Vivo iQOO Z6 Review – The iQOO is lately providing devices in several price segments, but its Z series is known for its cost-efficient smartphones. Yet another mid-ranger from the brand is called the Vivo iQOO Z6, which is released in March 2022. This budget smartphone is available in the Indian market but there’s no news regarding the global stage. For now, we have to wait till it reaches the worldwide market.
On the other hand, the Vivo iQOO Z6 looks like a few other handsets in the same range as the Vivo family. In terms of additional specs, the device comes with 5G connectivity, and not only that, there are a lot more advantages to look out for. Let’s start with a detailed review of the Vivo iQOO Z6 smartphone and go through its specifications.
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Vivo iQOO Z6 Review
Highlights
- The smartphone flaunts a 6.58 inches IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate support.
- For the performance, iQOO Z6 holds Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.
- As far as software goes, the device gathers Vivo’s FunTouchOS 12, which is based on Android 12.
- The triple camera module at the rear sets up a 50 MP primary lens, and the front has a 16 MP selfie camera.
- Inside the device, there is a 5000 Li-Po mAh battery with 18W charging support.
Design and Display
As discussed earlier, the design of iQOO Z6 is simple and has nothing unique. As soon as you look at the phone, you get a Vivo vibe. The water-drop notch on the glass front looks old-fashioned but manageable under the price segment. Plastic frames and plastic back make it durable & a better grip. Also, the device is lightweight as it weighs only 185 grams.
The iQOO offers the smartphone in two colors – Dynamo Black, and Chromatic Blue. While the black looks professional & sober, the blue shade makes a stylish statement. Besides this, you can choose anything according to your preference and pick the best option that fits apt to your taste. Aside from this, the sporty looks give an additional appeal to the phone. If you are interested in buying the iQOO Z6, you should definitely check out the Chromatic Blue shade variant.
For the display, the iQOO Z6 sports a 6.58 inches IPS LCD panel accompanied by a fast 120Hz refresh rate. Even though the LCD screen does have a few limitations as compared to OLED, still here the viewing angles are okay and the brightness levels are enough for comfortable indoor usage. So, in all the display department is neither superior nor under-whelming for this segment.
Memory and Internal
The iQOO Z6 furnishes Snapdragon 695 chipset, the best performance-based processor for the devices under this price point. The gaming is pretty good, even in high settings. Moreover, it has a liquid cooling system that won’t let it heat much during prolonged tasks, movies, or gaming sessions. Thus, the performance will be consistent and deserves a thumbs up.
Considering RAM & storage, the iQOO Z6 smartphone proposes three variants equipping 128GB in-built storage alongside 4GB, 6GB RAM, and 8GB RAM options. A microSD card slot is also available for an expansion in the storage by up to 1TB. Hopefully, you are getting the UFS 2.1 memory type that enhances the overall performance speed and renders a speedy experience while using the phone.
Moving to the software section, the smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12. As usual, you may face bloatware issues, but the interface is user-friendly as it brings cool designs & better accessibility. Therefore, this section of the smartphone will leave you impressed.
Camera
The rear camera section of the Vivo iQOO Z6 is led by a 50 MP primary, 2 MP macro, and 2 MP depth sensor. The images from the main lens are decent but lack sharpness. Besides, the low-light shots are a huge disappointment even though the night mode does not help much. In short, you can’t expect decent photos or dynamic ranges according to the price.
However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t take decent photos, but you have to wait for the right moment to capture impressive pictures. Fournetunenly, the native camera app presents lots of custom features, filters, and modes that allow the lens to cross the limits. But at the same time, you can’t overlook the downside of the camera module.
On the other hand, the 16 MegaPixel selfie camera results are okay with enough exposure but sometimes turn out to be over-sharp. Apart from this, both the cameras can record up to 1080p@30fps videos. Hence, the overall camera quality is not that impressive.
Battery and Others
Regarding the battery, iQOO Z6 owns Li-Po 5000 mAh non-removable battery that may last for a day and sometimes even more than that. The battery life is enough for gaming, binge-watching, and using social media. But the 18W charger will take a long time to juice up the device. Yes, it may take nearly two hours or more to bring the phone to 100% from zero.
Aside from all this, Z6 obtains all the necessary sensory along with the side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The loudspeakers deliver basic sound quality. now talking about the price, Vivo iQOO Z6 is available at a starting price of $200 (Rs 15,499 in India) approx. And the price to performance ratio is on point.
Vivo iQOO Z6 Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the Vivo iQOO Z6 smartphone.
| Specifications | Vivo iQOO Z6 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | March 2022 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| Weight | 185 g |
| Size | 6.58 inches |
| Display | IPS LCD 120Hz 20:9 ratio ~401 PPI density |
| Protection | No |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 |
| Chipset | 6nm – Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G |
| CPU | Octa-core 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| Card slot | Yes (shared SIM slot) |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB |
| Internal | 128GB UFS 2.1 |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) 2 MP (depth) Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie | 16 MP (wide) Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | side-mounted Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh Fast charging 18W |
| Colors | Dynamo Black, Chromatic Blue |
| Expected Price | $200 (Rs 15,499 in India) approx. |
Conclusion
In the verdict, it is correct to say that the Vivo iQOO Z6 is worth buying because it offers value. But it is not an apt choice for everyone, IQOO has made a few compromises, whereas considering the cost everything works out well. The smartphone will be a wise selection for those who are looking for a strong performance & battery, but only if one does not care much about the optics. Also, a good pick for games in the affordable range.
The device is 5G capable, yet cannot be utilized at present however the Indian telecom market may set up the required infrastructure soon. This phone does not come with wireless charging, or EIS gyro support and may cause heating issues in heavy games. If you are looking for an alternative option to the iQOO Z6 smartphone, you can check out the Realme 9 Pro smartphone for a better camera and fast charging.
