Vivo has been on a releasing streak with different smartphones already launched this year and it just recently unveiled the Vivo Z3i in China. For comparison sake, the smartphone looks very much like the Vivo V11i released in India earlier except for some few differences. In a nutshell, this is a mid-range smartphone and it occupies somewhere at the top of the bunch. The smartphone is well designed with a nice touch of high- end lustre and a water stop screen up front. Moreso, the features are synonymous to other smartphones made by Vivo.
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Vivo Z3i Key Specs and Features
- 6.3-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2280 pixels (400 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 CPU with 6GB RAM
- 128GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
- Dual 16MP +/2MP rear camera and a 24MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint scanner (rear)
- 3, 315mAh none removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Most of Vivo phones have more or less the same design outline and simply put resembles each other. Besides that, there is also a fairly ideal glass build on the phone and it entails a metallic frame too with a 19:9 aspect ratio. There is the circular fingerprint indent on the back of the smartphone with a flash and cameras arranged in a single vertical file to the left.
There is the same display size as you have on the Vivo Z3, Vivo V11, Vivo V9 and others here too. With that in mind, it is safe to say that quite a number of Vivo midrange phones have the same screen. It has the same 6.3-inch LCD screen and a Full HD+ resolution with a 400 PPI pixel density.
Battery and Camera
It is not actually surprising that the battery on the Vivo Z3i is the same as in several other Vivo smartphones even from a different series. That said, there is 3, 315mAh on board and fast charge too but no wireless charge is featured.
You could as well see the level of similarity in the camera on the phone. With that in mind, the cameras at the back include the duo of 16MP and 2MP camera. In the front of the phone, there is a 24MP sensor positioned for your selfies.
Hardware and Software
When it comes to hardware, the Vivo Z3i has an Octa-core chipset in charge. As one of the most powerful chipset from MediaTek, the Helio P60 is capable of giving satisfactory performance. Also, the Mali-G72 MP3 GPU should be enough for gaming even if it might be in average settings for heavy games. There is 6GB RAM and 128GB storage space with support for additional 256GB storage expansion. As usual, you’ve got Android 8.1 Oreo modified into Funtouch OS
Vivo Z3i Pricing and Availability
The smartphone is mainly available in the Chinese market but you could get it from online stores for about 126, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
Vivo Z3i Specs
Here are a few specs of the Vivo Z3i:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core MediaTek helio P60
- GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Aurora blue, Millenium Pink
- Dimension: 156 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 164g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.3-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2280 pixels (400 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 16MP + 2MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 24MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 256GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, wifi direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE, aptC
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 315mAh non removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
