iQOO, the Vivo sub-brand has unveiled ‘Z1’ a new gaming handset sporting top-shelf specs. This includes the Mediatek Dimensity 1000+, a 144Hz panel upfront, and a 44W fast charger amongst other things.
Excites you? Here’s more:
iQOO Z1 Highlights
Starting with the face, you get a 6.57″ Full-HD+ LCD panel with a variable refresh rate of up to 144Hz. In the top right cranny lies a 16MP selfie snapper.
Swivel to the back and there you have a 48MP main camera accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 2MP macro lens.
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The Z1 packs a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC clubbed with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The software interface is IQOO UI based on Android 10.
The phone also features 5G (dual-mode), Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 6, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. A 4500mAh battery keeps the phone alive, backed by a 44W fast charger.
iQOO Z1 Price and Availability
The phone is currently launched in China at a starting price of 2,198 yuan (~Rs. 23,399) for the 6GB+128GB variant. Then, there is the 8+128GB model at 2,498 yuan (~Rs. 26,599) and lastly the 8+256GB variant at 2,798 yuan (~Rs. 29,799). It is available in Space Blue and Galaxy Silver colors.
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Vivo hasn’t announced the Indian pricing and availability details yet. But we wish it makes its way like the iQOO 3 (review).
iQOO Z1 Specs
| Model | iQOO Z1 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.57″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080) IPS LCD, HDR10; 90 to 120 to 144Hz Variable Refresh Rate |
| SoC | MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ |
| Memory | 6GB + 128GB 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB LPDDR4X + UFS 2.1 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh with 44W fast charging |
| Rear Camera | 48MP (f/1.79) + 8MP (f/2.2) ultrawide + 2MP (f/2.4) macro camera |
| Front Camera | 16MP (f/2.0) |
| Other Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi-6, Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner |
| Software | iQOO UI 1.0 based on Android 10 |
