Smartphone Vivo Z1x - advantages and disadvantages

Vivo has announced its new creation, which will try to satisfy all the needs of spoiled consumers. Vivo Z1x is an excellent mid-range smartphone that offers a luxurious screen, a powerful chipset, a quality camera and a large battery. All details are below in the article.

Brief information

At the exhibition of innovative technologies on September 6, 2019, the Chinese manufacturer presented the Vivo Z1X smartphone, which intends to dispel buyers' doubts about the poor quality of its predecessors and surprise with several useful innovations.First of all, it is worth noting the protective glass of the new generation SCHOTT Xensation Glass and DC Dimming technology. Otherwise, the device has a powerful processor, a capacious battery with support for fast charging, a triple main camera module, a smart fingerprint scanner and a number of gaming functions.

Specifications

Design and ergonomics

The smartphone has a completely standard shape for 2019, the chin and eyebrow practically do not take up space, and thin frames are located at the ends. The material is polycarbonate and aluminum alloy. The weight of the product is 190 grams, and its dimensions are 159/75/8 mm, thanks to which the device can be called light and compact. The smartphone will go on sale in several colors: blue and purple.

The edges of the case have a rounded shape, in connection with this, the device is comfortable to hold in the palm of your hand. The construction is assembled with high quality, the frame does not creak under moderate stress, and the keys sit steadily in their places. The back surface of the design creates a pleasant feeling during contact with the hand.

From the side of the controls, no changes were observed.On the back cover there is a triple main camera module and an LED flash, the front panel is equipped with a large screen, at the top of which there is a front camera and a notification indicator, as well as a fingerprint sensor at the bottom. On the top edge there is a speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone port and an additional microphone. On the bottom of the device is a USB TYPE S charging port, a main speaker and a secondary microphone. On the left side there is a slot for several SIM cards and a flash drive, on the right side there is a volume control and a power button.

Display

One of the phone's strong points is its large and high-quality screen. The display diagonal is 6.38 inches, and the aspect ratio is 19.5:9 - this size gives you the opportunity to comfortably spend time on the Internet or while watching movies and reading books. The usable area parameter is approximately 100 square centimeters, and the pixel density is 420 ppi, which can be attributed to a high level for this price category.

The main display unit is a Super Amoled type matrix, which provides a resolution of 1080x2340. This element is characterized by natural color reproduction and impressive viewing angles. However, this matrix has a number of serious drawbacks. For example, it is worth noting the flickering of the element at a low brightness level due to pulse-width modulation. As you know, flicker adversely affects human vision, so the developers decided to introduce a new way to lower the brightness using DC Dimming technology. This function reduces the brightness level by reducing the voltage, not by reducing the pulse width.In addition to the described function, Always on Display technology is installed in the system.

Another noteworthy nuance is the area occupied by the display - it is 91%. The protective unit of the screen is SCHOTT Xensation Glass, which, according to the manufacturers, has an advantage over its competitors (Gorilla Glass Corning) and copes with the tasks 9% more efficiently.

It is worth noting that the developer decided not to deviate from trendy solutions and brought a fingerprint scanner to the bottom of the screen.

Hardware and performance

The Vivo Z1x is powered by the relatively powerful Snapdragon 712 chipset, manufactured using a 10nm process. The system has a built-in 6 GB RAM card and 64/128 GB internal memory. There is also support for flash drives. The graphics accelerator Adreno 616 is responsible for the visual component, which is in great demand among connoisseurs of the gaming industry. The system flawlessly copes with all tasks - surfing the Internet, watching 4K videos, playing heavy games and creating high-quality photos.

Game Features

The developers have paid a lot of attention to the gaming features, thanks to which application lovers will appreciate the device. So, the system has a "Game Mode" function, which displays all incoming notifications from users. To connect with a friend, just touch the screen. Another useful feature is a countdown timer that notifies you of an open game if the player exits the desktop.

The device supports such services as Game Center and Game Cube, with which you can save the optimal or manually configured game settings. The audio system supports 3D surround sound, thanks to which the gameplay becomes more realistic. This is also facilitated by tactile vibration during active actions.

Operating system

The operating system is Android 9.0 with proprietary firmware Funtouch Os 9.1. OS does not bring noticeable features to this model, however, the system is distinguished by high performance and good energy saving. Other useful features include an advanced search algorithm and intelligent sorting with photo recognition.

Autonomy of work

One of the main advantages of the smartphone is its power system, which provides a fairly long battery life thanks to a capacious 4500 mAh battery. This amount of battery is enough for several days of continuous and busy work. Replenishment of energy is facilitated by the fast charging function, built on the Flash Charge technological process. The set with the device contains a 22 V charger, its connection is made via the USB Type C port.

Camera

It is worth noting that the triple main camera module is of little surprise in 2019, since most of Vivo's competitors are already equipped with four sensors. However, the manufacturer took care of the quality of the available elements and equipped the main module with a Sony IMX582 sensor, which has a resolution of 48 MP. According to the principle of operation, this is a lightweight version of the well-known Sony IMX 586 sensor, the capabilities of which won many hearts in 2019.The aperture of the main module is F / 1.79, and the pixel density is 0.8 microns, however, by standards, the pixels are capable of combining 4in1. This effect increases the level of light sensitivity. In fact, the resulting images come out with a resolution of 12 MP, so they take up little space. In daylight, photos are characterized by an excellent balance of noise and detail, as well as natural color reproduction. It is also worth noting that the camera application is equipped with built-in artificial intelligence, which significantly improves the quality of the pictures taken.

The next camera module is equipped with an 8MP sensor that acts as a wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view. Its aperture is F/2.2. The third 2 MP module is a depth measurement sensor designed to correct the portrait mode.

The front camera is located at the top of the front panel in a drop-shaped cutout, its resolution is 32 MP, and the aperture is F / 2.0. The module produces bright, saturated photos in the daytime, but as darkness falls, the level of detail begins to drop.

Communication and communications

The device is equipped with a WI-FI module and Bluetooth technology with a data transfer rate of 5 Mbps. Navigation features include support for A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BDS. Communication with the satellite is carried out quickly, the cold start is 5 seconds. The lack of communication capabilities include the lack of NFC.

Sound system

The phone is equipped with two speakers - main and spoken. The latter does not create any problems, since the interlocutor is heard well, the volume is high, and there was no sound distortion. Regarding the main dynamics, things are worse.This element is characterized by the support of high frequencies with a constant growl at high volume. This device is clearly not designed for listening to music, but the headset sound saves the situation. This is facilitated by a number of useful parameters in the audio player settings.

Release date and cost

After the announcement of the device, the release date for the Indian market became known - September 13, 2019. It is on this day that waiting users can purchase a smartphone in several colors for a very modest cost - $ 230-270 (depending on configuration).

Advantages and disadvantages

• Bright display with durable protective glass and a large diagonal;
• High-quality assembly of the structure;
• Moderate processor performance;
• Nimble proprietary shell with a number of interesting features;
• Triple main camera module;
• Capacious battery with support for fast charging;
• Nimble fingerprint scanner on the front panel;
• High-performance graphics chip;
• Flash drive support;
• Charging adapter for 22 V;
• Attractive appearance;
• Availability of DC Dimming function;
• Relatively small dimensions of the structure;
• Nice price - 230-270 dollars.

• Lack of wireless payment;
• A small number of colors in stock.

Conclusion

Based on the above information, the conclusion suggests itself - Vivo Z1x is an ideal option in the category of mid-budget devices that can surprise with good photo quality and moderate performance. Praise is worthy of a powerful graphics processor, a capacious battery, support for fast charging and build quality and appearance. Vivo Z1x is a bright representative of excellent value for money.