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vivo & iQOO Land in Sabah with First Official vivo Store

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vivo and iQOO have made a triumphant entry into East Malaysia with the grand opening of their new brand store in Kota Kinabalu in Imago Mall. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the brands hosted a thrilling Honor of Kings (HOK) esports tournament, drawing enthusiastic crowds and showcasing their commitment to providing innovative products and exciting experiences to consumers in the region.

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The store opening and HOK tournament were a resounding success, attracting long queues of eager customers and passionate gaming enthusiasts. The tournament servers as vivo’s platform to showcase it’s iQOO Z9, a powerful gaming smartphone demonstrating its capabilities to potential buyers.

The iQOO Z9 is a gaming powerhouse that was launched earlier this year. The smartphone is designed to excel in competitive titles like HOK. Equipped with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, it delivers exceptional performance, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense battles. The device’s long-lasting battery and fast charging capabilities keep you powered up throughout the day, while its 144Hz AMOLED display offers ultra-smooth visuals for lightning-fast reactions. The advanced cooling system further enhances performance by preventing overheating.

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The HOK tournament was a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the skills and passion of the participating teams. The competition was fierce, with players demonstrating their mastery of the game and engaging in intense battles. [Type-C] emerged as the champion, securing the coveted RM2000 prize. [D’vision] and [Buaya Lucu] claimed second and third place, respectively, each taking home RM500.

The new concept store is being launched on the heels of the brand’s new midrange flagship – the vivo V40 series that brings professional grade camera performance with their ZEISS partnership and the company’s latest take on the aura light.

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Vivo’s Double Delight: Exclusive 12.12 Deals

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Vivo is turning up the heat this holiday season with its most-awaited 12.12 promotion. Score great deals for Vivo and iQOO devices across Vivo’s official E-Store, Shopee, and Lazada.

Exclusive Deals on Lazada

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From 12 to 14 December, Vivo’s official store on Lazada is pulling the stops with exclusive deals offering discounts up to 50% off.

During this mega sale, you’ll be able to get 12% off, capped at RM200 (now lowered to RM1000 minimum spend), or 12% off, capped at RM100 with a minimum spend of RM500. If that’s not enough, you can get also get an RM9 discount for every RM90 spent, combining the 12% voucher with Lazada Bonus and Laz Coins for maximum savings. Of course, terms and conditions apply, and these discounts are exclusively for selected products.

iQOO 12 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at an Exclusive Deal

Don’t miss out on the exclusive one-day deal on 12.12 – snag the iQOO 12 16+512 for RM3349 instead of the usual RM3399. And the promo doesn’t end there – toss in the 12% voucher and Laz Coins for even more savings.

vivo V29 5G Comes with Freebies

Meet the V29 5G in a stunning pink color variant with a 12+256 storage configuration. For just RM1799 (discounted from RM1899), you can snag this smartphone along with a free Advent Calendar.

The Latest Vivo Y27s 8+256 Addition

The latest addition – the vivo Y27s 8+256, is now available at an exclusive price of RM799. As part of the deal, you’ll also be able to enjoy complimentary wired earphones with your purchase.

Exclusive Deals on Shopee

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Vivo is also rolling out crazy discounts exclusively at the official store on Shopee Mall on 12 November. With deals up to 59% off, you can get storewide 10% cashback with additional savings with up to RM200 off vouchers. They are also throwing in instant free shipping as part of this deal.

Get Gaming with the iQOO 12

For mobile gamers, the latest iQOO 12 might just be your cup of tea. Priced at RM3349 (down from the original RM3399), don’t miss out on the exclusive 10% cashback and a RM200 off voucher.

Vivo’s 12.12 sale extravaganza is available on platforms such as the vivo E-store, Shopee, and Lazada.

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iQOO 12 Brings the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to Malaysia for RM3,399

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Vivo‘s gaming-centric sub-brand, iQOO, is earning its keep as a gaming brand with its brand new iQOO 12 flagship. The smartphone not only brings a whole new level of gaming performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; but also reinvigorates the brand as a performance-centric experience for gamers.

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The iQOO 12 ditches the drab, budget-friendly beginnings of iQOO for a more sophisticated, premium outlook. It comes in two versions with completely different finishes. For that ultra-premium feel, the iQOO 12’s Legend edition leads the way with a design collaboration with BMW. The fresh, pearlescent white finish of the smartphone is accented by the familiar stripes of BMW M Motorsport. The Alpha edition comes with a matte black finish for a sleek, sleeper vibe. Both versions have a metal body with a glass back.

Inside, the iQOO 12 runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal memory. You can get up to an additional 16GB of RAM with RAM virtualisation if the need arises. When it comes to display, the iQOO 12 comes with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. It also has a 144Hz refresh rate for that extra edge when gaming. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is complemented with vivo’s Supercomputing Chip Q1 which helps with super-resolution processing and graphics processing.

On the camera side of things, it comes with a 50-megapixel “Astrography” camera with VCS2.0 biomimetic spectral technology for better colour reproduction. It comes complete with optical image stabilisation and electronic image stabilization. This main camera is complemented with a 64-megapixel periscope sensor with 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. The final sensor in the trifecta is a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor.

All of these technologies are powered by a 5,000mAh pro-performance graphite battery that supports 200w FlashCharge.

Pricing & Availability

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The iQOO 12 will be available starting on December 11, 2023. It will retail at RM3,399 with only one configuration – 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal memory. As mentioned before, it will be available in two finishes: Alpha (black) and Legend (White). Both version cost the same.

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Pre-orders for the smartphone are now available. The pre-order will continue until December 11, 2023. During the preorder period, the iQOO 12 will be priced at RM3,349, an RM50 off the retail with freebies worth up to RM777. This includes the iQOO TWS Air 2, 1-year extended warranty and 1-year screen protection.

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After the pre-order period, the smartphone will be available as part of the 12.12 campaign. The smartphone will be priced at RM3,349 with a year’s extended warranty and screen crack protection,

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iQOO Z7 & Z7x Brings Affordable Performance for as Low as MYR999

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vivo’s sub-brand iQOO is bringing high performance to a more affordable price with their new iQOO Z7 and Z7x. The two new phones bring Qualcomm’s best mid-range processors to smartphones that cater for those who need powerful devices on a budget.

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The iQOO Z7 spearheads the new lineup with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G. Qualcomm’s processor strikes a balance between performance and power efficiency. The 6nm process allows Qualcomm the leeway to combine both performance and power efficiency cores with Qualcomm’s Kryo technology. iQOO combines this processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage to complete their affordable performance smartphone. The Z7x makes the package even more affordable with the Snapdragon 695 5G. On the Z7x, this is paired with a maximum of 8GB of RAM with up to 256GB of internal storage.

Both the iQOO Z7 and the iQOO Z7x come with a 6.64-inch LCD display with 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut. The display also comes with a 120Hz refresh rate for faster, smoother visual performance. Together with this, the phones come with NFC support and dual stereo speakers. The Z7 also comes with a 3.5mm combo audio jack and an infrared blaster. Both also run on Android 13 with vivo’s Funtouch OS.

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On the camera side of things, the Z7x comes with an 8-megapixel selfie camera while the Z7 comes with a 16-megapixel camera. The main camera setup is a dual sensor setup with a 64-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) on the iQOO Z7 while the Z7x comes with a 50-megapixel main camera. Both are complemented by a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The two smartphones come with large-capacity batteries. The iQOO Z7 has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W dual-cell FlashCharge while the Z7x comes with a larger 6,000mAh battery with support for 80W FlashCharge.

Pricing & Availability

The iQOO Z7 is available in its signature Matrix Blue colour while the Z7x is available in a slightly different Tropical Blue as its signature colour. Both are also in Metallic Black. Prices for the devices and available variants are as below. Purchases of the smartphones

ModelVariantPrice (MYR)Free Gift Offer
iQOO Z712GB RAM + 256GB onboard storage1,499– 1-year extended warranty
– 1-year screen crack protection
– Free gifts worth RM248, including an iQOO backpack or a Marshall key
*Eligible for RM50 iQOO Student Discount programme voucher*
iQOO Z78GB RAM +128GB onboard storages1,299– 1-year extended warranty
– 1-year screen crack protection
– Free gifts worth RM248, including an iQOO backpack or a Marshall key
*Eligible for RM50 iQOO Student Discount programme voucher*
iQOO Z7x8GB RAM + 256GB onboard storage1,099– 1-year extended warranty
– 1-year screen crack protection
– Free gifts worth RM248, including an iQOO backpack or a Marshall key
*Eligible for RM50 iQOO Student Discount programme voucher*
iQOO Z7x8GB RAM +128GB onboard storage999– 1-year extended warranty
– 1-year screen crack protection
– Free gifts worth RM248, including an iQOO backpack or a Marshall key
*Eligible for RM50 iQOO Student Discount programme voucher*