Vivo India has officially confirmed the launch of its next-generation V-series smartphones – vivo V70 and vivo V70 Elite – in India on February 19, the successor to vivo V60 series. The upcoming lineup is positioned as a blend of refined design, advanced imaging and near-flagship performance, continuing vivo’s push to elevate the premium mid-range segment.
Design focused on ergonomics: “The Golden Grip”
The V70 series adopts a clean and flat design philosophy, moving away from large, performance-focused silhouettes. Vivo calls the form factor “Golden Grip,” built around a 6.59-inch footprint that aims to balance screen real estate with comfortable one-handed usability.
The phones have an aerospace-grade metal frame for durability, coupled with ultra-narrow 1.25mm bezels, maximizing the screen-to-body ratio. On the aesthetic front, vivo is introducing expressive color options – Passion Red across the lineup, Lemon Yellow for the V70 and more understated Sand Beige and Authentic Black finishes for the V70 Elite.
Sony + ZEISS image pipeline
The camera setup is one of the highlights of the V70 Series. Both models use Sony sensors tuned to ZEISS optics, marking a marked improvement to the V-series imaging suite.
The main features of the camera include:
- ZEISS 50 MP telephoto night camera (Sony IMX882) with 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom, optimized for low-light environments
- ZEISS OIS 50 MP main camera (Sony IMX766) with a large sensor designed for stable handheld shooting and accurate color reproduction
- 4K video recording at 60 fps, with smooth transitions between 1x, 2x and 3x zoom levels
On the software side, vivo is adding an AI Photography Suite, which includes features like AI Magic Weather and India-exclusive AI Holi Portrait tailored for local festivals and cultural scenarios. Both phones will run OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, and vivo has committed to 4 Android OS updates and 6 years of security updates, strengthening long-term software support.
The Vivo V70 Elite is built for the most demanding users, powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile platform, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It also features a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for faster and more secure authentication.
The V70 series retains a 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging, carried over from the previous generation. Durability is also a key focus, with IP68 + IP69 ratings for resistance to dust, submersion and high-pressure water jets.
With the launch now officially confirmed, the vivo V70 and vivo V70 Elite will debut in India on February 19, 2026. Pricing and availability details are expected to be revealed at the launch event.
