On a Quest to be the Best

The iQOO Z5 is the latest addition to the company’s lineup of budgetfriendly, speedy devices. Nilofer Khan puts it through its paces.

- Nilofer Khan

Back in 2019, vivo announced the launch of its new sub-brand iQOO (I Quest On and On) in China that produces cost-effective phones. A few months later, they launched the iQOO 3, the very first device from the company, in India, but decided to remain an independent entity. Since then, they have unveiled four phones—iQOO 7, 7 Legend, Z3, and recently, the Z5—that unites sophisticated technology with a simple design.

What is in the Box?

The Z5 comes with triple rear cameras—a 64MP f/1.79 GW3 sensor, an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro lens. It includes multiple modes—Night, Portrait, Panorama, Live Photo, Pro, AR Stickers, HDR, Astro, Double Exposure, Dual View, Pro Sports, Video, Slo-Mo, and TimeLapse, Documents, Super Macro, and 64MP— and offers Eye and Body autofocus.

The Double Exposure mode has three options—Multiple Exposure, Front/Rear Exposure, and Two Exposure. In Multiple Exposure, you choose between three preloaded images or photographs from your gallery. The Front/Rear Exposure uses both cameras together, while the Two Exposure option captures two images using the rear camera. There are also three filters to choose from. The Pro mode offers EV, ISO, Shutterspeed, WB, and Autofocus options.

The phone can capture 4K video at 24fps/30fps, and 1080p and 720p at 24/30/60fps. It offers two stabilisation options—Standard Stabilisation and Ultra Stable. Slo-mo clips can be recorded at 120fps and 240fps.