The new Vivo X70 Pro+ packs superior features, including the massive Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, 6.78inches AMOLED display, and 12GB RAM. Likewise, it also incorporates a sturdy 4500mAh battery in its frame that readily serves you for an entire day with five hours of screen-on time. Further, a lot of improvements are seen in the camera segment. However, with all the powerful features, should you think about Vivo X70 Pro+ as your next flagship smartphone?

Design and Display of Vivo X70 Pro+

Vivo is quite famous for manufacturing luring phones that look extensively premium regardless of the device’s price. For example, the beautiful Vivo X70 Pro+ has a slender glass body with a matte finish. Correspondingly, the device looks super-premium. However, it is quite slippery to hold. So, make sure you use a good case that gives you a better hold of the device.  

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The 213gm Vivo X70 Pro+ has a 2K AMOLED curved display that is 6.78 inches long in diameter. It generates a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate. Another tempting aspect of the Vivo X70 Pro+ is the stereo speaker that produces a resonant sound. Watching your favorite Netflix series or YouTube videos in the expansive display and stereo speaker of Vivo X70 Pro+ is a next-level experience.

Further, the device has the customary IP68 water and dust resistance rating. The suitable liquid and dust intrusion rating allows you to capture outdoor pictures and shoot videos even in rainy weather.

Performance and Software

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Vivo X70 Pro+ is built around the latest Snapdragon 888+ SoC chipset. It delivers impressive power with no heating issues. It lets you play graphically demanding games like Asphalt 9 with ease and without any overheating problem. Similarly, the device incorporates an adequate RAM of 12GB.

The Funtouch OS is set up around the Android 11 that has several minor upgrades over its precedent version. Similarly, it also has several features to customize the display setting, animation, etc. However, you will have to go through different options in setting to find these customize settings.

Moving on, the Vivo X70 Pro+ boasts a 4500mAh battery that will easily last for 24hours. However, the number will decrease to 4hours if you play games or record videos. You will also receive the 55W fast charger that can charge your device from 0-100 in around 90minutes. Besides, Vivo X70 Pro+ also supports 50W wireless charging.

The camera of the Vivo X70 Pro+

The most enticing selling point of the Vivo X70 Pro+ is the camera. It has a quad-camera setup that is arranged in a rectangular camera array. Besides, the rear camera setup looks quite similar to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

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It stacks up the 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.6 aperture, capturing a magnificent picture with adequate sharpness. Similarly, the device incorporates a 48MP ultra wide-angle camera that allows you to take expansive landscapes. Following it is the 8MP periscope telephoto and 12MP telephoto sensors with f/1.6 aperture. Again, the depth lens work wonders when it comes to the background blur effect. 

Apart from the rear cameras, the device also has a big, 32MP front camera sensor with an f/2.5 aperture that can take excellent selfies. You can capture good quality wide-angle pictures with sound color reproduction. In addition, you will get selfies that you can directly upload in your Instagram feed without any editing.

The photos taken from Vivo X70 Pro+ are sharp and have good detailing. Besides, it has a good range of dynamics and offers punchy colors that elevate the beauty of the picture. Similarly, it also has a good balance of highlights and shadows.

Our Verdict

The features available in the cell phone make it a premium choice. It comes with one of the best cameras on the smartphone. A value for money, dust resistance smartphone with an IP68 rating for water and dust, it overcomes the shortcomings of its predecessor. Also, a bright and sharp AMOLED display makes this device user-friendly. However, it still has some flaws in its software, and the performance doesn’t feel like a flagship. Another downside of this device is not up to the mark battery life. Nevertheless, we believe the device is still a bargain for the features it comes within the price.