This article originally appeared on ABACUS Leaks of Vivo’s highly anticipated Nex smartphone seem to confirm what many have been hoping for: A smartphone with nothing on the front except the screen. The leaks appear to show that the premium version of the handset will have an in-display fingerprint sensor and a selfie camera that physically pops out of the top of the device. One of the leaks came from an unusual source: Vivo’s own website, which briefly showcased two of the upcoming models , revealing the standard Nex and a premium model called the Nex S . (There’s also expected to be a third version of the device, the Nex A , but that didn’t appear on Vivo’s website.) This new Vivo concept phone has a pop-up selfie camera As always, it’s worth taking these leaks with a grain of salt, but the images seem to confirm another much-hyped feature of the device. The lack of a fingerprint sensor on the rear of the Nex S device means it likely sports an in-display fingerprint reader -- another coup for the Chinese smartphone manufacturer which already used the technology in its X21 phone . But we’re still left with one question: How big the in-display fingerprint scanner will be. While the X21's sensor only works on an area about the size of a thumb, the Apex prototype we saw at MWC covered about a third of the screen. Speculation has been rife for months about the device -- the retail version of the Apex concept that we got our hands on at Mobile World Congress this year -- which is set to be officially announced tomorrow. In the past 24 hours, a black version of the base model Nex also made an appearance in a short hands-on video on Chinese social media , showing a fingerprint sensor on the rear -- which means the cheapest model will likely miss out on the in-display sensor. Among the other things we've learned from the leaks: The Nex S will come with a 6.59-inch display and the Snapdragon 845 also found in some Samsung Galaxy S9 devices -- along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There’s a dual 12 and 5 megapixel camera set-up on the back, while the pop-up selfie camera -- which some have taken to calling the periscope -- is believed to be 8 megapixels . Vivo V9 review: iPhone X lookalike delivers good value The base Nex model will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 710 -- along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. One thing the leaks haven’t been able to answer is the price. Vivo’s website listed both devices at 9,999 RMB -- or more than US$1,500 -- unlikely for a brand known for its budget-friendly prices. For more insights into China tech, sign up for our tech newsletters , subscribe to our Inside China Tech podcast , and download the comprehensive 2019 China Internet Report . Also roam China Tech City , an award-winning interactive digital map at our sister site Abacus .
