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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v13 (upgradeable) |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | OriginOS 3 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, Global DC dimming, Hardware-level low blue light certified |
| Brightness | 650 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| Screen Size | 6.64 inches (16.87 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.9:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch, 240Hz touch sampling rate (1200Hz instant) |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 85.6% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | Yes (Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Zoom | Up to 10x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | OmniVision OV64B (1/2.0" primary sensor) |
| Aperture | f/1.79 (wide, OIS) + f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Resolution | 64 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Super Night Scene, Pure Night View |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K) at 30fps, 1920x1080 (1080p) at 30/60fps |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.45 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait mode, AI Face Beauty |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front, high-gloss glazed composite plastic frame and back |
| Width | 75.80 mm |
| Colors | Moon Porcelain White, Hoshino Black, Yaoshi Blue |
| Height | 164.58 mm |
| Weight | 200 grams |
| IP Rating | Not certified |
| Thickness | 8.79 mm |
| Ruggedness | 3002mm² large vapor chamber liquid cooling system |
| Waterproof | No official waterproof rating |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 120W FlashCharge (100% in 26 minutes) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Storage Type | Enhanced UFS 3.1 |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | Yes (IR Blaster) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted (Power button) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio certification |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | 3002mm² VC Liquid Cooling, Hardware Low Blue Light LCD, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, IR Blaster |
The Vivo iQOO Z8 (China) is engineered specifically for performance enthusiasts, mobile gamers, and users who favor eye-comfort LCD displays without compromising on processing speed or battery charging. At the core of the phone is the power-efficient 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8200 octa-core processor, featuring a Cortex-A78 prime core clocked at 3.1 GHz, three performance cores at 3.0 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz, coupled with the ARM Mali-G610 MC6 graphics engine. With up to 12GB of high-speed LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage, the device effortlessly scores over 970,000 points on AnTuTu benchmarks. Thermals during heavy multiplayer gaming are controlled via a massive 3002mm² vapor chamber liquid cooling system that effectively suppresses thermal throttling.
Visuals are showcased on a sharp and color-calibrated 6.64-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display (1080 x 2388 pixels) with a 19.9:9 aspect ratio, 395 ppi pixel density, and an 85.6% screen-to-body ratio. The display delivers an ultra-smooth 120Hz refresh rate (with 7-speed variable switching), a 240Hz touch sampling rate (reaching an instantaneous 1200Hz response rate for gaming), and supports 100% of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut. Most notably, the panel incorporates hardware-level low blue light filtering and true full-range DC dimming, completely eliminating screen flicker and reducing eye fatigue during extended viewing.
For photography and videography, the device carries an AI dual camera setup headlined by a 64 MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), and hardware Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) to ensure blur-free photography and steady footage. The primary camera is paired with a 2 MP depth lens for natural bokeh portraits. Selfies are handled by a 16 MP punch-hole front sensor. The rear camera system supports 4K UHD video recording at 30fps and 1080p footage at 60fps with gyro-EIS electronic stabilization.
Keeping the device powered is a durable 5000 mAh dual-cell lithium-polymer battery supported by Vivo's flagship-grade 120W FlashCharge protocol, capable of filling the battery from 0% to 100% in just 26 minutes. Rounding out the smartphone's multimedia and connectivity advantages are dual stereo loudspeakers, a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res Audio certification, a responsive side-mounted fingerprint scanner, an integrated infrared blaster, full-function NFC, and Dual 5G SIM connectivity.
