Vivo V70 review: Reliable mid-range phone with feature-rich camera

Though Vivo V70 is a moderate upgrade over its predecessor, it is a reliable Android phone.

Recently, Vivo launched the new line of premium V70 series mid-range phones in India.

The new device comes in two variants-- V70 and V70 Elite-- with prices starting at Rs 45,999 and Rs 51,999, respectively.

I used the standard V70 model for a week, and here are my thoughts on the Android phone from the house of Vivo.

Design, build quality and display

The new Vivo V70 flaunts an all-new design language compared to the predecessor. It features a solid flat rail around the screen. It is made of premium aluminium materials with a matte finish, which not only offers a firm grip for the fingers to hold on to the device, but also repels sweaty fingerprint smudges.

Even on the back, it has a smooth, glossy finish and doesn't get stained quite easily. Our review unit is lemon yellow and looks lovely in the sunlight.

The company also offers the device in passion red colour, which, by the way, is more pleasing to the eyes.

Vivo V70 5G.

It is not just pretty looking phone, it is built to last for several years. It comes with an IP68/IP69 rating, meaning it can survive a drop in a swimming pool or any fresh water body like a pond or a river up to a depth of 1.5 metres (around five feet) for close to 30 minutes. It can even work without high water pressure jets for a few seconds as well.

Further, the company has used Schott Xensation Core shield for the protection against scratches on the display. And also offers a free silicone case with the retail box in addition to a data cable and a charger.

On the front, it sports a beautiful 6.59-inch 1.5K(2750 × 1260p) flat AMOLED screen with HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, pixel density of 459 pixels per inch (ppi) and offers up to 5000 nits peak brightness.

Vivo V70 5G.

It is really good for multimedia consumption. The colours on the screen appear vibrant and make you spend more time watching TV series and movies on OTT apps, viewing reels endlessly on social media platforms and playing games a little longer than usual.

It also boasts eye-care features to control blue light emissions and reduce the strain on the eyes. This comes in handy while reading e-books or long-form news articles at night.

Vivo V70 5G.

The device also comes with a Type-C USB port, a dual-SIM slot (type: nano) and a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The latter does a fine job of identifying and unlocking the home screen in a flash with a lower false rejection rate.

Performance

The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the same as one found in the predecessor.

Vivo V70's single-core and multi-core CPU Performance score on Geekbench 6.0.

However, the company has used advanced RAM and storage chips-- LPDDR5X and UFS 4.1, which ensure the successor performs better (significantly higher read/write speeds, and efficient use of memory) and faster than the previous iteration.

It is available in two configurations-- 8GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage-- and runs Android 16-based OriginOS 6.

Vivo V70's GPU performance score on Geekbench 6.0.

The device performs smoothly. Be it switching between apps or operating the camera to record high-resolution videos or running AI applications and playing games, it doesn't show any glaring issue of lag to complain about. Also, it is easy to navigate through the settings of the phone.

Also, it comes with productivity tools and a one-tap tool to transfer files instantly between two devices.

Vivo V70 5G.

Vivo V70 is guaranteed to get four years of Android OS updates (up to 2030) and six years of security patches for protection against emerging cyber threats up to 2032.

The device comes with a 6,500mAh cell capacity same as the predecessor. However, it manages to deliver more than a day of battery life under normal usage of Wi-Fi at home and cellular network outdoors.

Also, it supports 90W fast wired charging. To reach from zero to 50 per cent, it takes around 30 minutes and can hit 100 per cent in less than 55 minutes.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

Photography

The devices also come with a triple-sensor module with ZEISS Camera system featuring a main 50MP camera (with 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX766 sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS: Optical Image Stabilisation) + 8MP 115-degree ultra-wide camera (with f/2.2) + 50MP (with 1/1.95-inch IMX882 3x periscope telephoto camera with f/2.65, OIS: Optical Image Stabilisation) with Aura light LED.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

It takes brilliant photos in almost all light conditions. It does an amazing job of getting crystal clear photos with human faces.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

Also, flowers appear more vibrant than they appear to our naked eyes, making them worthy to be shared on social media platforms.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample with ultra-wide angle mode.

The ultra-wide-angle mode does a fine job of capturing the wide area clearly.

Vivo V70 Photo Sample with 1X.

Vivo V70 Photo Sample with 2X Zoom.

It can also capture digitally zoomed photos up to 10X. It supports up to 100X.

Vivo V70 Photo Sample with 3X Zoom.

Vivo V70 Photo Sample with 10X Zoom.

Even close-up shots come off really well, as you can see from the sample photos; the camera has managed to get the minute details of the bee on the flower captured really well.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

At night, too, it excels with nice, sharp photos with less noise.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

The device can record high-resolution videos up to 4K at 60 frames per second (fps). The quality is really good.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

Vivo V70 supports a plethora of generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) features, including AI Photography Suite, AI Floral Blessing, AI Magic Weather (to change clouds), AI Magic Landscape, AI Creative Style, and more.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

For a limited time, Vivo will be offering exclusive Holi Portrait mode, which promises better clarity and vibrant colours in the photos compared to regular portrait mode.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

On the front, it flaunts a feature-rich 50MP(f/2.0) 92-degree autofocus camera and can even record 4K videos as well

Vivo V70 5G's camera sample.

Final thoughts

Though Vivo V70 is a moderate upgrade over its predecessor, it is a reliable phone. It delivers good on smooth performance, impressive build quality, praiseworthy camera hardware and a full day of battery life.

The Vivo V70 comes in two variants-- 8GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage-- for Rs 45,999 and Rs 49,999.

Vivo V70 5G.

Compared to the predecessor's launch price, the new V70 series is a bit expensive. This is caused by huge global supply constraints to procure RAM and storage chipsets. Most of the semiconductor companies are finding it hard to meet the demands of AI firms, who are scaling their data centres in much faster pace than ever before. And, there is a very small number of units to share with smart device makers.

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