An unannounced Vivo smartphone with model number V2012A has been spotted on Geekbench. While the identity of the phone is under the wraps, it appears to be an upcoming upper mid-range handset from the company.

The Geekbench listing of the Vivo V2012A reveals that it scored 2930 and 7838 points respectively in the single-core and multi-core tests. The phone is running on the latest Android 10 OS.

The phone is driven by Qualcomm’s octa-core processor chipset. The Identifier field mentions it as “ARM implementer 81 architecture 8 variant 15 part 2052 revision 14.” It has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. While the name of the chipset is not mentioned, it appears to be powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset.

In February, Vivo launched the Snapdragon 765G powered Vivo Z6 5G phone in China. The newly spotted V2012A phone could be a completely new device. There is a possibility that it could be a global version of the Vivo Z6 5G. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about the V2012A phone.

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Vivo Z6 5G specifications

The Vivo Z6 5G has a punch-hole display that measures 6.57 inches. The 20:9 aspect ratio screen supports full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 765G fuels the device. The handset comes in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM versions in the home market. Both models have native storage of 128 GB.

It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The rear side of the device is fitted with a quad camera setup. It comprises of a primary lens of 48-megapixel, an ultrawide sensor of 8-megapixel, a macro lens of 2-megapixel and a depth lens of 2-megapixel.  The receives power to perform from a 5,000mAh battery. The handset comes with a 44W fast charger.

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After the X30 and the X30 Pro, Vivo launched its third mid-ranger with 5G connectivity. We are talking about Vivo Z6 5G: 5G support is not the only amazing feature it offers and it is a device with an incredibly high quality-price ratio. But is it high enough to beat the Chinese competition? In order to establish it, we decided to compare it with other mid-range smartphones boasting 5G connectivity. For this specs comparison, we chose the Realme X50 5G and the Oppo Reno3 5G since we believe they are among the most attractive 5G mid-rangers of the moment alongside the Redmi K30 which we already talked about in several comparisons. Let’s find out which device has the highest value for money.

Vivo Z6 5G vs Realme X50 5G vs Oppo Reno3 5G

Design

It seems Punch-hole displays are becoming the trend of 2020. Vivo Z6 5G has a display with a single punch-hole aesthetically more attractive than the dual punch-hole Realme X50 Pro 5G and the waterdrop notch of the Oppo Reno3. But you should not underestimate the Oppo Reno3 since it offers a higher build quality, a thinner and more compact body. That is why, despite its waterdrop notch, it remains my favourite handset in terms of design. It is also the only with an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

If the image quality is your priority, Oppo Reno3 deserves your attention because it is equipped with an AMOLED display with more brilliant colors. It is a smaller display, but its image quality is superior. On the other hand, despite having an IPS panel, Realme X50 Pro offers a higher refresh rate with 120 Hz, so it delivers a smoother viewing experience. And it has a wider display diagonal. Vivo Z6 5G does not offer anything special, it has a standard Full HD+ IPS panel with no advanced nor trendy technologies.

Hardware/Software

Oppo Reno3 can be defined as a midrange phone, but it is equipped with a high-end chipset: the Dimensity 1000L by MediaTek. If we only consider the speed and overall CPU and GPU performance, Dimensity 1000L is superior and benchmarks are very clear about it. But if we take other elements such as AI performance, camera support, image processing, and even 5G connectivity, Snapdragon 765G wins. Unlike Dimensity 1000L, Snapdragon 765G comes with an integrated dual-mode 5G modem supporting both sub 6 GHz frequencies and mmWave, while MediaTek Dimensity 1000L only supports slower sub 6 GHz 5G frequencies. Android 10 is out of the box on each of these handsets. Note that Vivo Z6 5G and Realme X50 5G both have the Snapdragon 765G, but in the most expensive configuration, Realme X50 5G offers more RAM (up to 12 GB) as well as the highest amount of internal storage (up to 256 GB).

Camera

Oppo Reno3 is the best camera phone here. It is the only to come with OIS and it can provide a better photo quality. But Realme X50 5G is all but a bad camera phone, with a quad camera including a telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom (unlike the Oppo Reno3). Vivo Z6 5G takes the last place.

Battery

While you should not rely on the Vivo Z6 5G if you need the best cameras, you should go for it without thinking twice if you need the longest battery life. Besides coming with a bigger 5000 mAh battery, it also offers the fastest charging technology with a 44W power.

Price

Vivo Z6 5G has a starting price of €300 in China, Oppo Reno3 starts from €440, and Realme X50 5G starts at €325. With its amazing cameras, higher performance and AMOLED display, we think Oppo Reno3 represents a more interesting choice for a lot of users. But for much less money you can get a bigger battery and better 5G connectivity with Vivo Z6 5G and Realme X50 5G. If you need the biggest battery and you do not care about cameras, Vivo Z6 5G is a better option. If you want the best overall quality, then Oppo Reno3 looks slightly better on the paper (but not for everyone). Realme X50 5G is a perfect compromise since it offers a pretty nice camera department, most of the qualities of Vivo Z6 5G and even a 120 Hz display with a high value for money.

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Vivo Z6 5G vs Realme X50 5G vs Oppo Reno3 5G: PRO and CONS

Oppo Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Fastest charging technology
• Punch-hole display
• Up to 256 GB of internal storage

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Reno3 5G

PROS

• Best cameras
• AMOLED display
• In-display fingerprint reader
• More compact
• Highest performance

CONS

• Inferior 5G connectivity

Vivo Z6

PROS

• Best battery
• Single punch-hole display
• Fastest charging
• Micro SD slot
• Bluetooth 5.1

CONS

• Average cameras

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Vivo has officially unveiled the Vivo Z6 5G smartphone in China. It is the first Snapdragon 765G powered phone from the Chinese manufacturer. The handset sports a punch-hole screen that offers an impressive screen-to-body ratio. The phone comes with a massive battery that carries support for rapid charging technology. The Vivo Z6 5G has arrived with a starting price of 2,298 Yuan (~$327).

Vivo Z6 specifications and features

The Vivo Z6 5G measures 163.99 x 75.71 x 9.16mm and it weighs 201 grams. On the front, it features a 6.57-inch IPS LCD display with a punch-hole at its top-right corner. The screen delivers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. It offers a screen space of 90.74 percent.

The display punch-hole features a 16-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.48 aperture. The rear side of the smartphone has a rectangle-shaped camera module. It houses a 48-megapixel main shooter with f/1.79 aperture and 6P lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 112-degree field-of-view and f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The quad cameras offer features like Super Night Scene 2.0, Hyper HDR, RAW format output, video stabilization and 4K video shooting.

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The Snapdragon 765G mobile platform brings support for dual-mode 5G connectivity on the Vivo Z6 5G. The smartphone comes with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and internal storage of up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device.

The Vivo Z6 5G houses massive battery of 5,000mAh capacity. The phone comes with support for 44W SuperFlash Charge technology. Vivo claims that the rapid charging technology can charge the phone up to 70 percent in only 35 minutes and 100 percent in 65 minutes. The device is equipped with PC grade liquid cooling technology.

The Android 10 OS along with FunTouch OS 10 comes preloaded on the Vivo Z6 5G. Multi-Turbo 3.0 promises AI driven enhanced performance. For gamers, the phone offers users with features like Game Space 3.0 and Game Box. The phone supports dual Wi-Fi connectivity. The Vivo Z6 5G has a rear-facing fingerprint reader, face unlock, dual SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Z6 price and release date

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Vivo Z6 5G smartphone:

• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,298 Yuan (~$327)
• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,598 Yuan (~$370)
• Color variants: Ice Age, Interstellar Silver and Aurora Black

The Vivo Z6 5G will be available for pre-sale from Feb. 29 (tomorrow) in China. Those who participate in the pre-sale brings a 100 Yuan discount. Customers who participate in the pre-orders will be provided with a 599 Yuan (~$85) priced XE900 earphones for free. The shipments of the phone will begin on March 8. There is no word on the availability of the smartphone outside of China.

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Last week, Vivo announced that the company will be launching a new 5G smartphone in its home country China on 29th February — Vivo Z6 5G. Soon after making that announcement, the company started sharing teaser posters, revealing some of the key specifications of the upcoming device.

In a newly shared poster, Vivo confirms that the Z6 5G smartphone will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core processor, manufactured using 7nm EUV process and will be clocked at 2.4GHz.

It will come with Adreno 620 GPU for graphics processing along with an AI Engine. The poster also confirms that the smartphone will come with dual-mode 5G connectivity support which includes SA and NSA.

The phone will come with 5G and 4G dual SIM dual standby support which can intelligently switch between 5G and 4G connectivity to ensure that the network is always available, in order to offer a smoother experience to users in terms of network connectivity.

The Z6 is also said to come with dual Wi-Fi acceleration technology, which can connect 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi signals at the same time, and uses advanced algorithms to intelligently check the network status, providing users with a faster and more stable network experience. Additionally, the Vivo Z6 also supports SLA intelligent network acceleration technology to achieve 5G + Wi-Fi dual-channel network speed multiplication.

As per the leaks, the Vivo Z6 will come with a 6.57-inch TFT display that produces Full-HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2080 pixels. It will come packed with 6GB and 8GB of RAM and 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB of internal storage.

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The handset is also confirmed by the company to arrive with a special professional gaming mode — Multi Turbo 3.0 acceleration engine, along with a PC-level liquid cooling technology. It features an 85mm long liquid cooling tube and a multi layer graphite heat sink that covers a total area of more than 10,000 square millimetres.

In the camera department, the device will have a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, along with an 8-megapixel sensor, a 2-megapixel sensor and yet another 2-megapixel camera sensor.

On the front side, the device will feature a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The smartphone will be running the latest Android 10 operating system with the company’s own FunTouch OS on top. It is confirmed to come powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging technology.

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Vivo is set to launch the Vivo Z6 later this week, on 29th February 2020. The smartphone is the latest entry in the Vivo Z series of smartphones and will arrive with improvements across the board, especially gaming. To supplement this, the handset will also arrive with a special professional gaming mode and brings PC level liquid cooling technology on the inside.

According to a teaser shared by Vivo, the Z6 will arrive with the latest Multi Turbo 3.0 acceleration engine which combines with the desktop level liquid cooling system to provide an even cooler gaming experience. Generally, smartphones run hotter than normal when playing intensive video games, so the addition of this specialized cooling technology is a great addition that will help keep the device temperature at lower levels.

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Furthermore, the device also arrives with an upgraded system acceleration engine that is optimized for gaming and managing temperatures as well. As for the liquid cooling system, the Vivo Z6 features an 85mm long liquid cooling tube and a multi layer graphite heat sink that covers a total area of more than 10,000 square millimeters. This translates to the temperature of the smartphone being dropped by about 10 degrees Celsius. The system is managed by a built in Cooling Turbo system, that intelligently manages the thermals while gaming.

Alongside such hardware enhancing technology, the Vivo Z6 also brings gaming experience to the forefront with software optimizations as well. The smartphone is equipped with Game Space 3.0 and adds features like an eSports mode, that provides an immersive gaming experience for hardcore mobile gamers. Stay tuned for the upcoming 29th February launch and more details regarding other Vivo launches.

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Vivo has just announced the Vivo Z6, which is a 5G smartphone. The device will go on pre sale on 29th February 2020 and will target the mid range segments. While specs regarding the smartphone had already been revealed, the company unveiled additional information about its battery and charging capabilities earlier today (21st February 2020).

For those unaware, Vivo Z6 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G SoC with the X52 5G Modem. Since the handset is 5G enabled, battery life does become a concern. Thus, the smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack which also supports 44W fast charging.

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According to official notes, the Vivo Z6 is capable of charging up to 30 percent in just 14 minutes thanks to the ultra flash charging. Furthermore, in just 35 minutes the device can reach 70 percent charge while a full charge in 65 minutes. Vivo has achieved the fast charging capabilities by including a dedicated high efficiency charging chip and charging acceleration technology. Through its high conversion rate and charge pump technology, the smartphone is capable of receiving a full charge even during gaming while being protected by multiple safety features as well.

The Vivo Z6 will go on pre sale later this month on 29th February 2020. Although reservations are currently available. The Chinese tech giant is also offering a raffle event for users to win different prizes, with those that book and share about the event receiving higher prizes according to different levels. Notably, the first 900 users that book the Vivo Z6 before February 29th will receive an XE900 headphone worth 599 Yuan (roughly 8.38 US Dollars) for free.

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After several rumors related to the Vivo Z6 5G smartphone, the company has today finally confirmed that the Vivo Z6 5G smartphone will get launched in its home country China at an event on 29th February.

Since Vivo has positioned the Z-series of smartphones as mid-range, we expect the upcoming Vivo Z6 5G to be a mid-range pricing and thus, its pricing should not exceed 2,000 yuan, roughly $285.

The company has already created a landing page for the device and has started taking pre-orders for the same. Those who pre-order the Vivo Z6 5G by 28th February will be getting XE900 Headphones for free.

The poster for announcing the phone’s launch date reveals that the smartphone will come with a punch-hole display where the cut-out for the front-facing camera sensor will be located in the top-right corner.

Another teaser image of the smartphone confirms that it will come with PC-grade cooling support. With such feature, the company seems to be all set to compete the device against the likes of Xiaomi Mi 10, which is a premium smartphone.

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The upcoming Vivo Z6 5G is confirmed to come powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC which packs X55 5G modem. This is the same chipset that powers the Redmi K30 5G from Xiaomi.

The phone’s render on the landing page shows that it will come with a quad-camera setup on the back in which the sensors are placed inside a rectangular camera module, accompanied by an LED flash.

It has also been revealed that the device will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery along with support for 44W fast charging technology. The handset, which features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, is expected to run Android 10 out-of-the-box and will come with Dual 4G VoLTE as well as dual-mode SA/NSA 5G connectivity.

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