The iQOO Z6 5G has just been launched in India. The new smartphone is being marketed as the fastest 5G handset in its price segment, so let’s find out what makes this device so special.
Design & Display
The iQOO Z6 5G from the Chinese smartphone maker sports a 6.58 inch FHD+ LCD display that has a 90.61 percent screen to body ratio and DCI P3 color gamut. It also supports 120Hz high refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. This would come especially helpful when playing intense multiple games. This is supplemented by its design as well, with the brand stating that the device has a 5 layer liquid cooling system that helps keep the device cool.
The company also placed an emphasis on its design, with the iQOO Z6 5G measuring just 8.25mm in thickness and weighing just 186 grams. It also adopts a flat design with rounded corners, with the rear having a triple camera module and the front sporting a notch display. This device is built in a 2.5D flat frame design that also features AG finish. It also houses a side mounted fingerprint scanner as well.
Specs & Features
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, which is why the company is claiming its the fastest 5G handset in the price segment. This chipset is based on a 6nm process and is paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of internal storage. A large 5,000mAh battery pack runs the device that supports 18W fast charging and reverse charging as well.
The device boots FunTouch OS 12, which is based on Android 12, out of the box and also offers a USB Type C, 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth, and more for connectivity. Interestingly, the handset also supports virtual memory expansion that adds up to an additional 4GB of memory. Another feature is the Ultra Game Mode that optimizes the games and helps boost the CPU and GPU performance.
Camera
On the rear, the iQOO Z6 5G sports a 50 megapixel primary camera, that is paired with a 2 megapixel bokeh lens and another 2 megapixel macro sensor. Meanwhile, the front features a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. The smartphone features Eye Autofocus as well, which allows users to maintain a stable and clear focus on the subject in motion.
Pricing & Availability
The iQOO Z6 5G arrives in the sub 18K INR category and is available in multiple storage configurations. This includes:
- 4GB + 128GB – 15,999 (roughly 210 US Dollars)
- 6GB + 128GB – 16,999 (roughly 222 US Dollars)
- 8GB + 128GB – 17,999 (roughly 236 US Dollars)
Notably, the device will be offered with a 2,000 INR (roughly 26 US Dollars) discount for those that purchase it through the HDFC Bank. The Z6 is offered in two color options, namely Chromatic Blue and Dynamo Black colors and will go on sale starting from 22nd March 2022.
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