Xiaomi 15 is all set to launch soon in China and its specifications have been leaked online. The leaked Xiaomi 15 specifications suggest it will be a major upgrade over last year’s model, and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Here’s everything you should know.
Xiaomi 15 Specifications (Leaked)
Xiaomi 15’s specifications have been leaked by tipster Yogesh Brar on X. The device will sport a 6.36-inch flat AMOLED Display with a 1.5K resolution and a Refresh Rate of 120Hz. For cameras, the Xiaomi 15 could feature a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel camera with OmniVision OV50H sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and a 50-megapixel 3.2x telephoto camera. These could be tuned by Leica.
The Xiaomi 15 may be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which will compete with Apple’s A18 Pro and MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9400. The device could run on HyperOS 2.0 operating system based on Android 15. Aside from that, the device will draw power from a 5,500mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. The handset will also be IP68 rated for protection against dust and water.
Finally, separate reports suggest that it could also pack up to a whopping 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of in-built storage. The handset could be made available in black and white colour options.
Meanwhile, a slew of other next-gen flagships are gearing up for launch in India, including the new Vivo X200 series which is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400. Reports suggest that these devices will come to India by December, alongside the iQOO 13, and even OPPO’s upcoming Find X8 series devices.
Google is the default autofill service on Chrome, providing passwords, passkeys and autofill for other information like addresses and payment data. However, as many users prefer other services over Google’s, the company is finally adding support for third-party autofill services in Chrome for Android.
As announced in an Android developers blog post, Google will soon allow third-party autofill services in Chrome for Android to natively autofill forms on websites. Developers of these services need to tell their users to toggle a setting in Chrome to continue using their service with Chrome. These services could include the likes of third-party Password managers, like Bitwarden, Dashlane, LastPass, and more.
A third-party password manager can be set as the preferred autofill service on Android through System Settings. The preferred autofill service can fill across all Android apps. However, to autofill forms on Chrome, the autofill service needs to use “compatibility mode”. This causes glitches on Chrome such as janky page scrolling and potentially showing duplicate suggestions from Google and a third-party.
With this coming change, Chrome on Android will allow third-party autofill services to natively autofill forms giving users a smoother and simpler user experience. Third-party autofill services can autofill passwords, passkeys and other information like addresses and payment data, as they would in other Android apps.
You can already test the functionality on Chrome 131 and later. First, set a third-party autofill service as preferred in Android 14, then follow the steps below (as seen on a Google Pixel device, steps will vary on each device):
Open Android’s System Settings
Select Passwords, passkeys & accounts
Tap on Change button under Preferred service
Select a preferred service
Confirm changing the preferred autofill service
Secondly, enable third-party autofill service on Chrome
Open Chrome on Android
Open chrome://flags#enable-autofill-virtual-view-structure
Set the flag to “Enabled” and restart
Open Chrome’s Settings and tap Autofill Services
Choose Autofill using another service
Confirm and restart Chrome
You can emulate how Chrome behaves after compatibility mode is disabled by updating chrome://flags#suppress-autofill-via-accessibility to Enabled. Implementation wise, Google says that autofill service developers don’t need an additional implementation as long as they have a proper integration with autofill services. “Chrome will gracefully respect it and autofill forms,” said the company.
Chrome plans to stop supporting compatibility mode in early 2025. Users must select Autofill using another service in Chrome settings to ensure their autofill experience is unaffected. The new setting is available in Chrome 131, which will rollout to stable users beginning November 12. Until then, you can try out how support for Third-Party Autofill Services in Chrome works in the beta app by following the steps mentioned above.
OPPO, at the OPPO Developer Conference 2024 announced ColorOS 15, its next generation software based on Android 15. ColorOS 15 brings a complete revamp to OPPO’s software, including new animations, icons, new features, and most importantly, a new set of AI features as well.
ColorOS 15: Features, Rollout Timeline
ColorOS 15 introduces industry-first parallel animation functionality, allowing multiple windows to run simultaneously for enhanced multitasking. OPPO emphasizes fast response times, particularly with fingerprint swipes, ensuring a fluid and seamless user experience. The company, in addition, claims that there would be zero occurrences of common issues such as crashes, stutters, frame drops, delays, and touch disconnections.
Further, the ColorOS 15 features new motion effects with consistently smooth animations and several system-level optimizations, accounting for an 18% improvement in App responsiveness and 26% faster app installation process. Moreover, there’s 50% faster initial loading speed for third-party applications.
Next up is the Aurora Engine, which is essentially a new rendering architecture for the system that results in an 18% improvement in control response speed and a 40% increase in control stability. Oppo is further introducing system-level dynamic cache allocation via its Tidal Engine, which manages resources in real time to maintain smooth performance during operation.
OPPO has managed to achieve three times more efficient instruction acceleration, with a 22.12% boost in multimedia decoding performance and a 12-minute reduction in file decompression time.
User interface elements have also been redesigned, including a new control center with a separated notifications panel. New icons, dynamic lighting effects, natural light, and shadow elements are also a part of ColorOS 15 update.
As for the AI Smarts, ColorOS 15 features an enhanced XiaoBu Assistant that can be summoned on any screen in the UI. Then, users can have natural conversations with the assistant with content-aware queries. There’s a custom circle to search option as well which works on any screen.
The AI image processing has been revamped with features like one-touch removal of people and reflections, blur correction for portraits, and an intelligent image upscaling tool. Live Photos now also support electronic image stabilization (EIS) for improved clarity.
Several AI enhancements have also been added to various first-party apps from OPPO, such as the AI-based formatting and summarisation in the notes app, a new document scanning feature which includes built-in summarization and language translation. An AI writer feature is also present, while the voice recorder can now summarize and transcribe recordings for easier review. OPPO’s own Photos app has also been updated with AI features, such as AI Anti-smear to remove smudges, AI-based feature to unblur photos, and more.
As for the rollout timeline of ColorOS 15 in China, it will come pre-installed on the upcoming OPPO Find X8 series and OnePlus 13 phones in China. Older models including the Find X7 series, Find N3, Find N3 Flip and OnePlus Ace 3 series will begin receiving the update in November this year.
Infinix Zero Flip 5G has been launched in India as the brand’s first foldable smartphone which comes with a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, a flexible AMOLED display, Android 14-based XOS software, and more. Here’s everything to know about the new foldable from Infinix.
Infinix Zero Flip 5G: Price, Availability
The Infinix Zero Flip 5G comes in Blossom Glow signature colour from WGSN and Rock Black shades, and is priced at Rs 49,999 for the single 8GB + 512GB model. It will be available from October 24th from Flipkart where users can avail Rs 5000 discount on SBI Credit and Debit Card Transactions.
Infinix Zero Flip 5G: Specifications
The Infinix Zero Flip 5G sports a 6.9-inch full-HD+ (2640 x 1080 pixels) flexible LTPO AMOLED inner display that supports 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, and a 100% P3 colour gamut. The AMOLED cover display is 3.64-inches in size, with Always-on display functionality and a Resolution of 1056 x 1066 pixels.
The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC paired 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 inbuilt storage. The device supports virtual RAM also. It ships with Android 14 and is touted to get two years of OS updates and three years of security patches.
The foldable from Infinix includes a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, and a 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor. A dual-LED Flashlight unit accompanies it. The front camera is a 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor with f/2.5 Aperture and Autofocus support.
Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC and Bluetooth v5.4. The phone packs a 4,720mAh battery with 70W wired Fast charging support and has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Honor launched the Honor X60 series in China with two devices, including the Honor X60 as well as the Honor X60 Pro. The new Honor X60 series has both the MediaTek as well as Snapdragon processors and are positioned in the budget as well as the mid-range segment. Here’s everything they have to offer.
Honor X60 Series: Specifications, Price
Honor X60 Pro (Left), Honor X60 (right)
The Honor X60 starts at CNY 1,199 yuan (approx Rs 14,160) while the Honor X60 Pro starts at CNY 1,499 (approx Rs 17,700).
As for the specs, the Honor X60 Pro sports a 6.78-inch (2700 x 1224 pixels) 1.5K 120Hz curved AMOLED display, 3840Hz high Frequency PWM dimming, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit colors, HDR 10, and 3000 nits of peak brightness. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. It runs on Android 14-based Magic OS 8.0 out of the box.
The device has a single rear camera, which is a 108MP camera with Samsung HM6 sensor, f/1.75 aperture, and LED flash. There’s an 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The device is backed up by a 6600mAh battery with 66W fast wired charging.
For connectivity, options include 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) MIMO, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Aside from that, there’s an in-display optical fingerprint sensor and stereo speakers for audio.
Coming to the Honor X60, it features a 6.8-inch (2412×1080 pixels) FHD+ 120Hz LCD display, DC Dimming, and 850 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra Processor paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. It also sports a 108MP camera with Samsung HM6 sensor, f/1.75 aperture, and an LED flash. It also has an 8MP front facing sensor.
The device has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and is backed up by a 5800mAh battery with 35W fast wired charging. Connectivity options include 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) MIMO, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, and a USB-C port for charging.
Update 03/12/2024: Vivo has announced that the launch of Vivo X200 series will take place in India on December 12.
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Vivo X200 series launched in China earlier this week and it seems like it is soon going to arrive in India also. Vivo X200 series India launch seems to be on the cards as per a latest report, and those who are planning to purchase the devices may not have to wait for long.
Vivo X200 series India launch was tipped by 91mobiles, citing industry sources, according to which the devices will arrive in the country by November end or the first week of December. The exact date is not revealed at the moment. If true, these will be the first set of smartphones to launch in India with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Processor under the hood.
The X200 series consists of three devices at launch, including the Vivo X200, Vivo X200 Pro, and the Vivo X200 Pro mini. All three of them have a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC under the hood.
The Pro mini is a new entrant in the series. features a 6.31-inch 8T LTPO AMOLED Display with quad-curved edges and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. The display on the X200 Pro mini has a 1.5K pixels resolution, 460 ppi, HDR 10+, a dynamic 120Hz Refresh Rate and 4500 nits peak brightness. The device is packs UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5x RAM.
The Vivo X200 Pro mini has a triple-rear camera setup that includes an OIS-assisted 50MP f/1.57 Sony LYT-818 primary camera, a 50MP f/2.0 Samsung JN1 ultra-wide angle unit with a 108-degree FOV, and a 50MP periscope telephoto sensor with an f/2.67 aperture, PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom. It offers a 32MP f/2.0 selfie shooter at the front. The cameras support Zeiss optics.
The Vivo X200 Pro mini comes equipped with a 5700mAh battery unit and 90W fast wired charging support and 30W wireless charging. It also features an IP69 rating making it water and dust-resistant.
Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS/ A-GPS, Infrared (IR) blaster, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. It also has a single speaker and an X-axis haptic motor along with an in-display optical fingerprint sensor.
The X200 series smartphones are available in various storage options. The X200 starts at CNY 4,299 (approx Rs 50,700) for the 12GB/256GB model, while the X200 Pro starts at CNY 5,299 (approx Rs 62,500). The X200 Pro Mini is priced from CNY 4,699 (approx Rs 55,400).
Google has announced the release of October Pixel drop and Android 15 for Pixel smartphones, bringing a ton of new enhancements and features to Google’s smartphones. Here’s everything new you can expect in these Android-based updates from Google.
October Pixel Drop: What’s New?
Google has renamed Feature Drop to Pixel Drop, where these drops will contain updates across your Pixel devices on an ongoing basis. You can now access Gemini on all Pixel Buds models. Whether you have Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Buds A-Series or the original Pixel Buds, you can talk to Gemini to get walking directions, ask for info from your emails, or communicate with Gemini Live. One can say “Hey Google, let’s talk” to start a conversation. And Gemini Live is now widely available for all Pixel users, free of charge. Google Live is also expanding to new languages.
Next, Gemini integration with Pixel Screenshots app is now also live. You can use Gemini to help you find something you saved in Pixel Screenshots, from wherever you are on your phone. All you have to do is long press power and ask Gemini to “find the brand of sneakers I saved in Screenshots” and Gemini will take you to the screenshot you were looking for.
Audio Magic Eraser has also been updated with new editing capabilities that let you turn specific sounds up or down, and separate voices to independently change their volumes, making the audio in your videos even clearer. This feature is now available on Pixel 8 and newer phones.
Underwater photography mode is now also live in the Camera app in Pixel phones. One can now use any waterproof case to capture your favorite under-the-sea moments, like snorkeling or swimming, with improved underwater photography and video recording that makes colors look richer and more accurate.
In the October Pixel Drop, you’ll soon be able to access the astrophotography feature in the Night Sight slider. For that, tap the Night Sight icon, slide to Astro, and press the shutter button. You’ll have 5 seconds to set the phone down facing the sky. Alongside, Night Sight for Instagram now lets you take clear, true-to-life nighttime and low-light pics without a flash in the Instagram app itself.
The Thermometer app on Pixel 8 Pro now lets you use your camera to help target exactly what you want to measure. Use the viewfinder to get live temperature readings on almost any surface, and save the results to reference them later.
The Pixel Weather app has also been updated, where it is introducing a pollen tracker so you can check current pollen index levels, pollen types and forecasts before stepping outside. Additionally, the new Pixel Weather App is expanding to more Pixel phones, bringing helpful features like AQI and humidity levels to more devices.
Then, when you long press the home screen to customize how it looks, you’ll get recommendations for categories of widgets, like Social or Entertainment, and a preview of how they’ll look on your home screen.
Call Screen is getting an upgrade in the UK and Japan. A more human-sounding voice can talk to the caller and show you what they’re saying in real time, helping you decide if you want to pick up. Additionally, Google is bringing improved replies to the UK so you can respond to things like appointment confirmations and reservations without having to answer the phone.
Theft Detection Lock, which began rolling out a few days back, is also a part of the October Pixel Drop. It uses Google AI and the phone’s motion Sensors to detect if someone snatches your phone from your hand and tries to run, bike or drive away and can automatically lock your phone screen. You can also use Remote Lock to quickly lock your phone using any device with just your phone number and a quick security challenge, giving you more time to recover your accounts.
Google is also making it easier for your phone to automatically adjust the vibration intensity of ringtones, notifications and alerts. This way, you can hear your phone in noisy environments and not be interrupted in quiet spaces like a library or an office.
Aside from these updates, Android 15 is also rolling out to eligible Pixel smartphones. New features of Android 15 include App pairs, Private Space, better Passkeys integration, support for 16kb pages, widget previews, Better Multitasking For Bigger Screens, and more.
Pixel Watches are also getting updated with the Pixel October Drop. The update brings a new individual Contacts tile through which you can get to your favorite, most frequent contacts instantly, on all three generations of Pixel Watch. Then, you can now send and view select Emoji reactions to Gmail notifications and in the Gmail app directly from your Pixel Watch. Next, Loss of Pulse detection feature is now available for Pixel Watch 3 users in three more countries: Belgium, Italy and Spain.
As for Pixel tablets, soon, you will easily be able to transfer media from your Pixel Tablet to your Pixel phone with the new casting feature coming in the next few weeks. All you have to do is bring your phone close to your tablet and what you’re playing on Spotify or YouTube music will seamlessly move over without the extra steps of tapping the cast icon.
Your Pixel phone and Pixel Tablet now work together to make it easier to manage notifications. When you dismiss a notification on one device, it will disappear from your other devices. To get this experience, you need to enable the feature in settings and be connected to Wi-Fi.
With the home panel screensaver, you can now easily access controls for your smart home devices and camera feeds while the tablet is idle and charging. Plus, you can now share pics right from the digital photo frame and choose from new clock designs.
YouTube has detailed some of its new features across the type of devices where its App is available, including an improved mini player, a redesigned YouTube app on TV, QR code-based collaboration for YouTube playlists, and much more. Here’s everything you can expect as a part of YouTube’s new features.
The new set of features in YouTube includes fine-tunable playback speed, allowing for adjustments in 0.05 increments. You’ll also find improved browsing in landscape with greater responsiveness, and larger thumbnails and bigger text, with the change coming to iOS later this year. Additionally, some visual improvements across YouTube are aimed at simplifying the app.
Starting today, these updates are rolling out across web, mobile, TVs, and YouTube Music.
YouTube’s upcoming new features also include an improved mini player which we spotted a few months ago. Viewers will be able to resize and move the miniplayer in the YouTube mobile app. “It’s perfect for those that love to search for more videos to add to their queues while already watching a video,” said the streaming platform in a blog post.
Next, users will be able to invite others to collaborate using a special link, or — coming soon to TV — use a QR code for easy additions to a playlist. YouTube is also introducing new customization tools to give playlists a “personal touch.” Users can design their own custom thumbnails for playlists using their own photos or create new ones with generative AI.
To build a custom thumbnail, one can choose an image from your camera roll, and personalize it with text, filters, or stickers. To generate a thumbnail with AI, tap “Create with AI,” pick a theme, and choose from the AI-powered creations.
These updates are coming across mobile, web, TVs, and YouTube Music.
Beginning later this year, users will be able to vote on videos in playlists. It also allows for further interaction with creators: a creator could use this feature to have their viewers rank their favorite unboxings or reviews.
A Sleep Timer has been introduced which lets users set a timer to automatically pause videos after a certain duration of time. We tested this feature with our Premium members earlier this year to rave reviews. And we’re now excited to make it available to all our users on YouTube across mobile devices.
Coming in the next several weeks, YouTube is bringing badges to the YouTube and YouTube Music apps on mobile devices. It is starting with a few at launch, with badges that celebrate unique-to-YouTube milestones, such as being one of the first set of paid members of a creator’s channel, or correctly completing quizzes. Users can even earn badges for being a top listener of their favorite artist or having a creator heart your comment. The collected badges can be seen in the “You” tab.
A revamped YouTube app on TV is also incoming. The new touches give everything a more cinematic feel, as per YouTube. The visual changes rolling out on web and mobile will also come to the YouTube app on TV. YouTube describes these changes as new “pops of pink, as well as other light touches” that will add dynamism to the YouTube.
And finally, when watching Shorts on TV, a new UI offers continued interaction with the content. Whether it’s reading comments or browsing the shop, you can do it all without interrupting the viewing experience.
Apple introduced its latest iPad mini today, featuring the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system designed to enhance user functionality while maintaining privacy. The new iPad mini comes in four colour options, including blue and purple, and an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display. Apple claims the A17 Pro chip offers a significant performance improvement, with a faster CPU and GPU and a Neural Engine that is twice as fast as the previous version.
Upgraded Performance with A17 Pro Chip
As per Apple, the new iPad mini’s A17 Pro chip improves both processing and energy efficiency. The chip is reported to provide a 30% boost in CPU performance over the A15 Bionic, which was used in the previous generation. It features a 6-core CPU—two performance cores and four efficiency cores—alongside a 5-core GPU, offering a 25% increase in graphics performance. The iPad mini, Apple says, now supports more advanced applications such as photo editing, augmented reality (AR), and gaming with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
Apple claims that users can expect better performance for professional-level tasks, including using design software, and notes that the device is capable of running more demanding games, such as Zenless Zone Zero. The hardware improvements are said to make the iPad mini more capable in professional settings, such as for doctors, designers, and pilots.
Integration of Apple Intelligence
The A17 Pro chip also allows the iPad mini to support Apple Intelligence, which offers enhanced functionality across apps by drawing on personal user context. Apple Intelligence is integrated with iPadOS 18, allowing many of its functions to run on the device itself, while additional computational power can be tapped via Apple’s cloud servers when necessary. Initial Apple Intelligence features will be available in U.S. English later this month with iPadOS 18.1.
Apple states that Apple Intelligence simplifies everyday tasks by offering contextual suggestions based on user behavior, though the announcement did not provide extensive details on how these tasks are performed.
Connectivity and Camera Enhancements
The new iPad mini includes updated connectivity features, with Wi-Fi 6E support, which Apple says will deliver twice the performance of the previous model. For users needing cellular data, the Wi-Fi + Cellular models will offer 5G connectivity and eSIM functionality, enabling faster activation without requiring a physical SIM card. The USB-C port has also been upgraded to support data transfers of up to 10Gbps, which Apple says will benefit users who regularly transfer large files, such as photos and videos.
Camera improvements include a 12MP rear camera with Smart HDR 4 for enhanced dynamic range, and the device now includes artificial intelligence features to automatically scan documents directly in the Camera app. The front-facing 12MP Ultra Wide camera supports Center Stage, a feature that keeps users centered in the frame during video calls.
Apple Pencil Pro Integration
The iPad mini now supports Apple Pencil Pro, designed to provide more advanced interactions for creative users. Apple claims the new stylus enables users to switch between tools quickly, adjust line weights, and use color options by squeezing the Pencil. It also includes haptic feedback to enhance precision. The Apple Pencil Pro connects via a magnetic interface and charges on the iPad mini itself. The company also notes that the original Apple Pencil (USB-C) remains compatible for basic note-taking and sketching.
The iPad mini will run on iPadOS 18, which Apple says brings a range of new features, including enhanced machine learning capabilities for developers. The operating system will also integrate Apple Intelligence, allowing apps to use more on-device processing power.
Sustainability and Environmental Focus
Apple reiterated its commitment to sustainability, noting that the iPad mini uses 100% recycled materials in its enclosure, magnets, and some internal components. The device meets Apple’s energy efficiency standards, and the packaging is 100% fibre-based. Apple aims to eliminate plastic from its packaging by 2025 as part of its broader environmental goals, which include reaching carbon neutrality by 2030.
Pricing and Availability
The new iPad mini is available for pre-order starting today. The Wi-Fi model costs INR 49,900, and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model costs INR 64,900. Both models come with 128GB of storage, double the capacity of the previous generation. Additional configurations of 256GB and 512GB are available. Apple is offering discounted pricing for students, parents, faculty, and staff through its education program, with the iPad mini starting at INR 44,900 for education buyers.
Apple Pencil Pro is priced at INR 11,900, while the standard Apple Pencil (USB-C) is available for INR 7,900. Accessories such as the Smart Folio case, available in multiple colors, start at INR 6,500.
Apple will also offer trade-in options for customers looking to exchange their current iPads for credit toward a new purchase. Additionally, AppleCare+ will be available, providing extended support and coverage for accidental damage.
Vivo has unveiled X200 series smartphones in China, alongside two new power banks, a new colour variant of the TWS 3i earbuds, and the Vivo Smart Terminal ecosystem. These launches mark the brand’s latest efforts to expand its lineup of flagship devices, offering a range of new features and enhancements across multiple product categories.
Vivo X200 Series – X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini
The X200 series includes three smartphones: the X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini. The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Chipset powers the three smartphones and comes with Vivo’s proprietary V3+ chip, claiming significant performance improvements. They all run on the latest OriginOS 5, based on Android 15 (China version).
The X200 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, a 50MP triple-camera setup, and a 5,800mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging. The X200 Pro, the largest in the series, boasts a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, and a larger 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 30W wireless charging. The X200 Pro Mini, a more compact option, comes with a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED Display and a 5,700mAh battery. All models feature IP68 water resistance, under-display fingerprint sensors, and satellite communication support on select versions.
Pricing and Availability
The X200 series smartphones are available in various storage options. The X200 starts at CNY 4,299 for the 12GB/256GB model, while the X200 Pro starts at CNY 5,299. The X200 Pro Mini is priced from CNY 4,699. Pre-orders for all models are live, with the X200 and X200 Pro set to go on sale from October 19, 2024, and the X200 Pro Mini from October 25, 2024.
New Vivo Power Banks
Vivo also introduced two new power banks, offering 20,000mAh battery capacity with fast-charging capabilities. The 22.5W model, priced at CNY 149, and the 45W model, priced at CNY 199, come with built-in cables that extend up to 25 cm. Customers purchasing these power banks along with the X200 series can avail of a discount, bringing the prices down to CNY 129 and CNY 179, respectively. The 45W power bank is available for pre-order, with sales starting on October 19, while the 22.5W model is already available for purchase.
TWS 3i Ink Blue Earbuds
Vivo has added a new Ink Blue colour option to its TWS 3i earbuds, previously available only in White. The earbuds are priced at CNY 99 for the standard version and CNY 129 for the long battery life model. The standard model is already available for purchase, while the long battery life version is open for pre-orders with sales beginning on October 19, 2024.
Vivo Smart Terminal Ecosystem
The company also highlighted its expanding Vivo Smart Terminal ecosystem, which includes the Watch GT smartwatch and the Pad 3 tablet. The Watch GT, available since May 2024, is now offered with a Black Composite Woven Strap option and comes in standard and eSIM variants, starting at CNY 499 and CNY 699, respectively. The Pad 3, which launched in June 2024, is now available at discounted prices starting from CNY 2,299.
