The new Vivo X80 looks promising and will likely appeal to those who want an all-rounder 5G smartphone.
Vivo has announced its latest flagship X80 series in India just six months after the launch of the X70 series. As usual, Vivo has launched only two phones and one of them is the Vivo X80 that we got for the review. It is aimed at those who are looking for an all-rounder phone that can deliver a good photography experience while also offering some power under the hood for overall smooth performance. However, the new 5G phone has been unveiled at a premium price that may turn away some of the buyers. Here’s what we think about the new Vivo phone after using it for a brief period of time. The Vivo X80 has a design similar to the Vivo X70 Pro+ smartphone. It seems that Vivo didn’t take risk of offering a different design as the company asserted this design was well received by the customers, so it decided to offer the same on the new version too. The device has a matte glass finish. While that looks stunning in black, it was pretty difficult to use the X80 without a case as it features a slippery finish. I liked the fact that Vivo bundles a good quality faux leather case in the retail box that offers a better grip. It seems to have solid build quality, though the finishing of the X80 is not that great, which might not be the case with every unit. The front of the device is indistinguishable from premium Samsung phones because of the centred punch-hole display design. The Vivo X80 doesn’t have an IP68 rating at this price range, which is something that the competition is offering.
