A day after Vivo launched its V9 2018 FIFA World Cup Edition phone, the firm took the wraps off another mid-range phone, the Vivo Z1, on its home soil. The major highlights of the handset include Snapdragon 626 processor, latest-industry OS, dual-camera setup and a near bezel-less display.
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Vivo Z1 Features
The Vivo Z1 features a 6.26-inch full-HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 660 processor clocked up to 2.2GHz, paired with an Adreno 512 GPU, mated with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via the hybrid dual-SIM slot.
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In terms of optics, the Vivo Z1 features a dual camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, and LED flash. It has a 12-megapixel camera at the front.
The Vivo Z1 runs FunTouch OS on top of Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box and is fuelled by a 3260mAh battery. Connectivity options in the handset include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS. The Vivo Z1 measures 154.81×75.03×7.89mm and weighs 149.3 grams.
Vivo Z1 Price
The Vivo Z1 has been priced at CNY 1,798 (roughly to Rs. 19,200) in China. The phone will be available for sale in Porcelain Glaze Black, Hyun Screen Red, and Sapphire Blue color variants from June 4 onwards. Vivo is already accepting pre-orders for the device.
In related news, Vivo has scheduled an event for May 29 in the country where it is set to launch Vivo X21 with Snapdragon 660 and in-display fingerprint sensor.
Vivo Z1 Specifications
| Model | Vivo Z1 |
| Display | 6.26-inch FHD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display |
| Processor | 2.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB expandable up to 256GB via microSD Card |
| Software | Android 8.1 Oreo-based Funtouch OS |
| Primary Camera | 13MP+2MP with LED flash |
| Secondary Camera | 12MP |
| Battery | 3,260mAh |
| Dimensions and weight | 154.81×75.03×7.89mm; 149.3g |
| Others | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, fingerprint sensor |
| Price | Retails in China at roughly Rs. 19,000 |
