Earlier today, iQOO announced the Z7 Pro smartphone in the Indian market. Now the Vivo sub-brand has launched the Z8 series in China. It comprises the iQOO Z8 and Z8x. Both phones arrive as the successors to the Z7 and Z7x that debuted earlier this year. The newest Z8 duo have an identical design but different specifications under the hood. They are mid-range offerings. The Z8 is also the more premium model among the two devices. Read on to know what the devices offer out of the box.
iQOO Z8, Z8x specifications and features
The iQOO Z8 and Z8x have a compact design with a slim profile. The back panel is curved and there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. The rear panel also sports a squarish camera module in glossy Black color giving the phones a dual-toned look. The iQOO Z8 duo features a 6.64-inch centre-aligned punch-hole display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
In the photography department, the iQOO Z8 and Z8x have dual rear cameras. The setup on the former comprises a 64MP OIS-enabled main sensor paired with a 2MP depth unit whereas the Z8x has a 50MP main lens and a 2MP bokeh sensor. Up front, the Z8 and Z8x have a 16MP and 8MP selfie snappers respectively.
Under the hood, the iQOO Z8 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor whereas the Z8x is equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. Both phones pack up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The devices also feature a VC cooling chamber for heat dissipation. The Z8 is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging whereas the Z8x is fuelled by a 6,000mAh cell with support for 44W charging.
The iQOO Z8 duo runs on OriginOS 3 based on Android 13. Connectivity options on the devices include 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB-C port.
The iQOO Z8 and Z8x are offered in Moon Porcelain White, Hoshino Green, and Yaoye Black colors. The former starts at CNY 1,699 ($233) for the base 8GB+256GB option whereas the 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB are priced at CNY 1,799 (~$246) and CNY 1,999 (~$274) respectively. On the other hand, the 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB+ 256GB RAM and storage configurations of the iQOO Z8x are priced at CNY 1,299 (~$178), CNY 1,399 (~$191), and CNY 1,499 (~$205). Both phones are up for pre-orders in China with sales commencing from September 7.
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