Vivo has presented what is perhaps the most innovative smartphone so far this year, yes, even above the Galaxy S20 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, although that will remain for debate, since this mobile is only a conceptual device. Going into detail, the Vivo Apex 2020 surprises with its screen without side borders that extends 120 degrees and for being the first to incorporate a hidden camera in the screen, putting into practice the technology shown by the company last year.

The innovation does not stop here, since the rear camera is equipped with 5X-7.5X continuous optical zoom, an offering superior to anything from the competition, on top of that, it incorporates image stabilization using a gimbal.

Vivo Apex 2020: pushing the boundaries: Vivo Apex 2020, the most innovative terminal so far this year

The most prominent visual feature of the 2020 Apex is a 6.45-inch bezel-less display with curved edges that go far beyond what Vivo installed on last year’s flagship Nex 3 – in fact, they bend at a 120-degree angle. on both sides, so there are no sides and no physical power or volume buttons; the actions of these buttons will have to be done using the navigation gestures, something that Android 10 is very good at.

We almost forgot to mention that the screen resolution is Full HD +, 2330 x 1080 pixels to be precise.

Also, we will not find a notch or pop-up mechanism, but there is a front camera, if you wonder how this is possible, because Vivo’s In-Display camera technology is the answer. Vivo says that it has managed to increase the light transmission of that part of the screen six times, while relying on algorithmic optimizations to improve image quality.

In this sense, we can say that there is a 16MP front sensor under the screen, which has a 4-in-1 super-pixel photosensitive chip , which makes it possible to capture clear images even when the camera is placed under a panel.

Regarding its back cover, it has a circular camera module , where two photographic sensors are positioned, the characteristics of which we will detail later. Vivo mentions that the device will only have two color presentations: black and white, something very sober, but it was to be expected from a concept phone.

Hardware and Features

The Vivo Apex 2020 is a 5G device with a Snapdragon 865 processor, 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage , which is powered by a battery whose capacity is unknown. On the other hand, what we do know is the power of its load: 60W, as if that were not enough, it is of the wireless type. Vivo has dubbed this technology “Wireless Super FlashCharge 60W” and claims that it can recharge 2,000mAh in just 20 minutes.

In terms of software, it runs Android 10 and is packed with innovations like third-generation Screen SoundCasting technology , Instant Photobomb Removal, and Voice Tracking autofocus .

Cameras with optical zoom up to 7.5X magnification

Unlike other flagships, the Vivo Apex 2020 only opts for two sensors, one with 16MP with optical zoom and the other with 48MP with image stabilization , however, it is what is in each of those photographic sensors that sets the standard. difference. To begin with, the 16MP camera opts for a combination of 4-group lenses, with two fixed and two mobile groups, this achieves what the company calls “continuous high-magnification zoom”, producing in return an optical zoom with magnifications between 5X and 7.5X.

The latter breaks with the hybrid zoom paradigm and in theory will allow high-quality images to be captured at long distances, all without resorting to digital magnification, which negatively compromises the resolution and quality of the image.

The 48MP secondary camera is just as impressive , given that Vivo has somehow managed to put in a gimbal system that improves image stabilization by 200% when compared to the traditional optical stabilization method. This reduces the blurring caused by hand shaking when shooting videos.

Vivo Apex 2020: a purely conceptual device: Vivo Apex 2020, the most innovative terminal so far this year

Normally in this section we would offer you any information that we have been able to gather about the availability and price of this device, but Vivo has decided to leave the Apex 2020 as a concept phone , which serves as a preview of what is to come and not as a Comercial product.

For these reasons, the Vivo Apex has no price or release date , but we will probably see it in the hands of critics and the most relevant tech influencers of the moment.