Vivo releases Android 11 update for V15 smartphone in India
What's the story
Vivo has started releasing the Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update for its V15 model in India. As per the reports, the firmware is in testing phase and only limited users will get the update. A wider release will happen if no major bugs are detected. The changelog is unavailable right now but the update should bring all the features of Funtouch OS 11.
Highlights
Here are some noteworthy features of Funtouch OS 11
Funtouch OS is Vivo's custom UI skin based on the Android OS. The latest version, called Funtouch OS 11, offers a refreshed UI, Always-on Display support with customized styles and effects, Jovi Home shortcut panel, and a new gallery app with AI Editor, HD Restoration, and AI Image Matting functions. It also has an iManager, S-capture for screen recording, and an Ultra Game Mode.
Design and display
The phone has a Full-HD+ LCD display
As far as its specifications are concerned, the Vivo V15 features a notch-less, edge-to-edge screen with a noticeable bottom bezel and a pop-up selfie camera. On the rear, it has a triple camera unit and a physical fingerprint scanner. The handset bears a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) IPS LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is offered in four color options.
Information
It is equipped with a 32MP pop-up selfie camera
The Vivo V15 sports a triple rear camera setup comprising a 24MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, it has a 32MP (f/2.0) motorized pop-up camera.
Internals
It draws power from a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset
The Vivo V15 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage. Under the hood, it packs a 4,000mAh battery and is now upgradeable to Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11. In terms of connectivity, the device offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, a headphone jack, and a micro-USB port.