Overall Score
60.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#2476)60.8
Performance(#2684)64.8
Camera(#1803)46.3
Display(#5983)70.5
Battery(#2655)58.5
Build(#11314)68.8
Comparisons Featuring vivo Z5i
Short Review
- The vivo Z5i features a sleek design with dimensions of 162.2 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 193g, available in Glazed Black and Jade Blue.
- 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 675 chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU, complemented by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
- The camera system includes a versatile rear setup with a 16 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- For selfies, it features a 16 MP front camera.
- The 5000mAh battery ensures extended usage, supporting 18W fast charging but no wireless charging.
- Running on Android 9.0 with Funtouch 9.2, it offers a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, while it retains a headphone jack.
- The device does not support 5G or NFC.
- Overall, the vivo Z5i combines a robust build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionFor China
Display
Size6.53"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPUAdreno 612
Memory128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions162.2 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight193 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGlazed Black, Jade Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes