Vivo X5 Max: World's Slimmest Smartphone Officially Launched; Set for India Release Next Week
Vivo X5 Max: World's Slimmest Smartphone Officially Launched; Set for India Release Next WeekTMall

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo Electronics officially unveiled much awaited X5 Max on Wednesday, 10 December.

The main USP of Vivo X5 Max is that it measures just 4.75mm, making it the world's thinnest smartphone market.

Previously the record was held by Oppo R5 (4.85 mm), which overtook Gionee Elife S5.1 just a few weeks ago.

Other stipulated features include, 5.5-inch super AMOLED full HD display, Android 4.4.4 KitKat (with FunTouch v2.0 UI), 64-bit based Snapdragon 615 Octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt memory (expandable up to 128GB) and a 2,000mAh battery.

Vivo X5 Max Price and Availability Details:

The new ultra-slim Vivo X5 Max is said to hit Chinese market initially on 22 December for ¥2,998 (around $486/€392/₹30,100) and later in other markets including India.

The company has already sent out media invites for official India launch on 15 December. Price and availability details of X5 Max is expected to be revealed next week.

With the debut of X5 Max, Vivo becomes the sixth prominent Chinese player to set foot in India after Lenovo, ZTE, Gionee, Xiaomi and OnePlus.

It has to be noted that Vivo is also credited for launching the world's first QHD (aka 2K: 2,560x1,440p) display-based smartphone Xplay 3S. It was launched exactly a year ago, much before like Oppo, LG, and Samsung unveiled their flagship devices in 2014.

[Read More: Vivo Xplay 3S: World's First 2K (2560x1440p) Display Smartphone Unveiled]

Key Specifications of Vivo X5 Max:

Model Vivo X5 Max
Display 5.5-inch super AMOLED full HD screen with 1080x1920p resolutions
OS Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Funtouch OS UI
Processor 64-bit Class Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 series Octa-core CPU with clock rate close to 1.7GHz
RAM 2GB
Storage capacity 16GB, expandable up to 128GB
Camera Main: 13.0-megapixel camera with auto-focus, LED flash, f/2.0 aperture,Front: 5.0-megapixel camera with f/2. aperture
Battery 2000 mAh
Network 2G, 3G & 4G (TDD-LTE)
Add-ons Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB connectivity, GPS, OTG support, stainless steel rear-side with anti-fingerprint nano coating
Dimensions 153.90 × 78.00 × 4.75mm
Price ¥2,998 (around $486/€392/₹30,100)

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