Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is looking to arrive in Singapore soon
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Singaporeans are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a new smartphone, and it looks like Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is looking to make an impression in their purchasing decisions.
In a Facebook post on Monday (Feb 15), Vivo announced that it would enter the Singapore market for the first time with its flagship V7+ and Y65 handsets.
The plans have been brewing since October last year, when the company announced that it intended to bring its products into more markets as part of an international expansion, as reported.
“Singapore is a key market for us and we want to establish our presence here,” said CEO of Vivo Singapore Mr Liu Hong Bin.
He added that the company would bring in additional handset models in the coming months.
Vivo’s flagship V7+ and Y65 handsets, which will be available in both gold and matte black, will be on sale from Jan 20 at mobile retail stores.
Meanwhile, Vivo is still in talks with local telcos to bring the devices in through them sometime next month.
The V7+ device packs a 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 24-megapixel front shooter for selfies (we all need those killer selfies right?). It runs on Android 7.1 and is powered by a 3225mAh battery.
The Y65 handset runs on the same OS, but has lower hardware specifications, such as a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 3000mAh battery.
The Chinese smartphone maker has made a name for itself, even beating tech giants like Apple and Samsung to the punch with its in-display fingerprint scanning technology.
Not forgetting to mention that that very innovation led to Vivo clinching the “Best of CES 2018” award from tech news blogs like Digital Trends.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific phone models will Vivo launch first in Singapore?
Which specific phone models will Vivo launch first in Singapore?
Vivo will initially launch its flagship V7+ and Y65 handsets in Singapore. These models will be available in both gold and matte black colour options for customers.
Q.When will Vivo's first handsets be available for purchase in Singapore?
When will Vivo's first handsets be available for purchase in Singapore?
The V7+ and Y65 handsets will be on sale from January 20. They can be purchased at various mobile retail stores across Singapore.
Q.What is Vivo's international expansion strategy?
What is Vivo's international expansion strategy?
Vivo announced its intention to bring products into more markets as part of an international expansion plan in October last year. Singapore is considered a key market for establishing its presence.
Q.Has Vivo collaborated with local telecom companies in Singapore yet?
Has Vivo collaborated with local telecom companies in Singapore yet?
Vivo is currently in talks with local telcos to make its devices available through their channels. The company hopes to finalise these arrangements and bring the devices in next month.
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