vivo X70 Pro+

Standout design, body is now IP68-rated.

Has gotten bigger and heavier.

So the vivo X70 Pro+ is not rushed, but right on time, it's a brand-new model, not just a mere facelift, it slots above the previous Pro+, and it's just good enough to warrant the price increase - if you'll allow us to straight-up answer the questions...

“The impressive Vivo X70 Pro+ lives up to the promise of its monster spec sheet with a unique gimbal video camera and a lovely screen. It's a real shame you won't find it in your local store.”

Gimbal stabilisation system is without rival ; Great main camera system ; Top-tier performance ; Waterproofed design

Terrible battery life ; Software bugs are often problematic ; Why that rear reflective panel?

This handset is a tale of two halves: there's the undeniable positives of a super camera setup with gimbal stabilisation; but the unexpected negatives of software that has far too many bugs, and the overall poor battery life. Still, despite its...

Powerful hardware performance ; Extended RAM 2.0 adds 4GB of memory ; Bright, colorful, and responsive display ; Excellent camera output

Video stabilization isn't very impressive ; Modest 4,500 mAh battery

Jaw-dropping quad camera ; Fast wired & wireless charging ; IP68 water-resistance ; Strong specs & display

Unusual rear finish & design ; Frustrating software

The X70 Pro+ is a fantastic piece of hardware. You’ll get top performance, fast charging, and a beautiful display – not to mention one of the absolute best cameras in any phone right now, and I really do mean that. I just wish the software lived up to...

Great main and ultra-wide cameras

Vivo has finally caught up to the premium competition with the X70 Pro Plus, bringing truly high-end features like wireless charging, water resistance, and a QHD+ 120Hz OLED screen. Throw in an already versatile camera system boosted by the innovative...

Super-high quality images ; Intuitive, flexible zoom capabilities ; Gimbal stabilisation ; Loads of shooting modes

Quite big and bulky ; Some modes don’t do much

The X70 Pro Plus+ pushes smartphone imaging forward. Its dizzying array of large-aperture Zeiss optics give you more options than ever when it comes to telephoto shooting, portraiture, night shots and more, while the built-in gimbal opens up new...

Premium Looks & IP68 Durability ; Excellent 10-Bit 120Hz AMOLED Display ; Good Overall Camera Performance ; Best-In-Class Video Stabilization ; Solid Performance ; Good Battery Optimization

Limited Gimbal Mode Usability ; No 512GB Variant ; Not The Most Intuitive Software

If you want the best videography experience on an Android platform, the X70 Pro+ is the handset. The video stabilization is unparalleled and the handset has a good overall camera performance. Vivo should have extended the gimbal stabilization functions...

Elegant design, IP68 rating ; Sharp 120Hz display ; Excellent video stabilisation ; Good low-light camera quality ; Good battery life ; Very good performance

Telephoto performance could be better

Vivo has not held back in any way with the X70 Pro+. With unique features such as its gimbal camera stabilisation and V1 chip, it has successfully made a space for itself in the premium smartphone segment. The X70 Pro+ also has enough other updates to...