Highlights
- iQOO Z9 Turbo features Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 144Hz display.
- Mid-range iQOO Z9 offers Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and up to 512GB storage.
- Budget-friendly iQOO Z9x sports Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and LCD display.
- All models equipped with large batteries and fast charging capabilities.
iQOO, a former sub-brand of Vivo, has unveiled three new smartphones in China – the iQOO Z9 Turbo, iQOO Z9, and iQOO Z9x.
These Z-series devices come in multiple colour options and other enticing features, typical nowadays for relatively mid-range phones.
An Indian launch for the device is not ruled out completely but the chances of it happening are a bit slim.
Pricing
iQOO Z9 Turbo Pricing & Colours
- 12GB+256GB: CNY 1,999 (approx. Rs 23,000)
- 16GB+256GB: CNY 2,299 (approx. Rs 26,000)
- 12GB+512GB: CNY 2,399 (approx. Rs 28,120)
- 16GB+512GB: CNY 2,599 (approx. Rs 29,000)
- Colors: Dark Night, Mountain Green, Starburst White
iQOO Z9 Pricing & Colours
- 8GB+128GB: CNY 1,499 (approx. Rs 17,000)
- 8GB+256GB: CNY 1,599 (approx. Rs 18,700)
- 12GB+256GB: CNY 1,799 (approx. Rs 20,000)
- 12GB+512GB: CNY 1,999 (approx. Rs 23,000)
- Colors: Dark Night, Mountain Green, Starburst White
iQOO Z9x Pricing & Colours
- 8GB+128GB: CNY 1,299 (approx. Rs 15,000)
- Colors: Dark Night, Feng Yuqing, Starburst White
Key Specs
- 78″ display, 144Hz refresh rate (Z9 Turbo & Z9)
- 72″ display, 120Hz refresh rate (Z9x)
- 6,000mAh battery
- 80W fast charging (Z9 Turbo & Z9)
- 44W fast charging (Z9x)
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip (Z9 Turbo)
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip (Z9)
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip (Z9x)
- Up to 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
Features (Z9 Turbo & Z9)
These phones run Android 14-based OriginOS 4 software.
They have a 91.9% screen-to-body ratio on the AMOLED display.
For cameras, they use a 50MP Sony sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide lens (Turbo also has 16MP selfie).
My Personal Favourite Color Option of IQOO Z9 Turbo & Z9.
This color isn’t Really Green in Real life as it has been officially Advertised as A Green Color, It seems to be rather Sky Blue Color.
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Other specs include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C, and in-display fingerprint.
Features (Z9x)
The iQOO Z9x has a more affordable Snapdragon 6 chipset.
It gets an LCD display instead of AMOLED.
The camera setup is different with a 50MP main lens and 2MP depth sensor on the rear, plus an 8MP selfie camera.
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It shares connectivity options like 5G and fingerprint unlock with the other models.
All three iQOO Z9 series phones are currently on sale in China across different storage and colour variants like Dark Night, Mountain Green, and Starburst White.
iQOO Z9 and Z9 Turbo Specifications
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- 6.78-inch (2800×1260 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED 20:9display, 144Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, up to 4500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, DC Dimming
- Z9 – Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) Mobile Platform with Adreno 720 GPU
- Z9 Turbo – Octa Core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 735 GPU
- Z9 – 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 storage
- Z9 Turbo – 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5x RAM with 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 storage
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- Android 14 with Origin OS 4
- Z9 – 50MP rear camera with 1/ 1.95″Sony LYT-600 sensor, f/1.79 aperture, EIS, LED flash, 2MP depth sensor with GC02M1B sensor, f/2.4 aperture, 4K video recording
- Z9 Turbo – 50MP rear camera with 1/ 1.95″Sony LYT-600 sensor, f/1.79 aperture, OIS, LED flash, 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with GC08A3 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 4K video recording
- 16MP Samsung S5K3P9 front-facing camera
- In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dimensions: 163.72×75.88×7.98mm; Weight: 194.9g
- Dust and Splash resistant (IP64)
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 be, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS: L1, Beidou: B1C+B1I, GLONASS: G1, Galileo: E1, QZSS: L1, USB Type-C 2.0, NFC
6000mAh (Typical) battery with 80W fast charging
iQOO Z9 5G Key Specs
GENERAL
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 21, 2024 (Expected) |
DESIGN
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 407 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.61% |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
MEMORY
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
EXTRA
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, E-compass, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p |
TECHNICAL
| OS | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.91 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-A710@2.91 GHz & 3xCortex-A710@2.49 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Flash Charge |
iQOO Z9 Turbo Specs
iQOO Z9x Specs
GENERAL
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 24, 2024 |
DESIGN
| Dimensions | 76 x 165.7 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No |
| Colors | Black, White, Light Green |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% |
| Features | 1000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
MEMORY
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
EXTRA
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2.1 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
| OS | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge |
FAQs
What are the main differences between the iQOO Z9 Turbo, Z9, and Z9x models?
The Z9 Turbo is the high-end model with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and a 144Hz AMOLED display.
The Z9 uses a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and has similar specs but slightly less power, while the Z9x is the budget option with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and an LCD screen.
Can you specify the camera capabilities of the iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The iQOO Z9 Turbo comes with a 50MP Sony sensor for the main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 16MP front-facing camera for high-quality selfies and video calls.
What type of charging support do the iQOO Z9 series phones offer?
The Z9 Turbo and Z9 models support 80W fast charging, promising rapid battery replenishment, while the Z9x offers 44W fast charging.
Are there any specific features aimed at enhancing user experience in the Z9 series?
Yes, the Z9 and Z9 Turbo feature OriginOS 4 based on Android 14, offering a 91.9% screen-to-body ratio and a range of connectivity options including 5G and NFC.
What are the availability and price points for the iQOO Z9 series in China?
The Z9 series is currently available in China with the Z9 Turbo starting at CNY 1,999 and the Z9x starting at CNY 1,299. Prices vary based on storage configurations and models.
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