Vivo IQOO Z5x Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Vivo IQOO Z5x - reasonable extension of the line

How difficult is it to create a relatively inexpensive smartphone that would suit gamers, connoisseurs of beauty, and fans of autonomous mobile assistants? Perhaps this is an almost impossible task, but the Chinese company Vivo was able to cope with it brilliantly, slightly simplifying one of its sub-flagship models.

The hero of today's review almost literally repeats its expensive predecessor in terms of design. The rear panel glass, the design of the three cameras similar to the brand's flagships and the side fingerprint sensor allow the phablet not to get lost among the monotonous decisions of opponents. The 6.67-inch display is made using IPS technology, which significantly limits its maximum brightness and contrast parameters, but this type of matrix has its advantages. At FullHD + resolution, the picture looks clearer, the harmful PWM effect is completely absent, and replacing the OGS panel in case of an unsuccessful fall of the phone will cost less. The presence of a good oleophobic coating and a refresh rate of 120Hz only have a positive effect on the perception of an IPS screen.

Technical characteristics have changed, but almost have not lost in performance. The newest Mediatek Dimensity 900 processor in tandem with 8GB of RAM and the Mali G68-MC4 graphics chip is a very relevant combination both for everyday work with a gadget (web surfing, instant messengers, etc.), and for really resource-intensive games. Beloved by millions, Genshin Impact and Fortnite will delight you with a smooth gameplay with medium-high graphics presets. The use of a different chipset did not affect the autonomy either. A 5000mAh battery will protect your Android smartphone from unexpected discharge for about a day and a half. Fast charging, on the other hand, will shorten your stay at the outlet to a short 45-50 minutes. An increase in internal storage with microSD cards is not provided, however, 128 / 256GB of UFS 3.1 format ROM will be enough for most of the audience.

The main 48-, 8- and 2-megapixel cameras provide ample opportunities for daytime photo shoots. Such images are difficult to criticize for color rendition or detail, but even a slight deterioration in lighting demonstrates the budget of the optics. Numerous noises, an abundance of blurry small objects and the difficulty of capturing dynamic events gently hint that we are far from a camera phone. The sound component is not bad, the stereo speakers do their job. The device in question is aimed at selling within China, which causes a number of serious disadvantages for buyers from Europe and the CIS. These include the lack of 4G-frequency FDD-LTE B7 and contactless payment NFC, sometimes mediocre software translation. However, a variety of competitive advantages and a democratic price tag still outweigh the shortcomings and significantly raise the relevance of purchasing a device.