Redefine Style with the All New vivo S1

·         First offering from the all new S-Series

·         Powered with Flash In-Display Fingerprint Scanner, AI powered 32MP front camera and triple rear camera for wide-angle photography

·         Available for sale staring tomorrow in trendy color variants with mesmerizing design

vivo, the global innovative smartphone brand, today launched the all-new vivo S1 in India, under its brand new S-series portfolio. The S-series is a true reflection of the latest style blended with innovative technology for the ever connected chic young consumers. The first device from this series, S1 showcases state-of-the-art design with unmatched camera capabilities. The vibrant and trendy device will be available in two attractive color options – Skyline Blue and Diamond Black.  The smartphone comes in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB variants priced at INR 17,990, INR 18,990 and INR 19,990 respectively.

The device will be available across offline outlets starting tomorrow and on online channels including vivo India E-store, Amazon.in, and Flipkart starting 14^th August. The 6GB + 128GB will be available for sale starting next month. The S1, like all vivo devices sold in India, will be manufactured at vivo's Greater Noida facility.

The S1 comes equipped with the best in-class 32MP front camera that helps one capture detailed photographs with ultimate precision for the most stunning self-portraits, while the powerful triple rear camera creates photographic masterpieces with 16MP Primary Sony IMX499 Sensor, 8MP AI Super Wide Angle lens and 2MP Bokeh lens. The S1 will be India's first device powered by the all new MediaTek Helio P65 Octa-Core Processor running on a massive 4500 mAh Battery with 18W Dual-Engine Fast Charging technology. The S1 supports a gorgeous Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display, along with the Flash In-Display Fingerprint Scanner that promises the consumers a quick and secure means to unlock their device.

On purchase of the new S1, consumers will get an array of attractive offers:

Offline

·         Upto 7.5% Cashback on HDFC Credit card/Debit card/CD loan EMI

·         Upto INR 2,500 Paytm cashback coupons

·         Benefits worth INR 10,000 on Jio

·         Zero Down payment and attractive lowest EMI options with HDB Financial Services, IDFC First Bank, Bajaj Finserve, HDFC Bank and Home Credit

·         10% additional  value for customer in exchange of his any old device with Instacash exchange

Flipkart/Amazon/E-store:

·         No Cost EMI up to 9 months

·         Benefits worth INR 10,000 on Jio

·         Additional HDFC offer valid only on vivo India E-store

·         Upto 7.5% cashback on HDFC Credit card transactions

Commenting on the launch Mr. Nipun Marya, Director Brand Strategy, vivo India said, "The new 'S' series will be a strong addition to our dynamic product portfolio. 'S' stands for style and we have conceptualized the all new series for the stylish and aspirational youth. vivo S1, our first offering in the S-series will add new dimension to our customers' style quotient and allow them to experience splendid camera performance."

Showoff your Style with a Trendsetting Design

The S1 is a stunner at first glance and comes in two glamorous color variants.

Diamond Black: With a gleaming diamond pattern design that seamlessly transitions from blue to purple; the whole new S1 is truly the epitome of artistic design and craftsmanship.

Skyline Blue: The classic gradient design, inspired by the stylish blue gradient of the evening sky, creates a subtle and elegant impression; making it look all the more stylish.

Capture in Style with AI Triple Rear Camera

AI Triple Camera: A Taste of Professional Photography

Featuring the Sony IMX499 Camera Sensor with 16-megapixel f/1.78 aperture + 8-megapixel 120-degree ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 2-megapixel bokeh sensor with f/2.4 aperture, the S1 allows you to shoot with enhanced accuracy and precision.

AI Super Wide-Angle Camera

AI Super Wide-Angle Camera expands your view to 120°, so you can capture more landscape, more of your friends and a more beautiful world. In group photos, you can switch to AI Super Wide Angle mode for a wider range. AI Portrait Framing helps you in better composition to achieve a perfect ratio, and brings you more fun in every snapshot of your life's moments.

Say 'S' for vivid Selfies with 32MP Front Camera

S1 features an industry-leading 32MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The 32MP resolution allows you to take selfies with high clarity and precise details. It also comes with multiple selfie modes, such as AI Face Beauty, AI selfie lighting, AR Stickers, etc., which makes selfie-taking experience enjoyable and fun.

Say 'S' for Smooth Performance

The S1 is India's first device powered by the all-new MediaTek Helio P65 SoC onboard which is aided by Mali-G52 GPU. The smartphone has an octa-core processor with a 12nm design and clocks speed of up to 2.0GHz. S1 is also equipped with 4GB/6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64/128GB ROM (expandable to 256GB) to boost the fast and smooth performance of multiple apps and mobile games. The phone runs on the latest FunTouch OS 9 with Android 9 Pie out of the box.

See In Style on a Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display
S1 features a Halo FullView™ Display with a high screen-to-body ratio. Its perfect symmetry provides a fantastic visual effect. A 16.20cm (6.38 inch) Super AMOLED Display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and the screen-to-body ratio of 90% allows you to enjoy a full view without boundaries. With the self-illuminating Super AMOLED display, S1 supports an 'Always on Display' at a low power consumption. You can glance at your phone whenever you would like to check the time or view alerts. Plus, customize this feature's theme to add charisma to your phone and let your personal style stand out.

Unlock in Style with the Flash In-Display Fingerprint Scanner

Since launching its In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology, vivo has been leading the industry in bringing consumers a better unlocking experience. With just a single touch on your S1 display, the screen can be unlocked swiftly. A variety of animation effects are also available, which makes unlocking the phone easy and fun.

Long-lasting Battery

S1 is equipped with a 4500mAh battery, which comes with vivo's own 18W Dual-Engine Fast Charging technology. Leave your power bank at home and focus on making the most of your day.

Ultra-Game Mode

The Ultra Game Mode is designed for the ultimate gaming fun. The new Game Countdown floating window feature reminds you of the exact time before the game starts, so that you can do more things while waiting. And when it comes to speed, by increasing smooth gameplay and reducing frame-drop by 300%, Multi-Turbo is the lightning-fast feature that gamers need. 

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About vivo India:

vivo, a premium global smartphone brand, entered India in late 2014; vivo has established itself as one of the top smartphone brands in India. Manufacturing in Greater Noida, the company has a robust distribution network across the country both online and offline, catering the best in class quality services to over 539 cities, in 27 states and 5 union territories backed by more than 550 service centres in India. The organization is dedicated to the pursuit of perfection and is continuously creating surprises for users through constant innovation. Through smartphones, vivo offers users a professional-grade photography solution, taking mobile photography to the level of an art form, witnessing and recording all of life's beautiful moments.

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