Vivo S70 leak suggests detachable telephoto extender for modular zoom

Vivo will release mid-range S70 smartphone in China in November. It seeks to resolve a major issue faced by the mobile photographers. A leak showcases its unique feature – a detachable telephoto extender that provides zoom capabilities beyond the primary lens of the phone.

Vivo S70 leak suggests detachable telephoto extender for modular zoom

Now you can capture the subjects at a distance without having to switch to different lenses. For travelers and amateur photographers, it can be a game-changer. Vivo S70 is heavily focused on camera versatility. It packs multiple optical options and not just one fixed lens.

Specifications

• Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 2750 x 1260
• Processor: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
• RAM: Up to 16GB
• Storage: Up to 512GB
• Battery: 5,200mAh silicon-carbon

Vivo uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 as the backbone of S70. This is paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and up to 16GB of RAM ensure heavy-duty image processing and multitasking capabilities.

The smartphone runs OriginOS 6 on top of Android 16. That's a great software base for new features. A 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and up to 2,750 x 1,260 resolution offer a beautiful visual experience.

Vivo S70's 6.59-inch AMOLED display has a peak brightness of 5,000 nits for clear visuals even under direct sunlight. The smartphone is powered by a 5,200mAh Silicon-Carbon battery. Vivo has a wired 90W fast charging solution for its battery.

Its camera system includes a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide lens. There's a 50MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. S70 offers a 50MP periscope telephoto lens for 3x optical zoom to get close to the distant subjects.

The smartphone has IP68 and IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance. It's IP69 certified to withstand water jets with high pressure and temperature. Tipster Smart Pikachu recently shared a leak that suggests S70 may also come with a big sensor periscope camera with teleconverter.

If the leak is true, then the detachable telephoto extender can extend the reach of the 3x optical lens. Vivo S70 will be released in China. It may take on phones like Honor 700 series and Oppo Reno 17 in November.

Vivo S70 offers modular-like optical versatility in a singular smartphone body. There is no confirmation about the detachable extender. But key specs make it a powerhouse.

It comes with high-end processing and top-tier durability. Those based in China can expect Vivo S70 to be released in November. Stay tuned to get pricing information as we get closer to its release date.

Source: GIZMOCHINA