Do you know Vivo? Is it just another Chinese smartphone maker entering the Portuguese market? Does it start at a disadvantage compared to Xiaomi or Oppo? Well…
Vivo has just announced that it dominated the Chinese market in the first quarter of the year, and in case you didn’t know, the entry into the Portuguese market takes place on the 2nd of May, that is, on Monday.
Vivo dominates China! From the 2nd, the target is Portugal
Therefore, Vivo, which was able to lead the very difficult Chinese smartphone market, with a share of 19.7% in the first quarter of the year. It is now aiming at the Portuguese market, with the great objective of launching its entire range full of innovative technology, while trying to differentiate itself from everything that has been done in Portuguese lands.
That said, the first two models of the manufacturer are nothing less than the V23 and the Y76, more quality/price-friendly devices, and still a little far from what enthusiasts really want. But it’s a start! The brand has already promised the ‘big guns’, as well as a serious bet, to rival Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, and of course, the old Apple.
Capacity is not lacking at the manufacturer founded in 1995 in Dongguan, China, which in the meantime has grown to 12,000 employees, has 7 research and development centers, and is capable of producing around 200 million devices a year. .
However, in addition to Portugal, Vivo can already be found in Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Italy, United Kingdom, etc… In the old continent, the manufacturer already has about 300 employees, and apparently, the idea is to increase this number very significantly already in 2022 and 2023.
Pricing and Release Dates
The V23 5G will be available in Portugal in Sunshine Gold and Stardust Black, for around €529. The super-thin (7.79mm) Vivo Y76 will be available for €419.
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