HIGHLIGHTS
* iQOO confirms the launch of the Z7 5G in India.
* The handset has been tipped to launch towards the end of March.
* iQOO Z7 is expected to be placed in the Rs 15,000 – Rs 20,000 price segment.
* iQOO reveals the design of a device under the Z7 lineup.
* It is expected to launch two devices under the series – Z7 5G and Z7 Pro 5G.
iQOO has been on a roll since the start of 2023. Till now, the company has launched its flagship iQ00 11 (review) and mid-range iQOO Neo 7 (review) in India.
The company is now gearing up to launch another smartphone. iQOO has teased the launch of a Z-series phone which is expected to be the successor of the Z6 series.
¡QOO India CEO, Nipun Marya has teased the launch of Z7 series in India. The company is expected to launch the series in March in the country.
The image shared by Nipun confirms the design of the device. Here’s everything we know about the iQOO Z7 series launch in India.
iQOO Z7 5G India launch
The device’s design was teased on Twitter by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya.
The device shown in the image is hinted to look like the Vivo T1x, which made its debut in India last year. On the back, it will have a vertical camera module with the words “Photography High Definition” written on it, as well as a dual-LED flash.
The iQOO logo will be located in the bottom center.
The teaser also confirms that the smartphone will have a dual camera setup on the back, with a 50MP main sensor that supports optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a secondary camera.
The upcoming product is shown in the colour teal, and we can anticipate more options when it launches.
The iQOO Z7’s remaining specifications haven’t been made public yet. A prior report, however, indicated that the iQ0O Z7 series would include a standard Z7 5G and a Z7 Pro 5G with model numbers 12207 and 12213, respectively.
While the information on iQOO Z7 5G is still a secret, let’s look at what the iQ00 Z6 offered to its users.
iQOO Z6 Specifications
In terms of specifications, the Z6 5G comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC under the hood. The phone packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging out of the box.
The phone has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a waterdrop notch on top. It has a Full HD+ resolution and supports a 120Hz refresh rate.
The phone also comes with a layer of Panda Glass second generation.
On the back, there is a triple-camera setup. The phone has a 50MP main camera along with two 2MP sensors for macro and depth sensing. There is a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The Z6 5G boots Android 12 out of the box with a layer of Funtouch OS 12 on top.
It weighs about 187 grams and is 8.25mm thick.
Smartphone maker iQOO has been quite busy this year. The company started the year with the release of its flagship smartphone, the iQ00 11 (review), which was followed this month by the release of the iQOO Neo 7 (review). The company is now preparing to announce a smartphone in the Z-series which is expected to be the successor of the popular iQ00 Z6.
While the CEO of iQOO India, Nipun Marya, teased the launch of the Z7 on Twitter.
iQOO Z7 5G will launch in India sometime in March.
The company is currently only considering releasing one Z7 model, though a Z7 Pro and a Z7 Lite model could be announced in the upcoming months.
IQOO Z7 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)
|
| 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 do the live images of IQOO Z7 show ?
Ans) The image in the tweet shared by Marya reveals the back panel design of the iQOO Z7.
It looks similar to the last year’s Vivo T1x with a rectangular camera module housing two vertically stacked sensors. Upon a closer look, the image confirms the presence of OIS on the smartphone.
There is also a text ‘Photography High Definition’ written alongside the LED flash. There is an iQOO branding at the bottom centre of the back panel.
Lastly, the upcoming offering is seen in Teal colour and we can expect more options at launch.
2)What are the key specifications of IQOO Z6?
Ans) The iQOO Z6 comes with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a waterdrop notch on top, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
On the back of the Z6, there is a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera and two 2MP sensors for depth and macro sensing. For taking selfies and making video calls, the handset has a 16MP on the front. The iQOO Z6 5G boots Android 12 out of the box with a layer of Funtouch OS 12 on top, and carries a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
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