Vivo has launched the Vivo Z5i smartphone in China. It joins the other Z5-series phones such as Vivo Z5 and Vivo Z5x. Even though the Vivo Z5i has debuted as a new phone, it is not really an entirely new device. In fact, it is a rebranded version of the Vivo U3 that had recently gone official in China. Both phones have the same V1941A/T model number. Compared to the Vivo U3, the Vivo Z5i offers more amount of RAM and storage.
Vivo Z5i Specifications and Features
The Vivo Z5i measures 162.15 x 76.47 x 8.89mm and it weighs 193 grams. The device is fitted with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. The waterdrop notch enabled screen offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90.3 percent.
The Snapdragon 675 mobile platform is present under the hood of the Vivo Z5i. It is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. For storage, it has an internal space of 128 GB and a microSD card slot. The Android 9 Pie OS that comes preinstalled on the device is skinned with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI. There is Multi-Turbo technology onboard for optimized performance. The phone is equipped with Game Cube 7.0 for enhanced visual experience while gaming. The smartphone also features Jovi AI voice assistant, Jovi Smart Screen, Jovi homepage and smart desktop. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W dual-engine fast charging through microUSB 2.0.
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The Vivo Z5i has a triple camera system. It has a primary lens of 16-megapixel with f/1.78 aperture, a 120-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length. For capturing selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The other features of the Vivo Z5i are rear-positioned fingerprint reader, face unlock, 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.
Vivo Z5i Pricing and Availability
The Vivo Z5i has landed in China with a pricing of 1,798 Yuan. Its color variants are Glazed Black and Jade Blue. The sales of the smartphone will begin on Nov. 28. It is now available for pre-orders.
In comparison, the Vivo U3 variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage are respectively priced at in China. Its color variants are Agate Black, Spar Blue and Jade Blue.
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