\tChinese device vendor Vivo outlined aggressive plans to take a leading position in the 5G smartphone market, plotting the launch of at least five models in 2020 with a heavy focus on the mid-tier.<\/p>\n
In a briefing, Vivo Telecom Research Institute GM Qin Fei (pictured) highlighted a collaboration with Qualcomm as a key factor in enabling it to reduce costs and achieve a goal of launching devices in China priced from CNY2,000 ($286).<\/p>\n
He said it is \u201cfocused on making the devices more affordable and offering customers a wider choice\u201d.<\/p>\n
Its current mid-range iQOO Pro 5G is priced CNY3,698, with the high-end NEX 3 5G at CNY5,698 with 8GB of memory and 256GB storage.<\/p>\n
Qui said Vivo models already accounted for half of 5G device sales in China, with the majority of buyers being gamers.<\/p>\n
Its launch plans outside of China in 2020 will depend on the readiness of the networks, he said, adding it is developing a model compatible with mmWave spectrum, with a focus on Asia Pacific and Russia [1].<\/p>\n
ST Liew, president of Taiwan and Southeast Asia at Qualcomm, said 2019 had been a great year for 5G, noting \u201claunches have come a year earlier than expected. It is happening now\u201d.<\/p>\n
Hong Kong
\nThe executives were speaking at the launch of the NEX 3 5G in Hong Kong, following up on its initial deployment in mainland China in September. It is available through various retail shops in the city.<\/p>\n
Mobile operators in Hong Kong are yet to launch 5G networks, with the first allocation of spectrum [2] due in April 2020.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe technology and the products are ready, we\u2019re just waiting for operators to roll out the 5G networks,\u201d Qin said.<\/p>\n
NEX 3 5G features a 6.89-inch Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus [3] chipset and 4500mAh battery.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/qualcomm-brings-mmwave-to-moscow\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/asia\/asia-news\/hong-kong-raises-128m-in-3-5ghz-sale\/
\n[3] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/devices\/news-devices\/latest-snapdragon-processor-targets-gamers\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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