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Vivo IQOO Z9 Turbo: 5G, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12GB/256GB US$347.68 (A$527.27) Delivered @ TradingShenzen, Hong Kong

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Vivo IQOO Z9 Turbo: 5G, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12GB/256GB US$347.68 (A$527.27) Delivered @ TradingShenzen, Hong Kong
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altomic on 11/05/2024 - 23:00 tradingshenzhen.com (1627 clicks)
Last edited 13/05/2024 - 10:31 by 1 other user

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Vivo is a china droid brand

Telstra has used their models for their own brand

specs can be found here at GSMarena

but here is a brief summary-
Model: IQOO Z9 Turbo 5G NFC (China Version)
CPU: Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 Octa Core 4nm ; GPU: Adreno 735
Display Size: 6.78inches 144Hz AMOLED Screen ; resolution: FHD+ (28001260P);
RAM: LPDDR5X ;ROM:UFS 4.0
Camera: Rear 50MP(LYT-600) OIS +8MP; Front: 16MP
Battery: 6000mAh(Typical value),Support 80W Fast Charge
Operating System: OriginOS 4 (based on Andriod 14)
Network(Support 5G): 2 Nano Card Slots
Frequency Band
2G GSM:850/900/1800MHz
2G CDMA:BC0
3G WCDMA:B1/B5/B8
4G TD-LTE:B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
4G FDD-LTE:B1/B3/B5/B8/B28A
5G:n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n77/n78
Note: Real-time network feature availability depends on operator network availability, infrastructure deployment, and handset software version.
Size and Weight: HW*T:163.72mm×75.88mm×7.98mm；Weight:194.6g
Other Features: NFC,IN-fingerprint sensor/Face Wake/Bluetooth 5.4/USB Type-C /OTG

it's pretty impressive for the price.

the specs on this phone are extremely similar to the Samsung S24

but check out this link a comparison between this phone and the Samsung Galaxy S24+

Note: Title prices include GST & Shipping. Approximated AUD price, based on today's MasterCard rates, paying in USD.

here's a link for an aliexpress listing which if combined with one of their regular coupons then would be cheaper

Please note - This version has a few limitations but is cheaper.

  • it comes with Origin OS, not Funtouch
  • it will have a few Chinese apps here and there
  • it allows the installation of an alternative launcher (Vivo account required)
  • it has Widevine Level 1, which means full HD videos on Netflix
  • currently it has Saftynet Passed, so all banking apps and Google Pay should work
  • the Play Store works without problems
  • Android Auto does not work on most vehicles
  • Chrome app cannot be installed but Chrome BETA and works perfectly

Please consider this when making your purchase decision.

We recommend watching our video on the best settings in Origin OS
https://tradingshenzhen.com/de/content/origin-os-vivo-geraet…

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  • itsmoe on 11/05/2024 - 23:03
    +2

    Check the supported bands before buying as this isn't a global model from what I read. Could be wrong.

  • Grey 13 on 11/05/2024 - 23:03
    +2

    Thanks for the disclaimers OP. Not sure how much I wanted a Chinese Android phone that barely worked with Google Playstore but I guess there might be people who wanted to test out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

    • altomic on 11/05/2024 - 23:13

      apparently can be installed yourself by using this link

      • SarcasticEmu on 12/05/2024 - 20:26

        That's how I installed Google Play on my vivo x100 pro. The only thing that's a pain to get working is android auto, but magisk (root-don't know for this device) can enable android auto on the Vivo x100 pro. Anyway, there's a good chance those who complain that google play doesn't work expect the app to work out of the box and mistakenly report the app as not working. Since people said "app xyz" won't work on my phone and most of those apps work when you tinker.

        • NotReallyaMoneySaver on 12/05/2024 - 21:10
          +1

          Stupid question but why go through so much effort to make a phone work?

          • SarcasticEmu on 13/05/2024 - 02:59
            +1

            @NotReallyaMoneySaver: What work? You just download the app and tinker with the phone for 30 minutes; unless you want android auto. And I bought the phone for $800 with upgraded storage and ram. The same phone costs $1600+ over here and are all grey imports… I just couldn't resist the deal.

    • noodlefan on 11/05/2024 - 23:21
      +1

      Also likely can't use Android pay.

      • SarcasticEmu on 13/05/2024 - 03:04

        Are you sure? Because Google wallet works on vivo x100 pro despite what others reported.

    • Erwark on 12/05/2024 - 07:59
      +5

      8s Gen 3 is weaker than 8 Gen 3.
      All cores are downclocked by a little, the Cache is 33% smaller and the GPU has half the shaders (but higher frequency).

      It's a fine CPU for the money but it's not the same chip.

      • Grey 13 on 12/05/2024 - 10:19

        Oh yeah didn't notice. Cheers mate for pointing that out.

    • altomic on 11/05/2024 - 23:14
      +10

      are you already in line for an iPhone 16?

    • Honeypotdepot on 11/05/2024 - 23:16

      Sarcasm is real

    • Murkymerv on 11/05/2024 - 23:17
      +1

      People , perhaps.

    • jonathonsunshine on 12/05/2024 - 10:12

      That's the great thing about Android and a gamblers spirit, if you're willing to turning your phone into a paperweight, you can go to XDA and turn your piece of chinese "crap" into a half price Pixel with arguably better specs. Certainly better specs in terms of dollars vs performance

      • CHUNITHM Luminous on 13/05/2024 - 17:43

        Quite difficult to hard brick phones these days unless you are purposely trying to brick it

  • ForTheGreaterGood on 11/05/2024 - 23:28
    +5

    That's a lot of smartphone for ~$530. I've used Vivo phones before, primarily during my stint in India (Vivo used to be a pretty big smartphone brand there, right before military tensions between India and China led to them being stood down as the main sponsor of IPL). Now they operate under their spinoff brand IQOO. Vivo itself is a descendant of BBK electronics, along with OnePlus, Oppo and Realme.

    The only thing that'd put me off from this deal is the non-availability (as far as can tell) of custom rom support. There are too many issues with the native Origin OS rom it ships with (no Android Auto, poor Chrome compatibility, loads of bloatware).

  • Bunnyburger on 11/05/2024 - 23:33

    That's really a lotta phone for the money

  • Quarter Pounder on 11/05/2024 - 23:56
    +6

    If you use optus, beware, this doesnt support n40. n40 is used as a capacity 5G band on indoor systems, and deployed in metro areas. If you use telstra, this doesn't support n7, which is being used as a Standalone deployment currently

  • thangcuoi on 12/05/2024 - 02:54
    +3

    it allows the installation of an alternative launcher (Vivo account required)

    Of all my years using Android, never heard of a device that requires an account to run a third party launcher before.

    • SeanConnery on 12/05/2024 - 09:17

      Same. I'm currently using a Chinese ROM Vivo X100 Pro and can install 3rd party launchers perfectly fine without a Vivo account.

      • Zylam Marex on 12/05/2024 - 12:22

        Do gestures work on 3rd party roms?

    • aussieprepper on 13/05/2024 - 02:23

      I have a Oppo X5 pro and you need to log in to do certain things like change the themes, last Oppo phone I get.

  • Deal Or-No Deal on 12/05/2024 - 03:29
    +4

    Umm…comparing it to S24+ is a bit rich. Perhaps it would make a good expensive Android phone for gaming but as an everyday phone, you'd be pretty annoyed to find out why one of your banking apps or Android Auto or some other important apps aren't available to use or the picture you just took looked like crap. Suddenly you wished you had bought the Samsung Galaxy even at full price.

  • ESEMCE on 12/05/2024 - 08:27
    +2

    Does it support VoLTE for Australian carriers?
    Just cause a phone has VoLTE support doesn't mean it will actually work on our carriers.

  • Sage222 on 12/05/2024 - 08:27

    That is a lot of phone for the money! Though yes be careful of the little S in the CPU. Lite version. Still good buying

  • stephendt on 12/05/2024 - 09:10
    +2

    Vivo software is absolutely atrocious IMO, at least from when I played with an Android 14 device from Indonesia. Never in my years have I seen such extreme levels of bloat. It's really in your face with the ads and popups. It took me maybe 3 hours to debloat a similar device and whilst it was definitely usable afterwards, it still kinda sucked - there were a bunch of apps I couldn't remove because it would break other things. It's worse than MIUI and ColorOS for sure.

  • SeanConnery on 12/05/2024 - 09:20

    Vivo X100 Pro user here. Just wanted to let people know that all those Youtube reviews complaining about bloatware/ads on Vivo or any other Chinese phones are greatly overblown. They can all be uninstalled or disabled very easily and the daily experience becomes almost indistinguishable from using any Samsung phone (except the Android Auto not working).

    • mrvaluepack on 12/05/2024 - 10:25

      Just curious as to why android auto doesnt work? Even if the app is installed?

      • fan0079 on 12/05/2024 - 16:44
        +1

        User installed won't work anymore. The phone needs to have it installed as a system app.
        One solution is to flash the ROM to global if possible which comes with Android Auto pre-installed.

    • Bunnyburger on 12/05/2024 - 11:26

      Is there a definitive guide out there to do it? Sorry to bother sir

  • bchliu on 12/05/2024 - 12:21
    +2

    If this only had SD Card support.. I'd be all over it as a games handheld. lol.

  • Zylam Marex on 12/05/2024 - 13:37
    +1

    What about the Redmi Turbo 3 for AUD 484.57. Got a 8s Gen 3 and the rest too. Smaller battery but will have better software, and its rumoured to be the F6 globally, so will probably be able to flash the global rom someday, not 100% sure. And being Xiaomi at least it has a much better chance of getting custom roms. Has all the bands we need according to GSMarena. With a Razer Kishi Ultra or a Gamesir G8, will be an awesome emulation device.

    • Wayne7497 on 12/05/2024 - 15:18

      It will be released as poco f6 id say

      • Zylam Marex on 12/05/2024 - 16:27

        Hopefully but I fear the price will be a lot higher.

    • Phoebus on 12/05/2024 - 18:35
      -1

      No eSIM no deal

  • NoisyMiner on 12/05/2024 - 19:23

    I had triple take the name of the phone, thought it was a car model number for sec. So many numbers flying everywhere what does it mean?!

  • ranma241 on 13/05/2024 - 15:18

    What is the software support?

  • SlowCarSlow on 13/05/2024 - 16:39

    My cheap chinese phone is no longer going to be supported by Telstra come August due to lack of VoLTE verification. I'm not technically skilled enough to try and figure this kind of stuff on my own, so I guess I'm going Australian retail for the future.

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