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Sanji Feng / Engadget Chinese
The iQOO 5 series, which debuted almost a year ago, can be said to be the first trial of the iQOO brand positioning. In addition to holding high the banner of consistent performance, it is also remarkable in its core aspects such as appearance, shooting, and charging. The iQOO 7 released half a year later has a slight difference in orientation, and its camera has been weakened, so that I think iQOO has chosen to have a taste in this regard.
However, the debut of the iQOO 8 series not long ago proved that the factory was just making a fake shot. The micro-head from the parent brand Vivo and the standard micro-head for the whole series demonstrated iQOO’s determination to continue to strengthen its shooting capabilities. The features such as the 2K 120Hz E5 AMOLED plugged into the Pro model and the ultrasonic wide-area fingerprint under the screen also show the domineering “I want it all” that a true flagship should have.
Appearance and feel
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Compared with iQOO 7, iQOO 8 series has no major changes in design language. Although the hole arrangement of the rear camera has changed, the “cloud level” is still the “cloud level”. The better part is that the lower “level” is narrowed a bit, and the look and feel will be more harmonious. Starting with iQOO 5 Pro, the classic BMW M Motorsport “Legend Edition” color-blocking stripes on white background, this time, whether it is iQOO 8 or iQOO 8 Pro, they are all available. The difference is that the Pro model uses a plain skin that “feels a bit like paper”, while iQOO 8 still uses the same AG glass as the previous generation. It’s a matter of opinion which is better.
In addition to the legendary version, iQOO also has a version with black aramid pattern for the new machine, which is also matched with iQOO 8 glass and iQOO 8 Pro plain leather. The Pro I received is this color scheme. It looks more stable, and the subtle bumpy texture on the surface will also make people feel at ease. The red power button on the side has a very good finishing effect. The 75.2mm wide body is considered narrow, and the hyperbolic screen is visually more narrow and long.
In terms of weight distribution, iQOO 8 Pro has also done a good job, so that if you hold it in your hand, you may not think it is a mobile phone with a weight of 202.5g. Combining these factors together creates an excellent grip and controllability of the device. At the same time, the newly introduced under-screen ultrasonic wide-area fingerprint module also makes unlocking easier. The recognition area of iQOO 8 Pro is already so large that the author can succeed almost with just one click. If you think its recognition speed is slow, according to personal experience, it is mostly due to insufficient pressing force. The author himself used to be used to the precise location and tap scan action, but on the iQOO 8 Pro, it only works if you press it harder.
As for iQOO 8, the author is fortunate to get the most special “burn” color scheme. In its normal state, the dot pattern AG back cover will show a silvery white. But as long as it is exposed to a little bit of sunlight, to be precise, ultraviolet rays, the back cover will gradually turn orange, and the speed of discoloration depends on the intensity of the light. The photochromic technology behind this was actually used by Vivo on the S10 before. In terms of practicality, it can’t be considered high. After all, as long as the light is not illuminated, the orange will gradually fade, but the effect of using it as a party trick for bloggers’ eyeballs is still very good. In terms of feel, the 200g iQOO 8 is quite satisfactory in terms of its 6.56-inch size. Its strength lies in the dual pressure sensing and dual X-axis linear motors, and the experience improvement brought by the game is quite obvious.
Screen and sound quality
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Except for Huawei/Honor, Vivo/iQOO is the only mainstream manufacturer that has not received (in a certain period of time) praise from “the industry’s strongest screen” in recent years. This point is finally broken by iQOO 8 Pro, which is equipped with this 6.78-inch 2K+ Samsung E5 AMOLED panel, which is almost impeccable in all aspects. 120Hz, LTPO, and 10-bit color depth pass are all available, which can stimulate high brightness without fear of summer sun pressure. The color is bright and the appearance is excellent, and the color accuracy performance is also very reliable.
In contrast, iQOO 8’s BOE 120Hz AMOLED is not so amazing. What I am more concerned about is that its fineness is a little less, and the whole is usable. The biggest advantage is estimated to be that the flat screen is more conducive to operation. It is worth mentioning that the iQOO 8 series is also the first batch of Vivo / iQOO models to achieve Widevine CDM L1. Although HDR has not yet been settled, at least people can see hope for improvement in this area.
As for the sound quality, iQOO 8 Pro has built-in CS43131 Hi-Fi chip as usual. If you are willing to switch to wired headphones, the listening experience is significantly better than that of ordinary mobile phones. When using the built-in speaker, Pro’s low-frequency performance and layering are better than iQOO 8. The volume of the two devices is sufficient, I believe that it is no problem to meet the needs of ordinary people.
camera
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The conservative strategy adopted by iQOO 7 on images has made the author quite regretful, so I am very pleased to see that the iQOO 8 series can “return to the right path”. All the new models use the micro-pan-tilt technology that was previously only available in the Vivo X family, which provides greater freedom in the choice of photoreceptors. With the blessing of the gimbal, the relatively small-sized CMOS can perform better in the face of difficult scenes. The IMX598 used in iQOO 8 has been tuned very well in the hands of Vivo. With the 13MP ultra-wide angle and 13MP 50mm portrait camera, it is basically a copy of the system from last year’s X60. The overall strength can be considered at the same price, and the core competitiveness is the Vivo-style color style that is very suitable for social sharing.
The configuration of the iQOO 8 Pro has almost reached the luxurious true flagship level, and the only thing lacking is a high-power telephoto. Its main camera end and ultra-wide-angle end are equipped with IMX766V and IMX598 photoreceptors respectively. The standard version of the former is used in many high-end machines. The Vivo custom model with V plus V has optimized filters and is equipped with a micro-head to assist the night. The purity of shooting and the stability of video recording have been improved. It has accurate white balance in a well-lit environment, but it sometimes has yellowish problems in indoor scenes. The color is slightly better than the Vivo X series, but it is still easy to please the eyes, and the overall picture details are also rich enough.
The white balance reliability of the ultra-wide-angle end is slightly better than that of the main camera. The color style is basically the same. The noise control at the edges and the picture quality are also satisfactory. It does live up to the “dual main camera” promotion. The last remaining shot is a 16MP 60mm portrait camera with optical image stabilization, which can achieve 2.5x optical zoom. Thanks to Vivo’s algorithm, it has a very good effect in shooting people. If you master it well, you should be able to use this focal length to take a lot of good photos in your life. Food and street photography have a lot of room for use.
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As for video recording, you may wish to take a look at some video samples taken by the author with iQOO 8 Pro, and finally a demonstration of the new “Horizon” mode. This powerful stabilization function is not based on a micro-pan head, but a stable picture obtained after ultra-wide-angle cropping. After turning it on, you can still record fully usable material even if the phone encounters a large amount of rotation/shake. When it is difficult to maintain a hand-held posture, this mode can at least help you to take photos first, and the practicality is still quite high.
system
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Looking back, it has been almost a year since the launch of OriginOS, which was used by Vivo to replace Funtouch OS. The iQOO 7 released at the beginning of the year was one of the first models to be shipped with OriginOS, but with the iQOO 8 generation, at least in terms of software functions and vision, Vivo has not made much innovation in the past nine months. The only thing worth talking about this time is the quick start combination that extends from the wide-area fingerprint on the Pro model.
Because of the increase in the area of the fingerprint scanning area, Vivo was able to divide it into three different areas to correspond to different operations. The biggest one is still unlocking. There are two other small circles beside/above it. You can set the WeChat/Alipay scan, payment code or ride code, so that users can scan their fingerprints in one go with just one click. A series of actions of unlocking the phone and entering the app function. In terms of purpose, this is the same as the design that some manufacturers allowed users to use different fingerprints to enable different functions. But with the wide-area solution, you can do this with only the finger you are used to (usually the thumb), and the experience is still better than in the past. In addition, you can also enable two-finger verification for mobile payments on iQOO 8 Pro, which is relatively safer.
Performance and battery life
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iQOO 8 and 8 Pro are equipped with Snapdragon 888 and 888+ processors, respectively. The normal output performance is excellent, and the Antutu running points can basically reach 830,000 and 840,000 points. But they will still be hot when they should be hot. If you want to use them fully and for a long time, accessories such as heat dissipation back clips are still essential (especially in this hot summer). As for battery life, the two phones each have built-in 4,350mAh and 4,500mAh batteries. According to the author’s relatively moderate usage habits, they can survive a normal working day. Among them, the power consumption of the initial firmware of iQOO 8 Pro was relatively high, but it has been improved a lot after subsequent updates, and the problem of turning on 2K+ and adaptive 120Hz will not be too big.
The better point is that this time both iQOO 8 series dual machines provide 120W wired fast charging. It takes about 15 minutes to charge the battery from zero to full. The author once suggested that friends who are qualified should put a charger at home and at the company, so that you can greatly reduce your battery life anxiety. If wired charging can reach this speed, individuals don’t actually care about whether the mobile phone is charged or not, which is generally not as fast as wireless charging. But obviously there are still a large number of people in the market who need this, so the factory has also added 50W wireless fast charging to iQOO 8 Pro in accordance with public opinion.
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With the original 50W air-cooled vertical wireless charging stand, the phone was charged to 35% after 10 minutes, and it was fully charged after about 40 minutes. In terms of charger compatibility, using the 120W charger that comes with the phone can naturally trigger the highest power, and Vivo / iQOO’s own chargers above 66W can also reach this level. In addition, other chargers that support the high-voltage PPS protocol can also trigger high power, and you can use it if you have idle accessories on hand.
Competitor
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At the price of iQOO 8 Pro, which is about 5,000 yuan, the biggest opponent should be Xiaomi MIX 4. The appearance of the two has its own characteristics. MIX 4 has a unique selling point such as an under-screen selfie camera, but the practical 2K 120Hz E5 AMOLED on iQOO may be more attractive to many people. Performance, power consumption, and shooting experience can basically be a tie. Xiaomi MIUI will be more perfect, and it also has the advantages of UWB and IoT ecology. In addition to Mi MIX 4, users who have brand beliefs in Huawei/Honor may also consider the Honor Magic 3 series.
On the iQOO 8 side, potential rivals include OnePlus 9, which is currently cheaper. In terms of appearance, it is estimated that iQOO will dominate. The classic design of the legendary version and the photochromic version of the “burn” version are more attractive. Both the shooting and display experience have their own merits, but the 120W fast charge of iQOO 8 is an overwhelming victory. In addition, Xiaomi has sold the Mi 11 for more than half a year, and it feels like it can still be used for a battle.
Concluding remarks
Sanji Feng / Engadget Chinese
The two products of the iQOO 8 series have precisely captured two different types of consumers. iQOO 8 is relatively more focused on gaming experience, and with 120W charging, it can be considered to have unique skills. And its appearance is beautiful and recognizable among products of the same level, not to mention the “burning” discoloration version that is not available in other brands. As for the iQOO 8 Pro, it is a powerful “bucket” machine with almost no shortcomings. The 2K 120Hz E5 screen is now the only one. The iQOO brand’s first step forward is very successful. Pro rushes to the queen of iQOO 8, and is firmly in the two different markets.
Going bigger, iQOO, which was born only two and a half years ago, has become a force that cannot be underestimated in the mobile phone industry today. There are so many “pro sons” of various manufacturers, and it is probably only iQOO that develops smoothly and can really achieve a harmonious and complementary relationship with the parent brand. Oppo and Realme are a bit inferior, and Huawei and Honor have also competed very hard. Although Redmi helped Xiaomi win sales, Xiaomi’s high-end road is so difficult, and Redmi’s impression of affordable goods to the public is also one of the most important reasons.
On the Vivo side, I am willing to share some powerful new technologies with iQOO, such as super-high-speed fast charging that makes people feel obvious, and even give it to iQOO to start (120W is still iQOO exclusive). This generosity helped iQOO quickly establish its own user base, and Vivo has also successfully diverted customer groups with different orientations. The voices criticizing the X-series, the main shipping line, for low and high prices have been significantly reduced in the past two years. Of course, this has a lot to do with Vivo’s own image breakthrough in this product line. Speaking of this, the X70 Pro+, which is already very attractive from the book, is about to debut. It and iQOO 8 Pro will form a stronger “double kill” combination for Vivo. The performance of the two in the flagship market in the second half of the year is very exciting.
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