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vivo iQOO U1#2963

Released: 2020, July 16

vivo iQOO U1

Overall Score

44.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2963)44.9
Performance(#2356)78.4
Camera(#1487)62.6
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#2898)30.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2893)58.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring vivo iQOO U1

Short Review

  • The vivo iQOO U1 features a sleek design with dimensions of 162.1 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 190 grams, available in Black, Blue, and White.
  • Its 6.53-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 395 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 GPU, available in configurations of 6GB or 8GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB storage options.
  • The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, accompanied by 2 MP macro and depth sensors, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera handles selfies.
  • The 4500 mAh battery supports 18W fast charging but does not offer wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 10 with iQOO UI 1.0, the software experience is user-friendly, although it lacks stereo speakers.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device includes a headphone jack for wired audio.
  • Overall, the vivo iQOO U1 combines a robust performance with a decent camera and battery life in a stylish package.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, July 16
Announced2020, July 16
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.53"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPUAdreno 618
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh
Battery Details4500 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions162.1 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.38 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, White
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass