Vivo iQOO Z9s specifications, advantages and disadvantages
Vivo iQOO Z9s specifications
Recently in August 2024, Vivo launched the iQOO Z9s and iQOO Z9s Pro smartphones, both of which are packed with impressive features. The Vivo iQOO Z9s equips a large 6.77-inch AMOLED display, offering 1 billion colors and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for vibrant visuals. The display is further enhanced with HDR10+ support and 388 PPI. To protect the display, Vivo has equipped it with Schott Xensation glass, known for its durability and scratch resistance.
Under the hood, the Vivo iQOO Z9s runs on the latest Android 14 OS and is equipped with the 4nm Mediatek Dimensity 7300 processor that cloaks 4×2.5GHz promising efficient performance and power management. The Vivo iQOO Z9s also supports 5G network connectivity ensuring fast and reliable internet speeds. As for the colour variants, the phone offers Onyx Green and Titanium Matte colours. The battery life is equally impressive with a 5500mAh Li-Ion capacity that supports 44W wired charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging.
As for photography, the Vivo iQOO Z9s features a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, ensuring sharp and detailed images, a 2MP depth sensor, and is complemented by a 16MP front camera for decent quality selfies. You can record 4K videos at 30/60fps with OIS and gyro-EIS support with the rear camera of this phone. The smartphone is available in two RAM variants – 8GB and 12GB paired with 128GB and 256GB storage options, offering ample space. As for the price, the iQOO Z9s is priced at $238 (Rs 19,999 in India) approximately, making it an attractive option at an affordable price.
| Budget | Vivo iQOO Z9s |
| Grid | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | August 2024 |
| SIM card | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.44 x 2.95 x 0.30 inches |
| Weight | 180-182 grams |
| Size | 6.77 inches |
| Show | AMOLED 1B Colors 120 Hz HDR10+ 1800 nits brightness ~388 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | Schott Xensation IP64, dust and water resistant. |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels |
| Operating system | Android 14, up to 2 major Android updates, Funtouch 14 |
| Chipset | 4nm: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 |
| UPC | Octa-core 4×2.5GHz Cortex-A78 processor 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 processor |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Internal | 128 GB, 256 GB UFS2.2 |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide angle), PDAF, OIS 2 MP (depth) LED flash, panorama, HDR Max: 4K at 30/60 fps, gyro EIS, OIS |
| Selfie | 16 MP (wide angle) Max: 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yeah (stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm connector | No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio |
| Wireless network (WLAN) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | Yeah |
| USB | USB Type C 2.0, OTG |
| Sensors | Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass. |
| Battery | 5500 mAh lithium-ion battery 44W with cable 7.5W with reverse wiring |
| Flag | Matte titanium, onyx green |
| Expected price | $238 (Rs. 19,999 in India) approximately |
Pros and cons of Vivo iQOO Z9s
Based on the above specifications, you can see the List of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Vivo iQOO Z9s smartphone.
Advantages
- Huge 5500mAh battery capacity.
- It comes with 44W fast charging support and 7.5W reverse charging.
- Budget 5G smartphone.
- AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
- Support for Android 14 operating system.
- An under-display fingerprint sensor.
- It comes with IP64 water and dust protection and Schott Xensation.
- Stereo speakers are present.
- 4K video recording with gyro-EIS and OIS support.
Cons
- Does not support wireless charging.
- A microSDXC card slot is missing.
- No NFC support.
- There is no support for custom UI.
- Heating problems may occur with intensive use.
- An audio jack is missing.
- There is a lack of cameras with optical zoom or ultra-wide angle.
