Overall Score
36.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#4031)36.8
Performance(#2428)78.1
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4227)26.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3240)55.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo Z3i
Short Review
- The vivo Z3i features a sleek design with dimensions of 156 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 164g, available in Aurora Blue and Millennium Pink.
- It sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, providing a sharp image quality at approximately 400 ppi.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset, it offers reliable performance with its octa-core CPU and 6GB of RAM.
- The camera setup includes a 16 MP rear camera with PDAF and a 24 MP front camera, capable of recording video at 1080p.
- The battery capacity is 3315mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
- Running on Android 8.1 (Oreo), the software experience is straightforward, though not the latest.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device does not have stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the vivo Z3i combines decent specifications in a stylish package, catering to users seeking a balanced smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionFor China
Display
Size6.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP3
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3315 mAh
Battery Details3315 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions156 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight164 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsAurora blue, Millenium Pink
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
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass