iQOO’s Z9 series includes the Z9, Z9 Lite 5G, and Z9x 5G. Now the Vivo sub-brand has introduced two new devices in the lineup. These are the iQOO Z9s and Z9s Pro. Both devices share some similarities between them. They are touted to be the segment’s fastest curved-screen phones along with a slim design. Read on to know what the latest offerings deliver out of the box.
iQOO Z9s, Z9s Pro specifications
The iQOO Z9s and Z9s Pro come with a 3D curved AMOLED display measuring 6.7 inches. Both phones have an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Z9s Pro has a massive peak brightness of 4,500 nits for clear visibility outdoors. Meanwhile, the Z9s offers a 1,800 nits brightness.
Design-wise, the iQOO Z9s features a pill-shaped protruding camera module with two oblong shapes that accommodate the camera sensors and Aura light LED. It is similar to the Vivo V40 series. On the other hand, the Z9s Pro has a squircle island that is seen on the flagship iQOO 12. Both phones are said to be the segment’s slimmest with curved screens with the standard and pro variants measuring 0.749mm only.
The iQOO Z9s duo come with dual rear cameras. The setup comprises of a 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor with support for OIS. The Z9s has a 2MP portrait lens whereas the Z9s Pro features an 8MP ultra-wide-angle unit. Both phones come with AI Erase, AI Photo Enhance features, and are capable of shooting 4K videos.
Under the hood, the iQOO Z9s is equipped with a Dimensity 7300 processor whereas the Z9s Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. Both phones pack up to 12GB RAM (16GB on the Z9s Pro) and 256GB storage. There is a VC liquid cooling system onboard. They are also backed by the same 5,500mAh battery unit. However, the Z9s supports 44W fast charging whereas the Z9s Pro maxes out at 80W. Software-wise, the smartphones run on Funtouch OS based on Android 14 with two years of OS updates.
iQOO Z9s series pricing
The iQOO Z9s comes in Onyx Green and Titanium Matte colors whereas the Z9s Pro is offered in Flamboyant Orange and Luxe Marble shades. The Z9s starts at Rs 19,999 for the 8GB + 128GB and Rs 21,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variants. The 12GB + 256GB option costs Rs 23,999. The Z9s Pro carries a price tag of Rs 24,999 and Rs 26,999 for the 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants respectively. The top-end 16GB + 256GB configuration retails at Rs 28,999. Both smartphones can be purchased from Amazon with sales of Z9s commencing from August 29 and Z9s Pro up for availability from August 23. HDFC and ICICI Bank cardholders can avail up to Rs 3,000 instant discount on the purchase.
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