Back in May 2019, Vivo launched the Snapdragon 710 powered Vivo Z5x phone. A new variant of the Vivo Z5x featuring the faster Snapdragon 712 SoC has gone official in China. It has arrived with a starting price of 1,098 Yuan (~$155).

Vivo Z5x specifications

The Vivo Z5x is the company’s first smartphone to feature a punch-hole display. The 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

The 2.3GHz Snapdragon 712 SoC of the Vivo Z5x is coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It comes in three options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The 5,000mAh battery of the Vivo Z5x supports 18W fast charging.

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The Vivo Z5x is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS along with FunTouch OS 9 UI. It has a rear-facing fingerprint reader. The triple camera setup of the Vivo Z5x features a main camera of 16-megapixel, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The other features that are packed inside the phone include microSD card slot, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, MicroUSB, 3.5mm audio jack, and face unlock. The smartphone ships. Its dimensions are 162.39 x 77.33 x 8.85mm and it weighs 204.1 grams.

Vivo Z5x price

The 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants of the Vivo Z5x have arrived in China with respective price tags of 1,398 Yuan (~$197) and 1,598 Yuan (~$226). Both models will be available for 1,098 Yuan (~$155) and 1,198 Yuan (~$169), respectively during the 618-shopping festival in China. Phantom Black, Aurora, and Symphony are the three color variants of the Vivo Z5x.

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A Vivo smartphone with model number Vivo 1933 has appeared on Geekbench. The benchmarking platform has as usual revealed the key specs of the smartphone. The identity of the Vivo 1933 phone is yet to be revealed. The same model has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which suggests that the phone will be heading to India.

The Vivo 1933 smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC that has a base frequency of 1.71GHz. The chipset is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The phone is loaded with Android 10 OS. In the single-core test, the Vivo 1933 scored 1947 points while it reached a score of 6138 in multi-core test.

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It is advisable to wait for further reports to know the final product name of the Vivo 1933 smartphone. It remains to be seen whether the Vivo 1933 is a new phone since it features Snapdragon 710 chipset that was introduced in 2018. The Vivo Z5x phone that was unveiled last year in China was the last phone from the company that came with SD710 SoC. It is an assumption that the Vivo 1933 could be arriving as Vivo Z5x in India.

Vivo Z5x specifications

The Vivo Z5x features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD punch-hole display that offers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It was introduced in China in 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants and storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. The rear side of the phone has a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging through microUSB.

The above specs are exact match with the Vivo Z1 Pro that was introduced in India last year. The only major differences between the two phones are that the Vivo Z1 Pro has Snapdragon 712 chipset and 32-megapixel front camera and the Vivo Z5x is equipped with Snapdragon 710 and 16-megapixel selfie camera.

The Vivo Z1 Pro and Vivo Z1X are the two Z-series phones available in India. If the Vivo 1933 is a rebranded Vivo Z5x for India, it may go official as Vivo Z1 or Vivo Z5.

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Vivo had initially planned to start with the testing of beta version of FunTouch OS 10 based Android 10 upgrade in February. However, the update was delayed due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. On Feb. 17, the company had confirmed that it will soon share a detailed upgrade plan. The Chinese firm is back with a revised Android 10 update schedule for the Chinese market.

The public beta of Android 10 OS featuring the latest FunTouch OS 10 which was made official in December 2019 will be first made available to the users of Vivo NEX 3 and Vivo NEX 3 5G on March 14. The first 4,000 users who register for it will be provided with the public beta. Vivo had launched the Vivo X30 and X30 Pro phones in China with FunTouch OS 10 based Android 9 Pie. The revised Android 10 roll out does not mention when the X30 series will get the Android 10 update.

The Vivo X27, X27 (8 GB + 128 GB model), X27 Pro users will be receiving the public beta by early March. The owners of Vivo NEX S, NEX A, NEX-A with in-screen fingerprint sensor and NEX Dual Display will be treated by early April.

The Vivo S5 will get the update by mid-April. The end of April will see the update hitting handsets like Vivo Z5, Z5i, Z5x, S1 and S1 Pro. The update will be coming to other smartphones like Vivo Z3, Z3i and X23 by late June.

The above mentioned devices are the only smartphones from Vivo that will be blessed with FunTouch OS 10 based Android 10. The arrival of Android 10 update for users of Vivo phones in international markets is likely to happen once the Chinese models are treated with the update.

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Vivo has been teasing the Vivo Z1 Pro since the beginning of this month. The official micro site of the phone has already some of its key features. Today, the Chinese firm has officially confirmed that it will be unleashing the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone in India on July 3.

Reports that have surfaced in the recent days suggest that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be arriving as a better version of the Vivo Z5x phone that was unveiled recently in China. Hence, the smartphone will be borrowing many of its features from the Z5x handset.

The Vivo Z1 Pro will be sporting a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. Like the Z5x, the smartphone will be sporting a punch-hole design for its display. It will carry support for 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Snapdragon 712 chipset will be fueling the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone is expected to arrive with 128 GB of storage in its highest configuration version. The FunTouch OS 9 UI based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. The Multi Turbo technology on the device by Vivo will ensure smoother experience while gaming as well as regular usage. The smartphone will also feature Vivo’s Jovi AI assistant.

The Vivo Z1 Pro will be packed with a 5,000mAh battery that will carry support for 18W dual-engine fast charging. The back panel of the phone will be equipped with a triple camera setup that will include a 16-megapixel main sensor, an 8-mgeapixel superwide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For shooting selfies, it will posses a frontal snapper of 32-megapixel.

A recent leak had revealed that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be landing in India in three models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. There is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone. In related news, Vivo India is also gearing up to launch S-series of smartphones for offline markets in the country. The first S-phone by Vivo is expected to come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage

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Vivo India is building the hype around the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone. The Chinese firm hasn’t revealed the launch date of the phone yet, but it has been consistently more information on the phone through its official micro site. Recently, the smartphone was spotted in a leaked hands-on video. Now, an Indian tabloid has shared a first look video of the phone through its YouTube account. The video not only reveals the Vivo Z1 Pro in real, but also confirms some of its key specs and variants.

The video reveals that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be arriving with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel that will produce full HD+ resolution. What’s interesting about the display of the phone is that it features a punch-hole at its top-left corner for the selfie camera. The Snapdragon 712 mobile platform will be present under the hood of the device. As expected, the phone will be arriving with FunTouch OS 9 UI based Android 9 Pie OS. Vivo has already confirmed through the micro site of the phone that it will feature Multi Turbo technology that will assist in improving its performance while playing games.

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The Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone will come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that will support 18W dual engine fast charging. There is no USB-C port on the device. A view of the bottom edge of the phone reveals that it features an external speaker, a microUSB port, a microphone and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The rear shell of the phone has a vertical triple camera unit and an LED flash. It includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor, a secondary of 8-megapixel and another lens of 2-megapixel. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the backside of the phone. Positioned on the front is a selfie camera of 32-megapixel. The smartphone seems to be fitted with a polycarbonate rear with glossy finish.

The video also reveals that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be releasing in three variants in India such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM  128 GB storage. There is no information available on the pricing of these models. The Vivo Z1 Pro resembles a lot with the Vivo Z5x smartphone that was recently launched in China. Both phones have the same display, same triple rear cameras and same-sized battery. However, the Vivo Z5x is inferior to Vivo Z1 Pro since it is equipped with Snapdragon 710 chipset and 16-megapixel front camera.

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The Vivo Z1 Pro is expected to debut soon in India as an international version of the Vivo Z5x smartphone that was recently launched in China. Compared to the Vivo Z5x, the Z1 Pro will be arriving with some improvements in departments like processor and front-facing camera. Vivo is yet to confirm the launch date of the Vivo Z1 Pro in India. Couple of live shots of the smartphone have been shared by Indian tipster Mukul Sharma today to reveal its entire design.

The Vivo Z1 Pro images show that the rear shell of the phone is fitted with a vertical triple camera setup at its top-left corner. A fingerprint scanner is available on its rear. The back panel of the phone seems to be made out of glass.

The Vivo Z1 Pro will be one of the first mid-range category smartphones to arrive with punch-hole display design. On June 20, Motorola will be launching the Motorola One Vision smartphone in India with the same display design. Coming back to the Z1 Pro, except for its thicker chin, the display is surrounded by slimmer bezels on all three sides.

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Vivo India has confirmed many features of the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone through its official page. It will be arriving as India first phone fueled by the Snapdragon 712 chipset. The Vivo Z5x features the Snapdragon 710. In comparison, the SD712 offers faster clocking speed than the SD710 chip.

The Vivo Z1 Pro will be equipped with a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. This feature is being dubbed as in-display camera technology. One of the above shown images show that the front camera will also double as face unlock feature on the Z1 Pro.

The Z1 pro will be packed with a huge battery of 5,000mAh capacity and it will carry support for 18W fast charging. However, it is yet to be confirmed whether it will be featuring a microUSB or USB-C port. The bottom edge of the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack, microphones and an external speaker apart from the charging port.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone. Probably, the company may make it official by the end of this month.

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It was initially reported that the Vivo Z1 Pro launching soon in India is a rebranded Vivo Z5x. New details have surfaced revealing both phones are not the same.

Vivo India’s online shop has a teaser page for the phone and it contains some of the phone’s key specs. For starters, the Vivo Z1 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712 processor. Vivo even goes on to brag that the Z1 Pro will be the first Snapdragon 712 phone in India.

The processor was announced this year alongside the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE which is still the only commercially-available phone powered by the processor. Technically, the Snapdragon 712 is a Snapdragon 710 with a higher clock speed. However, there are other new features too like support for Quick Charge 4+ and Qualcomm’s True Wireless Stereo Plus technology.

The Vivo Z1 Pro will also come with a punch hole display but rather than house a 16MP sensor like the Z5x, it will have a 32MP “In-Display Camera”.

The phone will pack a 5000mAh battery and have support for 18W fast-charging technology.

In the promo images, we can see the phone has triple rear cameras, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and an audio jack. It is also shown in the same Aurora color variant as the Z5x.

There is still no release date yet but seeing as Vivo already revealed some of its key specs, the launch should be around the corner.

By the way, you can read our review of the Z5x before the Z1 Pro is released.

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A recent report had revealed that Vivo’s forthcoming Z-series phones will be available for purchase exclusively through online channels. Now, Vivo India has confirmed that it will be collaborating with Flipkart for the sales of the upcoming Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone. The Chinese firm hasn’t launched a smartphone with Vivo Z1 Pro moniker in any market yet. It is speculated that the Vivo Z5x that had arrived in China as the company’s first phone with punch-hole display will be rebranded as Vivo Z1 Pro for India.

Vivo India has released couple of teaser videos through its social media channels to reveals some of the key features of the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone. The smartphone will be arriving with in-display camera technology which indicates that it could be featuring a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The smartphone is expected to arrive with a long-last battery and AI triple camera.

The Vivo Z1 Pro will be offering seamless performance. However, the Chinese manufacturer hasn’t revealed the technical specs of the smartphone. The above teasers from the company clearly suggests that the Vivo Z5x could be rebadged as Vivo Z1 Pro in India. Probably, the Vivo Z1 Pro could be arriving with slightly modified specs.

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Vivo Z5x Specifications

The Vivo Z5x features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that supports full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 710 chipset powers the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM. The highest variant of the phone comes with 128 GB of storage. The phone is equipped with a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Z5x comes with a 16-megapixel in-display camera for shooting selfies. Its rear side is fitted with 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera module. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the back panel of the phone. The 5,000mAh battery of the smartphone carries support for dual-engine 18W fast charging through microUSB.

The Vivo Z5x variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 1,398 Yuan (~$200), 1,498 Yuan (~$215), 1,698 Yuan (~$245) and 1,998 Yuan (~$289).

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Last year, vivo announced Z series, which focus on online market with high cost performance. Last month, vivo released the latest smartphone with a punch-hole screen and 5000mAh big battery, called vivo Z5x. Let’s take a look.

Design:

Vivo Z5x comes with a punch hole display, which is the realization of full screen.

Vivo Z5x ships with 6.53-inch LCD screen, having the resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It is worth mentioning that diameter of the punch hole is only 4.59mm, which is one of the best designs of punch hole screen. There is a 16MP front-facing camera in the punch hole.

The handset is pretty much bezel-less. Although the bottom bezel is a little bit wider, the screen-to-body ratio is still up to 90.77%.

Subject to the market positioning, vivo Z5x adopts plastic rear cover. But it also looks good.

We get the Extreme Night Black variant, which is in gloss finish without any gradient color.

Also, vivo Z5x offers another two color variants, which are Phantom Black and Aurora.

The thickness of the handset is about 8.85mm, and the weight is 204g. In consideration of its 5000mAh battery, the vivo Z5x is not heavy.

Vivo Z5x is powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset, which is popular in affordable smartphones.

Based on Snapdragon 710 chipset, vivo Z5x also comes with Multi-Turbo tech, which optimizes for heat dissipation, AI capabilities, games and others.

Vivo Z5x is fueled by 5000mAh battery, which performs well in battery life.

In our test, the vivo Z5x can be charged every two days in moderate use.

The handset comes with Micro USB port with 18W fast charging.

Vivo Z5x is equipped with 16MP main camera with f/1.78 aperture, 8MP telephoto lens with f/2.2 aperture and 2MP field of depth lens. The rear camera supports handheld night mode, Super HDR, noise reduction and so on.

Camera samples below:

Vivo Z5x arrives with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage.

If you want to get a punch-hole screen with big battery, vivo Z5x is good.

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A recent report had claimed that Vivo is planning to introduce its Z-series and S-series of smartphones of India. The Indian wing of the Chinese firm has already started the arrival of a new Z-series smartphone in India. An exclusive report from 91mobiles reveals that the upcoming Z-series phone for India is Vivo Z5x. The publication has also shared two hands-on images of the smartphone.

Rise up & make your mark. The #FullyLoaded Z series. Made for GenZ. Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/7uEbZwjK3m

— Vivo India (@Vivo_India) June 9, 2019

The report states that Vivo India will be selling the Vivo Z5x exclusively through its online channels in the country. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 20,000. Probably, the smartphone may go official in India by this month. The hand-on images of the phone shared by the publication show that it will be sporting a glass rear, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a vertical dual camera setup. It remains to be seen whether the phone will be arriving with Vivo Z5x moniker or it will be simply called on Vivo Z5.

The Vivo Z5x specifications are already known since the smartphone was unveiled in China last year. Also, the Vivo Z5x is not the first Z-series phone to release in India. Last year, the company had launched Vivo Z10 phone which was nothing but a rebranded version of the Vivo V7+ phone. Since then, the company has not launched a Z-series phone in India.

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Vivo Z5x Specifications

The Vivo Z5x is the company’s first smartphone to flaunt a punch-hole display. Its 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel offers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 710 chipset fuels the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM. It features up to 128 GB of native storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The back panel of the phone features a triple camera setup that includes a main sensor of 16-megapixel, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For shooting selfies, it features a 16-megapixel snapper planted inside the small round-shaped cutout on the display. A massive battery of 5,000mAh capacity is present inside the phone. It carries support for dual-engine 18W rapid charging through microUSB 2.0.

The Vivo Z5x is available in Extreme Night Black, Phantom Black and Aurora color editions in China. The Vivo Z5x variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 1,398 Yuan (~$200; ~Rs, 14,000), 1,498 Yuan (~$215; ~Rs. 15,000), 1698 Yuan (~$245; ~Rs. 17,000) and 1,998 Yuan (~$289; Rs. 20,000).

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Vivo has recently launched Vivo Y17 and Y15 smartphones in India. The sales of another Y-series phone called Vivo Y12 will begin this week in the country. According to 91mobiles, Vivo is now gearing up to introduce a new Z-series smartphone in India. Also, it also planning to introduce its S-lineup in the country. The Z-series smartphones will be sold exclusively through online channels. However, the S-series phones will be only available offline.

Last year, Vivo had launched Vivo Z10 smartphone in India. It was actually the Vivo V7+ phone launched with the Z10 moniker for offline markets. However, since then the company has not launched a Z-series phone in the country. Citing information received by its source, the publication has claimed that the upcoming Z models will be arriving to take on the Xiaomi phones that are sold only through online channels in India.

In India, Vivo had launched the Vivo V15 and Vivo V15 Pro smartphones earlier this year. The same phones were rebranded as Vivo S1 and S1 Pro in China. According to the publication, Vivo’s S-series will be also releasing in India. However, it is expected to hit the Indian market after Vivo’s Z-series.

Vivo has recently released the Vivo Z5x as its first phone with punch-hole display design. There is a possibility that the Chinese firm may launch this phone in India soon. It comes with a 6.53-inch display that produces full HD+ resolution and it is fueled by Snapdragon 710 chipset. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of RAM. The native storage of the phone is 128 GB.

The rear side of the phone is equipped with a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The display hole is equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The FunTouch OS based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery. The handset is available in China with a price tag of 1,398 Yuan (~$202).

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Oppo and Vivo are launching a lot of smartphones focused on the quality-price ratio, and they are becoming a serious menace to Xiaomi and the most important smartphones manufacturers. This goes all in favor of the final consumer, but it becomes harder for the consumer to choose the perfect device for his needs. Each of the recently-announced Oppo Reno Z, Realme 3 Pro, and Vivo Z5x is a best-buy and we highly recommend these handsets to a lot of people because of their advanced features at very reasonable prices. Given that they are among the best devices you can buy for about €200, we are going to compare them in order to establish which one has the highest value for money.

Oppo Reno Z vs Oppo Realme 3 Pro vs Vivo Z5x

Design

Despite we are talking about very affordable handsets, the design is not a weak point of Oppo Reno Z, Vivo Z5x and Realme 3 Pro. They all come with stunning gradient backs, but the materials play an important role here. While Realme 3 Pro is entirely made of plastic, the Oppo Reno Z has a glass back and even a more original rear design. While I like the Oppo Reno Z more than Realme 3 Pro, my favorite one is the Vivo Z5x because of its punch-hole display. Goodbye waterdrop notch: this smartphone gets rid of display bezels thanks to a more futuristic and less invasive in-display front camera.

Display

Despite it is not a punch-hole display, the best screen belongs to the Oppo Reno Z. It is the only device of this trio to feature an AMOLED panel, with vivid colors and deep blacks. The AMOLED panel also allows the presence of an in-display fingerprint reader that is more comfortable than the rear-mounted fingerprint scanners found on the Realme 3 Pro and the Vivo Z5x. An advantage of the Vivo Z5x is its larger screen diagonal: 6.53 inches.

Specs & Software

The hardware department is the key feature of each of these handsets, as all of them are equipped with an upper-midrange chipset while being sold at a lower-midrange price. Vivo Z5x and Realme 3 Pro come with an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC which is better compared to the Helio P90 mounted on the Oppo Reno Z, with a higher clock frequency, a better GPU, and a better 10 nm production process. Between Vivo Z5x and Realme 3 Pro, the former wins the hardware comparison because it sports up to 8 GB of RAM. All of them come with Android 9 Pie out of the box and a customized UI.

Camera

Despite it has no triple camera unlike the Vivo Z5x, Oppo Reno Z wins the camera comparison thanks to a better primary sensor which comes with a 48 MP resolution and a bright f/1.7 aperture. It clicks more detailed shots thanks to its Quad Bayer technology and it can even record 4K videos. Oppo Reno Z wins even when it comes to the front camera, with a great 32 MP selfie snapper.

Battery

Vivo Z5x may have a worse camera, but it has a mammoth 5000 mAh battery and it can last way more than both Oppo Reno Z and Realme 3 Pro on a single charge. There is even a fast-charging technology, so it will not take so long to fully charge that huge 5000 mAh unit.

Price

In the Asian, Oppo Reno Z, Vivo Z5x, and Realme 3 Pro are all sold for about €200/$225, so you should not mind about the price difference. Overall, Vivo Z5x is the best one for me as it comes with a bigger battery, amazing performances, and an innovative design. But some may like the Oppo Reno Z more due to its better display, camera, and UD fingerprint reader.

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Oppo Reno Z vs Oppo Realme 3 Pro vs Vivo Z5x: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme 3 Pro

PROs

• Good hardware
• Pretty nice cameras
• Compact
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Plastic body

Oppo Reno Z

PROs

• Good display
• Great camera
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Good materials

CONS

• Less impressive hardware
• No micro SD

Vivo Z5x

PROs

• Wide-angle sensor
• Original design
• Amazing performance
• Huge battery

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

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Vivo has updated the Z series with the launch of the Z5x today in China. Vivo Z5x makes a detour from its predecessors in terms of the design it features. The Z5x comes with a punch-hole selfie camera design which makes it Vivo’s first phone with such design. Vivo Z5x: Design

The device has a premium design but it obviously isn’t as sleek looking as the OPPO K3 which was launched yesterday. The punch-hole camera is located at the top left corner of the display. The design ensures the bezel at the top edge is very thin, just like that on the sides. However, there is a considerable bezel size at the chin.

The rear panel houses a triple camera setup. The sensors are stacked at the top left corner in vertical order with the LED flash at the bottom. The device also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone features a metal body with well-chamfered edges. The volume button, as well as the power button, are located at the right side of the display. The left side houses the dual-SIM card slot.

Vivo Z5x Specifications

The Z5x sports a 6.53-inch Full-view LCD display with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 4GB/6GB and 8GB of RAM. There are 64GB/128GB storage options expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The phone crams a mammoth 5000mAh battery under the hood and it is charged via a USB-C port. Despite the battery size, the phone is just 8.85mm thick and weighs 204.1g.

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On the camera end, the punch-hole selfie camera is a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. At the rear, the main camera is a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture. The second sensor is an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera while the third sensor is a 2MP depth of field sensor. For software, Vivo Z5x runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie.

Vivo Z5x Pricing and Availability

As for the pricing, the Vivo Z5X 4GB+64GB variant comes with a 1,398 yuan (~$202) price tag, while the 6GB+64GB variant comes at 100 yuan higher – 1498 yuan (~$217). The 6GB+128GB variant adopts a 1698 yuan (~$246) price tag while the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at 1,998 yuan (~$289). The Z5x will be available in three color options: Extreme Night Black, Phantom Black, and Aurora. The Aurora variant has a gradient finish. The device is presently on pre-sale on Vivo’s official website and it will terminate on May 31. The mid-range model is expected to go on sale on June 1.

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The Z series is a recent Vivo line-up of smartphones which already features a good number of devices. The series debuted in mid-2018 and, if we exclude the additional memory configurations, it currently includes 5 smartphones ranging from the Z1 to the Z3x. Tomorrow, after about a year from the debut of the line-up, the sixth phone from this series will be official: the Vivo Z5x. However, you do not need to wait for the official launch to know its specifications. In the past few weeks, several leaks and rumors revealed most of its specs and several renders gave us a glimpse about its design too.

Here is the Vivo Z5X rumor roundup which will tell you everything we know about the device so far.

Vivo Z5x: Design

According to leaked press renders, Vivo Z5x will have a very innovative design, just like most of Vivo’s mid-rangers. But unlike other devices, this one will not come with a pop-up motor or a waterdrop notch. Instead, the handset will sport a punch-hole display with a front camera embedded. Thanks to this solution, the screen will cover most of the front panel with very narrow bezels and a slightly thicker chin. The in-display camera will be placed on the top left corner, unlike the Galaxy S10 series which come with punch-hole cameras on the top right corner.

Vivo Z5x will be available in three color options: Shadow Black, Polar Nightfall, and Aurora.

Of these variants, the third will have a gradient color. According to a recent listing, the first two variants may even be called Extreme Night Black and Phantom Black.

On the right side of the phone, there will be a typical volume rocker paired with a power key, while at the opposite side there will be a dedicated key to summon the Jovi AI virtual assistant. On the back cover which is entirely made of glass, you will find a traditional fingerprint reader. If we move to the bottom side, we can see a speaker grille, a microphone, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB-C port to charge the battery.

Display

The fact that the fingerprint reader of the Vivo Z5x is placed on the back and that it sports a punch-hole screen makes us think that Vivo Z5x will not come with an AMOLED display. And that’s exactly what recent rumors have suggested. Further, note that all the previous devices from the Z series are equipped with IPS displays. So, the phone should sport a traditional midrange-class IPS LCD display which will come with a size of 6.53-inches and a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2340 pixels.

Hardware

The hardware department of the Vivo Z5x places it in the upper midrange segment. The handset will sport a Snapdragon 710 SoC by Qualcomm which is currently one of the best midrange chipsets out there, and it will be paired with whopping 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in its most advanced variant. There will also be two more affordable memory configurations with 4 and 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.

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Based on the specs sheets of the previous devices from the Z series, we can assume that Vivo Z5x will have expandable storage through a micro SD dedicated slot. Vivo Z5x has been spotted on AnTuTu benchmarking platform with the model number V1911A with a total score of 173,798 points — pretty impressive for a midrange device. The operating system will be Android 9 Pie customized with Funtouch OS as always.

Cameras

The rear side of the Vivo Z5x will house a triple camera setup placed on the top left corner, alongside a dual LED flash. Unfortunately, not much is known about these cameras, but if we had to speculate, the triple setup will be composed of a primary RGB sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor. On the front, we may find an impressive 32 MP selfie camera. But take this info with a pinch of salt as there is no official confirmation, neither a reliable leak proving them.

Battery

The battery will most likely be one of the key features on the Vivo Z5x. Indeed, the handset is expected to come with a huge 5000 mAh battery which will be able to last up to two days on a single charge. The battery will also support an 18W fast-charging technology, not the fastest one but still pretty quick.

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Price and Release

Unfortunately, the official pricing of the Vivo Z5x is still under the wraps. The handset was spotted on the famous Chinese store JD.com but it had just a “dummy” price of $1147, so we still do not know how much it will cost. Vivo Z5x will be officially unveiled tomorrow, May 24, at an event in China which will start at 19.30 (7.30 PM) local time, so we will know all the details about its pricing and availability soon.

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The Vivo Z5x will launch as the first Vivo phone with a punch hole display. The phone will also come with a massive 5000mAh battery that should last up to 2 days on a single charge. Ahead of its release tomorrow, Vivo has released press renders of the phone on its Weibo page. They show the phone in all the color variants it will be available in as well as confirm the design.

The Z5x will come with a display that nearly covers the whole of the front of the device since the bezels have been really trimmed down, save for the chin. It doesn’t seem to be an AMOLED display since Vivo has opted for a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and not the in-display type. The punch hole is quite small and is located at the top left corner.

On the back, the Vivo Z5x is covered in glass too. It will come in three color variants – Shadow Black, Aurora, and Polar Nightfall. There are three cameras and they are stacked vertically atop each other. All three sensors share the same housing with the LED flash and to the right is the fingerprint scanner.

The phone has its volume rocker and power button on the right side of the frame while a dedicated button for the Jovi AI Assistant is on the left side. We can make out a speaker grille and a USB port at the bottom but we are not sure if it has an audio jack.

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The Vivo Z5x will come with a 6.53-inch FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 710 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will run FunTouch OS based on Android Pie out of the box and pack a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast-charging.

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The launch of the Vivo Z5x smartphone is only a day away and today it has appeared on AnTuTu to corroborate on the specs that were revealed through recent leaks and official teasers. It has recorded an average benchmarking score of more than 173k on AnTuTu.

The Vivo Z5x smartphone has appeared with its model number V1911A on AnTuTu. The listing reveals that the phone is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and it is fueled by the Snapdragon 710 chipset that tags along Adreno 616 graphics.

The Vivo Z5x smartphone is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The display of the phone carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Its AnTuTu score is 173,798. The benchmarking platform has claimed that the performance of the Vivo Z5x is on par with other smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. The 8 GB RAM variant of the phone had recently appeared on Geekbench. It had scored 1848 and 5915 points respectively in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench.

The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition is the highest configuration variant of the phone. The smartphone will be available in three other models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The Android 9 Pie OS of the phone will be customized with the latest version of FunTouch OS 9 UI.

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The main selling features of the phone will be its marvelous display and large-sized battery. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that it will be arriving with a punch-hole display of 6.53 inches. The smartphone will come packed with a mammoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity that carries support for 18W rapid charging. The reservations of the phone have started in China, but its pricing is still under the wraps. There is no confirmation on whether it will be made available outside of China.

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Vivo will be launching the Vivo Z5x smartphone tomorrow through an unveil event in China. Plenty of details on the phone have surfaced in the past few days. Today, Vivo has shared three posters of the Vivo Z5x smartphone on Weibo to confirm its display size, battery capacity and processor.

As it can be seen below, the Vivo Z5x will be arriving with a 6.53-inch display with punch-hole design. Probably, it will carry support for full HD+ resolution. It will be fueled by the Snapdragon 710 chipset.

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Also, it will be a performance driven phone as it will be arriving with a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity. The smartphone which bears a model number of V1911A has already received certification from 3C authority in China. It has confirmed that the phone will be arriving with support for 18W rapid charging. Reports have revealed that even though the phone features a huge battery, its thickness is less than 9mm.

The reservations of the Vivo Z5x have already started in China. The smartphone will be releasing in as many as four variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. However, there is no information available on the pricing of these variants. The Vivo Z5x will be releasing in two color options such as Extreme Night Black and Phantom Black.

The JD.com listing of the phone has couple of renders of the Vivo Z5x. The images of the phone suggest that it will be offering a huge screen space. For photography, it will be equipped with a triple camera setup on its rear. At present, there are no details on the configurations of the three camera sensors. The smartphone will be equipped with a dedicated key for summoning the Jovi AI assistant and a rear-facing fingerprint reader.

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The unveil event of the Vivo Z5x will begin at 7:30 PM in China. What could be the starting price of the phone? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Vivo is all set to launch its new smartphone named Vivo Z5x on May 24th in China and now the news related to the smartphone surfacing online reveals that the phone will be powered by a massive 5,000mAh battery. The phone will be a performance-driven device, in line with the company’s Z-series lineup.

On Weibo, Vivo’s product manager stated that the phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and despite having such large capacity battery, the thickness of the smartphone is controlled to less than 9mm. He also shared an image showing the phone’s battery consumption, which hints at over 2 days of usage on a single charge.

Earlier, the phone was spotted on Geekbench, which revealed that it will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 710 octa-core chipset. It is also said to be the company’s first smartphone to come with a punch-hole display.

As per the rumors, the smartphone will be featuring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that will probably carry support for Full HD+ screen resolution. Even though the phone will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery, it is said to have a slim profile on just 8mm.

The device, which carries model number V1911A recently appeared on Geekbench which revealed that the phone will come packed with 8GB of RAM. The phone will come loaded with Android 9 Pie operating system, skinned with the latest edition of FunTouch OS user interface. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the Vivo Z5x has respectively scored 1,848 and 5,915 points.

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Yesterday, the China-based company started taking reservations for the upcoming Vivo Z5x smartphone in the Chinese market. The listing of the smartphone on JD.com confirms that the phone will be offered in four variants 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage.

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The Vivo Z5x smartphone is scheduled to go official on May 24. Few live shots of the phone that have appeared recently have revealed that it will be company’s first phone with punch-hole display. It was recently spotted on Geekbench some key specs. Starting from today, the Chinese manufacturer is receiving the reservations of the smartphone. The Jingdong Mall listing of the Vivo Z5x contains the official renders of the phone. The listing has also confirmed that it will be arriving in four variants.

The Vivo Z5x images reveal that its display will be equipped with a small hole for the front-facing camera at the top-left corner. The display is surrounded by super-slim bezels.

The rear shell of the phone feature a vertical triple camera setup along with an LED flash. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear shell of the device. The left edge of the phone features a key for accessing the Jovi AI assistant. The volume rocker and power key are available on the right side of the phone. The JD listing of the smartphone reveals that it will be releasing in Extreme Night Black and Phantom Black color options.

The $9999 Yuan pricing for the Vivo Z5x on the JD listing is only a placeholder. There is no information on the actual pricing of the phone. The smartphone will be releasing in four models in China such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 Gb storage.

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Previous reports have revealed that the Vivo Z5x will be arriving with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel that will produce full HD+ resolution. The Geekbench listing of the phone has revealed that it will be powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset and it will come loaded with the latest Android 9 Pie OS. The handset will include a 5,000mAh battery. It has been found through the 3C certification of the phone that it will carry support for 18W rapid charging.

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Vivo has confirmed through a Weibo post today that it will be announcing the Vivo Z5x smartphone in China on May 24 at 19:30PM (local time). The launch poster has no details on the specs of the phone. However, recent reports have revealed some of its information such as display size and capacity of its battery. Also, the Geekbench appearance of the phone has revealed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset.

Leaked live shots of the Vivo Z5x handset that have appeared in the recent past revealed that it will be arriving as the company’s first smartphone with a punch-hole display. Also, one of the teasers of the phone further confirms that it will be flaunting a punch-hole screen.

Rumors have it that it could be featuring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that will probably carry support for full HD+ resolution. The handset is rumored to house a 5,000mAh battery and still sport a slim profile of around 8mm. There is no confirmation on whether the phone will be equipped with fast charging. Probably, the handset could be arriving with a rear mounted triple camera setup. The Chinese text that can be seen on the Vivo Z5x launch poster states that it will be a performance-driven smartphone.

Vivo Z5x Geekbench Listing

The Vivo Z5x that has a model number of V1911A has appeared on Geekbench today (spotted first by MySmartPrice) to reveal that it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 710 mobile platform. The SoC will be coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The phone will come loaded with Android 9 Pie OS that will be skinned with the latest edition of FunTouch OS UI. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the Vivo Z5x has respectively scored 1848 and 5915 points.

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As of this writing, there is no information available on the price tag of the Vivo Z5x phone. The smartphone is now up for reservations in China through the official website. Hopefully, the rumor mill will reveal more information on the Vivo Z5x before its launch date.

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Vivo’s Z series may add a new member soon. The Z series already has 6 phones with the latest model being the Vivo Z3x. Now details of a new member called the Vivo Z5x have surfaced. The leak, which originated from Weibo, not only reveals some of the phone’s specs but also includes a live photo.

One of the biggest changes Vivo is making to the Z series with the Z5x will be its display. While previous models have had a notch (waterdrop or wide), the Z5x will have a punch hole in its display for the camera.

In the image above, the Z5X is pictured beside another phone which doesn’t have a notch or punch hole. Save for the punch hole in the Vivo Z5X’s display, both phones are nearly identical.

The source says the phone will pack a 5,000mAh battery, the biggest of any Vivo Z series smartphone. From the image, it seems Vivo has been able to keep the thickness of the phone under check.

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There are still a lot more unknown details about the phone but there are speculations it may come with a Snapdragon 675 processor. A release date is also still unknown, though we don’t expect it to launch soon seeing as the Vivo Z3x was announced just last month.

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Vivo is also joining the league of smartphone makers who have launched phones with the punch-hole display. According to a new leak from a Weibo user, Vivo Z5X will be the company’s first smartphone to host punch-hole display. As revealed earlier, it will be backed by a massive 5000 mAh battery. To refresh its Z-series, Vivo is introducing a batch of new smartphones starting with Vivo Z5x.

The new leak confirms the smartphone’s recent battery test, which revealed the B-G7 battery model number and 4880mAh/8.78Wh rated battery capacity. There’s no more information available concerning its design or specifications.

However, the smartphone is expected to feature Snapdragon 675 or 670, as Vivo used Snapdragon 660 on Vivo Z3x launched last month. Moving along its predecessor’s path, the Z5X is believed to follow an aggressive pricing strategy.  It will run on Android Pie atop Funtouch OS 9.

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Additionally, Vivo Z3X was recently launched in China for 1198 Yuan (~$173). It features a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. Vivo Z3X embeds a dual-camera module with 13-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. Whereas, a 16-megapixel shooter is available on the front for selfies.

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Vivo has launched plenty of phones with notched screens from Vivo X20 phone that came a wider display notch to Vivo V11 from last year that came with water-drop style phones. Vivo has also launched notch-less display phones like Vivo NEX, Vivo X27 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo V15 Pro, Vivo V15, Vivo S1 Pro and Vivo S1. A leaked photo that seems to have been snapped at a Vivo factory reveals that the company is working on a phone with punch-hole display design. The leakster who has shared the image has claimed that this phone could be arriving in the market as Vivo Z5x.

According to the tipster, the Vivo Z5x will be packed with a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity. The punch-hole is placed can be seen top-left corner of the display. Sadly, the tipster has not shared any other information on the specs of the phone. The battery of the Vivo Z5x could be equipped with support for fast charging. Hopefully, the smartphone will feature a USB-C port.

Unconfirmed information shared by another tipster suggests that the Vivo Z5x could be fueled by either Snapdragon 712 or Snapdragon 730 SoC. The labelled placed on the display of the phone reveals that it has a model number of V1911. Also, the April 25 production date mentioned on the battery of Vivo Z5x suggests that its launch may not be far away.

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The Vivo Z5x will be the second Vivo smartphone to arrive with 5,000mAh battery after the Vivo Y17 phone that was unveiled in India in April. Vivo also seems to be gearing up to introduce the Y17 very soon in China as Vivo Y3. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.35-inch waterdrop-style notched IPS LCD screen that offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels.

The MediaTek Helio P35 will be fueling the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. It will have an internal storage of 128 GB. The rear shell of the phone will have 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. For shooting selfies, it will feature a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The handset is packed with 5,000mAh battery that can be charged through microUSB.

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