iQOO iQOO Z1
$276.35
Overview
iQOO iQOO Z1 is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2020 with a 6.57-inch IPS LCD, MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus chipset, 48 main camera, and 4500 mAh battery.
Priced at $276.35, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of iQOO iQOO Z1
The display of iQOO iQOO Z1 measures 6.57 inches with IPS LCD technology and 144Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 500 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x2408 resolution.
The camera system of iQOO iQOO Z1 features 3 rear cameras: 48 main, 8MP ultrawide. Video recording supports up to 3840x2160 @ 30 fps.
The battery of iQOO iQOO Z1 has 4500mAh capacity with 44 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 56 min minutes.
The performance of iQOO iQOO Z1 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus chipset with Mali-G77 MC9 GPU.
The memory of iQOO iQOO Z1 offers 12GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X technology. Storage is 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of iQOO iQOO Z1 includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 5.0. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of iQOO iQOO Z1 weighs 5g with Aluminum frame and Glossy back. Dimensions measure 164 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm.
The software of iQOO iQOO Z1 runs Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 with IQOO UI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about iQOO iQOO Z1
Yes, iQOO iQOO Z1 is good for photography with its 48 camera. It handles everyday photography well with solid detail and color accuracy.
iQOO iQOO Z1 with MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
iQOO iQOO Z1 receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, iQOO iQOO Z1 supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
iQOO iQOO Z1 has a 4500mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
iQOO iQOO Z1 at $276.35 is a mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
iQOO iQOO Z1 supports 44 wired charging with full charge in approximately 56 min minutes.
iQOO iQOO Z1 is available in 128GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
iQOO iQOO Z1 has a 6.57-inch IPS LCD with 144Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The iQOO iQOO Z1 delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. The phone excels in versatile camera system, smooth 120Hz display. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
Key Specifications
Display
6.57"
Main Camera
48
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE / |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | 5G |
| 5G mmWave Bands | |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4x4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | 2CC |
Launch
| Announced | 2020 |
| Status | available |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $276.35 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 164 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Build Materials | Aluminum frame, Glass back |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glossy |
| Colors | ["Galaxy Silver", "Space blue"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | 0x0x0 |
| Thermal Solution | Vapor Chamber |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | IPS LCD |
| Size (inches) | 6.57 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x2408 |
| Aspect Ratio | 135:301 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 402 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 83.9 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 144 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 180 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 500 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10 |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 1920 |
| Glass Protection | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 3.0 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Multi-frame HDR |
| Modem | MediaTek M70 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | N/A |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | N/A |
| AnTuTu Score | N/A |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 12GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption | F2FS |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 3 |
| Main Sensor | 48 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/2" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony Exmor-RS IMX582 |
| Main Lens | f/1.8, 26mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | 0.8µm |
| Ultrawide | 8MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | 2 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 960 |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 16 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.06" |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, aptX HD, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | AK4377A |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Side-Mounted) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart Rate |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 |
| Type | 4500 mAh |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 44 |
| Wired Standard | Super FlashCharge |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 23 min |
| Full Charge Time | 56 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 44 |
| Battery Health Features | Battery Health Management |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 10 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | IQOO UI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | Ultra Game Mode |
| Privacy Features | App Lock, Private Space |
| Accessibility | Voice Access, Magnification |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Case, SIM Tool |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!