Vivo introduced the Vivo Z1x with 6 GB of RAM in India last month. Fresh information revealed by 91mobiles states that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has plans to bring an 8GB variant of the smartphone to the subcontinent. The upcoming 8 GB variant offers a slight boost to overall performance. There is no update on the price and availability of the new device yet. But, the Z1x will be sold offline as well as via online retailers. This comes as a surprise since the Vivo Z-series is currently an online exclusive.

Vivo Z1x Features and Specifications

The Vivo Z1x features a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The screen has a Halo notch and features a in-display fingerprint scanner. According to Vivo, the new technology helps unlock the screen within just 0.48 seconds. Powering the Z1x is an octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage through a microSD card. The Z1x features Vivo’s Multi-Turb and Ultra Game Modes for enhanced performance.

Vivo Z1X Phantom Purple
Vivo Z1X Phantom Purple

The Vivo Z1x features a triple camera setup at the rear. The primary camera is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 sensor with an aperture rating of f/1.79 that is paired to an 8-megapixel AI ultra-wide sensor with an aperture rating of f/2.2. A 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture rating completes the setup. The front camera is a 32-megapixel unit. 

The Vivo Z1x draws power from a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charge. The smartphone runs on the Android 9.0 Pie-based Funtouch OS. Standard connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, USB Type-C, GPS/A-GPS and a 3.5mm headphone jack..

Vivo Z1x Price and Availability

The 6GB variant of the Vivo Z1x with 64GB of RAM is priced at Rs. 16,990 (~$239). The 6 GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 18,990 (~$267). The prices of the 8 GB variant is currently unknown. The device is available in two color gradients, namely Phantom Purple and Fusion Blue.

 

 

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