Vivo today announced the global variant of its mainstream midranger, the Vivo V19. In case the name sounds familiar, that’s because a similar phone was launched in Indonesia last month.

(Update, June 2: It’s coming to the Philippines! Read Vivo V19 Philippine launch scheduled for June 13.)

The new version is different, though, and has better internals and two-front-facing cameras in a pill-shaped punch hole, which is a first for the Chinese brand. On the back, both handsets feature a quad-camera setup with dedicated lenses for ultra-wide, macro, and portrait-style pictures.

The V19 will be offered in two colorways — Gleam Black and Sleek Silver. Vivo says the price and availability will vary depending on the market, but now that it’s official, it should get a general release soon.

In the Philippines, the local launch of the Vivo V19 will likely depend on whether the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine is going to be lifted or extended amid the coronavirus pandemic.

As for the smartphone, the Vivo V19 has a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and an integrated fingerprint reader for fast unlocking. The refresh rate is most probably 60Hz.

Meanwhile, the sizable punch hole on the front carries a 32-megapixel camera and an 8-megapixel secondary shooter for group selfies. The main sensor is the same one Vivo used in the Indonesian model.

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The inclusion of a front-facing, wide-angle camera continues the tradition of V series units sporting two selfie cameras. Recall that the Vivo V17 Pro released in the Philippines features 32- and 8-megepixel cameras in a pop-up module.

Elsewhere, the rear-facing system is headlined by a 48-megapixel sensor. Both front and rear cameras of the V19 support Vivo’s night mode and ultra-stable video recording.

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On the inside, there’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor paired with 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of expandable storage.

Keeping the lights on is a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33-watt fast charging over a USB-C port, which will make the Vivo V19 one of the fastest-charging midrange phones on the market when it releases. The company claims its fast-charging solution can top up the handset from 0% to around 50% in just 30 minutes.

Software-wise, you get Android 10 with Funtouch OS 10 atop. This will make the V19 the first Vivo device to launch with the company’s new user interface.

Specs of Vivo V19 (global version)

• 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display, 2,400 x 1,080p resolution (20:9)
• Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB/256GB storage
• Quad 48-megapixel (main), 8-megapixel (ultra wide), 2-megapixel (depth), 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras
• Dual 32-megapixel (main), 8-megapixel (ultra wide) front cameras
• Fingerprint reader (under-display)
• 4,500mAh battery with 33-watt Vivo FlashCharge 2.0 fast charging
• Funtouch OS 10 based on Android 10
• Colors: Gleam Black, Sleek Silver

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