Vivo V70 Spotted On Another Regulatory Database, Launch Seems Imminent

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 1 Jan 2026

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The Vivo V70 has appeared on multiple regulatory databases, suggesting its launch is imminent.
Leaks indicate a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, Android 16, and a sub-₹40,000 price in India.

A Vivo handset with model number V2538 has been identified in the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) database. For those catching up, this is Singapore’s regulatory authority that certifies smartphones before they’re launched in the region.

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Vivo V70 Appears on Singapore’s IMDA Database

Although the listing doesn’t reveal the smartphone’s name, it does indicate that the handset will support 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. However, the handset is unanimously believed to be the upcoming Vivo V70.

A similar Vivo smartphone also surfaced on the United States regulatory body’s database (as the handset supports the same connectivity options).

Elsewhere, the handset is said to run on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, feature at least 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. However, it is worth pointing out that the company hasn’t confirmed (or teased) any of these details.

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Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Performance Expectations

According to an older Geekbench listing, the Vivo V70 could be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC (alongside Adreno 722 GPU and 8GB of RAM), a fairly capable mid-range processor.

We also know about the handset’s CPU benchmark scores: 1,235/3,910 points in the single/multi-core test. We’re expecting the Vivo V70 5G to debut in India at Rs. 39,999.

More details about the handset should be available online in the coming days, and the brand should confirm them soon.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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