Vivo unveils their FullView concept smartphone
called the "APEX". Vivo claims it to have the highest screen-to-body
ratio and an In-Display Fingerprint scanner. Vivo is saying that they looking
to make a smartphone that will be the benchmark for future releases. They want
to push the boundaries of the FullView technologies to provide improvements on
camera, speaker and sensors.
The "APEX" is said to feature only 1.8mm
of top and side bezels with a 4.3mm bottom bezel. They are touting a 98%
screen-to-body ratio if the bottom bezel is able to be reduced to 1.88mm as
well. They are utilizing the flexibility of the OLED panel to achieve this
screen-to-body ratio.
Vivo is also looking to improve their audio tech
with the Screen SoundCasting technology. They are saying that the entire
FullView Display will be utilized as a speaker by sending vibrations through
the display. It promises better audio, power efficiency, less sound leakage and
better optimizations of highs and lows.
The APEX will also be sporting an 8MP
"Elevating Front Camera" where that camera rises in 0.8 seconds when
needed and can be retracted after use. It is also utilizing a hidden proximity
and ambient light sensor as well.
Diving into the Half Screen In-Display Fingerprint
Scanner, Vivo said that they are going to be utilizing the entire bottom half
of the OLED screen. This will allow the user to touch anywhere on the bottom
half of the screen to unlock the device. Vivo is also saying that they are
going to implement a new dual-fingerprint authentication system.
Lastly, APEX is said to have a new System in Package
(SIP) technology to integrate the DAC and the 3 operational amplifiers
together. This will reduce the space it takes up by 60% which allows for
improvements on battery size and thermal management parts.