The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Z3, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 381
- against 299
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,239
- against 1,155
- Max. download speed
- 798 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 226 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Qualcomm Adreno 615 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 130,000 | 174,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 299 | 381 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,155 | 1,239 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core CPU, up to 2.2 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Pink | Black, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 156 mm | 156 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 164 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84 % |
Battery
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,315 mAh | 3,315 mAh |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,280 px | 2,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 400 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, Infrared |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 798 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 226 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX | aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z3i | Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V1813BT, V1813BA |
