The V5 Plus comes with many upgrades
compared to the V5 from 2016, but what vivo seems to be most proud of is the
dual front camera arrangement, with 20 MP + 8 MP resolution and "selfie
softlight" flash.
The 20 MP snapper in there uses Sony's IMX376
1/2.78" sensor with f/2.0 aperture and 5P lens system, while the 8 MP
f/2.0 camera captures depth information. This will make bokeh effects easily
attainable, keeping faces sharp while blurring the background. You can also refocus shots
even after they're captured, adding blurring effects wherever you want.
The rear camera is a 16 MP single unit with a LED
flash, f/2.0 aperture, and 4K video recording. The vivo v5 Plus has a 5.5-inch
1080p touchscreen with 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5 on top, and it's powered by
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 625 SoC aided by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A 3,160
mAh battery should ensure decent longevity, while the software is Funtouch OS
3.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. A fingerprint sensor is on the front. The
V5 Plus comes with a custom-made AK4376 dedicated Hi-Fi audio chip which
provides a signal-to-noise ratio of up to 115dB.
The handset's dimensions are 152.58 x 74 x 7.26 mm,
and it weighs 158.6g. The only color option that will be available is gold,
pictured above. The V5 Plus has an all-metal construction with redesigned
antenna lines a la the latest iPhones. Expect to see it launching soon in
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Myanmar.
