Overall Score
58.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#3351)58.7
Performance(#3738)62.5
Camera(#2088)45.4
Display(#5953)70.5
Battery(#12377)43.5
Build(#973)79.8
Comparisons Featuring vivo Z1
Short Review
- The vivo Z1 features a sleek design with dimensions of 154.8 x 75 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 149.3g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back with various color options.
- Its 6.26-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, providing a sharp visual experience with a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, supported by options of 4GB or 6GB RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and decent gaming capabilities with the Adreno 512 GPU.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 12 MP front camera captures clear selfies.
- Battery life is sustained by a 3260 mAh capacity, though it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch 4, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of water resistance and stereo speakers is notable, yet the inclusion of a headphone jack remains a positive feature.
- Overall, the vivo Z1 combines a solid build with competent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.26"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera12 MP
Front Camera Details12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3260 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions154.8 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight149.3 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSapphire blue, Enamel blue, Hyun red, Enamel black, Black gold limited edition, Aurora Special Edition
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes