I noticed something interesting today—Vivo just officially shook up the mid-premium market in India. We’ve seen a lot of “incremental” updates lately, but the new Vivo V70 Series 5G is a massive leap forward, especially if you’re tired of charging your phone twice a day.
Starting at ₹45,999, these aren’t just “slim and pretty” phones anymore. Vivo is finally bringing “Elite” performance to the V-series, and the spec sheet is surprisingly beefy.
Design & Display: Practically Borderless
The first thing you’ll notice is the “shrunk” look. Vivo has managed to slim the side bezels down to just 1.25mm—which they claim are the thinnest in this price bracket. It gives the 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen an almost edge-to-edge feel.
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120Hz Refresh Rate for buttery smooth scrolling.
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5,000 nits Peak Brightness: You could probably use this as a flashlight in a pinch; it’s incredibly readable under direct sunlight.
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Ultrasonic Fingerprint 2.0: Unlike the older optical sensors, this one works even if your fingers are wet or oily.
Performance: The “Elite” Upgrade
For the first time, we’re seeing a Snapdragon 8-series chip in a V-series phone. The V70 Elite packs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the standard V70 uses the efficient Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.
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RAM/Storage: Up to 12GB LPDDR5X and 512GB UFS 4.1.
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Software: Both run Android 16 (OriginOS 6) out of the box.
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Longevity: Vivo is promising 6 years of security updates, which is a huge win for those who don’t want to upgrade every two years.
Camera: ZEISS Everything
If you’re here for the photos, you’re in luck. Both phones feature a triple-threat setup co-engineered with ZEISS.
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Primary: 50MP Sony IMX882 with OIS.
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Telephoto: 50MP periscope lens (3x Optical Zoom) for those crisp portraits.
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Selfie: A 50MP “Group Selfie” camera with a wide 92° field of view.
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The “Why it Matters”: Most mid-rangers skip a good telephoto lens. Having a dedicated 50MP zoom lens means your portrait shots will have natural depth (bokeh) rather than that “fake” AI-blurred look.
Battery: The Real Showstopper
This is the “Major First” I was talking about. Both phones house a massive 6,500mAh battery squeezed into a chassis that’s only about 7.6mm thick.
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90W FlashCharge: It supports bypass charging, so you can game while plugged in without the phone turning into a hand-warmer.
Pricing & Variants
| Model | Variant | Price |
| Vivo V70 | 8GB + 256GB | ₹45,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹49,999 | |
| Vivo V70 Elite | 8GB + 256GB | ₹51,999 |
| 12GB + 512GB | ₹61,999 |
The Verdict: If you want the most “bang for your buck,” the standard V70 is great, but the V70 Elite is the one to watch. It’s effectively a flagship-lite that finally bridges the gap between the V-series and the high-end X-series.
Pre-bookings are open now, and they hit the shelves on February 26. Are you team Passion Red or Lemon Yellow?
