Vivo launches metal X6 with 4 GB RAM, and X6 Plus phablet with top-shelf audio chips
posted by Daniel P.
/ Nov 30, 2015, 9:36 AM
Vivo X6
Vivo just lifted the veil off its long-rumored X6 phone, and it turns out that it will have two variations, as is the trend lately - a 5.2" model, and a Vivo X6 Plus phablet with a 5.7" display, covering all bases.
Both phones are set apart from the cutthroat competition by offering 4 GB of RAM, which so far has only been reserved for truly high-end devices, like the Note 5, or outliers like a variation of the Zenfone 2, for instance. Four gigs of the sweet stuff means you can queue and run a ton of different apps at once, without the phone feeling a pinch, though it also depends on the software management and execution, of course.
The differences between the Vivo X6 and X6 Plus, besides the larger 5.7" 1080p AMOLED display on the phablet, is in the built-in storage amount (32 GB vs 64 GB for the X6 Plus), as well as the battery capacity. The Vivo X6 Plus has a bigger, 3000 mAh pack, plus there is a separate version with a 4000 mAh juicer, which costs more. The basic 3000 mAh version of the X6 Plus is slightly thicker than the X6, at 6.85mm, too.
The value that Vivo added with the larger X6 Plus doesn't end here, though, as it sports the latest high-end ES9028 DAC audio chip for the first time in a mobile phone, an ES9603 amplifier, and a YAMAHA YSS-205X digital surround sound chip, continuing Vivo's legacy as a pioneer in the so-called Hi-Fi sound experience. The X6 also uses a dedicated DAC, though of a slightly lower level - the Asahi Kaisei AK4375A model.
Both handsets offer microSD slots for storage expansion, fingerprint scanners on the back, and will be available in gold, silver, and rose gold metal chassis. Vivo will be shipping them with its own Funtouch OS, plastered over Android 5.1 Lollipop.
How much for the privilege? Well, the dual SIM version of the 5.2" X6 will cost the equivalent of $390 when it is launched December 6th, while the basic X6 Plus would go for $469. If you want the phablet to come with a 4000 mAh battery, you'd have to shell $500, which, at just $30 extra, sounds like a decent tradeoff. Any takers?
Vivo X6 and X6 Plus
source: Vivo
25 Comments
1. HeavyClocker
Posts: 1; Member since: Nov 30, 2015
Oh s**t, another iPhone!
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 9:44 AM 7
3. KillerKeyboard
Posts: 372; Member since: Nov 21, 2013
Oh geez, where?!
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 9:58 AM 0
4. Nathan_ingx
Posts: 4766; Member since: Mar 07, 2012
There, the one with the "rose gold" paint, not the pink.
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 10:19 AM 1
18. Acer_Predator unregistered
well that's everybody wants it so what is the problem..?
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 3:34 PM 0
25. Acer_Predator unregistered
posted on Dec 01, 2015, 1:40 PM 0
5. Nathan_ingx
Posts: 4766; Member since: Mar 07, 2012
I couldn't care less about the main processor/hardware sheet, but man that sound processing unit give me the heebe-jeebies!
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 10:21 AM 1
16. Wiencon
Posts: 2278; Member since: Aug 06, 2014
Me too, but f*ck! Why the hell they had to downgrade DAC on smaller one??? 5.7 inches is too damn big for comfortable wearing in pocket and that's how most people keep their phpnes while liste ing music.
But whatever, 5.2 is also too big for me. Shame because I crave for phpne with SD slot and high grade audio but in compact size, so far I'm nothing but disappointed
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 1:57 PM 0
6. Goldeneye
Posts: 419; Member since: Jan 22, 2011
Yeap another iphone wannabe. I just can't believe how pathetic some Chinese OEMs have become. Really I thought it was Samsung the only one "inspired" by Apple. Just wow!
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 10:37 AM 2
17. ToastedBacon21
Posts: 47; Member since: Oct 18, 2015
Samsung inspired by apple!! Just wow! Where did you get that idea from. Seen those smartphones in person?? They are nothing alike. Inspired you say. Samsung spends more on R&D than apple ever will.
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 3:00 PM 0
21. Goldeneye
Posts: 419; Member since: Jan 22, 2011
Samsungs attorneys said that when they were about to get fined in the lawsuit that still going. Don't believe me? Here's the linkhttp://mashable.com/2012/07/31/apple-samsung-court/#yMq1d9B31GqY
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 3:50 PM 1
19. Acer_Predator unregistered
why pathetic yoy want iphnoe everybody wants just iohne so there u have it and you can use android instead of crappy iOS
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 3:36 PM 0
24. Acer_Predator unregistered
looks like yes it is jesus phone .. everybody want only iiiphooneee craap so unfortunately everybody makes same design..that ppl has iphone feel to it..
posted on Dec 01, 2015, 3:01 AM 0
9. MANOFSTEEL
Posts: 127; Member since: Nov 25, 2015
Yet another IPhone ripped off, Fandroids will always says Iphone copied the HTC and all those Iphone features where first on Android since 1965 blah blah blah blah........!!!!!!
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 10:59 AM 5
11. crm_bstind
Posts: 11; Member since: Nov 27, 2015
Helio x20 ????? when did apple start producind it
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 11:46 AM 0
13. superkuiken
Posts: 168; Member since: Mar 24, 2013
Looks like the Htc A9
posted on Nov 30, 2015, 12:06 PM 1
20. Acer_Predator unregistered
haha there is no totally difference btw mine vivo x5pro and x6... just fingerprint added 2 more gig ram that's all.. no difference.. nobody keeps apps open to save battery.. same fail as mate 8!
total crap
