HIGHLIGHTS
* The iQOO Z7 will launch in India on March 21st.
* The smartphone will come with certain bank cashback offers.
* Users can register to be notified of the iQOO Z7 launch event in India.
The iQOO Z7 launch date in India has seemingly been revealed through the brand’s latest Google ad.
The much-anticipated and widely rumoured smartphone is all set to make an appearance with an official launch on March 21st, 2023 in India.
The smartphone will succeed the iQOO Z6, which was announced last year in August with 80W fast charging, Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, and 64MP triple cameras.
Here are the details regarding the iQOO Z7 launch in India.
As per a tweet by reputed tipster Oneily Gadget, a new Google ad has been spotted that confirms March 21st as the India launch date for iQOO Z7.
While the search term is not known, a screenshot posted by the Twitter account reveals an ad on Google Search – by iQOO’s e-commerce store – that says, “iQOO Z7 – Slay, Stream, Shoot, Repeat – Launching 21st March 2023”.
Since last week, iQOO been teasing the arrival of the iQOO Z7 5G in India. The teasers released so far hint that the company may announce it this month. Tipster Oneily Gadget seems to have spotted the iQOO Z7 5G launch date for India on Google Search.
The below shown tweet released by the tipster reveals that the iQOO Z7 India launch date has appeared in Google Search result. Hence, it appears that the device may go official on March 21 in India.
It is likely that the iQOO India may confirm the same launch date for the Z7 later this week.
Furthermore, the screenshot reveals that the phone will launch with “fully loaded features.” iQOO is also expected to have certain exchange offers and bank cashback at launch. And, users will be able to register to be notified.
A recent leak revealed that the iQ00 Z7 will be equipped with the Dimensity 920 chipset. The inclusion of the MediaTek chip has allowed to score over 480,000 points on AnTuTu benchmarks.
It appears that the iQ0O Z7 will offer better performance than phones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipsets.
The teaser image of the phone that can be found on its landing page on the iQOO India website suggests that it will be equipped with an OlS-enabled rear camera setup.
However, no information is available on the camera configuration and other specs of the device.
Reports have revealed that iQOO will launch two models, such as the iQOO Z7 and iQOO Z7 Pro in the Indian market.
However, it seems that the Pro model may not launch with the vanilla model. The Z7 has the model number 12207, whereas the Pro variant has the model number 12213.
iQOO is also expected to announce the iQ00 Z7 and Z7x in China this month. The Snapdragon 782G chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and 120W charging are expected to be in the first one.
The iQOO Z7x, on the other hand, may arrive with the Snapdragon 695, a 6,000mAh battery, and 80W charging.
To recall, ¡QOO India CEO Nipun Marya took to social media last month to share the first-ever teaser for its upcoming iQOO Z7 launch.
While not much has been revealed in this teaser, the silhouette clearly shows a massive vertical dual camera setup at the back, with dual LED flash.
This will include a 50MP primary sensor with OIS (optical image stabilisation) support. Plus, the image shows a possible Teal colour option. Other than that, we have no information on the other specifications of this smartphone.
There was a report that suggested that the upcoming iQ00 Z7 series would come with a standard Z7 5G and a premium Z7 Pro 5G.
We should, however, have more clarity on the design and specifications as we get closer to launch – courtesy of official renders, feature teasers, and more.
IQOO Z7 Key Specifications
SUMMARY
| Processor Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Rear Camera | Triple (64MP + 8MP + 2MP) |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Screen Size | 6.58 inches (16.71 cms) |
| Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G |
| No Of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2.4GHz, Single core, Kryo 6702.2GHz, Tri core, Kryo 6701.9GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Graphics | Adreno 642 |
DESIGN
| Screen Unlock | Fingerprint, Face unlock |
DISPLAY
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.58 inches (16.71 cms) |
| Bezel-less display | Yes, with Punch-hole |
| Pixel Density | 400 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
CAMERA
| Rear camera setup | Triple |
| Rear camera(Primary) | 64 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/1.8 aperture26 mm focal length |
| Rear camera(Secondary) | 8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture |
| Rear camera(Tertiary) | 2 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture |
| Front camera setup | Single |
| Front camera(Primary) | 16 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.0 aperture |
| Flash | LED Rear flash |
| Video Resolution(Rear) | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
| Video Resolution(Front) | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Auto FlashAuto FocusFace detectionTouch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous ShootingHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
BATTERY
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
STORAGE
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated) |
SOFTWARE
| Operating System | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIMSIM1: NanoSIM2: Nano |
| Network | SIM1: 5G, 4GSIM2: 4G |
| SIM1 Bands |
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) ; FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
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| SIM2 Bands |
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) ; FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
|
| Voice over LTE(VoLTE) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, with b/g/n |
| Wi-fi features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Infrared | Yes |
SOUND
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm |
| Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: MP4 |
SENSORS
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Other Sensor | Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope |
FAQ’s on IQOO Z7
1) What are the two variants of IQoo Z7?
Ans) iQOO Z7 will come in two variants, including the QOO Z7 5G and the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G, with model numbers I2207 and I2213. The devices were codenamed I2207 and I2213. In China, the iQOO will launch the iQOO Z7 and the iQOO Z7x.
2) What did Nipun Marya say about IQoo Z7?
Ans) The CEO of iQOO India, Nipun Marya, recently teased a new smartphone from the company on social media. The smartphone is part of the Z-series, and is called the iQOO Z7. The image he posted showed a smartphone covered with a veil, and had the letters “Z7” in the background.
The picture showed the back of the phone, which had a rectangular camera module with two sensors, and also had OIS. The iQOO branding was at the bottom centre of the panel.