Vivo Xshot launches with Sony-made 13 MP camera sensor

Chinese company Vivo has just announced a new high-end Android smartphone, namely the Vivo Xshot. The name says a lot about this handset, as its entire design is focused on the photo shooting capabilities offered to the end user.

While early rumors mentioned a 24 MP camera on the back, the Vivo Xshot will hit the market packing a camera with a Sony-made 13 MP sensor that features optical image stabilization, f/1.8 aperture and a two-stage shutter button. Vivo Xshot's list of specs and features also includes the following:

• Processor: quad-core 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with Adreno 330 graphics
• Memory/Storage: 3 GB RAM; 32 GB internal storage and microSD support up to 128 GB
• Display: 5.2-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with 1,080X1,920 pixels
• Cameras: 8 MP front with LED flash and 720p video shooting, 13 MP back
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, micro USB 2.0
• Operating system: Android 4.4 KitKat with Vivo Funtouch OS customizations
• Weight/Dimensions: 0.33 pounds; 5.76X2.88X0.31 inches
• Battery: 2,600 mAh, non-removable
• Colors: black or white