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vivo Smartphones Add The Y20 to its Y-Series

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vivo Smartphones is set to roll out its new mid-range smartphone the vivo Y20 in the Kenyan market on October 8, 2020.

The device which will be launched in the Kenyan market in the coming months will be a new addition to vivo’s youth-oriented and affordable Y-series. 

According to the official statement by the company issued on Tuesday, vivo Y20 will be equipped with an AI Triple camera supporting macro, bokeh, and other advanced selfie features built for effortless photography.

The phone will also come with a fingerprint scanner, and a super-capacity 5000mAh battery supported by power-saving technology that a single full charge can last up to 16 hours of online HD movie streaming, or 11 hours of resource-intensive gaming. 

The overall design of the device is teased to be sleek and polished, sporting a 6.51-inch Halo Display with an elongated aspect ratio of 20:9 and HD+ (1600 x 720) resolution that ensures crystal clear visuals and detailing for immersive viewing and gaming experience.

The modern scanner on the side is built to complement the design and allow hassle-free unlocking taking only 0.22 seconds to unlock, this is complimentary to the facial unlock feature. 

The upcoming Y20 smartphone is highly anticipated for its dynamic camera features and long-lasting battery life and sleek design. 

The company is yet to reveal the availability status of the phone in the Kenyan market as well as its price although it has already revealed that the phone will come in two colours.

vivo, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer has already made significant inroads into the Kenyan market. In July, the company officially launched and started retailing the vivo v19 in the country.

The device, that comes with a Dual Punch Hole Camera is retailing across the country at a price of Ksh40,999, in Gleam Black and Sleek Silver options.  

The V19 also comes with an Ultra O Screen design with and in-display fingerprint sensor under the AMOLED screen of the phone.

The V19’s dual front camera comprises of a 32MP main camera and an 8MP super wide-angle while the Quad Camera at the rear is made up of a 48MP main camera, 8MP super wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP Bokeh camera.

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