Vivo Z6 smartphone review with key features

Vivo is a Chinese company that manufactures electronic goods and accessories. The company itself is owned by BBK Electronics along with Oppo, OnePlus, Realme. In 2015, the firm ranked among the top ten smartphone companies, with a 2.7% market share. Vivo has successfully expanded to over 100 countries around the world today. A well-known company that knows which smartphones are best to produce for a demanding market has introduced the Vivo Z6 in 2020 with the latest 5G internet.

Also supports 2G: GSM, CDMA; 3G: HSPA, EVDO; 4G: LTE. The selection criteria and the popularity of models are influenced by the type of Internet speed. Even the most inexpensive and budgetary options, if not to talk about devices that are intended only for calls, should be equipped with the ability to provide a new generation of Internet, since equipment supporting old speeds may simply be decommissioned.

5G - the fifth generation of the Internet

It should briefly consider how to choose a mobile phone based on the G connectivity score, and what it is all about.

2G or GPRS, works in the GSM network, allows information to be transmitted between devices at a maximum of 171.2 kilobits per second, but in practice this maximum is rare. 3G - Internet with a speed of 3.6 megabits per second, allowing you to access the network without any problems. For this, UMTS technology is used with the addition of HSPA. With HSPA technology, information can be transmitted over the UMTS network at a speed of several tens of megabits per second. This is an advanced use of UMTS and HSPA called 3G + or H or H +. LTE or 4G technology is a virtue of almost every mobile phone model of popular manufacturers nowadays. This is the fourth generation of the Internet with data transfer rates over one hundred megabits per second. As for EVDO, this Internet operates on CDMA2000 technology, which belongs to the third generation of the Internet (3G).

Functionality Vivo Z6 is equipped with a supernova 5G internet. Regarding the possibility of using this Internet and technical equipment to ensure use, you should not worry, the first tests in Russia were carried out back in 2016. In 2020, it covers almost all countries and can be used almost anywhere in the world. 5G is an ultra-fast Internet that processes more than one gigabit per second (exceptional cases in testing - up to 35 Gbps). It corresponds to the rule of the "Internet of Things" - this is a connection not only with the World Wide Web, but also between phones. New phones Vivo Z6 with 5G have the ability to transfer information from device to device. At the same time, the phone has NFC - the functionality of fast communication with other devices at close range.

Specifications

The design is presented in three classic colors - gray, black and white with light pastel shades of lilac and blue overflow.

operating system

The Vivo Z6 mobile phone supports Android 10 operating systems with the Funtouch 10 add-on. The latter belongs to the manufacturer Vivo itself. It is based and developed on the basis of Android 9. The Vivo Z6 smartphone belongs to the second batch of smartphones from this company, released with the Funtouch 10 operating system. There were 3 batches in total, the first had nine models, the second had five and the third had six.

Performance

The device is equipped with a graphics chipset (GPU) Adreno 620. How efficient the device is depends on the number and quality of processor cores, which is the main part that processes data. The Vivo Z6Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm) processor has eight cores - Kryo Prime, Gold, and 6 pcs. - Silver.

How nimble the device is determines the ability of the memory to respond to system requests. This applies to both RAM and internal memory. The speed of such a response to requests and data exchange is characterized by the UFS standard. The Vivo Z6 uses UFS 2.1, which was developed and released for the first time in smartphones in 2017. Today, this is a standard and is present in many gadgets from the best manufacturers.

Equipment

Vivo Z6 smartphone complete set: a two-piece charger, a unit with USB and an electric plug, and a cable with USB connections to the phone and to the unit (can be used to transfer data with a computer), a headset, a protective film placed on the screen, a silicone case, transparent, key for the slot, instructions, warranty card. The length of the cord is average.

Slots for SIM cards and memory cards

In new smartphones, SIM cards and memory cards are located on special slots that are pulled out from the side of the device using a special key. These slots are hybrid and detached. Hybrid allows you to use a SIM card and either a memory card or another SIM card. A separate slot can hold two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time. Both types have advantages and disadvantages. Hybrid takes up less space, separated more convenient for people who need two SIM cards and a lot of storage in addition.

The memory card slot of the Vivo Z6 is separate and suitable for microSDXC. Previous generations of memory cards such as microSD and microSDHC will also be compatible with the reader for this slot. Can insert two cards (dual sim nano).

Screen glass

The glass at the screen of this device is 2.5d, which means the presence of smooth edges, in contrast to 3D this curvature is not so noticeable, and is present only on the upper axis of the glass plane, which is not completely bent. The glass itself is tempered, scratch-resistant from the Gorilla company.

The screen occupies 91% of the total size of the gadget itself. The diagonal is 6.57 inches.

Battery

The battery takes an hour to charge. But in 35 minutes it gains 70% of the charge. The battery runs out very quickly at low temperatures. 4% of the charge takes 3 hours of running in the heat, while in the cold 4 hours it takes 41% (the navigator is on).

RAM

Has 6 or 8 gigabytes of RAM, depending on the modification. To purchase these additional 2 gigabytes of RAM, you will have to pay up to 40 euros.

Cameras

It has four rear cameras with a resolution of up to 48 megapixels, there is the possibility of panoramic shooting. There is autofocus. Shoots 30 frames per second when shooting movies. Resolution: 1080p or 2160p, the latter meets the 4K standard - a new format designed for cinematography. The number indicates the vertical separation capacity. The front camera is only 1080p, 16 megapixels.

Communication capabilities

The smartphone has a GPS navigator, can distribute Wi-Fi and transfer data between other smartphones via Wi-Fi direct. Which gadget is better to buy is also influenced by such standard characteristics as the presence of Bluetooth, radio, standard 3.5mm headphone jack, speakerphone. This is all in the Vivo Z6. USB 2.0 input, includes a 1.0 connector and USB On-the-Go connectivity for multiple gadgets.

Sensors

If you have to choose a smartphone with different sensors, a phone like the Vivo Z6 has a ton of such gadgets. Finger scanning sensor on the back of the gadget, compass, gyroscope, proximity and distance scanning. In addition, there are external light sensors and face recognition. Unlocking takes place using face recognition.

Price

If you look at the price, it depends on the amount of RAM. The average price of such a gadget will be about 300 euros (up to 12 thousand rubles). This is a cheaper version of a similar type of gadget. There are other Vivo models available that shoot in 64MP camera zoom. They have more efficient processors. The price may also depend on the outlet, sometimes there is a difference of 10 thousand rubles for the same product. The best way to find out where it is profitable to buy is to review the stores of your region on the Internet, see where and how much Vivo Z6 costs today, prices can change every day.

Pros and cons

• Excellent fingerprint sensor triggering and face recognition;
• Fast work of programs and games;
• Allows you to charge other phones through yourself;
• The call works via wi-fi, HD-Volte;
• Low price;
• Does not slow down and works quickly with many programs open at the same time;
• Large screen and beautiful image, the screen is so large that you can not only watch movies in high quality, but even create business format documents.

• Long battery life: autonomy without active use - 2 days, with constant use of wi-fi, sometimes GPS, at a screen brightness of 25%;
• Excellent built-in software;
• The ability to make excerpts from songs for ringtone, without downloading unnecessary programs;
• The sound is very powerful, both stereo speakers have great sound reproduction power;
• There is a built-in photo editor, which is very functional and there is no need to load a lot of applications, taking up memory.
• Screen quality: an IPS-type screen that does not fade and does not leave traces from the keyboard and other elements that often appear on the screen, such as, for example, on an AmoLED-type screen after 2 years of use.

• Weak cameras;
• Not very convenient dimensions: the dimensions of the smartphone are relatively large, it is not very convenient for people with small palms to use, especially for women;
• Problems with autofocus: sharpness is not always correct, but this is rare, automatic adaptation to different lighting conditions: both in the sun and in the shade, it allows you to get high-quality photos;
• There is no “night” mode as such, for example, analogs with its presence make photos better.

Some customers say they don't like the Funtouch operating system. Others praise the user-friendly interface with quick access to basic functions, which is not available in expensive counterparts. The main materials of which the body is made are aluminum alloy. Compared to cheap analogs, it quickly reconfigures to a network in an area where there is a different level of reception.

If you buy a gadget with only six gigabytes of RAM, this will be enough to open many programs at the same time and work normally. We can say that the device is reliable for games, watching videos, or all together. There is 128 gigabytes of internal memory for recording many videos and photos.This will help save a ton of information.