Smartphone Review: Vivo IQOO an Affordable Gaming Phone with Snapdragon 865

Posted on August 24, 2020

Are you looking for a new mobile for sale in Dubai? An affordable yet cheap alternative to modern gaming phones, Vivo IQOO comes studded with some of the latest Smartphone technology including the definitive intelligent mobile platform Snapdragon 855 SoC. This helps you to get seamless connectivity whether you are at a public place full of people or you are in the seclusion of your home located in suburban areas.

Apart from this Vivo IQOO offers a number of other features that brings it at par with some of the other leading smart phones in the market.

Positives of the Vivo IQOO

1. A Treat for Game Lovers

Essentially created to provide enhanced gaming experience, the Vivo IQOO offers unique gaming experience with its wide screen to body ratio. A large 4000 mAh battery ensures longer play time. The inclusion of Qualcomm Snapdragon powered with 6 gigabytes of RAM ensures superior game performance. Now you can enjoy your favorite games Vivo IQOO without encountering any hang-ups or performance delays.

Some of the most latest and complex games in the market today like Asphalt 9: Legends and PUBG Mobile run quite smoothly. Even for prolonged gaming sessions, the mobile runs quite smoothly. The gesture controls operate quite smoothly as is evident in the manner cars run smoothly in Asphalt 9.

2. Comparatively Lower Prices

Compared with smartphone price in UAE of the other top performing new mobile for sale in Dubai like ASUS ROG Phone and Razer Phone 2, the Vivo IQOO is almost half in price.

3. Casing

Vivo IQOO comes in metallic and glass sandwich casing like many other modern smart phones in the market today. The gradient finish of the black class beautifully complements the three colors in which Vivo IQOO comes on display: Orange, Blue and Black.

4. High battery life

Vivo IQOO has a long battery life. When fully charged it runs for almost around 18.05 hours while the WIFI was switched on.

Downsides of the Vivo IQOO

1. Weight

Weight may be one of the downsides of the phone however its weight is a bit on the higher side. A typical IQOO weights around 190 g and its thickness is about 8.5mm.

2. High temperatures

Another important downside of the phone is that it turns unbelievably hot when it is pushed to work hard; it is normally observed to reach temperatures of 44.7 °C under high stress. At room temperature, the phone remains at temperatures of an around 30 °C.

3. High power consumption

Another downside of the phone is that it consumes high amounts of power. It was recorded that the phone uses around 1.2 watts of power when it is lying idle. Its power consumption is almost 33% to 44% more than normal power consumption levels of the contemporaries. However, this is complemented by the fast charging capability of the phone, on an average the phone only takes about one hour to fully recharge.

Verdict

Smartphone price in UAE are on the rise, like in anywhere across the globe. In such a situation, Vivo IQOO comes like a breath of fresh air, giving you the ability to enjoy premium gaming experience at low prices. Try out Dubai classifieds if you want to buy a slightly used, high quality Vivo IQOO at a bit lower price.