Vivo has expanded its V-series lineup in India with the launch of Vivo V70 and Vivo V70 Elite. These new models are targeted at buyers looking for a camera-centric mid-range smartphone and replace the earlier V60 in the company’s portfolio. With this version, Vivo has also added an ‘Elite’ variant to the series, offering a different processor while keeping most other features the same.
Vivo V70 series: Price and availability in India
Vivo V70 Elite price starts at Rs. The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at Rs 51,999 and the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at Rs 51,999. 56,999, while the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at Rs. 61,999. The device is available in three color options: Passion Red, Sand Beige, and Authentic Black.
On the other hand, the standard Vivo V70 price starts at Rs. The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at Rs 45,999 and the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at Rs. 49,999. It is available in Passion Red and Lemon Yellow colours.
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Vivo V70 series: Design, specs and features
Both phones feature flat edges and a square camera module on the back. Vivo uses an aluminum frame and rounded corners in its design. Both devices come with IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance.
Vivo V70 and V70 Elite feature a 6.59-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The panel supports peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits and 1.07 billion colors. Vivo claims the screen delivers clear text and consistent visibility in outdoor conditions. The bezel size is 1.25mm.
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Vivo V70 Elite is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, which marks the first time that a V-series phone uses a Snapdragon 8-series chip, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
The standard Vivo V70, on the other hand, is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, the same as its predecessor. It is designed to handle daily tasks, app usage, and gaming at medium settings.
Both devices run OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. Vivo has announced six years of software support for the series.
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As for optics, the Vivo V70 and V70 Elite share the same camera hardware. The rear includes a 50MP Zeiss night telephoto sensor, a 50MP Zeiss OIS main camera, and an 8MP Zeiss ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, the smartphone comes with a 50MP Zeiss camera with a 92-degree field of view.
The camera system supports 4K video recording at 60fps. Vivo has also added AI-based tools such as AI flowers, AI weather magic, and AI Holi portraits to achieve different shooting effects.
In addition, both models are equipped with 6,500mAh batteries and support 90W FlashCharge. Vivo claims that a full charge can support up to 11 hours of navigation, 40 hours of video playback, or 6 hours of 4K video recording. The devices also support bypass charging to reduce heat during extended use.
They also come with additional features such as 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner 2.0 and X-axis linear motors for providing vibration feedback during gaming and other interactions.
