Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.

Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd., operating as vivo, is a Chinese multinational technology company headquartered in Dongguan, Guangdong, China. The company's core business involves the design and development of smartphones, smartphone accessories, software, and online services. Vivo aims to create products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services at its core, striving to build a bridge between humans and the digital world.

vivo offers a broad portfolio of products, including various smartphone series like X, V, Y, and T, catering to diverse market segments from budget-friendly to high-end premium devices. The company develops its own software, including Origin OS for mainland China and previously Funtouch OS globally, distributed through its V-Appstore, and provides online services such as iManager. Vivo emphasizes innovation in mobile photography and device aesthetics, targeting a tech-savvy audience, and operates globally with a presence in over 60 countries and regions, serving more than 400 million users. It maintains 10 R&D centers worldwide, focusing on advanced technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, and imaging systems.

In 2023, vivo was recognized among the top five global smartphone manufacturers, holding a 10% market share. The company has established a long-term strategic partnership with Zeiss for mobile imaging technology, leading to the creation of the Vivo Zeiss Imaging Lab. Recent notable developments include the announcement of BlueOS, an open-source distributed operating system for IoT smart devices, in November 2023, and the launch of new smartphone models such as the X300 Ultra and V70 series. Vivo has also engaged in significant global sponsorships, serving as the official smartphone brand for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022, and a partner for UEFA Euro 2020 and 2024.