November 16, Beijing – The world’s leading mobile brand vivo announced the launch of the vivo X9/X9 Plus and Xplay6 at the Water Cube in Beijing. The vivo X9/X9 Plus and Xplay6 are the latest flagship models from vivo in 2016. vivo always strives to lead the world with innovative technologies and the highest quality standards, delivering unique experiences to users. As a result, according to market research firm IDC, vivo is now ranked second in the mobile phone market in China and in the top five across the globe.

Exclusive sapphire covered sensor from Goodix complements Xplay6’s elegant design

The flagship smartphone Xplay6 is equipped with a curved screen and sapphire covered fingerprint sensors exclusively provided by Goodix. The sapphire covered sensor perfectly complements the elegant and sophisticated design of Xplay6. As the toughest covering material in the industry, sapphire provides better protection for sensors, allowing robust reliability and ensuring a high level of security and convenience for end users. Goodix is the only IC design company which can provide sapphire covered fingerprint sensors for Andriod based smartphones.

vivo X9/X9 Plus with 120µm ceramic-covered fingerprint sensor –the highest level ever achieved

The vivo X9/X9Plus are equipped with a 120µm ceramic-covered fingerprint sensor from Goodix – the highest level ever achieved in the industry. With the ceramic cover, the reliability of the sensor is greatly enhanced, as the pressure and shock resistance are significantly strengthened. Using third generation fingerprint algorithms developed by Goodix, the sensor is also capable of authenticating the fingerprints of a wet fingertip. Moreover, the phones fully support mobile payment technologies such as Alipay and WeChat Pay, providing mobile users with enhanced security and convenience.

Long-term partnership to sustain growth

vivo and Goodix share the same vision to pursue innovation and deliver the highest quality to customers. vivo has implemented Goodix’s fingerprint authentication solutions in its X6, X7 and X9 series. vivo also utilizes the full range of Goodix’s products in its mobile products. Both companies have worked together for more than a decade and have grown together during this partnership journey. Goodix will continue to invest in R&D to research new technologies and develop innovative and value-added products for mobile users. More cutting-edge products will go into the market to provide more secure and convenient mobile experience.

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About Goodix

Goodix is a premier developer and provider of human interface and biometric technologies for mobile phones, tablets and wearable devices. As a world-leading integrated circuit (IC) designer, Goodix has pioneered extensive research and becomes the first to release numerous cutting-edge technologies such as the world’s first touch panel Goodix Link™ which enables data transmission between two touchscreens, the world’s first front-mounted fingerprint sensor on Android phones, the world’s first Invisible Fingerprint Sensor and Live Finger Detection™ technology.

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