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Vivo Launches New S2 5G Phone With Big Battery and Discount

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Vivo has launched a new 5G smartphone in India called the Vivo S2. The company has now started selling the phone with several launch discounts.

One of the biggest highlights of the Vivo S2 is its huge 7,050mAh battery. This large battery capacity means the phone should be able to run for a long time without needing to be charged.

The phone also comes with a 3D curved AMOLED display. AMOLED screens are known for showing bright colours and deep blacks, while the curved design gives the phone a more premium look.

For photography, the Vivo S2 includes a 50MP camera. A higher megapixel count generally helps a camera capture more detailed photos.

Buyers can also choose a version of the phone with up to 16GB of RAM. More RAM usually allows a phone to run several apps smoothly at the same time.

To attract early buyers, Vivo is offering a discount of 4,500 rupees on the S2 during its launch sale. Along with this price cut, the company has included several other launch offers, although exact details of these extra deals were not fully specified.

The Vivo S2 joins a growing number of 5G phones being launched in India, as more companies try to offer better batteries, cameras and displays at competitive prices.

Vocabulary10 words

5G
a new, very fast type of mobile internet
battery capacity
how much power a battery can store
curved AMOLED display
a screen that bends slightly and shows very bright colours
camera
the part of a phone used to take photos
RAM
a part inside a phone that helps it run apps quickly
launch sale
the first period when a new product is sold, often with discounts
megapixel
a unit used to measure how detailed a camera photo can be
premium
of high quality or a more expensive style
specifications
the technical details of a product, like its screen or battery
competitive prices
prices that are similar to or better than other companies' prices

Quiz

1. What is the capacity of the Vivo S2's battery?
2. What type of screen does the Vivo S2 have?
3. How much discount is being offered on the Vivo S2 at launch?

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Vivo has launched a new _____ smartphone in India called the Vivo S2.

One of the biggest highlights of the Vivo S2 is its huge _____ battery.

The phone also comes with a 3D _____ display.

For photography, the Vivo S2 includes a _____ camera.

Buyers can also choose a version of the phone with up to _____ of RAM.

To attract early buyers, Vivo is offering a discount of _____ rupees on the S2.

The Vivo S2 joins a growing number of _____ phones being launched in India.

Discussion questions

  1. Would a large battery like 7,050mAh be important to you when choosing a phone? Why?
  2. Do you think discounts and launch offers really influence people's decision to buy a new phone?
  3. How important is camera quality (like 50MP) compared to other features when buying a smartphone?
  4. Do you prefer curved screens or flat screens on phones? Why?

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