Vivo smartphones arrive in Hong Kong
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Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has entered the Hong Kong market with the launch of its latest model, the X20.
It will soon also take its products to Taiwan, Singapore and Russia, followed by a push into Africa early next year.
With sharp growth in the past year, Chinese smartphone brands now hold a record 48 per cent of global share, says technology research company Counterpoint. Vivio’s V7+ is already attracting strong sales in India, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Cambodia and Bangladesh.
“Since our first entry into the international markets in 2014, we have been dedicated to understanding the needs of consumers through in-depth research,” says Vivo senior VP Alex Feng.
US research company Gartner says Vivo ranked fifth in global smartphone sales for the second quarter of this year in terms of volume, with 6.6 per cent market share.
Founded in 2009, Vivo is known for its innovative phone cameras and was the first brand to launch a smartphone with a dedicated Hi-Fi chip. It is the official sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which Vivo smartphone model has just launched in Hong Kong?
Which Vivo smartphone model has just launched in Hong Kong?
The Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has entered the Hong Kong market with the launch of its latest model, the X20. This marks their official arrival in the territory. They will soon expand to other international markets.
Q.What is Vivo's current position in the global smartphone market?
What is Vivo's current position in the global smartphone market?
According to US research company Gartner, Vivo ranked fifth in global smartphone sales by volume during the second quarter of this year. The company holds a 6.6 per cent market share internationally.
Q.Where else does Vivo plan to launch its products soon?
Where else does Vivo plan to launch its products soon?
After Hong Kong, Vivo will take its products to Taiwan, Singapore, and Russia. The company also intends to push into Africa early next year, expanding its international presence further.
Q.What key innovation is Vivo known for in its smartphones?
What key innovation is Vivo known for in its smartphones?
Vivo is particularly known for its innovative phone cameras. The brand was notably the first to launch a smartphone that included a dedicated Hi-Fi chip, showing its focus on audio quality too.