Vivo Launches X21 and unlocking the future with its release in the Philippines

As technology continues to progress, smartphones also evolve along with it, started from the 20MP camera, AI Technology, and now the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, there is no stopping for Vivo when it comes to pioneering mobile technology.

Global smartphone brand Vivo has unlocked the future of mobile technology in the Philippines as it introduced a new flagship, the X21 with the pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, at its launch in Okada Manila on June 21.
The event, held in the Grand Ballroom of the picturesque oceanfront integrated resort, was well-attended by media partners and other guests despite the heavy rain.

“What is about to unfold before you is the reveal of the world’s first smartphone to feature an In-Display Fingerprint Scanner housed in a beautifully-designed all-glass build, a smartphone that is truly exceptional in more ways than one,” Ms. Bascon said.

Media partners got the lowdown on the X21 straight from Vivo representatives.

Vivo Philippines representatives Mr. Patrick Villareal and Ms. Jomarie Morales explained each of the specs of the Vivo X21. The pair discussed how the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology as well as the other features such as the AI Face Access, front and rear cameras with an all-pixel dual-core sensor on the X21 work.


Sharing tech expertise
During the launch, Vivo also invited on stage some of the respected industry experts to discuss the X21. They are Mr. Louie Diangson of Yugatech, Mr. Daniel Moral of GadgetMatch, Mr. Mark Milan Macanas of TechPinas, Mr. Giancarlo Viterbo of GadgetPilipinas, Mr. Peter Jan Icogo of Gizguide, Mr. Jamie Inocian of Unbox, and Ms. Alora Uy Guerrero of Revu. These tech experts shared their thoughts on the newest flagship smartphone from Vivo, the X21


Exciting partnerships

Vivo also announced its partnerships with Shopee Philippines, the leading online shopping platform in the Philippines and Akulaku, an online installing shopping mall that provides financial services in  South East Asian countries. Customers and Vivo loyal fans can now by Vivo Smartphone online via the installment payment option

 Ms. Bascon and Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim from Vivo Philippines exchanged tokens with the representatives from Shopee Philippines, Ms. Jane Lim,

 Ms. Bascon and Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim from Vivo Philippines exchanged tokens with Akulaku, Mr. Sean Duxiang

Exhilarating FIFA fever

Vivo, as the Official Smartphone Sponsor, of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 brought the football fever to the launch of X21. To get a glimpse of all the excitement in Russia, Vivo displayed some FIFA merchandise at the lobby.

During the presentation of the X21, Vivo mascots also showed the crowd how to do the #PassTheSwag FIFA dance. Vivo Philippines endorsers Vern and Verniece Enciso, Chie Filomeno, Maris Racal, and TJ Monterde then strutted the new flagship with a Vivo FIFA ball on their other hand while they proudly sport their favorite FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 team jersey.

Vern was wearing the jersey of the FIFA World Cup 2014 champs Germany while her sister Verniece was clad in a jersey of Spain, the FIFA World Cup 2010 victors

Chienna and Maris, meanwhile, were proudly wearing the jersey of Brazil, the five-time FIFA World Cup title holders.

TJ, on the other hand, expressed his support for the national team of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal.

Moreover, the Vivo Philippines team including Ms. Bascon, Mr. Villareal, Ms. Morales, as well as Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim were also bitten by the FIFA fever in their football-inspired garb.

Exquisite #OOTDs

The Vivo Philippines endorsers also took cues from the new X21 for their second look for the night.
The Vivo X21 has ditched the metal body for a new 3D glass back cover. The design was inspired by Iceland's Wake Black Beach, a rapidly cooling lava granule that is deep and dark yet free of impurities.


Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose looked every inch a star during the Vivo X21 launch. Meanwhile, the unstoppable Darren Espanto entertained the crowd with his energetic performance.

Darren Espanto who had a mini-concert at the launch with her four-song set and Mccoy de Leon who made sure he would be part of the event despite the rains looked dashing and sleek in their tailored outfits.

Ms. Bascon also revealed the price of Vivo X21 and will be available at select stores starting June 22.
The Vivo X21 is retailed for Php29,999 in authorized shops nationwide. The list of participating stores can be found here: http://vivoglobal.ph/x21_stores/.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines /), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil)


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