When it comes to phones we keep hearing the same requests from the public that they want implemented on new models. These are: an outstanding camera system that elevates their shots, a bigger battery for longer use and AI to make the entire phone experience smarter.

Today the recently-launched vivo V70 delivers on all of these desires and more.

vivo has teamed up with optical experts ZEISS to make the cameras on the V70 as perfect as possible. The back array features a trio of camera modules all making use of ZEISS glass. There’s a 50MP ZEISS IMX766 OIS Main Super Telephoto Camera, a 50MP ZEISS IMX882 3x Periscope camera and a 8MP ZEISS Ultra Wide camera. Even one of these would be impressive on its own but, when combined, makes for a pro-level camera experience.

From close and personal with intimate portraits to concerts captured from the back seats (more on that when we talk AI), the vivo V70 will impress you with its ability to instantly up your photography and videography game.

Finally, to top things off, we may have one of the most impressive selfie cameras ever. Right in front you’ll find the 50MP ZEISS Front Camera. The days of being disappointed by the front-facing camera are over, especially when taking group selfies as this shooter has a 93-degree Ultra-Wide FOV to get the entire squad into frame.

If the cameras aren’t the top pick for improvements on new phones then the battery is. To keep you going further and longer, the vivo V70 is packing a simply enormous 6 500mAh battery. For most people this will shoot through one full day of use and go for more while others need to stop and charge. In sheer capacity it blows most phones out of the water, but vivo has taken things further with its BlueVolt technology.

You can look forward to up to 40 hours of video playback, but that’s not demanding enough. One of the toughest use cases for phones, we’ve come to discover, is navigation. The combination of the screen, speakers and navigation sensors all working at once really puts a toll on all devices and drains batteries quick. The vivo V70 can last up to 10 hours doing this, which is a real feat.

Then there’s artificial intelligence. We’ve all come to use AI in some way and it has become an expected part of the phone ecosystem. vivo uses AI here in multiple ways including the very impressive AI Stage Mode which is made to capture super-clear shots of live performances which are some of the most difficult environments to capture good pictures and footage.

There’s also an entire host of AI editing and productivity options topped off by Gemini, your smart companion. While AI Stage Mode is amazing but our favourite AI feature has to be the AI Image Expander which can essentially zoom an image out, smartly filling in the edges that were never captured. We’ve taken countless snaps that were otherwise great that could have been salvaged by a feature like AI Image Expander.

These three big ticket items are all wrapped up in a super-tough aluminium body crowned with a 6.59″ AMOLED (2750×1260) display and kept ticking along at pace thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor.

The vivo V70 is available in South Africa right now. Buy it outright for only R22 999 or pick it up on contract from one of South Africa’s leading network providers. Your new vivo comes with valued added services worth R5 000 including a 365 day warranty, a phone cover, screen protector and 90W charger so you can take advantage of FlashCharge which can give you hours of use after just a few minutes connected to the wall.

Click here to get yours today, but before you do, you need to decide on a colour.

Yes vivo has even listened to customers when it comes to colours. For those who believe that black never goes out of style and need a new device to add to their monochrome arsenal, the sleek and sophisticated Authentic Black is the way to go. Those looking for something a bit different, something a bit more natural and something warmer, the lovely Sandalwood Brown option is the obvious choice.

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