Something exciting is happening in India's mid-range smartphone market this week — and camera lovers are paying close attention.
Vivo is officially launching the V70 and V70 Elite in India on February 19, 2026 at 12 PM IST. The live event can be watched on YouTube and Vivo's official social media channels. Pre-orders open the same day, with open sales beginning February 25 on Amazon, Flipkart, and Vivo's online store.
The V70 Elite is the headline act. For the first time in V-series history, Vivo is putting a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor inside a V-series phone — paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. This is near-flagship performance at a mid-range price, and that shift alone is turning heads across the industry.
Then there are the cameras. The V70 Elite features a ZEISS-tuned triple rear camera system — a 50MP main sensor using the Sony IMX766, a 50MP ZEISS telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS, and an 8MP ultrawide. At the front, a 50MP selfie camera rounds out the package. Vivo has also packed in AI-powered features like AI Magic Weather, AI Floral Blessing, and an India-exclusive AI Holi Portrait mode — clearly built with Indian festivals and users in mind.
The display is a 6.59-inch AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 5,000 nits peak brightness. That is a screen that stays readable in harsh afternoon sunlight — a real-world necessity for Indian users commuting or working outdoors. Resolution sits at 1.5K, making it one of the sharper screens available at this price point.
Battery life has always been important to Indian buyers, and Vivo knows it. The V70 Elite packs a 6,500mAh BlueVolt battery with 90W FlashCharge — a combination that gives you two-day endurance and a full charge in under an hour. This battery is larger than what most flagship phones carry, delivered inside the V-series' signature slim design.
Durability is not an afterthought either. The V70 Elite carries both IP68 and IP69 ratings — meaning it survives dust, deep water, and even high-pressure water jets. At this price, that level of protection is genuinely uncommon and is a major practical advantage.
The phone runs OriginOS 6 on top of Android 16 and comes with a promise of four OS upgrades and six years of security updates. That is a strong long-term commitment — one that puts the V70 Elite solidly in the conversation alongside the Google Pixel 10a for buyers who value software longevity.
Colour options for the V70 Elite are Passion Red, Sand Beige, and Authentic Black — clean, confident choices that suit both professional and casual users.
As for the price: the V70 Elite is expected to start at ₹51,999 for 8GB + 256GB, with a 12GB + 256GB variant at ₹56,999 and a 12GB + 512GB version at ₹61,999. The standard Vivo V70 starts lower at ₹45,999, running the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 with the same ZEISS camera system and 6,500mAh battery.
At these prices, the V70 Elite goes up directly against the OnePlus 15R, OPPO Reno 15, and the incoming Google Pixel 10a. It is a crowded and competitive segment — but Vivo's combination of a flagship-tier chip, ZEISS optics, massive battery, and India-specific AI features makes a compelling case.
If cameras matter to you, and you want a phone that lasts all day and charges fast, the Vivo V70 Elite may be the most complete mid-range package landing in India this February.
Vivo V70 and V70 Elite launch event is live on February 19, 2026 at 12 PM IST. Pre-orders open same day. Open sales begin February 25 on Amazon, Flipkart, and Vivo India Store.
