Vivo-backed iQOO had launched its smartphone named iQOO Z1 in China earlier this year as the world’s first smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. It was made available in three variants — 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB.

A couple of weeks ago, the company announced another variant of the same device in China that comes packed with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. After being available for pre-orders in China, the phone is now finally available for purchase.

The iQOO Z1 12GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model is priced at 2,498 yuan which roughly converts to $376. It is being offered in two color options — Silver and Blue.

The smartphone features a 6.57-inch IPS LCD display with support for HDR10 and DCI-P3 color gamut. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels along with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek the Dimensity 1000+ SoC and was the first phone to come powered by this chipset. The octa-core processor comprises of four Cortex-A77 CPU cores and four Cortex-A55 cores along with Mali-G77 MP graphics.

In the camera department, it features a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.

The 5G smartphone also has a liquid cooling system that reduces the internal temperature of the device by up to 10 degrees celsius. It is running the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

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Earlier this year, in the month of May, Vivo‘s sub-brand iQOO had launched its iQOO Z1 smartphone in China, making it the world’s first smartphone to come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset.

The phone was launched in three memory variants — 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB. Today, the company has introduced a new variant in China which comes packed with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The iQOO Z1 12GB + 128GB model is priced at 2,498 yuan which roughly converts to $376. But, during the pre-sale period, the company is offering a 200 yuan discount, bringing down its price to 2,298 yuan (~$346). The company will start shipping the device from 1st November.

Coming to the specifications, the phone features a 6.57-inch IPS LCD display with support for HDR10 and DCI-P3 color gamut. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels along with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek the Dimensity 1000+ SoC and was the first phone to come powered by this chipset. The octa-core processor comprises of four Cortex-A77 CPU cores and four Cortex-A55 cores along with Mali-G77 MP graphics.

In the camera department, it features a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.

The 5G smartphone also has a liquid cooling system that reduces the internal temperature of the device by up to 10 degrees celsius. It is running the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

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Vivo iQOO Z1 is one of the best 5G enabled devices you can get right now. Powered by the monster MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset based on 7nm, the device has been priced very well by Vivo. The iQOO Z1 offers more than its competitors in the price range of $300 – $400. Coupled with the 6GB/8GB RAM and plenty of internal storage starting with the 128GB base, it’s a complete package within your budget. It has a brilliant, beautiful 6.57-inch FHD+ punch-hole display, and keeping its light on is a massive 4,500mAh battery.

That being said, you can avail the Vivo iQOO Z1 with a $100 off on Giztop. It’s a crazy promotional offer as you can grab the device for the price as low as $299 for the base. All you’ve to do is apply the promo code QZ100 at the checkout on GizTop. As of the high-end 8GB model, it’d be around $399 after applying the promo code. Indeed, it’s a once in a while opportunity and if you’re on the verge of purchasing a new device, then with the $100 off the iQOO Z1 should be the one to go with the offer.

Vivo iQOO Z1 is a value-for-money device offering 5G support at such a bargain price. Make sure to use the following coupon code on the Giztop checkout page in order to grab the $100 discount.

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AnTuTu has published the list of top 10 smartphones in July in China that offer the best value for money experience in different price segments. The list mainly includes phones released in the first half of the year and some of them are phones from last year. This indicates that such phones are still popular in the Chinese market thanks to their competitive pricing. The list for July is led by the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

In the 0 to 1,499 Yuan (~$215) price range, the Redmi Note 8 Pro’s 6GB+64GB version can be leading the pack. It is followed by 6GB+64GB Honor 9X and the recently announced 4GB+64GB Redmi 9 phone. These phones are followed by Honor Play 4T Pro, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi K30, Redmi Note 8, and Vivo Y5s.

Next comes the 1,500 Yuan to 1,999 Yuan (~$287) price range. The list is led by Redmi 10X 5G’s variant 6GB+64GB model, Redmi K30 5G’s 6GB+128GB model, and Honor 20 Pro’s 8GB+128GB edition. The remaining devices in the list include Redmi K30 5G, Honor X10, Huawei Nova 6SE, Xiaomi Mi Youth Edition 5G, Vivo Y70s, and OPPO A92s.

The 2,000 Yuan to 2,999 Yuan (~$431) price range is led iQOO Z1’s 6GB+128GB edition. It is followed by Redmi K30 5G’s 8GB+128GB variant and iQOO Neo3’s 6GB+128GB variant. The other phones that are present in the list include Realme X50 Pro Player Edition, Meizu 16T, Huawei Nova 6, Honor V30 5G, Redmi Note 10X Pro 5G, Huawei Nova 5 Pro, and OPPO Reno Ace.

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The 3,000 Yuan to 4,499 Yuan (~$646) price category is led by Redmi K30 Pro’s 8GB+128GB edition, iQOO 3’s 8GB+128GB variant and Black Shark 3’s 8GB+128GB model. The other phones mentioned in the list are OPPO Ace2, Meizu 17, Honor V30 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10, OnePlus 8, Meizu 17 Pro, and Huawei Mate 30.

Coming to the costliest 4,000 Yuan and above segment, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro’s 8GB+256GB variant can be seen pioneering the pack followed by OPPO Find X2’s 8GB+128GB edition and Vivo X50 Pro+’s 8GB+128GB model. The list comprises of other phones such as Vivo NEX 3S 5G, OnePlus 8 Pro, OPPO Find X2 Pro, Honor 30 Pro+, Vivo NEX 3 5G, Huawei Mate 30 and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SD865).

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Just days after the launch of the iQOO Z1x smartphone in China, the company has today announced a new limited edition version of the iQOO Z1 smartphone which was launched in China a couple of months ago.

The newly announced smartphone, dubbed as iQOO Z1 Nautical King Limited Edition will be available for purchase in the company’s home market from 22nd July. The company has said that it will be available in limited quantities only.

iQOO has not revealed much about this limited edition device but from the teaser poster released by the company, it seems that there won’t be any difference compared to the standard edition, apart from the design. The company could reveal more information about the phone in the coming days.

As for the specifications of the iQOO Z1, the smartphone features a 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole at the upper-right corner. The HDR10 complaint display supports DCI-P3 color gamut and offers a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels along with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset, making it the first device powered by this SoC in the world. It packs up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage of up to 256GB.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main lens, a 112-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. On the front side, it has 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The 5G-compatible device runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own iQOO UI On top. The smartphone features a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging.

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Today, we’ve got our hands on the latest iQOO gaming phone, the iQOO Z1 5G. We are excited about the Z1 because it features the latest MediaTek flagship chipset, the MTK Dimensity 1000 Plus. It’s the first one to feature this chip. So it’s not just the review of the phone but also of the new chipset from MediaTek.

We’ve seen a lot of gaming phones featuring Snapdragon 865 chip this year, which generally retail at a relatively high price. So we were waiting for a more affordable chip to come out, featuring performance close to the best. 

Even though iQOO launched two powerful flagships – the iQOO 3 and the iQOO Neo 3 this year, the brand believes that it can cover a wider price range of the gaming market. As a result, we’ve got the iQOO Z1 powered by the new MTK Dimensity 1000 plus.

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It’s unfortunate that Snapdragon chips dominate the smartphone gaming market in recent years. Although we know that the HUAWEI Krin series is working hard to catch up, Kirin chipsets are limited to Huawei devices. But the MTK Dimensity series is in a better position to stand up as the challenger against Snapdragon for Android brands.

It might be too early to say this but MediaTek could be a real threat to Qualcomm and its Snapdragon series in 2020.

iQOO Z1 Review: Display

But before talking about its performance, let’s look at the 1080P 144Hz LCD display of the Z1. It also features HDR10 colors to support HDR video play and HDR graphics in some games. We weren’t expecting a lot but with our naked eyes, we can say it’s probably one of the best 144Hz LCD smartphone displays as it covers 96% of NTSC colors. Oh yes, you read that right – the Z1 has an LCD display.

Like previous models running MediaTek chipsets, the iQOO Z1 also has a pretty competitive price starting from 2200 yuan (RMB), which comes to around US$310. Most 5G models running the snapdragon 865 are priced relatively higher than the flagships released last year. Even compared to the cheapest Snapdragon 865 model, the iQOO Neo 3 which starts from 380USD, the Z1 still has an advantage in terms of its price.

But is the Dimensity 1000 Plus as powerful as the snapdragon 865? Let’s see the results on some benchmark apps.  

iQOO Z1 Review: Benchmark

In the Antutu benchmark, the Z1 scored over 520000 points but there’s still a remarkable gap as compared to the 597000 points of the Neo 3 running the snapdragon 865. But we can see that the GPU performance of the MTK chipset is much closer to the Snapdragon than ever. And we found that the snapdragon 865’s peak CPU frequency is 2841 MHz, while the Dimensity 1000 Plus could run up to 2549 MHz. The Geekbench & 3DMark confirms the performance gap exists but it’s not really significant. 

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iQOO Z1 Review: Gaming Performance

As for the actual gaming test, we have to say the gaming experience is not really different from what we have on the Snapdragon 865 platform since there are very few games requiring extremely high CPU or GPU performance from Android phones. Most games only support up to 60fps framerate. The Z1 with Dimensity 1000 plus could stably complete gaming test at 60fps on an average even under the highest graphics in these 60fps games. For example, in NBA 2k20 which has a 60fps framerate-limit, the iQOO Z1 stably runs at 59.9fps under the highest graphics. And in Call of Duty mobile also with 60fps framerate limit, the framerate is as stable as in NBA 2k20, which remained at an average of 59.8fps. 

But there are still some games even lock the framerate under 30fps like Asphalt 9. In Asphalt 9, although the Z1 got stutter sometimes, it still could reach at 29fps on an average. Then we found some games which may not limit framerate on the Android platform such as Grimvalor. Because our tested tool cannot record the framerate over 125fps, we can see actually the Z1 could run this game at over 125fps, and achieved a super smooth gaming experience with its 144Hz display. But we also found that it sometimes dropped down to 90fps. The possible reason here has been discussed in the last video of the iQOO Neo 3. It could be an active strategy of the iQOO system to maintain a balance between temperature and gaming fluency.

The same result was spotted during the gameplay of Shadowgun: Legends. In the beginning, it touched the 90fps framerate and then dropped down to a stable 60fps framerate. The overall framerate eventually remained at 65.3fps on an average. But in comparison to the gaming review of the OnePlus 8 Pro on the same game, which struggled to get over 60fps, the Z1’s result is already good enough. 

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And when we tested the 120fps mode on PUBG Mobile, this performance throttling was again spotted. Sometimes it reached up to 120fps but generally stayed at the level of 90fps. Even so, the average framerate still remains at 95.5fps.

We also conducted a stress test – like we usually do in our gaming reviews – 15mins test on Nimian Legends. Well, this time we eventually reached the limit of the Dimensity 1000 Plus. Compared to the iQOO Neo 3, the Z1’s performance in this round is much weaker. The Neo 3 could run at 63.39fps on an average, while the figure for the Z1 is only 41.5 and it also got the 90fps limit. So accordingly, we have to say there is still a performance gap between Snapdragon 865 and the Dimensity 1000 Plus. However, when playing most android games, the gap is really hard to perceive due to those games’ framerate limit and low performance required. And considering its attractive price, we still recommend it as an excellent 2020 gaming phone. 

But compared to other professional gaming phones like Redmagic 5G and Blackshark 3 Pro, there are no shoulder buttons for better gaming operation, which should be considered as a drawback especially since it’s marketed as a gaming device. 

One more thing I have to praise is the cooling system. As we mentioned, the active strategy of framerate limiting provided an excellent cooling effect in actual gaming. So during almost all the tests we did, the device did not overheat at all. And after our 1-hour PUBG Mobile gaming test, the temperature was only 39.7℃, which is really impressive. 

iQOO Z1 Review: Battery

In the aspect of charging, the included 44W charger is so powerful that it only took us 23 mins to charge up to 50% of power, and 64 mins for a full charge. And the 1-hour PUBG Mobile gameplay consumed around 16% of power. Accordingly, it could be expected to last for around 6 hours in gameplay. 

So that’s it. As we concluded, there is a performance gap between the snapdragon 865 and the Dimensity 1000 Plus as flagship chipsets. However, when we were playing most android games, the gap is really hard to perceive due to their framerate limits. 

Given that it costs just around $310, you can’t go wrong with the iQOO Z1 as a cheap gaming flagship. 

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Last month, Vivo-backed iQOO had launched the iQOO Z1 smartphone in the Chinese market. When launched, the device was announced in Space Blue, Galaxy Silver, and Symphony Meteor color options.

Now, the company has confirmed that the Symphony Meteor color variant will be available for purchase from tomorrow. The phone comes in three variants — 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB, costing 2,198 yuan (~$309), 2,498 yuan (~$351), and 2,798 yuan (~$394) respectively.

The iQOO Z1 5G features a 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole cutout. It has an HDR10 compliant display that supports DCI-P3 color gamut and produces a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone boots with iQOO UI 1.0 flavored Android 10 operating system.

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In the camera department, the phone comes with a triple-camera setup on the back that consists of a 48-megapixel main lens, a 112-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter with 4cm focal length.

On the front side, the device is equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The super liquid-cooled heat dissipation system can reduce the internal temperature of the device by up to 10 degrees celsius. The smartphone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging.

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iQOO took the covers off its long-awaited iQOO 3 5G flagship phone in Feb. this year. After unveiling the iQOO Neo3 5G as the most affordable phone in the series, the Chinese company launched another flagship phone dubbed the iQOO Z1 5G.

It might interest you to know that two models of the recently unveiled iQOO Z1 smartphone have gone up for pre-order bearing reasonable price tags through Giztop. Available in blue, as well as silver color options, the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model can be yours for $339, provided you place your pre-order via Giztop, one of China’s most reliable e-tailers.

The slightly larger variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space will set you back $449 if you pre-order it now. The estimated shipping date is set for the beginning of June.

The iQOO Z1 is an irresistible smartphone that sports a 6.57-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with up to 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G Octa-core processor and has an ARM G77 MC9 GPU under the hood for improved performance.

In the optics department, the iQOO Z1 houses a triple camera setup comprising a 48MP, an 8MP, and a 2MP camera. Upfront, it features a 16 MP camera that can be used for video calling and capturing selfies. Moreover, the phone supports SA/NSA Dual Mode.

iQOO Z1 runs iQOO UI 1.0 based on Android 10.0 OS and draws its juices from a 4500mAh battery that supports a 44W fast charge. You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the iQOO Z1 and place your pre-order through Giztop.

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In February, iQOO introduced the iQOO 3 5G flagship phone that featured the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. It announced the iQOO Neo3 5G last month as the cheapest SD865 smartphone. Today, the Chinese firm announced another flagship phone called iQOO Z1 5G. The major highlight of the Z1 is that it is the world’s first smartphone powered by the Dimensity 1000+ SoC by MediaTek. Some of the other attractions of the smartphone include 144Hz refresh rate screen, big battery with fast charging support and 48-megapixel triple camera setup. The 5G-enabled flagship phone comes with an irresistible starting price of 2,198 Yuan (~$309).

iQOO Z1 5G specifications

The iQOO Z1 5G has a 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole at the upper-right corner. The HDR10 complaint display supports DCI-P3 color gamut and produces a full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels along with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The smartphone boots with iQOO UI 1.0 flavored Android 10 OS. iQOO claims that more than 100,000 apps are optimized to work with 144Hz display. Even some of the games have been optimized to support the highest refresh rate on the device. For enhanced gaming experience, the Z1 offers users with five customized sound effects.

The iQOO Z1 5G is driven by the Dimensity 1000+ that went official earlier this month. The 7nm chipset is an updated version of the Dimensity 1000 SoC that was announced back in November 2019. The octa-core processor comprises of four Cortex-A77 CPU cores and four Cortex-A55 cores along with Mali-G77 MP graphics. The new chipset brings support for 5G connectivity on both SIM slots of the iQOO Z1. As far as AnTuTu scores are concerned, the Z1 recorded 536,683 points on the benchmarking platform.

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The iQOO Z1 is equipped with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage of up to 256 GB. The handset does not feature a microSD card slot. The smartphone features a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. The super liquid-cooled heat dissipation system can reduce the internal temperature of the device by up to 10 degrees celsius.

The iQOO Z1 5G has a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel. The back panel of the phone has a triple camera system that includes a 48-megapixel main lens, a 112-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter with 4cm focal length. Some of the camera capabilities of the smartphone include Hyper HDR, human eye tracking, low-light, and ultrawide photography, 4K video shooting, and 1080p slow-motion video recording.

The iQOO Z1 comes with connectivity features like dual SIM slot, 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, GPS, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone can connect to Wi-Fi 6 and 5G networks simultaneously. For audiophiles, the phone features dual stereo speakers and a Smart PA amplifier. Lastly, it possesses a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

iQOO Z1 5G price, variants and availability

The iQOO Z1 has arrived in China in three variants as follows:

• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,198 Yuan (~$309)
• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,498 Yuan (~$351)
• 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,798 Yuan (~$394)

The iQOO Z1 smartphone comes in two color options such as Space Blue, Galaxy Silver, and Symphony Meteor. The Chinese firm will be also selling silicone protective case and game controller for Z1 buyers. They are priced at 49 Yuan (~$7) and 199 Yuan (~$28). The Chinese firm also announced 299 Yuan (~$42) worth iQOO wireless sports headphones.

There is no word on the availability of the iQOO Z1 outside in China. The pre-sale of the smartphone begins from this afternoon through Vivo China’s online store in the home market. Other Chinese retailers will carry out the pre-sales of the Z1 from May 25. The first sale of the phone will be carried out on June 1 in China.

What’s your opinion on the specifications and pricing of the iQOO Z1 5G? Share your thoughts by posting comments below.

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Earlier this month, MediaTek announced an upgraded version of its Dimensity 1000 processor. The new chipset is called the Dimensity 1000+ and will appear first in the upcoming iQOO Z1 phone. Last week, iQOO shared the AnTuTu result of the device which scored over 530,000 points. Today, the Geekbench result have surfaced.

There are multiple results on Geekbench but the result with the highest score shows the device scored 784 points in the single-core test and 3085 points in the multi-core test. The benchmark result also shows the iQOO Z1 (vivo V1986A) has 8GB of RAM and runs Android 10.

If you are wondering how the chipset fares compared to other flagship processors such as the Kirin 990 5G and the Snapdragon 865, below are the benchmark results for two sample devices – the Mate 30 Pro 5G (Kirin 990 5G) and the Motorola Edge+ (Snapdragon 865).

While the Dimensity 1000+ does hold its own against the Kirin 990 5G, its scores, most especially the single-core score pales against that of the Snapdragon 865. Nevertheless, MediaTek’s most-powerful chipset does pack some punch and should be able to handle whatever task you throw at it.

The iQOO Z1 will have a display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole. It will also have support for 44W fast charging and a 4500mAh battery capacity. The device launches on Tuesday, May 19, and is expected to be priced at ¥2498 (~$352) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version.

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iQOO’s next flagship phone i.e. the iQOO Z1 is all set to go official on May 19. Ahead of the launch, the company is confirming the key specs of the smartphone. Yesterday, the company revealed its rear design and color variants. Today, the Chinese firm released two new posters on Weibo to confirm the battery size and charging capabilities of the iQOO Z1.

The iQOO Z1 will be coming with a large battery of 4,500mAh capacity and it will carry support for 44W ultra-fast flash charge technology. The iQOO Neo3 smartphone that went official last month also featured the same-sized battery and the same fast charging technology.

The second poster once again confirms the presence of the all-new MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset inside the device. The new SoC that brings support for 144Hz is an enhanced version of the Dimensity 1000 chipset that was unveiled in November last year. The poster also reveals the bottom edge of the smartphone has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C, a microphone, and a speaker grille.

In comparison, the iQOO Neo3 came with a Full HD+ 6.57-inch IPS LCD display with up to 144Hz refresh rate support. The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered device came with a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The iQOO Neo3 starts at 2,698 Yuan (~$380) in China. The iQOO Z1’s base model may feature 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and it is likely to carry a price tag of 2,498 Yuan (~$352).

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During the launch of MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset, it was revealed that iQOO will be the first manufacturer to launch a smartphone powered by this processor. Recently, it was confirmed that the device is named iQOO Z1 5G and will launch on 19th May.

Now, just days ahead of the official unveiling, the company has shared an image on its Weibo account which reveals that the smartphone has managed to score more than 530,000 points on AnTuTu Benchmark.

Although the benchmark score of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset is not as high as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, it is still among the most powerful smartphone chipsets, easily ranking in the top three.

The chipset is an enhanced version of the Dimensity 1000 SoC launched a few months ago and comes with MediaTek’s proprietary 5G UltraSave technology that helps save battery consumption. It can also automatically switch between the networks and dynamically adjusts working mode of the modem.

It is powered by four Cortex-A77 cores up to 2.6GHz and four Cortex A55 cores up to 2 GHz. The chipset also uses the latest HyperEngine 2.0 technologies to optimise the smartphone for a more fluid and immersive gaming experience.

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As for the iQOO Z1 5G, the smartphone is now confirmed to come with support for 144Hz refresh rate screen and users will be able to switch between refresh rate options like 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz and 144Hz.

Renders of the upcoming device have also been shared by the company which shows that the smartphone has a rectangular-shaped camera module in the top-left corner which has three camera sensors. It also reveals that the device will be available in at least two colors.

The phone is expected to come with support for 44W fast charging technology. As for the pricing, leaks indicate that the 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage variant of the device could be priced at 2,698 yuan (~$352). The iQOO Z1 5G is currently up for reservation in China.

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On May 19, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO will take off covers from the iQOO Z1 smartphone. The major highlight of the smartphone is that it will be equipped with the recently unveiled Dimensity 1000+ flagship chipset. Today, the Chinese shared the renders of the iQOO Z1 to reveal its rear design.

As can be seen in the new renders, the iQOO Z1 will be available in at least two color variants. The images show that the smartphone is fitted with a rectangle-shaped camera housing at the top-left corner of its back panel. It houses an LED flash and three cameras. The right edge of the device has a volume rocker and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The rear appearance of the device resembles the iQOO Neo3 phone that went official last month.

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The actual renders of the front side of the iQOO Z1 are yet to be revealed. However, the launch date poster and leaked images of the Z1 that appeared earlier this week has revealed that it will be sporting a display with a punch-hole at its top-right corner.

iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Z1 screen will support a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz. The leaked image of the phone revealed that it will provide users to switch between refresh rate options like 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz and 144Hz. The Vivo V1986A phone that was recently certified by the 3C authority of China revealed that it could be arriving with a 44W fast charger. It is speculated that the Vivo V1986A model number belongs to the iQOO Z1 phone.

The iQOO Z1 is now up for reservations in China. A leaked promo poster is now doing rounds on Weibo. It revealed that the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version of the Z1 could be arriving with 2,498 Yuan (~$352) price tag.

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On May 7, MediaTek announced the Dimensity 1000+ chipset that arrived with few upgraded features over the Dimensity 1000 SoC that was unveiled in November 2019. The Taiwanese company also revealed that iQOO’s upcoming flagship phone will be the first device to arrive with Dimensity 1000+. Soon the rumor mill started speculating that the device could be debuting as iQOO Z1 in China. Today, the Chinese firm not only confirmed the iQOO Z1 moniker but also revealed that it will be announced on May 19.

The iQOO Z1 will be the first Z-series phone from the company. The launch poster showcases the display design of the Z1. It reveals the presence of a round-shaped cutout at the upper-right corner for the selfie snapper.

The poster states that iQOO Z1 is a 5G-ready smartphone and its display carries support for a 144Hz refresh rate. While it is not mentioned on the above poster, it is known that the smartphone will be arriving with the new Dimensity 1000+ SoC. The video which also mentions the launch date of the iQOO Z1 carries no information on its specifications.

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The real-life images of the iQOO Z1 that surfaced over the weekend revealed that it will deliver a high screen-to-body ratio as it has slim bezels around the screen. Since it supports up to 144Hz refresh rate, it is speculated that the same 6.57-inch 144Hz display that is available on the recently unveiled iQOO Neo3 phone.

The iQOO Z1 seems to be equipped with a side-facing fingerprint reader. The size of its battery is not known. However, it is rumored to ship with a 44W fast charger.

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It is speculated that iQOO will be soon launching a smartphone called iQOO Z1. Except for Huawei and Honor branded phones, all Android flagship phones that have debuted this year have featured Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. What’s different about the iQOO Z1 is that it is likely to arrive with the Dimensity 1000+ SoC that was recently announced by MediaTek. A trustworthy leakster from China has shared two images to give the first look at the iQOO Z1.

As can be seen in the first image, the alleged iQOO Z1 phone has a round-shaped cutout at the upper-right corner for the front-facing camera. After the iQOO 3 and iQOO Neo3, the iQOO Z1 could be the first phone from the company to sport a punch-hole display.

The iQOO Z1 is expected to offer a high screen space as its display is surrounded by slim bezels on three sides. The bottom bezel of the device is a bit thick. The right side of the phone seems to be fitted with a volume rocker and a power button that is embedded with a fingerprint sensor.

The iQOO Z1 could be sporting an IPS LCD panel. It could be having the same 6.57-inch display that is available on the iQOO Neo3 smartphone. The second image reveals that the phone will offer users with refresh rate options like 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz and 144Hz.

Recently, a new Vivo phone with model number V1986A was approved by China’s 3C regulatory body. It not only revealed that the handset is a 5G-ready device, but also suggested that it could be shipping with a 44W rapid charger.

iQOO is yet to confirm the existence of the iQOO Z1 smartphone. The handset is likely to soon pop up at the database of China’s TENAA authority through which its specifications will be revealed.

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Its official that the next iQOO phone will be coming with newly announced Dimensity 1000+ chipset. iQOO has not shared information on its Dimensity 1000+ powered smartphone. However, a trustworthy leakster from China has claimed that the device will be debuting as iQOO Z1.

The Weibo posts by the tipster hints that the iQOO Z1’s display may support 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate and it could be coming with a 44W fast charger. The tipster has removed the Weibo post that hints about the refresh rate and charging capabilities of the iQOO Z1. The presence of the new MediaTek will possibly allow the phone to support 5G + 5G dual SIM / dual standby.

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In related news, Nashville Chatter Class reported that a Vivo smartphone with model number V1986A has received certification from the 3C regulatory body of China. The listing confirms that it is a 5G handset. Also, it reveals that the retail package of the device will include a 44W rapid charger. It is unclear whether the phone will be debuting as a Vivo or iQOO branded device in China.

iQOO smartphones such as iQOO, iQOO Pro, iQOO Pro 5G, and iQOO Neo3 are all equipped with a 44W fast charger. Hence, there is a possibility that the V1986A could be an iQOO Z1 phone with 44W fast charge support. Since it is just an assumption, readers are advised to wait for further reports to know the identity of V1986A.

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