Chinese smartphone maker Vivo launched a new smartphone in India, the Vivo U10. Starting at ₹8,990, the smartphone will be available in three storage configurations. Highlights of the smartphone include a 5,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 665 processor and triple camera setup.

According to company representative Nipun Marya, all Vivo devices being sold in India are made in India. The company is further expanding its manufacturing facility in the country by investing Rs. 7,500 crores. Marya also noted that all Vivo service centers operating in the country right now are owned and operated by the company itself to offer a great experience.

Vivo U10 features a Halo FullView HD+ display of 6.35-inch with 89 percent screen-to-body ratio. The phone also sports a 2.5D curve design with a waterdrop-style notch on the front. In terms of the battery, the Vivo U10 packs a massive 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Vivo claims that battery will offer 12 hours of YouTube playback or 7 hours of PUBG gaming on a single charge. It ships with an 18W fast charger that can be connected to the phone via a microUSB port.

Vivo is also marketing the smartphone’s gaming mode which provides functionalities like voice-changer, game eye protection, do not disturb and game countdown.

In terms of the processor, Vivo U10 is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC. The company has also included several customisations like Multi-Turbo to offer a great user experience. Further, the phone houses a triple rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel main shooter. The other two cameras include an 8-megapixel super-wide-angle shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is an 8-megapixel selfie camera included as well.

The  Vivo U10 will support system-wide Dark Mode and comes with Ultra Game Mode. Lastly, there will be a rear fingerprint sensor onboard as well. The phone will be offered in Electric Blue and Thunder Black colours.

Vivo U10 price

The phone will be priced at

3 GB + 32 GB – Rs 8,990

3 GB + 64 GB – Rs 9,990

4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 10,990

The smartphone goes on sale starting 29 September on Amazon and Vivo’s eCommerce website. Offers on the smartphone include Jio benefits worth ₹6,000 (applicable on ₹299 plan), no-cost EMI for up to 6 months on Bajaj FinServ credit cards and a flat ₹750 off on the next purchase from vivo.com.

(With input from agencies)