Both Oppo and vivo have reportedly been developing their own handheld gimbal cameras to compete with DJI’s Osmo Pocket series and Insta360’s Luna lineup. Recent reports suggested that Oppo’s device is already close to launch, and new information has now emerged about vivo’s upcoming camera.

vivo has filed a trademark for the name vivo Pocket, with the application listing several possible product categories. These include video cameras and gimbals, tracking mounts designed to follow moving subjects, waterproof cases, remote shutter releases, selfie sticks, monopods and even thermal imaging cameras.

The trademark filing suggests that vivo Pocket could be the name of the company’s first gimbal camera. With DJI’s Osmo Pocket devices already well established in the market, adopting a similar naming approach could make it easier for vivo to position its product against the competition.

However, the extensive list of products included in the trademark application does not necessarily mean vivo intends to manufacture all of them. Companies often register trademarks across multiple product categories to protect potential uses of a brand name, even when some of those products may never become actual releases.

According to earlier reports, vivo is planning to launch its gimbal camera sometime next year. Oppo, on the other hand, is now expected to introduce its competing device before the end of this year, potentially giving it an earlier opportunity to challenge DJI and Insta360 in the growing handheld camera market.