iQOO has launched its latest smartphones in the Z9 series, the iQOO Z9 and Z9 Turbo in China, as promised. Both devices boast a spacious 6.78-inch 1.5K TCL C8 display with a swift 144Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and a local peak brightness reaching 4500 nits.
Powering the iQOO Z9 Turbo is the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, accompanied by up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, while the Z9 runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Both models incorporate a 6043mm² canopy VC liquid cooling system to ensure optimal performance.
In terms of photography, the Z9 Turbo is equipped with a 50MP Sony LYT-600 primary camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), supplemented by an 8MP ultra-wide camera. In contrast, the Z9 features a 50MP main camera but replaces the ultra-wide camera with a 2MP depth sensor.
Both smartphones boast an IP64 rating, offering protection against dust and splashes, and are powered by a substantial 6000mAh battery with support for rapid 80W charging.
iQOO Z9 and Z9 Turbo Specifications -
| iQOO Z9 | iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
| Display | 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 | 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 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) Mobile Platform with Adreno 720 GPU | Octa Core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 735 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 storage | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5x RAM with 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 storage |
| OS/UI | Android 14 with Origin OS 4 | Android 14 with Origin OS 4 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano) | Dual SIM (nano + nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 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 | 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 |
| Front Camera | 16MP Samsung S5K3P9 front-facing camera | 16MP Samsung S5K3P9 front-facing camera |
| Features | In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dust and Splash resistant (IP64) | In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dust and Splash resistant (IP64) |
| Dimensions | 163.72×75.88×7.98mm | 163.72×75.88×7.98mm |
| Weight | 194.9g | 194.9g |
| Connectivity | 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 | 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 |
| Battery/Charger | 6000mAh (Typical) battery with 80W fast charging | 6000mAh (Typical) battery with 80W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The iQOO Z9 and Z9 Turbo come in Black, Starburst White, and Mountain Green colours. The phones will be available from April 29th in China and the pre-order has started now.
iQOO Z9 Prices are -
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - 1499 yuan (USD 206 / Rs. 17,240 approx.)
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1599 yuan (USD 220 / Rs. 18,740 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1799 yuan (USD 248 / Rs. 20,690 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 1999 yuan (USD 275 / Rs. 23,430 approx.)
iQOO Z9 Turbo Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1999 yuan (USD 275 / Rs. 23,430 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/256GB storage version - 2299 yuan (USD 317 / Rs. 26,945 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 2399 yuan (USD 331 / Rs. 28,120 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 2599 yuan (USD 358 / Rs. 29,890 approx.)
Additionally, there's the iQOO Z9x, which is essentially a rebranded version of the vivo T3x recently launched in India. However, the iQOO Z9x offers a more budget-friendly option and is available in various color variants.
It will also be available from April 29th in China and the pre-order has started now.
iQOO Z9x Prices are -
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - 1149 yuan (USD 158 / Rs. 13,210 approx.)
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1249 yuan (USD 172 / Rs. 14,360 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1449 yuan (USD 200 / Rs. 16,985 approx.)
