Vivo iQOO smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

Recently, Vivo has released its debut device within the new IQOO lineup. The full name of the line is I Quest On and On. Smartphones are designed for demanding users and for fans of active mobile games.

How to choose a smartphone

When choosing a smartphone, you should consider the following features:

• battery volume;
• processor performance and speed;
• camera capabilities;
• cost;
• display size.

Vivo

Many people know the BBK organization, originally from China. It is one of the largest manufacturers of TV, audio and video equipment. The corporation is the founder of 3 smartphone brands - OPPO, OnePlus and VIVO. Firms are completely autonomous. In addition, they are competitors in the mobile device market. It is difficult to say which gadgets are better, because they produce relatively the same devices at a similar price.

VIVO was founded in 2009 in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. Translated from Latin, the name of the company means "vitality, liveliness, liveliness." Similarly to this translation, the producer identifies his activity as active, stormy, filled with vital energy. Also, the word VIVO intersects with the saying "Vivat", which served to greet and praise the ancient Roman ruler Caesar, and showed enthusiasm for the creations of representatives of art.

In 2011, the organization launched the manufacture and sale of mobile gadgets. At the moment, more than 1,500 employees are involved in projecting and improving devices in the organization in 4 development and research headquarters based in Shenzhen (China), Nanjing (China), and Dongguan (China) and New Delhi (India).

Mobile device makers have taken the offline marketing path and are focusing their energy on retail. Along with China, the brand is officially represented in India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and there are also branded stores in these countries. Considering the global scale, the company is a fast growing organization, unfortunately, the sales volumes are incomparable with the world famous brands.

The company invests heavily in product promotion. In the territory where the brand was officially presented, its advertising is observed everywhere - along the streets, on TV and radio.

Vivo smartphones

Brand gadgets are presented by developers in 3 segments:

• premium devices with the best fittings and built-in high-quality equipment are divided into 3 categories: ultra-thin X-series phones, nimble Xplay, with large screens and high resolution, and phones with a high-quality Xshot camera;
• inexpensive Y-series gadgets;
• devices of the middle segment with the letter V are intended for the younger generation.

The popularity of Vivo models is due to high-quality assembly and materials, elegant and pleasant design and advanced technologies, which are in no way inferior to gadgets from the best manufacturers. In some cases, the selection criteria may be influenced by a far from small initial price, compared to other gadgets from Chinese manufacturers. However, thanks to positive reviews, Vivo has proven its worth in the smartphone market. Recently, the manufacturer's popular models began to appear more often in the rating of high-quality mobile gadgets.

Vivo IQOO

Display

The new Vivo IQOO device has a 6.4 ”AMOLED frameless interface with Full HD + resolution (2340 × 1080 pixels). Due to the design features, 91.7% of the device's surface is occupied by the screen. At the top of the display is a compact waterdrop notch for the selfie camera, shooting in 12MP format. In the lower part of the front, there is also a small "chin", on which you can see the fingerprint sensor, which is responsible for unlocking the device.

Along the edges, the phone's screen is framed by very thin metal bezels, while the front and back panels are made of 2.5D glass. An LED strip cuts the rear panel in half. The developers position the device as a gaming device, therefore, during the game, the backlight turns on, adding "special effects".

CPU

The device has a powerful Snapdragon 855 chipset and an Adreno 640 graphics accelerator. The device will appear on sale in 4 varieties, differing in the amount of RAM and built-in storage: 6/128 GB, 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB and 12/256 GB. The efficient device will be cooled by a system with an evaporator and heat pipes.

Camera

The back cover of the Vivo IQOO device has a built-in triple camera sensor, which includes:

• main sensor Sony IMX 363 12 MP;
• 13 MP wide-angle sensor (f / 1.79);
• 2MP sensor that analyzes the depth of the photo and creates a blur effect.

Of the camera upgrades in the presented model, an electronic image stabilization system was announced, which controls focus and sharpness. The camera records video in 2160p @ 30fps and 1080p @ 30fps formats. A 12 MP front camera was integrated into a neat cutout on the device's screen. The camera uses 1080p @ 30fps for recording and viewing video.
AI camera. The sensor is capable of detecting scenes, adjusting the settings as correctly as possible in the sun and in the dark. There are also effects for shooting in different conditions, including autofocus.

How to photograph indoors:

Sample photo in the afternoon:

How to photograph at night:

Sound

Audio playback quality on the speaker is 32-bit / 192kHz. The device also has an active noise reduction function.

Functional

In the Vivo IQOO device, the developers have implemented functionality aimed at players. A selection of Multi-Turbo functionalities for games is endowed with the following abilities:

• ai Turbo increases the performance of "running" programs up to 30%;
• net Turbo helps to instantly reconnect to Wi-Fi or 4G networks without interrupting the gameplay;
• a reliable cooling Turbo liquid cooling system is built into the device;
• center Turbo and Game Turbo prioritizes games and allocates system resources for their operation, which improves the smoothness of the gameplay.

In addition, on the side of the device there is a convenient touch control that reacts to pressing force. Also, the device is endowed with the 4D gaming 2.0+ function. The creators have improved sensory feedback and audio immersion, which positively affect the perception of the game process. The device also has a built-in Halo lighting located on the rear of the case. After the user reaches a certain stage in the game, automatic highlighting is activated.

Autonomy

The Vivo IQOO mobile device has an integrated 4000 mAh battery. The gadget is provided with a fast charging function with a USB Type-C connector. The complete device transmits 44 watts of power. It takes approximately 45 minutes to fully charge the battery from 0, and 15 minutes with a 50% charge. The smart block is not attached to all variants of the released model. The basic version with 6/128 GB media has 22.5W charging. Also, a fingerprint identification sensor, NFC module, Jovi Assistant are integrated into the screen of the model. The gadget is controlled by Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie.

How much is

The gadget is on store shelves in different parts of the world, including Russia. Also, the device is available in various online stores, where you can buy at a bargain. The average price of new products varies within the following limits:

• 6 GB of RAM + 128 GB of integrated storage + charging, rated at 22.5 W - $ 447;
• 8 GB of RAM + 128 GB of integrated storage + charging, rated at 44 W - $ 491;
• 8 GB of RAM + 256 GB of integrated storage + charging, rated at 44 W - $ 536;
• 12GB RAM + 256GB Integrated Storage + 44W Charging - $ 641.

Design

Users are offered a choice of a body made in several colors: blue and orange.

Equipment

The package includes:

• smartphone;
• protective silicone case with a cutout for illumination;
• charger with USB cable (cord length 0.8 m)
• a clip for removing the SIM tray;
• instruction.

Specifications

Advantages and disadvantages

• large display;
• productive processor;
• large amount of memory;
• capacious battery;
• Supports fast charging technology.

• no slot for a memory card;
• not all versions of the model have a quick energy replenishment function;
• not a budget cost.

The user will decide which variation of the device is better to buy. However, the device has established itself as a decent gaming smartphone.