Vivo—5th in the 2016-2017 Leading Global Smartphone Brands—officially unveiled a first-of-its kind selfie-centric smartphone in the Philippines last September 20 at the classy Marriott Grand Ballroom. Well-attended by the who’s who of the business, media, and celebrity scene, the V7+ launch was also the night Vivo welcomed the newest members of the Vivo Family—the brand’s most influential endorsers.

The attendees of the Vivo’s V7+ unveiling were thrilled to witness the Vivo Family grace the event in a wondrous fanfare. The pioneer batch of the Vivo Family were all present in support of the launch: Heartthrobs Tony Labrusca and McCoy De Leon, child star turned telenovela star Andrea Brillantes, singer-song writer TJ Monterde, Star-struck Kids discovery Paul Salas, andThe Voice Kids runner-up SassaDagdag.





 

 
Vivo also announced a fresh, exciting batch of celebrities clad in their best black ensemble, these hottest stars were presented under the glare of the spotlight: Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Big Winner MaymayEntrata and tween star Barbie Forteza, Soul Supreme turned Vivo Family member KZ Tandingan, chart-topper in Billboard PH Inigo Pascual, Pinoy Big Brother alumna Maris Racal, Kisses Delavin, and LoisaAndalio, The Voice alumnus Jason Dy and rising star from the GirltrendsChiena Filomena, model Kira Balinger, and sexy DJ Ashley Rivera and darling boy group Boy Band PH composed of Joao Constancia, Niel Murillo, Tristan Ramirez, Russell Reyes, Ford Valencia.







This newest offering from China-based smartphone company Vivo is jampacked with the most advanced features but at a fraction of the cost of other high-powered smartphones from other brands.

The V7+ boasts of a 24MP clearer selfie, front facing camera—the world first— with LED flash and smart photography algorithms which provide clear-cut, crisp, and natural-looking photos. Aside from the 24MP front shooter is a 16MP rear camera capable of taking bokeh portraits; the photo background comes out dramatically blurred to add focus to the subject.

But this is not everything that the V7+ prides itself with. It also rocks a revolutionary 5.99 all-screen Display with an 84.4% screen to body ratio, providing a more exciting and enhanced game and visual experience. Its Smart Split 3.0 feature allows users to check their messages, mails, among other things without interrupting the current running app—perfect for smartphone users on the go.

The V7+ has a dual-SIM (Nano-SIM) and runs on Funtouch OS 3.2 based on Android 7.1 Nougat. Moreover, this smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM + 64 GB of ROM expandable to up to 256GB. The security feature is also augmented with its face ID access feature that allows one to unlock the phone with mere facial recognition. An eye-protection mode is also an option, a facet providing comfort and protection during longish phone usage.

Lightweight at 159 grams housed in a stylish metal frame, Vivo V7+ is reasonably priced at only Php 17,990.00. Vivo V7+ comes in an elegant Champagne gold and Matte Black colors and are available for pre-order at Lazada.