How the new V5s and its ‘Groufie’ technology boosted Vivo’s market

MANILA, Philippines - The best selfies are taken and shared with the people closest to our hearts—the ones that tell vivid stories of love, joy and togetherness.

But in taking group selfies or “groufies,” one of the most common problems that selfie enthusiasts encounter is the need to compress, just so everyone will fit in the frame. More often than not, this results in overcrowded and badly taken photographs, as everyone fights for his or her rightful spot in the coveted groufie.

So is there ever a way to capture that perfect groufie without compromising quality? Apparently, yes there is, and top five premium global brand Vivo’s¹ newest and most advanced smartphone yet, the Vivo V5s, is the bringer of the good news.

The latest member of the V5 line has a new and exciting feature not found in its predecessors—the Groufie technology. This new feature allows panorama-panning effects in ‘groufies’ or group shots and likewise help capture outdoor ‘groufies’ or family portraits without needing to squeeze in or cut out anyone. 

This superior offering has widened Vivo’s lead over its competitors and captured a larger market for the leading smartphone brand as it continues to appeal to selfie-loving Filipinos.

With the new Groufie technology, selfie lovers may now ditch that cumbersome selfie monopod when taking group selfie shots. This exciting new feature supports both portrait and landscape orientations. With its panoramic panning effects, you can now take group selfie shots without leaving anyone behind.

Aside from the groufie feature, the V5s also has an advanced camera features and bigger storage for those who like going on frequent selfie binges—a 20-megapixel front camera and a bigger capacity of 4GB RAM and a 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256 GB) that can store up to 26,000 pictures.

Complementing its 20-megapixel front camera and 13-megapixel rear camera is the V5s’ improved Selfie Softlight technology, which has an enhanced night mode for brighter-looking selfies taken at night or in poor lighting conditions.

Without doubt, the V5s touts superior camera features and selfie tools that equip Filipino netizens with the most advanced selfie tools they will ever need to stay on top and always one big step ahead of the “selfie game.”