This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
On June 24th, Vivo Smartphone unveiled its first-ever Dual Punch Hole Camera phone, the V19, in Kenya. The phone features an L-shaped quad rear camera with a LED flash and a dual punch front camera at the right corner, a first for the Kenyan market.
The V19 boasts an in-display fingerprint sensor under its AMOLED screen and is available in two color variants. As a camera-centric smartphone, the V19 focuses on improvements in low light photography, a fact highlighted in the official teaser.
The rear quad camera includes a 48MP primary camera, 8MP super wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP Bokeh camera. The front camera features 32MP and 8MP sensors.
“vivo is committed to innovating with the consumer in mind, and V19 reflects our deep understanding of consumers’ needs. With industry-leading selfie technology, a beautiful design, and strong performance, V19 is perfect for young consumers who care about camera and entertainment features,” said Arthur Xian, vivo Smartphone Kenya CEO.
The V19 also features vivo's exclusive Dual-Engine Fast Charging capability for its 4500mAh battery.