Vivo NEX S Android Smartphone Review

A few months later, the Vivo NEX S introduced features with almost prototype features. But is the NEX S all the brightness and nothing? It’s just a smartphone with a beautiful face and elegance but nothing else? We take great pleasure in Vivo NEX S to give you the answers. 

Design

It’s hard to deny that NEX S’s biggest complaint is its appearance. No other phone, other than the OPPO Find X, can boast of that large screen in the face. The 91.24% screen is straightforward. And that's without giving a notch and having a very small beard. Yes, it is still chin, but it is not visible.

The back of the phone would be fun compared to the Vivo art form. At the back, it produces a variety of colours depending on how the light is reflected from the top glass. The result is amazing and will make you hesitant to blame.

You may want to, however, especially if you are not used to holding a heavy phone. At 199 grams, the Vivo NEX is easily one of the heaviest smartphones among its screen size flags. That may be due to the many compact parts inside, especially the equipment that pulls and pulls the camera with the camera. That extra heft, however, has the effect of making you feel stronger while the slightly curved curve allows the phone to rest comfortably and securely in your hand.

The great design feature of the Vivo NEX S, however, is technology. Because of the moving parts, they are dust-free and waterproof. So even though the phone may hang for a while, it may fall victim to objects. Not something you want to get wet under the rain. 

Specifications

The NEX S is almost standard when it comes to hardware specs. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, aided by 8 GB of RAM, and boasts 128 or 512 GB of storage. It uses a USB-C port and also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. We'll get to the cameras later but, suffice it to say, the Vivo NEX S is at the top with this year's Android flags.

Given how big and large the screen is, it should be taken into consideration. The Vivo NEX S has a 6.59-inch Super AMOLED display with a pixel resolution of 2316 × 1080. Not exactly QHD or 1440p but meets 2K requirements. Unusual adjustment means that some of the letters in the box will not be blocked. Being an OLED screen from Samsung, you can assume that the NEX S will show the same performance, say, Galaxy S9 or Galaxy Note 9. with it. The screen also tends to like reds and blues over greens, it gives it a healthy but less vivid colour.

The biggest mistake that NEX S makes when it comes to specs, however, is what is missing. Lack of wireless charging may be justified and if you want a much higher 512 GB storage option, the non-expansion of microSD cards is almost irrelevant. But combine the two with the fact that the phone does not have an NFC chip inside, you will begin to see where Vivo may have cutting corners to accomplish its construction and tactics. That means there are no mobile payment options, either Google Pay or whatever China has in its place. 

Camera

Next to the screen, that gimmick camera is one of Vivo NEX S.'s largest helmets. And, admittedly, it's a timeless gimmick. Open the app that needs to use the front camera and exit. Automatically though you can choose your sound effect choice that gets attention. Switch to a different app or close the app and the camera will reload. The machine rubs to expect it to be fast, in less than two seconds, and solid. The fact that it will stop wearing and discarded for everyday use, however, is not something we can quickly answer.

Sadly, it is almost a show. Because while the lifting method may be attractive, the real camera is not. Not uncommon but an 8-megapixel f / 2.0 camera leaves much to be desired. The biggest draw is its Face Beauty AI, except that it is very aggressive and tends to produce good results. It may be very popular in China, but some may find it disturbing.

The phone is not a lost cause, thank you. The main camera, made with a 12-megapixel f / 1.8 sensor with four OIS axis and a PDAF integrated pixel with a 5-megapixel f / 2.4 sensor, is ideal if not the least respectable. It’s not the best thing, mind, but you’ll be amazed at how beautiful it is. Under bright and vibrant conditions, the NEX S produces impressive results with bright colours and precise details. There seems to be an error in the case of over-modification that, like the aggressive Beauty Mode, seems to be designed to take care of social media more than work photos. Ironically, the camera records 2K and 1080p videos at only 30 fps.

Sounds

The Vivo NEX S has another hidden trick: it doesn't have a headphone jack. Instead, it uses motion to turn the upper part of the screen into a sound channel. The company calls this “Screen Sound Casting” and uses the same piezoelectric speaker, which uses a vibrating car, the Xiaomi Mi Mix has, a subtle but important difference. NEX S will not broadcast what others hear, even if it is in a hearing line. That Christmas sound and clear sound is only for your ears.

But when the NEX S 'high-end speaker launches, its down-to-earth speaker is very common, almost unattractive. Great but emphasizes bass to the point of throwing a high tone. Due to the Screen SoundCasting feature, Vivo cannot use the "ear speaker" to create a stereo audio effect. Fortunately, the NEX S has a built-in DAC so you can at least connect to good headphones for more satisfying sound. 

Finger Scanner

Looks like the NEX S never runs out of team tricks, and here it is again. It has a fingerprint scanner (FOD) or a fingerprint scanner on the screen. Not surprisingly there, in fact, as Vivo was the first in the incident after Samsung and Apple dropped the technology soon. Fortunately, the technology has had a period of maturity between the Vivo X21 UD and NEX S, otherwise, it would have been a disappointing affair.

The sensor is fast but not completely accurate. It can take a while to get used to, especially as you need to benefit from a particular area, unlike the Vivo Apex model which proposes a sensitive area that stays part of the screen. Depending on the light, it can also be discarded by different lighting conditions. FOD technology, however, is still in its early days. Sadly, this is not the only thing that can be fixed by a software update.

The Vivo NEX S does not have a face recognition to talk about, which is probably the best solution you have to wait for the camera to appear before turning on your phone. That is to say, our OPPO and your rival do the same with getting X. Surprisingly, no one has a fingerprint scanner at all. 

Software

While the NEX S so far seems to be a balanced combination of good features and flexibility, the software is where the smartphone falls off its face. That is, it depends on where you come from. Android users who complain about how TouchWiz stitched the stage may have never heard of Vivo's Funtouch OS popularity. Or ColorOS for OPPO and Xiaomi's MIUI, that's the story. If there is a common thread between these Chinese Chinese desires that, or, at least, they did not intend to look and feel.

That will surely be your first impression of the NEX S 'version of Android. Vivo's Funtouch even tried to copy the new touch of the iPhone X, even with the now active control centre rising from the ground up. And it stays beautiful or works all the time. If you come from any other Android experience, the repair time will be long and painful. If you are already a Vivo user, then you will not have a problem at all.

That's not the only software problem. NEX S puts his Vivo effort into an AI assistant called Jovi. And, unfortunately, it has its own dedicated button. And it is useless for anyone other than China. Speaking of which, if you end up getting a Chinese model, you won't have Google Play services. Models sold in other markets, such as India, fortunately, do not have such a problem. 

Performance and Battery

So how does the Vivo NEX S work in the real world? Surprisingly, to be honest. With a small compliment to the Snapdragon 845 and 8 GB of RAM, the smartphone stays fast and responsive. Surprisingly given how difficult it can be to customize Funtouch. However, apart from all of its dances or perhaps because of it, Vivo did not have enough space for a fancy water cooling system, so be careful when paying taxes.

Battery life may be hitting or failing. A 4,000 mAh pack can last you every two days, a day and at least a few hours. The discrepancy is caused by the part of Funtouch's memory management that is aggressive and thoughtless. You can't run the plug before the day is over but don't let it stretch. Fortunately, the NEX S incorporates very fast charging to do just that. 

Conclusion

So should you buy the Vivo NEX S? If you live outside China or one of the markets where it is officially sold, the answer is simple: no. The software upgrades that come with Funtouch, especially the lack of Google Play Store, are more than enough to ruin the beautiful but boring smartphone look experience. But if you have easy access to the phone, the scales are still dripping very badly.

The NEX S definitely looks good and is a good start to a conversation, but you don’t get the best that the market has to offer you. While it looks like a future smartphone, judging by the latest flagship series, even Vivo and OPPO itself seem to have little hope for the future.

Vivo Z1X Android Smartphone Review

The Vivo Z1X is probably the phone with the best cameras, outstanding OLED screen, and fast performance. The plastic store software is back, and the Vivo Z1X is almost a perfect phone for Rs 16,990.

Vivo has introduced the Z1 Pro in India, which shows a slight change in the company's strategies. It was a phone that was sold online and that is why it offers details, features at a very competitive price. Over at India Today Tech, we loved it and called Vivo Z1 Pro an amazing smartphone for Rs 14,990. The Vivo Z1X which will be considered an update - even coming just a few months after the launch of the previous Z series phone from Vivo - is the same. With the Vivo Z1X, lightning strikes twice, to put it bluntly.

After using Vivo Z1X as my starting tool for a few days now I can say that with the value of Vivo Z1X it can be a batch. Like the previous Vivo Z phone, the Vivo Z1X looks dignified, delivers powerful and non-existent performance, offers great battery backup, captures great photos with beautiful details, clicks on beautiful selfies, and finally comes with a C-type support. The Vivo Z1X packs everything a person needs during a smartphone, even though it is compatible with the Vivo software running on Android.

It looks good but it is plastic. Most Vivo phones - no matter what their price - look good. The Vivo Z1X is also no different. The Vivo Z1X looks dignified with a slim bezel, a sleek design, a water notch and a nice finish. Beats all right boxes, except one, when designed. Missing glass. I believe Vivo opts have long been known for its plasticity rather than plastic or polycarbonate - as Vivo likes to call it - with its smartphones. Thanks to the plastic back, the Vivo Z1X displays fingerprints easily. Most of the time I had to wipe the cover of the phone. This will not be a problem if you use the phone with the case, but if there is no charge there, you will not like the oily marks left on the phone by your fingers.

The level of construction is good. Similar to the Vivo Z1 Pro, the Vivo Z1X offers excellent build quality. The smartphone feels very strong in the hands. The Vivo Z1X also has good ergonomics and fits well in the hands. Another good thing about the Vivo Z1X is that unlike the Z1 Pro it is not bulky. Light at least 189.6g. 

Excellent screen with beautiful viewing angles

Vivo introduces the AMOLED screen to Vivo second Z-series. For the Z1X Vivo opts a small touch screen compared to the one in the Z1 Pro. The Vivo Z1X comes with a 6.38-inch AMOLED screen that offers 2340x1080p resolution.

The bright display is one of the simplest parts with the Vivo Z1X. This is also a show that supports the "stay on" feature and comes with a fingerprint sensor at the bottom of the screen. The sensor works well and quickly turns on the phone.

I watched a lot of YouTube movies and videos on the phone, and played heavy game graphics like PUBG and Asphalt 9. The experience, especially with the OLED screen, was great. The Vivo Z1X screen is bright enough for both indoor and outdoor environments. Whether it’s Delhi sunlight or indoor lighting, the Vivo Z1X screen is bright enough for users to read messages or watch videos on the phone. The Vivo Z1X also offers good viewing angles. The screen also picks up the difference accordingly and the colours are punchy. 

Beautiful camera

The IVV Z1X is great for cameras. With Z1X Vivo's Z-Series you join the 48MP bandwagon. The phone comes with a 100MP rear camera and a 32MP selfie camera on the front. Both the 48MP and 32MP camera produce a good end result. In addition to the 48MP main sensor, the Vivo Z1X features an 8MP super wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth lens.

Here I have to mention that the Vivo Z1X uses the 48MP Sony IMX582 sensor ever seen on the Redmi K20. This is not an IMX568 but the difference is small so that's fine. The most important thing is what kind of images the Z1X clicks on and then there is the phone.

The Vivo Z1X captures beautiful images with beautiful details and spot-in colours in good light. In auto image mode Vivo Z1X clicks 12MP resolution images. There is also a 48MP camera mode. Compared to 12MP camera mode the 48MP camera model clicks crisper images with high resolution. Photographs clicked on the phone are beautiful and the background is well done.

The low light and the Vivo Z1X camera do a good job. Low-resolution images defined in normal image mode are sometimes missed in detail but here is the night mode which helps. Night mode captures better details and makes low-light images look sharper.

The Vivo Z1X 32MP selfie camera is also very capable. I found selfies shooting this phone to be sharp with details and beautiful colours. The selfie camera comes with a few AI features. There is a selfie photo mode in the camera app. Photo selfies are also great with many details and the background is very dark. The only thing I didn't like about the Vivo Z1X camera app. It's too tight. The app includes too many options, camera modes, filters and many other things on a single screen that often confuses the user. 

Smooth functionality with modified UI

I've used the Vivo Z1X as my main tool - this means I've used my phone to browse social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, send emails, browse the internet, chat on WhatsApp, listen to music, watch the World Cup, YouTube and Netflix Videos. I've played a lot of games - both basic games and demanding games like PUBG and Asphalt 9. In all cases, I've found the Z1X not only handles multitasking well but also runs games well. Apps on the Vivo Z1X open quickly and the flexibility between applications is also smooth.

I played long PUBG and Asphalt 9 sessions on the Vivo Z1X and didn't have time to find the phone moving slowly. The Vivo Z1X comes with an Ultra gaming mode that allows users to have an uninterrupted and enhanced gaming experience. Ultra play mode brings features like Competitive Mode, 4D vibration effect, Gdown countdown, among others.

Undoubtedly, the reputation for efficiency goes to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE chipset that enables the phone. Yes, it is the same chip and powerful Vivo Z1 Pro. Remembering that I was very happy with the performance of the Vivo Z1 Pro. I have the same thing to say about the performance of the Vivo Z1X.

One thing I don't like about Vivo Z1X is its winged FunTouch OS Vivo Z1X runs Android 9 Pie with FunTouch OS on top. Vivo's custom Funtouch OS brings a number of third-party applications with it. FunTouch OS looks crowded with me with so many options on one screen. I have to say that although FunTouch OS is clumsy Vivo works to bring a smooth user experience. With the new FunTouch OS 9 Vivo brings new features like a wide range of system mode, among other things. 

Excellent battery life

The Vivo Z1X battery lasts longer than one day. The large 4500mAh battery of this phone lasts for about a day and a half to me for one charge. Ice icing on the cake is a 22W fast charging and support of type C. Yes, in the end, Vivo leaves a small USB and opts the Type C port. Significantly, the 22W speed charger will be fitted with a box. It’s nice to see a mid-range smartphone coming with a 22W charger quickly out of the box. For me, the phone took about 1: 20 hours charging from 0 to 100 percent, which is great. 

Summary :

Currently, there are many good smartphones available for less than Rs 20,000 in price brackets in the Indian market in India. There’s the Realme X, the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A50, among others. But in the crowded market, there is definitely room for the Vivo Z1X because it is a good phone, giving users almost everything they could need on the phone.

The Vivo Z1X is an excellent organization that surrounds the smartphone at the price it comes with. I would say it is one of the best in the price segment. The phone continues to be sold in India for the first time on September 13. It will be available at Flipkart and Vivo stores.

All in all, the Vivo Z1X looks modest, delivers a great AMOLED screen, offers smooth or non-slip performance, provides long-lasting battery life, and clicks beautiful and detailed images in all lighting conditions. However, I hope Vivo opts the glass body of its next Z phone and drips the plastic, and it works to make the FunTouch OS a little cleaner to have a better user experience. You can’t get it all, I know. But if the phone is as good as the Vivo Z1X you wish it were better now. That would make it perfect from almost right now.