Vivo launches V30 Pro, promising ‘pro-quality’ portrait photography

What do you want to know

• The V30 Pro is the latest addition to Vivo’s “V” line of phones.
• The phone comes with a ZEISS triple main camera and ZEISS Portrait style, which promises “pro-quality portraits”.
• The V30 Pro will only be sold in select markets at launch.

On February 27, Vivo unveiled the V30 Pro, its latest mid-range handset and the first in the “V” series of phones to benefit from ZEISS innovations. According to the press release, the V30 Pro features a “co-engineered Vivo ZEISS imaging system, taking smartphone portrait photography to a new level.”

The camera features promise to be the highlight of the new handset – incorporating a 50 MP selfie camera, a 50 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50 MP main camera. There are also plenty of tricks to help you get the best possible images – including a color temperature sensor, a larger light sensor for low-light conditions, and an improved Aura Light Portrait to allow better light adjustment to get your perfect images. .

According to Vivo, the portrait camera features a 50mm focal length “for more realistic and vibrant portraits” and significantly increases the pixel count compared to the previous 12MP portrait camera found on the V29. The wide-angle camera is the first in the V series to feature autofocus and introduces an AI Group Portrait mode that Vivo says will work for groups of up to 30 people.

The collaboration with ZEISS also sees the introduction of Portrait Style on the handset. This offers six different portrait-style bokeh options and also offers ZEISS Cinematic Video Bokeh, which “uses advanced AI-based depth calculations to achieve a more natural bokeh effect.”

Yongduan Zhou, General Manager of Overseas Products, said that “with each of the three rear cameras delivering professional-grade image quality that meets ZEISS Optics standards, users can expect an exceptional portrait photography experience.” “.

Next to the camera, the V30 Pro has a large 5,000mAh battery that Vivo claims will provide up to 20 days of standby time and support 80W charging, which means that the battery could be fully charged in as little as 46 minutes. Additionally, the battery life has been doubled, meaning its health will remain above 80% for up to 1,600 charge cycles, which is roughly equivalent to four years of use.

This supports a 120Hz AMOLED display with a maximum local brightness of up to 2,800 nits and a maximum global brightness of up to 1,200 nits, which should make the screen easier to see even in full sun.

All of this is backed by a new flagship processor with 12GB of RAM. To help keep things cool, an ultra-large cooling system with a huge 3,002mm2 vapor chamber to improve heat dissipation is integrated. There are also 11 temperature sensors to help you track the phone’s status in real time.

Vivo has confirmed four colorways for this series: Bloom White, Waving Aqua, Lush Green (which transforms to a deep blue under UV light), and Noble Black. So there should be a color option that suits almost everyone.

Vivo has not yet confirmed the price or release date of the V30 Pro. Nonetheless, the company confirmed that the phone would be available in “more than six markets, including India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.” Availability, price and specifications may vary depending on local market conditions and consumer preferences. ”