Vivo X100 Pro leak hints at satellite connectivity feature

A leak regarding the Vivo X100 Pro suggests the presence of a satellite connectivity feature.

Rumors abound about Vivo's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Vivo X100 Pro, potentially featuring satellite connectivity. A recent Weibo post by WhyLab sparked these speculations, noting that the device with model number V2309A appeared on MIIT certification with a notable listing of two-way satellite connectivity. According to the report, the X100 Pro could potentially send and receive text messages, pictures, voice recordings, and even videos, all without relying on a cellular network.

Vivo X100 Pro leak hints at satellite connectivity feature

This unique feature is expected to be facilitated by the Unisoc V8821 chipset, which was announced in July. Allegedly, Vivo was a partner in the development of this chipset, specifically designed for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) that can handle satellite connectivity.

Satellite connectivity is emerging as a noteworthy feature for this year's flagship smartphones, offering the ability to communicate with emergency services in areas with no cellular coverage. Apple introduced satellite connectivity as a safety feature in the iPhone 14 series, and other Android brands are following suit. For instance, the recently announced Huawei Mate 60 Pro also offers full mobile connectivity through satellite connections, and now Vivo is set to join this trend.

The Vivo X100 Pro is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset, while the Pro+ model is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both devices in the Vivo X100 series are anticipated to come with IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.

These smartphones are expected to launch in China by the end of the year, although it remains unclear whether satellite connectivity will be available in all markets.

In related news, Vivo recently introduced the Vivo V29 and V29 Pro smartphones in India. These devices boast stunning AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. For more details about these models, you can refer to the relevant information.