Last year, iQOO entered India with a single smartphone called iQOO 3. Despite being powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the handset was announced in both 4G and 5G versions. It has been a year since this device’s debut in the country but the brand has not announced any other model so far. However, it has dropped the price of the iQOO 3 several times. In fact, the phone now starts at only ₹24,990 ($340).

For those unaware, iQOO is an independent brand, which was formerly a series of performance-focused smartphones by vivo. Hence, just like POCO and Xiaomi, vivo shares its resources with iQOO.

The brand entered India without any ties with vivo India, which has been operating in the country for years. Hence, iQOO India being a new player could not market its device well enough on its own.

Additionally, the phone is plagued by poor software, as per critics and users. Also, though it was part of the Android 11 Beta program, it is yet to receive the stable update.

Further, as most of the smartphone sales in India happen under the $250 segment, it was hard for a newcomer like iQOO to sell a $500+ handset. As a result, it had to cut down the price many times. 

Hence, the device is currently selling for the below-listed prices on its official online retail partner Flipkart.

We don’t know how long the phone will be selling for these price tags. Hence, if you are interested in getting this handset, make sure to place an order as quickly as possible. Also, make use of bank offers to further lower the cost.

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Like fellow Chinese OEMs, vivo was also part of Android 11 Beta program. The company delivered two builds each for two of its smartphones – vivo NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 4G/5G. Now, the firm has released the third beta build with Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 stable codebase.

Chinese smartphone makers like OnePlus, OPPO, and Xiaomi have already released the 2020 version of their mobile operating system. These companies have also begun to roll out beta builds to a large number of users.

On the other hand, vivo is yet to announce its latest Android skin Funtouch OS 11. However, the company did tease it at the vivo V20 series launch event in Thailand. Interestingly, the company had also quietly released a beta build of the same for vivo NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 4G/5G on September 20 going by their build numbers.

The first-ever Funtouch OS 11 beta build based on Android 11 stable codebase for the above-mentioned vivo smartphones comes after Android 11 Beta 1 in June and Android 11 Beta 2 in July.

Just like the previous two builds, the latest one is also only meant for developers. But anyone can try it, however, we would recommend not to.

That said, we expect vivo to soon announce Funtouch OS 11 officially in the coming days.

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Vivo is one of the few OEMs to partner with Google to offer its users the latest version of Android before release. Though it is primarily meant for developers to test their app, any user can install it if they want to. The company released Android 11 Beta 1 for iQOO 3 4G/5G and Vivo Nex 3S in June. Now, after two months, the company releases Beta 2 for these devices.

Going by the build number of the update files, the Android 11 Beta 2 for the supported Vivo handsets were released in late July after OnePlus 8/8 Pro got them. Since Vivo is not popular among tech enthusiasts, the update remained under the hill until PiunikaWeb spotted it.

The installation procedure is simple as users don’t need PC or any knowledge of flash tools. All they have to do is download the update package from the link provided from the below on their phone.

Then, simply open any file manager app and tap on the downloaded file to initiate the installation procedure. This will factory reset the phone and therefore, make sure to create a backup of important files beforehand.

In a similar manner, users can return back to the stable Android 10 build by downloading and installing the rollback package provided below.

As for bugs, the company says that the battery level indicator is blocked by the punch hole camera on iQOO 3. Whereas, on Nex 3S, users cannot use Vivo Wallet feature.

Download Android 11 Beta 2 for Vivo iQOO 3 4G/5G and Nex 3S

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Google officially released Android 11 Beta 1 for Pixels a couple of days back. As expected, some of the partner OEMs also announced their involvement in the program. Oppo was the first company to reveal, followed by OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, and Realme. Now, Vivo and iQOO have also declared their association in the beta program with their Nex 3S and iQOO 3 handsets.

Google began to involve partner OEMs in the Android Beta program from Android Pie. Most of the companies released AOSP build for its users. But from last year, almost all of them delivered builds with their own skin like MIUI, OxygenOS, etc. The trend continues this year as well.

Hence, the Android 11 Beta 1 for Vivo Nex 3S and iQOO 3 is available as FuntouchOS and iQOO UI. Also, the update is available for both 4G and 5G variants of iQOO 3 that are sold in India.

Vivo says it will be releasing the second build in late July, which will be soon followed by stable release once Google officially launches Android 11 in August.

The currently available builds are not suitable for all users as they have some major bugs like the in-display fingerprint sensor. Anyway, if you are still interested, you can download them from the link provided below.

Once downloaded, copy the file to your device and navigate to Settings > System Update > Local Update. Do note that this will reset your phone and hence make sure to create a backup of your data before proceeding.

Download Android 11 Beta 1 for Vivo Nex 3S and iQOO 3 4G/5G

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A couple of days back, iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition was revealed by the brand. Now, the company has announced its price as well. This version of the handset only comes in 12GB + 128GB variant and costs 3,998 Yuan ($561). It is already up for pre-order on Jingdong with sale slated to commence from June 1.

IQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition Specifications

The new iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition features kevlar matte texture at the back (glass) with gold accent on sides and camera bump. The handset also has the classic ‘Autobots logo’ imprinted on the rear panel along with iQOO branding and ‘Monster Inside’ slogan.

The device also has an orange-colored power key and comes with Transformers theme out of the box. As for internals, it features the same specs as the regular iQOO 3 5G.

That means it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. To keep the thermals down during intense gaming section, the handset also comes with carbon fibre VC liquid cooling technology.

The phone sports a 6.44-inch HDR10+ AMOLED display with 180Hz touch sampling rate. Further, it features a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP primary shooter, 13MP ultra-wide snapper, 13MP telephoto unit and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it houses a 16MP selfie camera in a punch-hole located at the top right corner of the display.

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The handset supports 5G connectivity and runs iQOO UI based on Android 10. It gets is energy from a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 55W Super FlashCharge technology.

iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition Box Contents

This limited edition of iQOO 3 5G celebrates the 17th anniversary of Jingdong (JD.com) and its box includes the following items.

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• iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition
• Transformers-themed Accessories
  • 55W Super FlashCharge Power Adaptor
  • USB Type-C cable
  • Hard case
• Gifts
  • iQOO Earphones
  • Transformers Bumblebee Action Figure

iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition Price

The iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition is priced at 3,998 Yuan ($561). It is exclusive to China and the sale will begin from June 1. Interested buyers can already pre-order it on Jingdong (JD.com).

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iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo for premium gaming-focused smartphones, is all set to launch a limited edition smartphone — iQOO 3 5G Transformers Edition. After a few leaks, the company has now officially confirmed that the phone will be launched on 1st June.

Apart from confirming the launch date, the company has also released an image of the smartphone, showcasing the upcoming model’s design. As we can see in the image, there’s a Transformers logo on the phone’s back panel along with iQOO branding.

A vertical line with text “Monster Inside” is in the top-half of the phone. It seems that the company has adopted to offer a carbon-fibre texture on the smartphone but looking at the image, there could a glass layer on top.

For this new iQOO 3 5G Transformers Edition, we expect the company to include a custom-branded accessories in the box as well as a custom theme for the smartphone. However, its just a speculation from our side and to know for sure, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event on 1st June.

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As for the specifications, the iQOO 3 5G smartphone features a 6.44-inch HDR10+ complaint S-AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor which the company claims can unlock the device in just 0.31 seconds.

There’s carbon fibre VC liquid cooling technology onboard that can effectively reduce surface temperature by 3.5-degree Celsius and CPU temperature by 12-degree Celsius. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, along with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The device also has “Monster Touch” buttons that can be used to map gaming functions such as shoot, jump, fly, etc. In the camera department, the smartphone features a quad-camera setup that consists of a 48-megapixel main shooter, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, the device features a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

There’s also Multi-Turbo technology for boosting the phone’s performance while gaming. It also offers other gaming friendly features such as 180Hz touch response rate, 4D in-game vibrations, and Ultra Game Mode.

For enhanced audio experience, the iQOO 3 is equipped with AK4377A Hi-Fi audio chipset and Hi-Res audio certification. The Android 10 OS is pre-loaded on the device along with iQOO UI 1.0 custom skin. The iQOO 3 smartphone is fuelled by a 4,400mAh battery that supports 55W Super FlashCharge technology.

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The Vivo sub-brand iQOO launched its iQOO 3 smartphone a couple of months back in India. The phone comes in both 4G and 5G variants though they are powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The handset started at ₹36,990 but it was increased to ₹38,990 earlier this month due to new GST (Goods & Services Tax) by the Indian government. And now, the company has announced a permanent price cut of ₹4,000 and ₹2,000 on the 4G and 5G versions of the device respectively.

The price cut for iQOO 3 in India was already teased by the company on Twitter. It is a bold move by the new player in one of the most competitive smartphone markets in the world. We are uncertain how the brand is pulling this off as it was only able to sell the phone in March before the country went on lockdown last month and the scenario is still the same due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

At the moment, e-commerce companies in India are only allowed to sell essential goods and since phones are non-essential goods as per the government, their sales are expected to begin only after lockdown. And thus, the price cut of iQOO 3 will be effective from then.

Anyway, here’s the new revised price of iQOO 3 in India after the permanent price cut.

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A few weeks ago, Vivo’s sub-brand launched its next-generation flagship smartphone — iQOO 3 and the phone was made available for purchase in China. The device was available in Quantum Silver and Tornado Black color so far.

Now, the company has officially started pre-sale activities for the Orange color model of the iQOO 3 5G flagship smartphone in China through major online retailers in the country. The dazzling color option is said to have been inspired from speed.

Coming to the specifications, the iQOO 3 5G smartphone features a 6.44-inch HDR10+ complaint S-AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio, 800nits of full screen brightness and 100 percent P3 color gamut.

The device also has an under-display fingerprint sensor which the company claims can unlock the device in just 0.31 seconds. There’s carbon fiber VC liquid cooling technology onboard that can effectively reduce surface temperature by 3.5-degree Celsius and CPU temperature by 12-degree Celsius.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, along with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device also has “Monster Touch” buttons that can be used to map gaming functions such as shoot, jump, fly, etc.

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In the camera department, the smartphone features a quad-camera setup that consists of a 48-megapixel main shooter, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, the device features a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

For enhanced audio experience, the iQOO 3 is equipped with AK4377A Hi-Fi audio chipset and Hi-Res audio certification. The Android 10 OS is pre-loaded on the device along with iQOO UI 1.0 custom skin.

There’s also Multi-Turbo technology for boosting the phone’s performance while gaming. It also offers other gaming friendly features such as 180Hz touch response rate, 4D in-game vibrations, and Ultra Game Mode.

The iQOO 3 smartphone is fuelled by a 4,400mAh battery that supports 55W Super FlashCharge technology and the company says that it takes only 15 minutes the phone to reach 50 percent battery juice from scratch.

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We are still in Q1 2020 but there are already several gaming phones on the way. Xiaomi’s brand just launched the Black Shark 3 series which includes two variants: Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro. While the Pro variant is definitely the most advanced gaming phone out there this year, the vanilla version has a few rivals. Comparing it with the most interesting gaming phone is the goal of this specs comparison. If you think about gaming phones, the first name coming to your mind will probably be Asus ROG Phone II. Alongside the Black Shark 3 series, another gaming phone launched this year is iQOO 3 5G. Here is a specs comparison between Black Shark 3, Asus ROG Phone 2 and iQOO 3 5G.

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 vs Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Vivo iQOO 3 5G

Design

Gaming phones usually come with an aggressive gaming-centric design. Well, that is not the case of the iQOO 3 5G. It has a more sober design with a higher screen-to-body ratio thanks to its waterdrop notch, and it is the perfect candidate for people needing a normal device with gaming-centric features and hardware. With their RGB lights and aggressive looks, Asus ROG Phone II and Black Shark 3 both come with a gaming-centric design. They carry the support to interesting external accessories (especially the ROG Phone II) and the Black Shark 3 even comes with physical shoulder buttons.

Display

On the display side, Asus ROG Phone II takes the gold medal, at least for gamers. It sports a higher DCI-P3 coverage and the highest refresh rate with 120 Hz. But you should not underestimate the display of the Black Shark 3, which we consider just slightly inferior. The Black Shark 3 has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate, but a higher touch sampling rate and the support of HDR10+ technology for great image quality. Unfortunately, iQOO 3 5G comes with a standard refresh rate and a lower (but still high) touch sampling rate of 180 Hz. It is still a great display for gaming, but Asus ROG Phone II and Black Shark 3 are more suitable.

Hardware/Software

Given that they are fueled by the more powerful Snapdragon 865 SoC, Black Shark 3 and iQOO 3 5G are stronger devices than ROG Phone II when it comes to performance. The iQOO 3 5G is also one of the first smartphones packing UFS 3.1 internal storage. Both Black Shark 3 and iQOO 3 5G support the 5G connectivity (note that only the highest-end memory configuration of the iQOO 3 does), while Asus ROG Phone II does not. But the ROG Phone II is the only to offer up to 1 TB of native storage, it is important to note since none of these devices feature expandable internal storage. All feature Wi-Fi 6 support, but only the iQOO 3 5G supports Bluetooth 5.1.

Camera

The presence of a great quad camera setup including a telephoto sensor and a good 48 MP main sensor makes iQOO 3 the most interesting camera phone, but Black Shark 3 should still provide a good photo quality with its 64 MP triple camera. We can not tell you which one clicks the best photos since they are yet to be available to purchase, but on the paper, ROG Phone II looks less suitable for photos.

Battery

Asus ROG Phone II wins the battery life comparison thanks to a way bigger 6000 mAh battery, followed by the Black Shark 3 packing a 4720 mAh battery. Black Shark 3 has the fastest charging technology with a power of 65W and it supports magnetic charging (pins on the back), so that you can charge it while playing without having a cable between your fingers. Asus ROG Phone II supports 30W fast charging and reverse charging, while iQOO 3 5G supports a faster 55W charging technology.

Price

iQOO 3 5G starts at €463/$515 in China, Black Shark 3 ranges from €450/$502 to €517/$575, and ROG Phone II starts from €457/$509. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison. If you are looking for a device with the widest range of external accessories, the best display for gaming and the biggest battery, Asus ROG Phone II is a better option. But BS3 and iQOO 3 5G are definitely more interesting for average users since they offer higher performance, 5G, and petty nice cameras. Which one would you pick?

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Xiaomi Black Shark 3 vs Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Vivo iQOO 3 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Black Shark 3

PROS

• Magnetic charging
• Fastest charging technology
• Highest touch sampling rate
• 5G

CONS

• Nothing particular

Asus ROG Phone II

PROS

• Best battery
• Reverse charging
• Interesting external accessories for gaming
• Highest refresh rate

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Vivo iQOO 3

PROS

• Sober design
• Optional 5G
• Good price
• Smaller dimensions

CONS

• Standard refresh rate

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A few days ago, Vivo’s iQOO sub-brand, which started operations last year, launched its latest flagship smartphone — iQOO 3 5G. The phone was launched in China as well as in India, marking the brand’s debut in the Indian market.

Today, the iQOO 3 5G officially went on sale in China. The smartphone comes in four variants based on the memory configuration. The base model packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and costs 3,598 yuan, which is roughly $514.

The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model costs 3,798 yuan ($543) while the 12GB RAM and 128GB storage model is priced at 3,998 yuan, which is approximately $572. The top-end variant of the smartphone packs 12GB RAM and has 256GB of internal storage and is priced at 4,398 yuan, which roughly converts to $629.

As for the specifications, the iQOO 3 5G smartphone features a 6.44-inch HDR10+ complaint S-AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio, 800nits of full screen brightness and 100 percent P3 color gamut.

The device also has an under-display fingerprint sensor which the company claims can unlock the device in just 0.31 seconds. There’s carbon fiber VC liquid cooling technology onboard that can effectively reduce surface temperature by 3.5-degree Celsius and CPU temperature by 12-degree Celsius.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, along with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device also has “Monster Touch” buttons that can be used to map gaming functions such as shoot, jump, fly, etc.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a quad-camera setup that consists of a 48-megapixel main shooter, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, the device features a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

For enhanced audio experience, the iQOO 3 is equipped with AK4377A Hi-Fi audio chipset and Hi-Res audio certification. The Android 10 OS is pre-loaded on the device along with iQOO UI 1.0 custom skin.

There’s also Multi-Turbo technology for boosting the phone’s performance while gaming. It also offers other gaming friendly features such as 180Hz touch response rate, 4D in-game vibrations, and Ultra Game Mode.

The iQOO 3 smartphone is fuelled by a 4,400mAh battery that supports 55W Super FlashCharge technology and the company says that it takes only 15 minutes the phone to reach 50 percent battery juice from scratch.

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Vivo had launched its iQOO (which stands for I Quest On and On) sub-brand in China last year April. The brand sells performance driven smartphones with impressive price tags. At the beginning of this year, iQOO confirmed that it will be arriving in India by launching its first phone in February. Today, the company took off covers from the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered iQOO 3 smartphone. After the Realme X50 Pro 5G that debuted yesterday, it is the second smartphone to arrive with 5G support in India even though 5G connections haven’t started in the country. The iQOO 3 phone that is packed with some exciting features like punch-hole display, 48-megapixel triple cameras and 55W fast charging for its large-sized battery can be bought in 4G and 5G flavors.

iQOO 3 specifications and features

The iQOO 3 smartphone measures 158.51 x 74.88 x 9.16mm and it weighs 214.5 grams. The smartphone flaunts an HDR10+ complaint S-AMOLED display of 6.44 inches that features a punch-hole at the top-right corner. The 20:9 aspect ratio supporting display produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 800nits of full screen brightness and 100 percent P3 color gamut. The screen of the iQOO 3 is integrated with an in-display fingerprint reader that unlock in just 0.31 seconds. The glass rear of the phone curves towards the edges.

The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform which is a 5G-ready SoC is present at the helm of the iQOO 3. The chipset of the iQOO 3 is coupled with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It is the world’s first smartphone to ship with UFS 3.1 storage that promises transfer speeds of 1.2Gbps. It can be bought in 128 GB and 256 GB storage versions. The iQOO 3 smartphone is fueled by a 4,400mAh battery that supports 55W Super FlashCharge technology.  It takes only 15 minutes the phone to reach 50 percent battery juice from scratch.

For gamers, there are shoulder buttons dubbed as Monster Touch buttons on the left edge of the device. These buttons can be used to map gaming functions such as shoot, jump, fly, etc. It also offers other gaming friendly features such as 180Hz touch response rate, 4D in-game vibrations and Ultra Game Mode. There is carbon fiber VC liquid cooling technology onboard that can effectively reduce surface temperature by 3.5-degree Celsius and CPU temperature by 12-degree Celsius.

iQOO offers an L-shape capsule data cable for conveniently charging the iQOO 3 while playing games. The Android 10 OS is preloaded on the device along with iQOO UI 1.0 custom skin.  There is Multi-Turbo technology for boosting the phone’s performance while gaming. According to the company, the iQOO 3 recorded an impressive AnTuTu score of 610,576.

The punch-hole on the iQOO 3 has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The rear side of the device has a rectangular camera module at the upper-left corner. It consists of an f/1.79 aperture 48-megapixel main shooter, an f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, an f/2.46 aperture 13-megapixel telephoto sensor with 20x digital zoom and an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel portrait lens. The quad cameras are blessed with features like 2.5cm Super Macro Mode, Super Night Mode, Super Anti-Shake and 4K video recording at 30fps. For enhanced audio experience, the iQOO 3 is equipped with AK4377A Hi-Fi audio chipset. The device comes with Hi-Res audio certification.

iQOO 3 5G price and release date

The iQOO 3 will be exclusively available through Flipkart in India starting from March 4 at 12 PM. The smartphone will be also available for purchase through iQOO India website. The iQOO 3 with 4G connectivity comes in two models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at Rs. 36,990 (~$515) and Rs. 39,990 (~$557). The 5G edition of the iQOO 3 comes with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage and it costs Rs. 44,990 (~$626).

Buyers of the iQOO 3 in India with ICICI credit cards can take advantage of flat Rs. 3,000 (~$42) discount. The phone can be availed in color variants such as Volcano Orange, Quantum Silver and Tornado Black. Other launch offers include no cost EMI options of up to 12 months and Rs. 12,000 (~$167) benefits from Jio.

In China, the iQOO 3 comes in four variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at 3,598 Yuan (~$515), 3,798 Yuan (~$539), 3,998 Yuan (~$568) and 4,398 Yuan (~$625). The pre-sales of the phone begin today in China through online retailer sites. The first sale of the iQOO 3 5G will be held in the home market through online and offline stores from March 2.

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The iQOO 3 5G is an upcoming smartphone that will be unveiled next week in China. Ahead of the launch, photos that show the device, as well as key specs, have been published on the internet. A render showing the phone in orange has also been posted.

The images seem to have been taken at a pre-launch or launch rehearsal. According to the first photo, the iQOO 3 5G will have a Snapdragon 865 processor paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Geekbench has revealed that there is a 12GB RAM version of the phone.

The image also shows the phone’s screen is called “Polar View Display” and it is a Super AMOLED panel. There is a hole at the top right corner of the screen for the selfie camera.

It is also stated that the iQOO 3 5G has what is called “Ergonomic Monster Touch Buttons”. It also has an Ultra Game Mode with features such as 180Hz Touch Response Rate, 4D Game Vibration, and what is termed Eagle Eye Display Enhancement.

Coming to optics, the iQOO 3 5G has 48MP quad rear cameras. An official poster released earlier today already revealed that and also mentioned that it has a 50mm portrait lens. The specs of the other three cameras and that of the front-facing camera were not stated.

The phone will have a 4400mAh battery and support for 55W Super Flash Charge. It also has Hi-Res Audio and a HiFi AK4377A PA amplifier. The phone will run iQOO UI with Monster Mode out of the box.

The top image also shows the phone will come in three colors – Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, and Quantum Silver. A render of the orange variant leaked today too and it reveals some more details.

The iQOO 3 5G is not the first orange phone in recent times. The color was made popular last year with the launch of the Pixel 4 and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G. However, unlike Huawei and Google’s flagship phones, the iQOO 3 5G is not plain orange but has black spots all over. We can also see the power button is coated in a shade of orange.

The render reveals some details of the device such as the presence of an audio jack at the top of the phone. Other than the volume rocker and power button on the right side of the phone, the iQOO 3 also has a special button on the left side. This button is most likely for the AI assistant.

The other live photos are of the Tornado Black variant. We are not sure if the unit has already been set up but the last image shows the phone has apps such as Amazon, WPS Office, Flipkart, Facebook, and Opera installed.

The iQOO 3 5G launches in China on the 25th of February. It will also be announced in India.

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