The recently launched Vivo Z1Pro will go on sale in India for the first time on Thursday at 12 noon via Flipkart and Vivo.com. Vivo has already confirmed that the smartphone will only be available through online channels and will not be available via offline retailers. The smartphone heats up the competition in the budget segment and targets Gen Z. "We are very excited to launch the first device from our online focused Z series. With never before seen innovative features in a sub-15k device, the vivo Z1Pro comes second to none," Nipun Marya, Director Brand Strategy, Vivo India, said ahead of the sale. 

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The smartphone was launched in India on July 3 and comes in three colour options: Mirror Black, Sonic Black, and Sonic Blue. The highlights of the Z1Pro include the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 with AI engine, industry-first 32MP In-Display selfie camera, and massive 5,000mAh battery with 18W Dual Engine Fast charging.

Vivo Z1Pro price in India and launch offers

The Vivo Z1Pro price in India starts at Rs 14,990 for the base variant that comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. There are two more variants of the smartphone: 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB priced at Rs 16,990 and Rs 17,990, respectively. As part of launch offers, the Z1Pro buyers will get Rs 750 instant discount by using ICICI Bank debit and credit cards on Flipkart. 

Vivo Z1Pro features and specifications

The Z1Pro comes with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) IPS display and is powered by country's first octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC, coupled with Adreno 616 GPU and up to 6GB RAM. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It offers a triple rear camera setup with 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.78 lens, 8-megapixel secondary sensor with a 120-degree super wide-angle f/2.2 lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens. There is a 32-megapixel front shooter onboard as well.

Vivo Z1Pro review

The Vivo Z1Pro emerges as one of the better smartphones in this segment. It should give tough competition to already existing devices, at least on the performance front. If you are into gaming, this is probably the right fit for you. And, having a massive battery only helps Z1Pro's case. The camera isn't the strongest points but does a decent job for the price tag. Overall, the Vivo Z1Pro is a powerful gaming smartphone that should satisfy customers looking for similar option in the budget segment. 

Read our full review here - Powerful gaming smartphone with great screen, impressive battery life

Vivo Z1Pro competitors

The Z1Pro competes against powerful smartphones like the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Honor 20i, the Samsung Galaxy M40 and the Realme 3 Pro in India.