First of a new budget Z-series, the smartphone might as well be called the first of its kind. The Vivo Z1 is a mid-range smartphone one with some fascinating features that we are going to be looking at as we progress. Some of the perks on it include the fairly powerfully hardware and there is also the nice camera Vivo is known for which that is exactly what you get. Is it fashionable? By today’s standard, it certainly is featuring a notch as well as a tall 19:9 aspect ratio.
Vivo Z1 Key Specs and Features
- 6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2280 pixels (403 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo (Funtouch OS 4.0)
- Dual 13MP + 2MP rear camera and 24MP front camera
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 CPU with 4GB RAM
- 64GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
- 4G LTE
- Face Unlock
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 3, 260mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery
Design and Display
When it comes to fulfilling the trends that smartphones are showing recently, the Vivo Z1 fulfils all the criteria. The only bit of downside that it has, is the plastic it is encased in and a bit glossy too. One the highlight on the smartphone is the notch which is moderately sized and has a minimal bezel around it. The dual rear camera are arranged vertically on the top left with flash at the bottom and Vivo crested towards the middle above it is the fingerprint reader.
Almost all screen, visuals are strong and clear being an LCD panel with lucid colour production. It carries a notch, which can be traced to the iPhone X style dominance and an impressive coverage of screen occupying 90% of the front. The display span up to 6.26-inch and has a resolution 1080 x 2280 pixels (Full HD+).
Battery and Camera
Smartphones are not really made with large battery nowadays except for the ones that are specially made for the purpose. On the Vivo Z1, the 3, 260mAh battery has an average lifespan of a day, although more usage will cut that short significantly. You will also get fast charge on this smartphone but it shouldn’t even take that long with the capacity of the battery.
Coming to the optics, you’ve got a nice dual camera combo on the back. To the front axis, there is none other than a 24MP camera having a f/2.0 aperture, bokeh and AI smarts beautification. A combo of 13MP and 2MP cameras can be seen at the rear of the Vivo Z1.
Hardware and Software
The Vivo Z1 has an hardware that can qualify as a leading mid-range chipset behind the Snapdragon 710. Ticking inside the phone is a Qualcomm 660 processor and an Adreno 512 GPU for anything graphics from gaming to video rendering.
Onto the next, the smartphone has a 64GB storage space which is quite enough on an average. If it isn’t, it can be expanded to 256GB using your memory card. On the other hand, there is 4GB of internal memory for hitch free performance and the latest Android 8.1 Oreo with mostly likelihood of an Android P update in the future.
Vivo Z1 Pricing and Availability
You should be able to get the smartphone in the region of 125, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
Vivo Z1 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Vivo Z1:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo (FunTOuch OS 4.0)
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
- GPU: Adreno 512
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Red, Blue
- Dimension: 154.8 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 149.3
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2280 x 1080 pixels (403 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: DUal 13MP + 2MP camera, 2160 Video@30fps 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 24MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (2CA) Cat 6 300/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 260mAh non removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
