Vivo T1 5G to debut in India on February 9
What's the story
Vivo is all set to launch its new T-series smartphone, the T1 5G, in India on February 9. The teaser reveals that the upcoming handset will be the "fastest smartphone in the segment" with a turbo processor, a turbo cooling system, and a turbo screen. Vivo has also stated that the device will arrive as the "slimmest 5G smartphone under Rs. 20,000."
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Take a look at the official announcement
Turbo Processor, Turbo Camera, Turbo Cooling, and Turbo Screen making it the fastest and the slimmest 5G smartphone under 20K.
— Vivo India (@Vivo_India) January 31, 2022
Context
Why does this story matter?
Vivo India is planning to bring the new T-series of smartphones in the country and the upcoming T1 5G will be the first model in the affordable line-up. The company has scheduled its launch date on February 9 — the same day as Redmi Note 11 and Note 11S's launch in India. The handset was first announced in China in October last year.
Design and display
The phone offers a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen
In China, the Vivo T1 comes with a punch-hole cut-out, a narrow bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it has a rectangular camera module. The handset bears a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) IPS LCD display with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Dimensions-wise, it tips the scales at 193g and measures around 8.5mm in thickness.
Information
It packs a 64MP main camera
The Vivo T1 is equipped with a triple camera arrangement on the rear, comprising a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro snapper. On the front, it has a 16MP (f/2.5) shooter for selfies and video calling.
Under the hood
It is backed by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset
The Vivo T1 draws power from a Snapdragon 778G chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 11-based Funtouch OS 12 and houses a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the device offers support for Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, 5G, GPS, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.