Vivo Z1i Design and Display
New Release Updated: Mar 2026

Vivo Z1i

$203 (Expected Price)
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Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 6.26" AMOLED
Processor Snapdragon 636
Battery 3260mAh
RAM & Storage 128GB storage, microSDXC
Full Specs

Should you buy the Vivo Z1i?

Reasons to Buy

  • Massive 6000 mAh battery life
  • Large 6.7" display for media
  • Excellent value at $203

Reasons to Avoid

  • May be bulky due to large battery
  • Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

  • Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
  • Launch Announced: 2018, July. Released 2018, July Status: Discontinued
  • Body Dimensions: 154.8 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.95 x 0.31 in) Weight: 149.3 g (5.26 oz) Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
  • Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 6.26 inches, 97.8 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
  • Platform OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4 Chipset: Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) GPU: Adreno 509
  • Memory Card slot - microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) Internal: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
  • - : eMMC 5.1
  • Main Camera Dual: 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
    2 MP, (depth) Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
  • Selfie camera Single: 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm Video: 1080p@30fps
  • Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
  • Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC: No Radio: FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG
  • Features Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Battery Type: Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
  • Misc Colors: Black, Red Models: V1730DA, V1730DT Price: About 180 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.

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