The iQOO Z9 is finally official in India as scheduled. It is the brand’s second smartphone in the country in 2024 after iQOO Neo 9 Pro.

The device succeeds iQOO Z7 (review) and iQOO Z7s from 2023. It not only arrives with upgraded specs but also a different design as well.

iQOO Z9

iQOO Z9 Specifications

Just like most budget smartphones, the iQOO Z9 features a plastic body. It has a flat frame and the cameras are placed on a small square island.

The phone is IP54-rated for splash resistance. It measures 7.83mm in thickness and weighs 188g.

The handset sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 394 PPI, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 1200Hz instant touch sampling rate and 1800 nits peak brightness level.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. As for software, it boots Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14.

The dual camera setup on the rear consists of an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 16MP snapper.

The phone comes with an in-screen fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, a MicroSD card slot, and a USB Type-C port. It also arrives with all the standard wireless connectivity options, such as dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS.

Last but not least, the handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 44W wired charging.

iQOO Z9 Price in India

The iQOO Z9 comes in the following two memory configurations in India.

  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹19,999 (~$240)
  • 8GB + 256GB – ₹21,999 (~$265)

The product can be availed in either Brushed Green or Graphene Blue color options. It will be sold via Amazon and iQOO.com.

Amazon Prime members can buy the smartphone starting at 12 PM on March 13, followed by open sale 24 hours later.

Buyers can avail of a ₹2,000 instant discount on transactions via credit cards issued by ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.

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