The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Z1i, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
vivo Z1, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 342
- against 294
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,232
- against 1,083
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 105,034 | 169,884 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 294 | 342 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,083 | 1,232 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4 × 1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | Octa-core processor with four 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red | Blue, Red, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 154.8 mm | 154.8 mm |
| Weight | 149.3 g | 149.3 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,260 mAh | 3,260 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.26″ | 6.26″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,280 px | 2,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z1i | Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V1730DA, V1730DT | V1801A0 |
