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iQOO, vivo's sub-brand focusing on high performance and e-sports experience, officially entered the Taiwan market today (November 28th), targeting the online e-commerce market and offering hands-on experience sales through specific channels, with gaming application features as its main selling point. Given iQOO's recent frequent expansion in the international market to expand vivo's mobile phone market share, coupled with Taiwanese consumers' demand for high-performance phones, this move seems logical. While clearly differentiating itself from vivo, iQOO will still integrate sales resources with the vivo brand in Taiwan. First, it's essential to clarify iQOO's brand positioning. Unlike vivo's current focus in Taiwan on the Zeiss X series' humanistic imaging and flagship positioning, and the V series' emphasis on portrait photography, iQOO, since its separation from vivo in 2019, has used "Born to be Powerful" (Monster Inside) as its brand DNA, targeting the next generation of internet natives who pursue ultimate performance, gaming experience, and high cost-effectiveness. From a product perspective, iQOO's flagship models are typically equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series flagship processors, along with their own Q-series gaming chips to improve frame rates and heat dissipation efficiency. Furthermore, iQOO's long-term collaboration with BMW M Motorsport incorporates racing elements into its design, giving its products high brand recognition. This means that iQOO's entry into Taiwan will complement vivo's existing product line, rather than significantly overlap. vivo will continue to focus on imaging and lifestyle, while iQOO will conquer the performance and gaming markets, competing with existing Taiwanese brands such as ASUS ROG and Xiaomi's POCO. However, vivo Taiwan General Manager Chen Yiting also pointed out that although the iQOO brand currently operates independently in the Chinese market, it will maintain integrated sales resources with the vivo brand in the Taiwan market. This means that in addition to the existing team handling subsequent promotion and sales, and continued expansion of staff, some marketing resources will be shared (such as after-sales service), but sales strategies will still be differentiated based on the target customer groups of different brands. On the other hand, Chen Yiting further stated that the sales strategy for iQOO brand products will also be differentiated. For example, vivo will maintain its sales primarily through physical channels and cooperation with telecommunications operators, while iQOO brand products will mainly be sold online. Therefore, there will be deeper cooperation with e-commerce operators. At the same time, because the target customer groups are different from those of the vivo brand, the sales strategy planning will inevitably be different. In line with iQOO's focus on online sales channels, Chen Yiting also stated that they will continue to introduce iQOO brand peripheral products, thereby giving consumers more choices and enhancing brand recognition. Targeting the vacuum in the e-sports and high-performance-price ratio market, the Taiwanese market is currently highly competitive in the "e-sports phone" and "high-performance-price ratio flagship" segments, but there is still considerable room for entry. • E-sports phone segment: Although ASUS ROG Phone firmly holds the top position, its pricing strategy is relatively high, and its design is more rugged. • High-performance-to-price ratio segment: Xiaomi's POCO or Redmi K series (although the K series is rarely directly imported to Taiwan, mostly launched under a renamed product name) will be the main competitors, and their sales strategies are quite similar, primarily focusing on online sales. iQOO's advantage lies in offering near- or even comparable performance at a more affordable price point than the ROG Phone, while retaining a design more suitable for everyday use (unlike some gaming phones that are overly bulky or appear too hardcore). For users who "want top-tier gaming performance but don't want to carry around a brick," iQOO is indeed quite attractive. Challenges: Price, distribution channels, and brand acceptance...

Following a previous teaser, vivo officially announced today (November 28th) the introduction of its performance-focused and e-sports-oriented sub-brand iQOO, confirming that the first product to debut in Taiwan will be the flagship iQOO 15, already launched in both the Chinese and international markets. This new phone boasts a top-tier design, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a self-developed e-sports chip Q3, and a 2K resolution M14 OLED screen, aiming to capture the Taiwanese market of hardcore gamers and performance enthusiasts with its "performance king" status. Vivo Taiwan General Manager Chen Yiting stated that recognizing Taiwanese consumers' dedication to mobile phone performance and technological breakthroughs, the decision was made to introduce the iQOO brand to create a purer and smoother experience for users. Chen Yiting also revealed that they are currently evaluating iQOO's past collaborations with games to launch co-branded products, and there may be opportunities to introduce new collaborative models in the future. A co-branded model with BMW M Motorsport is also under evaluation. Furthermore, regarding iQOO series phones' past collaborations with "Honor of Kings" in the Chinese market, including the co-branded iQOO 15 "Honor of Kings" 11th Anniversary Edition, Chen Yiting stated that they are currently collaborating with Taiwanese game companies, with further cooperation plans in the future. Chen Yiting also emphasized that iQOO brand phones sold in the Taiwan market will inherit the after-sales service of vivo series phones, and explained that they will continue to introduce more iQOO brand phones. Chen Yiting also stated that in response to the introduction of iQOO brand phones, even iQOO branded merchandise such as apparel will be imported. While the existing team will currently handle related sales, they plan to expand the team size to meet future sales manpower needs. Performance Breakthrough: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 + Q3 Dual-Chip Power. The iQOO 15 is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with the Monster over-core engine, emphasizing its ability to accurately predict computing needs and reduce frame drops. For storage, it also uses UFS 4.1 and LPDDR5X...

Following the recent announcement of its X300 series flagship phones, vivo also unveiled the new iQOO 15 flagship phone, designed specifically for gaming. Highlights include a 2K resolution Samsung "Everest Screen," a self-developed Q3 gaming chip, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, aiming to capture the high-performance smartphone market with top-tier specifications and an affordable price. The iQOO 15 features a 6.85-inch, 2K resolution "Everest Screen," co-developed with Samsung. It incorporates polarization-free display technology, claiming to achieve a non-polarized light effect consistent with natural light, significantly improving visual comfort. The screen uses M14 luminescent material and 2K LEADOLED technology, resulting in higher luminous efficiency, lower power consumption, higher brightness, and a thinner profile. In terms of flagship performance and heat dissipation system, the iQOO 15 is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and features the industry's largest single-layer VC heat dissipation plate, combined with 200 million nano-scale graphene oxide particles, to fully cover the heat source and improve heat dissipation efficiency. The antenna design adopts 360° surround coverage without dead angles, and adds a bottom cellular antenna design to enhance signal reception and stability. The biggest highlight of the iQOO 15 is its self-developed Q3 gaming chip, which is claimed to be the industry's first mobile discrete graphics chip integrating full-scene ray tracing, game super-resolution, and game super-frame functions. Equipped with the QNSS super rendering engine and PC graphics card-level AI super sampling technology, it can achieve true 2K game image quality and 144FPS super-frame concurrency, currently supporting super-resolution and super-frame functions for 7 popular games. The phone is equipped with a 7000mAh high-capacity battery and supports 100W wired flash charging. In terms of camera, it features a rear camera module consisting of a 32MP front-facing camera, a 50MP wide-angle lens, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. As for the operating system, the iQOO 15 also uses the new OriginOS 6 interface, touting a smoother, more intuitive, and secure user experience. Pricing and market positioning: The iQOO 15 starts at RMB 4199, with the highest configuration featuring 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and a suggested retail price of RMB 5499. By combining top-tier specifications with a relatively affordable price strategy, it aims to stand out in the highly competitive high-performance smartphone market.

Following the launch of the iQOO 13 flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor at the end of October this year, vivo has once again launched a new series of phones under the iQOO brand, named the Neo10 series. The Neo10 and Neo10 Pro are respectively equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor, and both feature iQOO's self-developed Q2 gaming chip. Both Neo10 series phones feature a 6.78-inch, 1.5K resolution OLED display screen, supporting a 144Hz refresh rate, and a single-point under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. They come with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, with storage options up to 1TB. The battery capacity is 6100mAh, supporting 120W wired fast charging and 100W PPS dynamic charging. Color options include Glamour White, Shadow Black, and a unique two-tone dotted Rally Orange. It's optimized for games like *Naraka: Bladepoint*, *Delta Force*, *Dark Zone*, and *Honor of Kings*. The Origin OS 5 boasts smooth performance for up to 60 months and supports AI applications like the "Little V Writing" feature via the Blue Heart Big Model. It also supports interface functions such as Little V Search and Atomic Island. The camera setup includes a 16MP front-facing camera, a 50MP wide-angle lens with a Sony IMX921 sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The Neo10 Pro features a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The Neo10 series starts at RMB 2199 and is currently available in the Chinese market.

Following Xiaomi's announcement of the official launch of the Xiaomi 15 series powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, vivo's iQOO brand has also announced the release of the iQOO 13, a flagship phone also equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Maintaining the design of its predecessor, the Xiaomi 15 series, the iQOO 13 features a similar body design, but with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It boasts a 6.82-inch OLED screen with a completely flat design, a slim 7.99mm thickness, and a weight of only 207 grams, while also supporting IP68 water and dust resistance. Furthermore, it features large dual speakers and an X-axis linear motor, a 6150mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging, and a single-point ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The screen supports a maximum brightness of 1800 nits and a peak brightness of 4500 nits. The phone is also powered by vivo's self-developed Q2 gaming chip, enhancing display efficiency. In terms of camera, the iQOO 13 features a 3200MP front-facing camera, while the main camera boasts a 5000MP wide-angle lens with a 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX921 sensor and optical image stabilization. It also includes a 5000MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 5000MP portrait lens with 2x optical zoom. Notably, the iQOO 13 features RGB lighting around the camera module, creating different user atmospheres. The iQOO 13 will be available for pre-order in the Chinese market starting today, with a suggested retail price starting at RMB 3999. Higher-spec versions offer enhanced scratch resistance and anti-reflective crystal optical glass, and a white legendary edition is available in collaboration with BMW M Motorsport.

vivo's iQOO brand recently announced the launch of the newly upgraded iQOO Neo9S Pro+, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and featuring LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage. The screen remains a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, and includes an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Memory options include 12GB or 16GB, while storage options are 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The battery capacity is 5500mAh, supporting 120W wired fast charging, and the operating system is Origin OS 4. The phone is available in black and white with a glass back, as well as a "Buff Blue" color option with a leather-inspired design. The camera setup includes a 5000MP wide-angle lens and an ultra-wide-angle lens, along with a 1600MP punch-hole front-facing camera. In addition to smartphones, vivo also launched the new iQOO Watch GT smartwatch, featuring a 1.85-inch rounded rectangular screen, a weight of 33 grams, a built-in 480mAh battery with a maximum battery life of up to 21 days, and support for heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and over 100 sports data. It also uses vivo's self-developed Blue River operating system, which supports AI voice recording, automatic face generation, and other functions. The suggested retail price starts at RMB 479, while the version with eSIM functionality is priced at RMB 899.

Following the announcement of the flagship mobile computing platform Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 last October, Qualcomm unsurprisingly launched the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 computing platform before its annual technology conference this year. Xiaomi will be the first to launch a device equipped with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, and other mobile phone brands including iQOO and realme will also release devices using this platform. Previously, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could handle computing scales of 13 billion and 2 billion parameters, and up to 10 billion parameters. Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 can also handle 10 billion parameters, meaning it can drive larger-scale artificial intelligence models on mobile devices. This allows for the use of automatically generated AI-driven virtual assistant services, more diverse image and video generation tools, and enables camera functions to process more detailed information through AI technology, such as significantly enhancing the brightness of low-light images. In gaming, it further enhances the performance of AAA games and improves the visual experience through real-time ray tracing in hardware processing. Audio processing is also significantly improved thanks to Snapdragon Sound technology. For connectivity, it integrates the Snapdragon X70 5G modem and the Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 system, enabling faster 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connections. Other features include enhanced wireless connectivity through Snapdragon Seamless Experience and robust data security with Snapdragon Secure. Overall, the Snapdragon 8s Gen...

vivo's iQOO brand recently updated its Neo series, launching the iQOO Neo9 and iQOO Neo9 Pro smartphones, as well as iQOO's first smartwatch. The iQOO Neo9 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, while the iQOO Neo9 Pro uses a MediaTek Dimensity 9300. Both phones feature iQOO's Q1 gaming chip, touted for improving display resolution and stability during gameplay. They also boast a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, a 5160mAh battery, and support for 120W wired fast charging. Color options include black and blue versions with a glass back cover, and a special red and white version featuring a combination of aramid and pebbled leather textures. As for the camera, both phones feature a 16MP front-facing camera, paired with a 1600MP wide-angle lens (the same as the vivo X100) using a Sony IMX920 sensor and optical image stabilization, and an 5000MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The iQOO Neo9 Pro, however, replaces the ultra-wide-angle lens with a 800MP sensor. Alongside the iQOO Neo9 series, the iQOO brand also launched its first smartwatch, the iQOO Watch. Its design is similar to the vivo Watch 3, featuring a round face and a 1.43-inch 466 x 466 resolution screen. It includes a digital crown and control buttons, supports blood oxygen, heart rate, and sleep quality monitoring, and runs on vivo's self-developed Blue River OS, compatible with the Blue Heart large-scale natural language model. The battery offers up to 5000 days of standby time. Additionally, the iQOO TWS 1e true wireless earbuds in Starry Yellow, also launched at the same time, feature active noise cancellation, 55ms low latency, up to 44 hours of battery life, Monster Sound gaming audio, and IP54 water and dust resistance. They connect via Bluetooth 5.3. iQOO...

Before unveiling its X100 series flagship phones powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 processor, vivo first launched the iQOO 12 series under its iQOO brand, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a completely redesigned exterior. In addition to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the iQOO 12 series also boasts 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The iQOO 12 features a 6.78-inch, 1.5K resolution AMOLED screen from Visionox, while the iQOO 12 Pri uses a 6.78-inch, 2K resolution E7-level AMOLED screen from Samsung with a 144Hz refresh rate. Both phones utilize vivo's self-developed Q1 display chip to enhance screen resolution and refresh rate performance. Both phones are available in black, white, and red. The black and white models feature a glass back cover, while the red model uses a leather back cover. The in-display fingerprint scanners are optical and ultrasonic, respectively. Battery capacities are 5000mAh and 5100mAh, respectively, and both support 120W wired fast charging. The iQOO 12 Pro also adds wireless fast charging. In terms of camera specifications, both phones feature a 5000MP wide-angle lens, a 5000MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 6400MP periscope lens, supporting 3x optical zoom and macro shooting effects. Both phones will run the new OriginOS 4 operating system and support AI functions based on BlueHeart's large-scale natural language model. The iQOO 12 series is expected to be available in the Chinese market starting today, with a suggested retail price starting at RMB 3999. A Motorsport version in collaboration with BMW will also be launched.

vivo recently launched its new iQOO 11S, based on the previously released iQOO 11. The main additions include support for 200W charging and the adoption of the iQOO supercomputing discrete graphics chip. The iQOO 11S also uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and features a 6.78-inch Samsung E6-grade AMOLED display panel with a 2K+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. It retains the in-display fingerprint sensor, but does not use a wide-area ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Other specifications include 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, paired with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The battery capacity has been reduced to 4700mAh, but it now supports 200W wired fast charging. The iQOO 11S is available in a black glass version, with white and blue leather back covers. The white version is also a collaboration with BMW Motorsport. The camera module features a 1600MP punch-hole selfie lens, a 5000MP wide-angle lens, and the same VCS IMX866 sensor as the vivo X90. The main camera module consists of a 1300MP portrait lens and an 800MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The iQOO 11S will have a suggested retail price starting at RMB 3799 and is currently available for pre-order in the Chinese market. The iQOO TWS 1 true wireless earbuds are also being launched simultaneously; these are essentially the vivo TWS 3 with a different name and design, and have a suggested retail price of RMB 399.