Vivo APEX 2021 Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Vivo APEX 2021 - concept from the future

Modern flagship smartphones in their functionality began to differ little from the representatives of the middle price segment, which is why a part of the audience actually stopped paying attention to them. Major phone manufacturers are trying to bring something new to their flagships, so today we can see a number of interesting conceptual models that can only evoke positive emotions. The hero of today's review refers precisely to such devices.

The appearance of the novelty is amazing. A 6.5-inch AMOLED bezel-less panel transforms into a 7.2-inch elongated screen with one hand movement, allowing you to display more content. Five photomodules on the rear panel, the complete absence of any holes in the glass and metal casing, the modest dimensions of the device, while protected from dust and moisture according to IP68 standards , turn the phablet into one of the most beautiful and technologically advanced options for buying. With respect to display, the resolution in the open position is 3200x1440 pixels, 32-megapixel camera selfie subscreen, as well as a fingerprint sensor. The displayed picture has excellent brightness and contrast, as well as a refresh rate of 120 hertz .

Unsurprisingly, the specs are also top-notch. The power of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor allows you to get maximum graphics settings even in resource-intensive games like Genshin Impact. And together with 8GB / 12GB of RAM and the Adreno 660 video adapter, the chipset will provide support for 5G networks and a performance margin for several years to come. Due to the design of the phablet, the cooling system is small and not characterized by extreme efficiency, however, heating and throttling of the CPU is far from critical. 256GB of UFS 3.1 format ROMs close the question of a possible lack of memory for the vast majority of users.

The five main cameras include both the main 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor and a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens (5x optical zoom), 5-megapixel modules for bokeh and macro. It is very difficult to get a bad shot even in low light conditions. Natural color reproduction, excellent detailing and competent work of noise reduction will make even an inexperienced photographer a real professional. The 4200mAh battery offers about 8-9 hours of active screen time, wireless charging reaches the cherished 100% in an hour. NFC contactless payments, Android 11 complete the experience of an innovative device without obvious flaws.