithms can accurately detect the age, gender, and skin tone of users in different countries.Thisprovides each user with the most appropriate beauty effects also based on specific market habits and culture.

TechPinas’ Mark Milan Macanas, in fact,affirmed that the feature renders a more natural result.

“With this technology from Vivo, your selfies will be beautified, but at the same time, you still look like your selfies,” he said at the launch of the Vivo X21 on June 21.

To give more impact to the selfies, Vivo X21 also has AI Selfie Lighting that processes light accents authentically. It does by identifying the different parts of the face so the X21 can fill light, adjust sharpness, enhance shadows, and apply filters. The user can choose among a range of light accent effects like Studio Light, Stereo Light, and Monochrome Background to enhance that perfect shot.

The Vivo X21 adjusts the lighting of a photo through AI technology.

Aside from its selfie capabilities, the front camera also has a new infrared module to help user to recognize faces even in dark situations.Now enhanced by AI, Vivo X21’s AI Face Access can intelligently detect ambient light intensity and ensure fast and accurate unlocking at night.

Vivo X21’sAI Photography, moreover, is improved withthe AI HDR and the AI Scene Recognition.

With just a single press of the shutter, Vivo X21’sAI HDR captures more frames of a wider dynamic range than previously possible with existing HDR technology. This provides more image options for merging to perfectly light all the parts of the eventual photo to render crisper results.

The AI Scene Recognition, meanwhile,goes beyond the night, sports, vibration or backlit scenarios. It can also detect and identify 18 tags and 140 scenarios such as portraits, food, and plants. It is activated using Vivo’s AI algorithm based on a large database of almost one million photos. Through this database, the Vivo X21 can detect different scenarios and adjust settings such as saturation, sharpness, and brightness.

No more cluttered photo albums with Vivo X21’s AI Scene Recognition.

Also during the launch of the Vivo X21 on June 21,GadgetMatch’sDaniel Moral praised this AI feature in helping a user sort out the photos taken.

“Vivo X21 has more scene detections than any other phones in the market… There is an album dedicated called AI Image Identification, so you go there then it sorts out by selfies, by documents, by food, and by people,” he said.

Vivo’s newest flagship also uses AI technology to enhance its processor. NamedAI Smart Engine, the Vivo X21 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE) which can effectively utilize CPU resources for complex AI processes.

In fact, according to GizGuide’s Peter Jan Icogo, the Vivo X21’s chipsetis the smartphone brand’s most powerful processor in the Philippines to date.

“What I like about the Vivo X21 with the help of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 is its battery efficiency... Its battery life can last for around 1.5 days in a single charge. That is very impressive,” he said during the Vivo X21 launch.

The AI Smart Engine, moreover, also familiarizes itself with user preferences and predicts different usage scenarios to launch and switch apps faster for a seamless user experience.

The AI Smart Engine is further amplified by the AI Game Mode. The Vivo X21 knows it when you play games and transforms into a dedicated game console with features to help eliminate distraction. For instance, the Background Calls feature means you can stay on calls without stopping the game, and AI Game Mode prevents accidental touch operations, ensuring you only make the moves you intended.

With all these AI-powered capabilities, Vivo X21 proves that its priority is making smartphone experience a pleasure to every user.

The Vivo X21 is available for only Php29,999. It is retailed at authorized shops nationwide. The list of participating stores can be found on this link: http://vivoglobal.ph/x21_stores/.

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Magic? Nah, it’s just Vivo X21’s In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology

Tech News Tuesday, July 10, 2018

At a touch of a finger, the all-new Vivo X21 unlocks a world of endless possibilities with its revolutionary In-Display Fingerprint Scanner.

The technology, which was introduced in the Philippines last June 21, replaced the rear fingerprint sensor not only to achieve a sleek and unified design but also to offer an immersive smartphone experience.

So how does this the fingerprint scanner work? It all boils down to science and meticulous research.

When the user's finger touches the screen for unlocking, the Vivo X21’s Super AMOLED display emits light to illuminate the finger. The optical fingerprint sensor below the OLED display captures the light reflected by the fingerprint. Based on the reflected light from the unique ridges on the fingerprint, the sensor processes the optical signals to deliver crisp and sharp fingerprint images for matching.

Moreover, when fingerprint recognition is needed, such as when the screen is off and for unlocking apps, a fingerprint recognition icon will appear on the screen for users to press for immediate authentication. Otherwise, the fingerprint icon is invisible to ensure a seamless mobile experience.

The current unlocking speed is only 0.6 second.

The decision to mass produce the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology was made after an extensive research into different biometric solutions in the market as well as consumer habits and market needs. To recall, Vivo has various research and development centers worldwide, including the United States (San Diego) and China (Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing).

Perfecting the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology was no easy feat as it was a huge challenge to integrate the sensor to the Vivo X21’s internal design and screen. Vivo had to redesign the internal structure of the phone to make this vision come to life.

At MWC Shanghai 2017, Vivo unveiled the industry’s first Vivo Under-Display Fingerprint Scanning Solution. Then at CES 2018, the global smartphone brand displayed a ready-to-produce smartphone with the world’s first In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology.

The Vivo X21 with the pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology is available for Php29,999 at these participating stores http://vivoglobal.ph/x21_stores/.

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Vivo unlocks the future with the launch of X21 in the Philippines

Tech News Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Global smartphone brand Vivo has unlocked the future of mobile technology in the Philippines as it introduced a new flagship, the X21 with the pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, at its launch in Okada Manila on June 21.

The event, held in the Grand Ballroom of the picturesque oceanfront integrated resort, was well-attended by media partners and other guests despite the heavy rain.

Vivo Philippines’ VP for Sales Ms. Hazel Bascon gave her welcome message during the Vivo X21 launch.

Vivo Philippines Vice President for Sales Ms. Hazel Bascon during her opening remarks highlighted the global smartphone brand’s dedication to innovation.

“What is about to unfold before you is the reveal of the world’s first smartphone to feature an In-Display Fingerprint Scanner housed in a beautifully-designed all-glass build, a smartphone that is truly exceptional in more ways than one,” she said.

Vivo Philippines representatives Mr. Patrick Villareal and Ms. Jomarie Morales then went up on stage to explain each of the specs of the Vivo X21. The pair discussed how the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology as well as the other features such as the AI Face Access, front and rear cameras with all-pixel dual-core sensor on the X21 work.

Media partners got the lowdown on the X21 straight from Vivo representatives.

Sharing tech expertise

During the launch, Vivo also invited on stage some of the respected industry experts to discuss the X21. They are Mr. Louie Diangson of Yugatech, Mr. Daniel Moral of GadgetMatch, Mr. Mark Milan Macanas of TechPinas, Mr. Giancarlo Viterbo of GadgetPilipinas, Mr. Peter Jan Icogo of Gizguide, Mr. Jamie Inocian of Unbox, and Ms. AloraUy Guerrero of Revu.

Mr. Diangson discussed the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology and the AI Face Access of X21. Mr. Morial then explained how efficient the X21’s AI photography.

On the other hand, Mr. Macanas talked about Vivo X21’s front camera, specifically its AI Face Beauty.

Tech experts shared their thoughts on the Vivo X21.

Mr. Viterbo, moreover, shared how Vivo X21’s AI Game Mode keep interruptions at bay while playing PUBG Mobile and other games.

Vivo X21’s chipset, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE,is the most powerful in the Philippines to date, Mr. Icogo confirmed. Meanwhile, Mr. Inocian focused on Vivo X21’s 6.28-inch + FullView™ Display.

Ms. Guerrero, finally, highlighted why Vivo X21 is one of the most advanced phones when it comes to audio playback.

Exciting partnerships

Vivo also announced its partnerships with Shopee Philippines and Akulaku. Ms. Bascon and Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim from Vivo Philippines exchanged tokens with the representatives from Shopee Philippines, Ms. Jane Lim, and from Akulaku, Mr. Sean Duxiang.

Vivo Philippines newest partner is Shopee Philippines.

Shopee Philippines is an online shopping mall. Through the new partnership, Vivo has put up its official online store on Shopee Philippines.

Vivo Philippines’ executives welcomed Akulaku as its newest online partner.

Akulaku, meanwhile, is an online installing shopping mall that also provides financial services in Southeast Asian countries. Vivo smartphones can now be bought online installment payment options on Akulaku.

Exhilarating FIFA fever

Vivo, as the Official Smartphone Sponsor, of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 brought the football fever to the launch of X21. To get a glimpse of all the excitement in Russia, Vivo displayed some FIFA merchandise at the lobby.

During the presentation of the X21, Vivo mascots also showed the crowd how to do the #PassTheSwag FIFA dance. Vivo Philippines endorsers Vern and VernieceEnciso, Chie Filomeno, Maris Racal, and TJ Monterdethen strutted the new flagship with a Vivo FIFA ball on their other hand while they proudly sport their favorite FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 team jersey.

Vern was wearing the jersey of the FIFA World Cup 2014 champs Germany while her sister Verniece was clad in a jersey of Spain, the FIFA World Cup 2010 victors

Chienna and Maris, meanwhile, were proudly wearing the jersey of Brazil, the five-time FIFA World Cup title holders.

TJ, on the other hand, expressed his support for the national team of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal.

Moreover, the Vivo Philippines team including Ms. Bascon, Mr. Villareal, Ms. Morales, as well as Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim were also bitten by the FIFA fever in their football-inspired garb.

Exquisite #OOTDs

The Vivo Philippines endorsers also took cues from the new X21 for their second look for the night.

The Vivo X21 has ditched the metal body for a new 3D glass back cover. The design was inspired by Iceland's Wake Black Beach, a rapidly cooling lava granule that is deep and dark yet free of impurities.

Vern and Verniece proved that they are young fashion icons in their Patty Ang creations.

Chienna and Maris, meanwhile, showed off that simplicity is the key to achieving elegance

Julie Anne San Jose who performed the closing number for the night looked like a total performer in her sparkly ensemble.

Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose looked every inch a star during the Vivo X21 launch. Meanwhile, the unstoppable Darren Espanto entertained the crowd with his energetic performance.

Darren Espanto who had a mini-concert at the launch with her four-song set and Mccoy de Leon who made sure he would be part of the event despite the rains looked dashing and sleek in their tailored outfits.

Vivo endorsers and executives pose for photos at the launch of the pioneering X21.

Ms. Bascon also revealed the price of Vivo X21 towards the end of the program.

The Vivo X21 is retailed for Php29,999 in authorized shops nationwide. The list of participating stores can be found here: http://vivoglobal.ph/x21_stores/.

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Vivo Launches Pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology in PHL with New Flagship X21

Tech News Saturday, June 23, 2018

Vivo X21 - Extraordinary AI Photography experience set new industry benchmarks for mobile innovation

Vivo on Thursday released the X21 flagship smartphone in the Philippines to bring users a brand new and futuristic unlocking experience with industry-leading In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. Combined with its FullView™ Display, AI photography and upgraded face recognition technology, the X21 is the ideal mobile partner for the tech-savvy consumer.

The most awaited grand launch of Vivo's X21 took place at Okada Manila

Through its continuous research into user needs, Vivo has consistently pursued innovation to solve consumer pain points.

Vivo Philippines Vice President Miss Hazel Bascon

Having invested in long-term research and development to overcome the problems posed by mass producing In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, Vivo is finally bringing this secure and intuitive unlocking solution to more consumers. Vivo has also made major technology breakthroughs with its FullView™ Display and AI photography featured in the X21.

Two unlocking technologies to bring double convenience

Vivo has been the industry pioneer of In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology from showcasing its first prototype demonstration to successful mass production. To ensure user expectations for this technology are being met, Vivo has tasked its teams to innovate and perfect this technology on the new X21 to provide a reliable and secure unlocking solution to all consumers.

Vivo X21 replaces the rear fingerprint sensor with the latest In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. This allows the sleek and unified design of the smartphone to be preserved without the need for a rear fingerprint sensor. With mere a flick of the wrist and a press on the screen to unlock, this convenient and seamless process is intuitive for any user.

Other than In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, X21 also offers upgraded facial recognition technology with Face Access which scans users’ facial features for enhanced security.

VIVO X21 FEATURES & SPECS

Impressive FullView™ experience with a screen-to-body ratio of over 90%

Vivo X21 has a 6.28-inch 19:9 FHD+ FullView™ Display. With a super slim notch, and 1.66mm side bezels, it achieves a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio to provide a wider viewing experience compared to other similar-sized phones. Vivo has even enhanced its software to support the notch and developed a notification bar that maintains an immersive experience. Maximizing the beauty of the display, Vivo X21 uses P3 display color management technology and supports a P3 wide color gamut to ensure more accurate, natural and saturated colors.

Taking phone design to the extraordinary, X21 has ditched the metal body for a new 3D glass back cover. Every arc and curve on the back cover are ergonomically optimized to ensure comfort in your hand, with only 3.1mm thick in the middle. More than just smooth to the touch, X21 uses a new color-blending technique, which creates a unique luster that creates its elegant look.

AI Photography Brings a Superior User Experience

X21continues Vivo’s heritage of photography leadership, featuring 12MP (24 million photographic units) front and rear cameras with Dual Pixel Sensors. The secondary rear camera is 5MP. Thanks to the larger photographic area of each pixel, X21’s camera significantly boosts picture clarity. On top of this, the X21 features fast focusing technology that rivals DSLRs, which enables it to focus fast and capture depth of field data in every pixel.

Vivo X21’s AI Scene Recognition not only identifies night, sports, vibration or back light scenarios, but it can also detect and identify 18 tags and 140 scenarios such as portraits, food and plants as it shoots. It then actively adjusts photography settings and effects to make it easy for the user to capture a great photo.

By upgrading Vivo’s photography technologies with AI, Vivo’s AI Face Beauty and AI HDR features can identify the subject’s sex, skin tone and surrounding lighting environment to create the ideal facial enhancement settings, even in a backlit environment. With AI Face Beauty learning the user’s specific preferences for beauty, it can generate custom beautification effects tailored to each user. Think of X21 as your personal make-over team packed into one intelligent device.

System level optimization enhances mobile entertainment

Hardware forms the basis of any user experience. The X21 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE chip which can effectively utilize CPU resources for complex AI and neural computing. Its 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM increases the speed of launching, loading and switching even large and complex mobile games. With the large storage space, users can go wild downloading all the applications, movies and photos they want without the hassle of clearing space.

While gaming, the system will automatically adjust the CPU to optimize performance according to the game’s resources for a smoother gaming experience. The Game Mode on X21 even prevents accidental touch operations, ensuring gamers only make the moves they intended.

X21 continues Vivo’s Hi-Fi legacy and houses the AK4376A audio chipset. It is also equipped with Deep Field technology, which was developed by Vivo to provide panoramic surround, mega bass, clear voice effects and various environmental audio effects, allowing users to tailor their audio experience.

Present during the Grand Reveal of Vivo X21 were fashion bloggers Vern and Verniece Enciso, Chienna Filomeno, TJ Monterde, Darren Espanto, McCoy De Leon and Julie Anne San Jose together with Ms. Annie Lim, Vivo Philippines brand director and Vivo Philippines Vice President Miss Hazel Bascon.