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The Vivo V series has always been about
blending sleek design with strong camera
capabilities. [music] And one thing’s
for sure, the new Vivo V70 retains that
formula while bringing some key upgrades
here [music] and there. It’s got an
updated look, a stronger build along
with the usuals like the Zeiss optics,
solid battery life, and [music]
efficient performance. But does keeping
the same formula still work for the Vivo
V70 this time around? I’m your host,
Earl, and let’s find out in this review.
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Right off the bat, the updated design is
the most obvious change, and I’d say
that’s an improvement. [music] Coming
from the V60 with a curved edge design,
the V70 has a boxier look. It has a flat
frame, which is now made of aluminium,
by the way, along with a flat display.
To me, this is a nice design change as
it makes it look and feel more premium
in hand. The ovalshaped camera deco that
has been used for years is finally gone
and now replaced by square shaped
island. It feels like the material used
here is metal and it protrudes quite a
bit. No complaints there. It’s honestly
a welcome design change. Another change
is the smaller size from having a 6.77
in display on the V60. The new V70 has a
6.59 in screen diagonally adding a
slightly more comfortable grip. Our unit
is in the golden hour colorway and
you’ve guessed it. The back panel shows
this gradient-like iridescent effect
that dynamically shift colors depending
on how the light hits it. It can go from
purple to yellow and to mostly pink if
you were to see it in [music] person.
Now, for extra protection, the V70 is
both IP68 and 69 rating that provide
protection against ingress of dust and
even prolong submersion underwater.
There’s also a free transparent jelly
case in the box for extra peace of mind.
For IO’s, the power button and the
volume rocker are found on the right
side while there’s nothing on the left.
The top has a mic, the IR blaster, and
one of the serious speakers. And at the
bottom, there’s a SIM tray USBC, another
mic, and the other loudspeaker.
Design-wise, I think I appreciated all
the changes Vivo made here. They finally
got rid of that similar and identical
look they use over the years and opted
for a fresher look, and I personally
like that. Moving on to the display,
like I said earlier, the V70 now
features a smaller 6.59 in AMOLED
display with 1.5K resolution and 120 Hz
of refresh rate. It has fairly thin
bezels and I’m glad to see it looks
uniform on all sides. In daily use, its
display is easily one of the main
highlights of the phone. Text and images
looks crisp and the AMOLED screen
provides those vibrant colors and deep
blacks we expect. The high refresh rate
also makes scrolling through social
media and switching between apps feel
smooth. I have never experienced any lag
and I like how consistent the V70 in
this regard, especially if you’re
someone who doom scrolls a lot. During
my time with a phone, watching content
is an enjoyable experience, especially
with a loud sound stage. It can easily
fill up a small room. While the highs
and mid sounds nice and clear, the bass
lacks a bit punch to my liking. That’s
where the V70 falls short, but audio
loudness can make up for it. Not to
mention, the stereo audio makes the
watching experience a bit more
immersive. For biometric security, the
Vivo V70 handles both face and
fingerprint unlock, the latter of which
is now using an ultrasonic sensor. Now,
that might seem small of an upgrade
compared to the optical sensor from the
V60. It registers my fingerprint faster
and more reliably. It even works with a
damp finger, so it’s surely a nice
upgrade. We all know that the Vivo V
series’s focus has always been
photography, and the Zeiss collaboration
is here to stay, which is a good thing.
The Vivo V70 carries a quad camera setup
co-engineered with Zeiss. From the back,
there are the 50 MP main shooter with
OIS, a 50 MP telephoto, also with OIS,
and an 8 MP ultra wide lens. Up front,
there’s a 50 MP selfie snapper with
autofocus. Daylight shot provides sharp
detail near accurate colors and good
dynamic range. The Z tuning makes the
images look more natural, although in
most shots, the colors lean more toward
warmer tones. [music] Even at night or
in low light, the main sensor still does
a good job at preserving detail in nice
[music] colors. And if there’s no light
source at all, the so-called oral light
is actually useful in this situation.
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Portraits looks nice as well. Thanks to
the telephoto camera with three times
optical zoom, focal length such as 85 mm
and 100 mm possible to do with a Vivo
V70. We tried these ourselves, and as
you can see in these sample shots, the
details still look decently sharp even
when the subject is far. It technically
can reach up to a maximum of 100 times
digital zoom, but expect the output
won’t be as sharp as those taken at
three times or up to 10 times zoom.
Meanwhile, the ultra wide camera does a
decent job, although it won’t quite
match the level of detail from the main
sensor or telephoto lenses. Still, it
comes handy for landscapes or group
shots. For selfies, I like how every
shot turned out well, providing good
clarity and fairly accurate skin [music]
color and texture. By default, it can
shoot at one time zoom, but then it
automatically adjusts to 0.8 [music]
time zoom when it detects two or more
people in the shot. As for video
recording, the V70 can finally record 4K
at 60 frames per second. And the best
part, that’s possible using both the
rear and front cameras. So, that’s quite
an improvement from the V60, which was
[music] capped at 4K at 30 frames per
second. One thing I noticed, though, is
that these 4K 60 frames per second
videos are somehow shaky, even if Vivo
says it has OIS support. There are the
standard and ultra stabilization in the
camera settings that you can toggle
before recording to help stabilize the
footage. However, if you’re going to
enable ultra stabilization, the
resolution will be limited to 1080p at
30 frames per second. In addition, Vivo
has included an AI audio noise eraser,
which reduces background noise in
videos, so voices remain clearer in
recordings. It’s not perfect at getting
rid of the noise, but it will mostly be
useful for vlogging or capturing clips
in busy environment. And for even more
freedom at tweaking your photos, there
are a bunch of AI tools available in the
albums app, including AI erase, AI image
expander and AI enhancement. These let
you remove clutter, reposition subjects,
and further enhance clarity without
needing third party app. So peeps, early
Fig. Right now, we’re using the
front-facing camera of the Vivo V70, and
it’s shooting at 4K at 60 frames per
second. So this is the sample video of
it, and that’s it.
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>> Under the hood, the V70 is equipped with
a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and our
unit comes with 8 gig of RAM and 256 gig
of internal storage. There’s a memory
extension feature that adds another 8
gig RAM and it’s enabled by default. So
that’s something to know of. Looking at
our benchmark results, the V70 achieved
an N22 score of over 1.4 million with
version 11. We also tested it with
version 10 and it got result of over 1.1
million. That’s a tad bit higher than
the V60 with a 100,000 point difference
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and that’s mainly because they’re using
the same chipset. The improvements it
got is probably due to a more superior
software, Origin OS 6. and we’ll talk
more about it in a sec. So, there’s
that. If you’re interested in the
numbers slashing the rest of the
benchmark scores right here. [music]
In real world use, the phone performs
well with smooth multitasking and
gaming. Titles like Genchin Impact and
Weathering Waves are playable given that
you set the graphics settings to medium
and 60 frames per second. Meanwhile,
less demanding games like Mobile Legends
and PUBG Mobile run smoothly at high
graphics settings, even at 120 frames
per second. Thermal management is also
quite good on the V70. There was a
slight heat up during gameplay, but not
to a point that’s alarmingly hot.
Perhaps this is because of the large
cooling system that helps keep the
device cool enough even during long
playthroughs or demanding tasks like
video editing. Sure, the Snapdragon 7
Gen 4 is a carryover from the previous
[music] iterations, and it would have
been better off with something like the
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. There’s a probably
good reason why Vivo decided to retain
this chip despite the fact it remains
capable enough to handle your daily task
smoothly. Stuff like messaging, browsing
the web or social media, and using
productivity apps did not slow down the
phone or whatnot. Another thing to talk
about is that shiny new Android skin.
The Vivo V70 is now shipped with Origin
OS 6 on top of Android 16 out of the
box. As compared to Fun Touch OS, it
offers tons more customization features,
smoother animations, and even a nicer UI
design. From the lock screen to home
screen and to the icons, everything has
been updated. I even like this PopMart
theme available here on the lock screen,
which is apparently an exclusive for the
Vivo V70. There are still some bloatware
apps pre-installed, but as always, they
can be easily removed. As for its update
policy, Vivo is promising up to four
major OS upgrades and six years of
security patches for the Vivo V70.
Battery life is another strong point of
the Vivo V70. It still carries a 6,500
mAh unit and hold your horses. I know
what you’re thinking. It retained the
same battery capacity. What’s so special
about it? Here’s [music] the thing. If
we were to compare the battery life
results between the V70 and its
predecessor, the newer model passed 27
hours and 35 minutes of runtime, which
is significantly longer than the V60s 22
hours in 6 minutes. And like I mentioned
earlier, the new Origin OS 6 might just
be a key factor here. With that kind of
result, it shows the Vivo V70 has a more
optimized software. [music] But I
digress. Going back to the battery life,
the phone can easily last a couple of
days on a single charge with typical
use. If the battery runs low, the 90
watts charging support can get the
device from zero to 100% in just about
an hour. Plus, it has bypass charging
support for those wondering.
Connectivity wise, the VO V70 supports
dual nano SIM with 5G, dualband Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and IR blaster.
Unfortunately, it still doesn’t have an
eim support, which can be a real bummer
considering its upper mid-range [music]
pricing, which we’ll talk about next.
The Vivo V70 starts at 31,999
pesos for the 8 gig plus 256 gig model
and it jumps to 39,999
pesos for the 12 gig plus 512 gig
config. That said, here’s what I think
about the Vivo V70. In its own right,
the V70 delivers a balanced experience
that emphasizes design, great cameras,
and battery life. Its size optics with
telephoto capabilities and an efficient
battery life are clear highlights that
make it stand out in its class. However,
the price might be hard to justify for
what it offers. Not to mention, the
chipset is technically a carryover from
its predecessor and the other
improvements experience-wise were
incremental to say the least. Still, for
users who prioritize photography,
battery endurance, and subjectively
stylish design, the V70 checks [music]
out. Say you’re coming from the Vivo
V60, an upgrade anytime soon won’t be
necessary. But if you have been using an
older Vivo phone or if you’re coming
from other Android brands, then the Vivo
V70 presents itself nicely. [music] And
that’s about it. What do you think about
the Vivo V70? We’d love to hear your
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The vivo V series has always been about that sweet spot of style and camera power, but with each new model, we can’t help but wonder: has the formula gotten a bit too familiar? We got our hands on the vivo V70, and right from the unboxing, we noticed some significant shifts. The design language has taken a sharp turn, the build feels more substantial, and of course, those Zeiss-branded cameras are waiting to be tested. But in a market packed with options, does sticking to a proven recipe still deliver a satisfying experience for Filipino users? We spent days with it, from its flashy back panel under the Manila sun to testing its everyday stamina. In our latest video review, we explore whether these updates are just a fresh coat of paint or a meaningful step forward. Watch as we put the V70 through its paces to see if it truly earns its place in your pocket.
What You’ll See in This Video
- A completely redesigned, boxier chassis with a flat aluminum frame for a more premium feel.
- The iconic oval camera island is gone, replaced by a prominent square module housing the Zeiss optics.
- Features a dynamic “Golden Hour” colorway that shifts from purple to pink depending on the light.
- Brings strong durability with both IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
- Slightly more compact than its predecessor with a 6.59-inch display for better one-handed use.
Curious to see how that stunning color-shifting back looks in motion, or how the cameras perform in typical Philippine lighting? We dive into all the details, including battery life and performance, in our full video review. Hit play to see if the vivo V70 is the stylish workhorse you’ve been waiting for!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the vivo V70’s design very different from the V60?
Yes, it’s a major departure. The V70 has a flat, boxier design with an aluminum frame, moving away from the curved edges of the V60 for a more modern and premium look.
What is the ‘Golden Hour’ color on the V70 like?
It’s a dynamic gradient finish that beautifully shifts colors. In our video, you can see it transition between purple, yellow, and pink based on how light hits it, which looks especially vibrant under Philippine sunlight.
Is the vivo V70 good for rough use?
It seems built to last. With both IP68 and IP69 ratings, it offers strong protection against dust and water, making it more resilient for daily adventures, which is a big plus for an active lifestyle.
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