IDC: vivo Leads Android Pack in $600+ Premium Smartphone Segment

The signal here is less about one model than about price-tier positioning: a brand known for the mid-range is now being credited with leadership in the premium band, which is where margin and brand equity are decided. The mention that the S60 series outperformed its predecessor matters because it suggests momentum rather than a one-off promotional spike, and the $400–$600 consolidation gives vivo a bridge into the higher tier. The open question is whether this premium standing holds once rival Android flagships refresh, since share at the top of the Android pack has historically been volatile.