Gadgets Philippines – July 2019

http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph JULY 2019 19

phone is targeted toward female users who love

taking selfies, the 32MP front-facing camera takes

“blooming selfies” in natural light. Outdoor selfies

really look good with sharp images even without

using the beauty filter. The rear camera setup has

autofocus that casual snappers can use with ease.

We also took videos during a concert and the

playback is good and the sound is surprisingly

clear. I am amazed that the song drowns other

background noise.

The battery withstood the grueling use in gaming

with its built-in 4,000mAh battery and Dual-

Engine fast charging. Charged it in the morning

and using it all day the battery level is still at

30%, which you cannot do with other phones.

That alone is remarkable. The bezel-less display

is what can win users over because they can play

with a “wide-screen” and video watching is also

something to look forward to when using the

device.

Running on MediaTek Helio P70 2.1GHz octa-core

processor, the device is able to handle moderate

use with ease. The body doesn’t need a housing or

casing because even if it’s smooth, it’s not slippery

at all.

VALUE

The Vivo V15 has most of the premium features

its sibling the Vivo V15 Pro has. It also possesses

all the essentials many female users need and the

Elevating Selfie Camera is just perfect even for

group shots. The wide-angle lens is a surefire way

to win a photography enthusiast’s heart. Shelling

out PHP 17,999 is a good investment for an eye-

candy but full of power accessory.

DESIGN

Vivo V15 Blossom Pink is as feminine as you

can get. The soft pink shade will awaken the

Elle Woods in you. It’s almost like an accessory

than a smartphone. It won’t look like an oddball

when mixed with the contents of a kikay (vanity)

kit. The rear surface is glossy and shimmery. The

6.53-inch body can be quite a handful for small

hands but with the trend these days, the size is

just standard. The selfie camera pops up just a

teenie weenie bit and is almost unnoticeable

in dim places. Vivo also retains the headphone

jack and USB connector.

HARDWARE

Vivo V15 Blossom Pink runs on MediaTek Helio

P70 2.1GHz octa-core processor with 6GB of

RAM. Internal storage is at 128GB so take all the

photos and videos you want. It’s dual nano SIM

and the cellular network is 4G LTE. The selfie

camera, which Vivo is aggressively promoting,

is at 32MP f/2.0. The rear triple camera’s

specifications include 12MP + 8MP + 5MP.

Other features include Corning Gorilla Glass

5 protection, 4,000mAh battery capacity with

Dual-Engine fast charging, a micro USB port,

and runs on Android 9 Pie (FunTouch OS 9). The

rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is easy to use.

USER EXPERIENCE

When purchasing smartphones, the camera is

the biggest consideration these days. So, props

to Vivo for making so much effort in developing

the Elevating Front Facing Camera. It also feels

sturdy because moving parts in smartphone

can get pretty scary. I brought the camera in a

concert venue to test the zoom and its low-light

capabilities. The output is decent enough and

can be used or shared in social media. Since the

Reviewed by Marlet D. Salazar

SPECIFICATIONS:

Display: 6.53-inch 19.5:9 FHD+ Ultra FullView

display @ 2340 x 1080px, 91.64% screen-to-

body ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Processor: MediaTek Helio P70 2.1GHz octa-

core

GPU: Mali-G72 MP3

RAM: 6 GB

Memory: 128 GB

SIM: Dual

Front camera: 32 MP with f/2.0 aperture

Rear cameras: 12 MP f/1.78 + 8MP f/2.2 + 5MP

f/2.4 with AI and LED flash

Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 4G LTE,

Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou

micro USB, fingerprint scanner (rear-mounted),

Jovi AI, 3.5mm audio port

Operating system: FunTouch OS 9 (based on

Android 9)

Battery: 4,000mAh battery (with Dual-Engine

fast charging)

Dimensions: 161.2 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm

Weight:186 g

What’s Hot:

• Color and Design


• Clear Audio

What’s Not:

• Experienced a bit of lag while playing
  games.

Folding phones, pop-up cameras, 5G, and multiple camera

lenses. These days, most smartphone manufacturers are too

focused on innovations that would set them apart from the

others. The “pioneering” tag has never been most sought after

than today. While the design is definitely not overlooked, it is

still refreshing to see a smartphone built especially for a niche

market.

Vivo V15

Blossom Pink

BOTTOMLINE

Love pink? Get it.

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