At Rs 16,990 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, the Vivo Z1x is seemingly one of the best-performing smartphones in the mid-range segment with a 48MP primary camera in tow.
Business
Standard : The camera-backed midrange smartphone space had
never been so interesting. On Realme has spiced up the game with the
launch of the Realme XT (review), which has a whopping 64-megapixel
camera, Vivo’s
new offering in the Z-series, with a 48-megapixel camera, has only
added to delight and confusion.
Business
Standard reviewed the Vivo Z1x. Here is how the phone fared on key
parameters:
Design
Gradients
have become common these days, but the Z1x, thankfully, is an
exception. It reflects various shades of the same colour. We had the
Phantom Purple variant and the colour scheme looked fine. Its glossy
finish made it shine but also attracted fingerprints and smudges.
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Z1x The frame is polycarbonate; a glass back would have been
better. The panel is flat, making the phone easy to hold. Even though
single-handed operation is a bit difficult, the phone still fits in
the hand easily.
The
volume and power buttons are on the right, and a dedicated button for
Google Assistant and dual nano-SIM card tray is on the left. All the
buttons are within reach of your fingers.
The
phone weighs 189.6 gms. Though not the lightest, it is not feel bulky
— something I felt when using the phone for clicking photographs
while riding pillion on a motorbike.
The
overall build quality may not have been too desirable for some, but
it’s a good change from the common curved look. The flat panel also
makes it less slippery.
Display
The
6.38-inch full-HD Plus (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) super AMOLED display,
with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio,
delivers a fine viewing experience. The bezels are minimal on the
sides and top but a bit thick at the bottom.
The
in-display fingerprint sensor works fine. The colours look a bit dull
but the brightness can be adjusted to make it look all clear. The
display may not look very crispy but the brighter side is that it
doesn’t put much pressure on the eye to adjust to the screen.
The
screen is ideal for binge-watching, though. The overall experience on
Netflix and Amazon Prime was good. The volume output is decent, so
you can rely on the phone’s sound even if you don’t have
earphones or headphones.
