The vivo V23 5G has just been launched in Kenya and is available in stores for Ksh 59,999. This will be the company’s premium device in Kenya for 2022 and its first major release of the year. the price is not cheap and at that, it will be competing with the likes of the Xiaomi 11T Pro.
Key Specs
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Display: 6.44-inch (1080×2400)
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Front Camera: 50MP + 8MP
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Rear Camera: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP
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RAM: 8GB
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Storage: 128/256GB
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Battery Capacity: 4,200mAh
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OS: Android 12
We have not seen vivo actively promoting most of its recent smartphones but I hope this new phone will change that. The company has not been aggressively pushing its devices in Kenya for reasons known to them. With the launch of the vivo V23 5G, the company is hoping to ride on the 5G wave and hopefully expand its presence across the country.
The vivo V23 5G has some impressive specifications as you will see below. The real question is, are these specs enough for you to spend money on this smartphone?
Have a look at the specifications below.
vivo V23 5G Specifications
| Specs | vivo V23 5G Specifications | |
| Price | Ksh 59,999 | (Buy on Jumia) |
| Weight | 181 g | |
| Dimensions | 157.2 x 72.4 x 7.4 | |
| Display | Size | 6.44 inches, 90Hz |
| Type | AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 12, Funtouch 12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 8 GB RAM, 128/256 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | No | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Triple 64MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 4K@30 fps | |
| Front facing camera | Dual: 50MP + 8MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh non-removable battery, 44W fast charging | |
| Available colors | Sunshine Gold, Stardust Black | |
From the specifications above, does the vivo V23 5G sound like a good deal to you? Does it tick all the boxes? Will you be buying one?
How many 5G bands are there in vivo V23?
The vivo V23 has seven 5G bands
What is the price of the vivo V23 5G?
The V23 5G is available in Kenya for Ksh 59,000. You can get the phone from Jumia and vivo branded shops across the country.
How much is the vivo V23 in Kenya?
The vivo V23 is available in Kenya for Ksh 33, 999. This is the price of the non 5G variant. The 5G model goes for ksh 59,999.
What is the processor of the vivo V23?
The V23 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G processor.
Is the vivo V23 Pro waterproof?
The V23 can withstand a dip in the water but you should not go swimming with it.