vivo has started teasing its upcoming S50 series, and this one is about the vivo S50 Pro mini. The brand has confirmed on Weibo that this compact device will be among the first to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip.

vivo also says the phone will use LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, the same setup found on its top-tier flagships. The brand has further revealed that all S50 models will come with 3D ultrasonic fingerprint 2.0 and an eye-protection display focused on high brightness and clarity.

The company has already locked in a launch date, confirming that the vivo S50 series will be unveiled on December 15 in the home country. Ahead of the event, both the S50 and S50 Pro mini have shown up in China Telecom’s product database, which gives us a clearer picture of what to expect.

The regular vivo S50 is listed with a 6.59-inch display at 2750 × 1260 resolution, a 50MP selfie camera, and a triple rear camera setup made up of 50MP + 50MP + 8MP sensors. It measures 157.52 × 74.33 × 7.59 mm, weighs 197g, and packs a 6,500mAh battery. The phone is powered by the SM8635 chipset, better known as the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

The vivo S50 Pro mini takes a different approach. It’s smaller at 150.83 × 71.76 × 8.10 mm and lighter at 192g, but still manages to fit a 6.31-inch display with 2640 × 1216 resolution. Camera hardware remains the same, including a 50MP front camera and the same triple rear setup. Interestingly, vivo hasn’t compromised on battery size either—the Pro mini is also listed with a 6,500mAh cell.

More details, including pricing and regional availability, should surface at the launch event tomorrow.

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Only the last 15 days of 2025 remain, and Honor appears set to close the year with a bang by announcing the all-new Honor Win series, formerly known as the Honor GT 2. The lineup is expected to include two models that were previously dubbed the Honor GT 2 and GT 2 Pro. These new devices are likely to be called the Honor Win and Honor Win Pro. Images of the Honor Win series are currently doing the rounds on Chinese social media platforms, revealing a design similar to the Redmi K90 series.

Honor Win series images emerge

There are two sets of images circulating on Weibo. Both models feature a rectangular camera module with Win branding placed at the bottom-right corner. The module appears to house three cameras along with an LED flash. The handset that seems to be the base Honor Win could arrive in shades such as beige, black, white, and cyan.

In the other set of images, the LED flash is positioned toward the right side of the rectangular camera island. Alongside the camera setup, there appears to be a built-in cooling component, which suggests that this could be a performance-focused model. Its inclusion points to it being a higher-end offering, likely to be called the Honor Win Pro.

Readers should note that the images mentioned above are not verified, and it is unclear whether they are official renders. Additionally, the final marketing names of these devices have yet to be confirmed.

Based on reports, the Honor Win and Honor Win Pro could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets, respectively. Both devices may feature a 1.5K OLED screen, a 50-megapixel main camera, and an around 8,500mAh battery with 100W charging support.

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Vivo has already completed the global rollout of its X300 and X300 Pro smartphones, but the lineup is not finished yet. In 2026, the company will add a third model to the mix, called the Vivo X300 Ultra.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, the talk of this phone is the camera. It is expected to have a pair of 200MP lenses, one for wide and another for telephoto duties, along with a  50MP ultrawide unit. 

But the X300 Ultra might not be the only imaging product Vivo has planned for next year. According to a prominent tipster, Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the company is also working on a standalone action camera. 

Vivo action camera incoming in 2026

The device is said to be tentatively scheduled for launch in the first half of 2026. Although not certain, there’s a possibility that it could debut alongside the X300 Ultra. The tipster refrained from sharing any technical specifications of the action cam, though. 

Still, Vivo entering the action camera space wouldn’t be entirely out of character. The company was among the first smartphone brands to experiment with hardware-based stabilization, debuting a micro-gimbal system on the Vivo X50 Pro. 

Vivo continued to use gimbal-based stabilization on its rear cameras until the X80 series. However, the technology was phased out as camera sensors became physically larger and heavier to be moved by previous micro-gimbal mechanisms.

So the history suggests Vivo already has meaningful experience in both hardware and software stabilization — two of the most critical elements of any action camera. Turning that expertise into a dedicated product feels like a logical next step.

Given Vivo’s recent success in smartphone camera innovation, it will be interesting to see what the brand brings to the action camera market.

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Vivo is likely to launch the V70 series phones in early 2026. So far, we have heard about two phones of the lineup: the Vivo V70 and V70 Lite. Both have appeared in at least one certification platform to confirm their existence.

A new leak suggests that these phones will be joined by another two devices called the Vivo V70 Elite and Vivo V70 FE.

No Vivo V70e or V70 Lite 4G

Words for this come from tipster Paras Guglani on X, who claims that the 2026 Vivo V70 lineup will not include any Pro or Pro Plus models. Not much is surprising, as the predecessor lineup didn’t have them either. What’s interesting, however, is the addition of Elite and FE models, with no mention of a V70e.

For comparison, the V60 series was quite different, comprising the V60 itself, the V60 Lite 5G, the V60 Lite 4G, and the V60e.

Another detail from the leak is that all V70 phones are expected to have 5G connectivity. Vivo traditionally offered Lite models in multiple connectivity options to appeal to different markets, but that may no longer be the case.

Moreover, the tipster says that not all phones will launch in the same market. The standard Vivo V70 seems destined for India, while the Lite and Elite models might launch globally. The V70 FE, meanwhile, could see a release in India, though that’s less certain.

What we know

There’s not much detail available on any V70 phone. However, rumors suggest the standard V70 could be a rebrand of Vivo S50 from China. Given that, it might feature a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The back will include a triple-camera setup, including a 50MP main sensor, an ultra-wide, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. A 50MP selfie camera is reportedly on board as well. 

Rounding out the list are a 6,500mAh battery, 90W wired charging, and an IP69 rating.

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The Jetour T2 is the best-selling recent launch in South Africa.

It’s a 9th straight month of double-digit year-on-year gains for new vehicle sales in South Africa, as well as a 14th consecutive positive month. November volumes are indeed up another 12.5% to 54,896, leading to a year-to-date tally up 15.4% to 547,966. Passenger cars are up 11% to 39,158 and light commercials up 20.5% to 13,048. However exports drop -3.9% to 35,848.

Toyota (+12.1%) matches the market to 24.7% share, distancing Suzuki (+6.3%) and the VW Group (-4.4%). Ford (+0.8%) and Hyundai (+3.8%) are shy and round out the Top 5. GWM (+37.2%) and Chery (+24.9%) both impress below, with Chery hitting a record share at 4.6%. Omoda + Jaecoo (+98%) reaches all time high ranking, volume and share at #11 while newcomer Jetour is up to #15 with a record volume and share. We welcome Changan at #33.

The Toyota Hilux (+25.2%) surges ahead to remain the most popular vehicle in the country with 6.2% share ahead of the VW Polo Vivo (-4.6%) and Suzuki Swift (+33.1%). The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro (+54.3%) breaks into the South African Top 5 for the first time at #5, wit the Toyota Urban Cruiser (+52.3%) and Starlet (+30.8%) also very impressive I’m the remainder of the Top 10. The GWM P-Series (+137.5%), Toyota Vitz (+120.9%) and Omoda C5 (+85.4%) also stun below. The best-selling recent launch is the Jetour T2 breaking into the Top 50 for the first time and landing at #27.

Previous month: South Africa October 2025: Biggest October in 11 years

One year ago: South Africa November 2024: VW Polo Vivo upsets Toyota Hilux

Full November 2025 Top 44 All brands and Top 50 models below.

South Africa November 2025 – brands:

Pos	Manufacturer	Nov-25	%	/24	Oct	2025	%	/24	Pos	FY24
1	Toyota	13,576	24.7%	+ 12.1%	1	135,189	24.7%	+ 15.3%	1	1
2	Suzuki	6,385	11.6%	+ 6.3%	2	66,599	12.2%	+ 21.0%	2	3
3	Volkswagen Group	6,044	11.0%	– 4.4%	3	58,653	10.7%	– 4.9%	3	2
4	Ford	3,095	5.6%	+ 0.8%	5	31,413	5.7%	+ 4.2%	5	4
5	Hyundai	3,051	5.6%	+ 3.8%	4	33,341	6.1%	+ 19.4%	4	5
6	GWM (incl. Haval)	2,534	4.6%	+ 37.2%	6	24,749	4.5%	+ 43.5%	6	9
7	Chery	2,506	4.6%	+ 24.9%	8	23,055	4.2%	+ 24.6%	8	8
8	Isuzu	2,124	3.9%	+ 3.1%	7	24,228	4.4%	+ 10.5%	7	6
9	Kia	1,828	3.3%	+ 10.0%	9	17,009	3.1%	+ 28.1%	9	11
10	Renault	1,415	2.6%	– 6.0%	11	15,109	2.8%	+ 2.7%	11	10
11	Omoda and Jaecoo	1,408	2.6%	+ 98.0%	13	11,310	2.1%	+ 317.0%	14	18
12	Mahindra	1,403	2.6%	+ 2.6%	10	16,866	3.1%	+ 42.8%	10	12
13	Nissan	1,330	2.4%	+ 0.3%	12	14,074	2.6%	– 34.5%	12	7
14	BMW Group	1,251	2.3%	+ 15.5%	14	13,774	2.5%	+ 19.9%	13	13
15	Jetour	1,235	2.2%	new	16	7,702	1.4%	new	15	–
16	Stellantis	936	1.7%	+ 69.3%	15	7,202	1.3%	+ 33.1%	16	15
17	MG	618	1.1%	new	17	2,234	0.4%	new	24	–
18	Mercedes	500	0.9%	– 7.6%	18	5,654	1.0%	– 3.4%	17	14
19	FAW Trucks	447	0.8%	+ 4.7%	19	5,067	0.9%	+ 11.3%	18	16
20	Foton	427	0.8%	new	20	3,286	0.6%	new	19	–
21	Daimler Trucks	310	0.6%	– 8.6%	21	3,212	0.6%	– 16.9%	20	17
22	Honda	275	0.5%	+ 0.4%	31	2,198	0.4%	– 18.2%	25	21
23	JAC	253	0.5%	+ 44.6%	24	2,482	0.5%	+ 47.1%	22	29
24	UD Trucks	213	0.4%	– 2.7%	22	2,091	0.4%	– 3.3%	28	23
25	Mazda	180	0.3%	– 29.1%	23	2,417	0.4%	– 14.0%	23	19
26	Volvo Group	180	0.3%	+ 29.5%	27	1,829	0.3%	– 8.4%	29	25
27	Jaguar Land Rover	145	0.3%	– 44.2%	25	2,593	0.5%	+ 4.1%	21	22
28	Mitsubishi	144	0.3%	– 46.5%	30	1,814	0.3%	– 11.0%	30	24
29	Scania	137	0.2%	– 36.9%	26	2,113	0.4%	– 25.7%	27	20
30	BAIC	124	0.2%	– 36.7%	29	2,152	0.4%	+ 15.5%	26	26
31	Man	124	0.2%	– 38.0%	28	1,422	0.3%	– 21.0%	31	28
32	Powerstar	98	0.2%	+ 10.1%	33	1,129	0.2%	+ 20.7%	32	31
33	Changan	97	0.2%	new	–	97	0.0%	new	42	–
34	Porsche	85	0.2%	– 21.3%	32	1,064	0.2%	– 7.8%	33	30
35	Sinotruk	74	0.1%	+ 208.3%	35	702	0.1%	+ 27.6%	36	35
36	Volvo Cars	72	0.1%	+ 38.5%	34	842	0.2%	– 38.3%	34	27
37	Tata	69	0.1%	– 16.9%	36	762	0.1%	+ 13.1%	35	34
38	Iveco	54	0.1%	+ 74.2%	41	364	0.1%	– 46.4%	40	33
39	Subaru	48	0.1%	+ 50.0%	37	506	0.1%	– 1.0%	37	36
40	VECV South Africa	40	0.1%	+ 166.7%	38	367	0.1%	+ 169.9%	39	38
41	Babcock	34	0.1%	– 2.9%	42	207	0.0%	+ 6.2%	41	37
42	Shacman	24	0.0%	new	39	74	0.0%	new	43	–
43	Proton	2	0.0%	– 95.0%	40	457	0.1%	– 46.4%	38	32
44	Ferrari (Scuderia)	1	0.0%	– 50.0%	43	51	0.0%	– 15.0%	44	39

South Africa November 2025 – models:

Pos	Model	Nov-25	%	/24	Oct	2025	%	/24	Pos	FY24
1	Toyota Hilux	3,383	6.2%	+ 25.2%	1	33,546	6.1%	+ 12.8%	1	1
2	VW Polo Vivo	2,862	5.2%	– 4.6%	2	24,043	4.4%	+ 0.3%	2	2
3	Suzuki Swift	2,364	4.3%	+ 33.1%	3	22,927	4.2%	+ 59.4%	4	6
4	Ford Ranger	2,292	4.2%	+ 2.0%	5	23,229	4.2%	– 1.7%	3	3
5	Chery Tiggo 4 Pro	1,838	3.3%	+ 54.3%	6	15,180	2.8%	+ 31.2%	8	9
6	Isuzu D-Max	1,673	3.0%	– 5.2%	4	19,645	3.6%	+ 9.8%	5	5
7	Toyota Corolla Cross	1,651	3.0%	– 37.8%	7	19,425	3.5%	– 4.5%	6	4
8	Toyota Starlet	1,619	2.9%	+ 30.8%	8	14,673	2.7%	+ 14.0%	9	8
9	Hyundai Grand i10	1,486	2.7%	+ 6.5%	12	15,600	2.8%	+ 20.8%	7	7
10	Toyota Urban Cruiser	1,325	2.4%	+ 52.3%	11	9,434	1.7%	+ 58.2%	14	21
11	Suzuki Fronx	1,176	2.1%	+ 32.4%	10	12,495	2.3%	+ 87.9%	10	17
12	GWM Haval Jolion	1,132	2.1%	+ 6.6%	9	12,376	2.3%	+ 52.1%	11	13
13	Toyota Starlet Cross	1,085	2.0%	+ 52.8%	15	9,469	1.7%	+ 136.8%	13	27
14	Toyota Vitz	899	1.6%	+ 120.9%	14	8,732	1.6%	+ 35.3%	17	19
15	Nissan Magnite	815	1.5%	– 13.8%	16	9,191	1.7%	– 2.3%	15	12
16	Kia Sonet	778	1.4%	– 26.5%	13	9,848	1.8%	+ 49.1%	12	16
17	Omoda C5	777	1.4%	+ 85.4%	17	7,068	1.3%	n/a	21	n/a
18	Toyota Fortuner	763	1.4%	– 12.5%	19	8,421	1.5%	– 9.7%	19	11
19	Mahindra Scorpio Pik Up	737	1.3%	+ 5.4%	20	8,785	1.6%	+ 10.6%	16	14
20	VW Polo	720	1.3%	– 28.2%	18	8,652	1.6%	– 23.9%	18	10
21	GWM P-Series	665	1.2%	+ 137.5%	34	4,562	0.8%	+ 30.7%	30	n/a
22	Toyota Hiace	631	1.1%	– 0.6%	21	6,838	1.2%	– 2.3%	22	15
23	Suzuki Baleno	622	1.1%	+ 8.4%	23	5,018	0.9%	– 26.6%	28	18
24	Toyota Rumion	577	1.1%	+ 29.7%	44	5,649	1.0%	+ 43.6%	26	30
25	Renault Kwid	570	1.0%	– 17.6%	25	5,899	1.1%	+ 20.0%	25	25
26	VW T-Cross	568	1.0%	+ 18.6%	24	6,171	1.1%	+ 32.4%	24	26
27	Jetour T2	545	1.0%	new	n/a	n/a	n/a	new	n/a	–
28	Nissan Navara	511	0.9%	+ 48.5%	31	4,666	0.9%	– 10.6%	29	23
29	Mahindra XUV3X0	506	0.9%	– 3.1%	22	6,264	1.1%	+ 462.3%	23	n/a
30	Chery Tiggo 7 Pro	488	0.9%	+ 4.3%	42	4,028	0.7%	– 6.8%	35	28
31	Kia Pegas	476	0.9%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
32	Suzuki Ertiga	464	0.8%	n/a	26	8,134	1.5%	n/a	20	20
33	Renault Triber	457	0.8%	+ 30.9%	30	3,787	0.7%	+ 3.2%	36	n/a
34	Toyota Land Cruiser 70	448	0.8%	+ 42.7%	33	5,562	1.0%	n/a	27	n/a
35	Ford Territory	414	0.8%	+ 27.0%	35	3,331	0.6%	n/a	n/a	n/a
36	VW Amarok	401	0.7%	+ 19.0%	29	3,714	0.7%	+ 2.0%	37	n/a
37	Hyundai Exter	370	0.7%	– 15.5%	45	4,343	0.8%	+ 202.6%	31	n/a
38	Jetour Dashing	366	0.7%	new	27	4,261	0.8%	new	34	–
39	GWM Haval H6	364	0.7%	+ 9.0%	28	4,278	0.8%	+ 10.0%	32	n/a
40	Suzuki S-Presso	360	0.7%	+ 69.0%	37	3,396	0.6%	– 0.9%	40	n/a
41	Citroen C3 Aircross	356	0.6%	n/a	49	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
42	VW Polo Sedan	337	0.6%	n/a	32	3,423	0.6%	– 0.4%	39	n/a
43	Toyota Prado	335	0.6%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
44	Citroen C3	334	0.6%	n/a	38	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
45	Renault Kiger	327	0.6%	– 25.5%	39	4,275	0.8%	– 10.3%	33	24
46	Hyundai Venue	325	0.6%	n/a	43	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
47	MG ZS	318	0.6%	new	48	n/a	n/a	new	n/a	–
48	Hyundai i20	312	0.6%	– 17.7%	46	3,498	0.6%	– 20.6%	38	29
49	Kia Seltos	287	0.5%	+ 42.8%	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
50	Jaecoo J5	287	0.5%	new	n/a	n/a	n/a	new	n/a	n/a

Source: NAAMSA