Chinee smartphone brand iQOO made its debut in India in early 2020. Since then, the company has released five handsets. Yesterday, the firm revealed that all these phones are eligible for the Android 12 update. It even shared a beta rollout timeline.

Smartphone brand iQOO says that it will upgrade its entire portfolio sold in India to Android 12. This means even the affordable iQOO 3 and the expensive iQOO 7 Legend will get the tases of the latest version of Android.

As per the schedule shared by the company, the devices released in 2021 will start receiving beta builds from the end of December. On the other hand, the iQOO 3 launched in 2020 will get the beta update by the end of March 2022.

iQOO Android 12 Beta Update Timeline India

From the end of December 2021

• iQOO 7 Legend
• iQOO 7
• iQOO Z5
• iQOO Z3

From the end of March 2022

• iQOO 3

Going by the beta update plan, we can expect iQOO to roll out Android 12 stable builds for all supported phones before the end of H1 2022.

What are your thoughts on iQOO’s Android 12 update schedule for India? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO is currently the best flagship killer smartphone brand alongside Xiaomi and Realme. This year, it released a huge number of flagship killers you can currently find in several price ranges. We decided to write this comparison in order to compare the specifications of the most powerful and advanced models released by the manufacturer in 2021. The best ones in terms of hardware department and overall specifications are the iQOO 7, the iQOO 8, and the iQOO 8 Pro: this comparison will tell you the differences between them and which one is the best deal.

Vivo iQOO 8 vs Vivo iQOO 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 7

Design

The iQOO 8 Pro is one step forward if we talk about the design. It is the only one with a curved display at the edges making the design more elegant. Further, it comes in that outstanding white color variant with BMW M Motorsport branding and a leather back which is definitely unique and catchy. But you should not underestimate the Legend color variant of the iQOO 7 which may seem even more original. However, the iQOO 7 lacks a curved screen, just like the vanilla iQOO 8.

Display

The iQOO 8 Pro has a superior display as well as one of the best AMOLED panels in the whole smartphone market. It is the first phone equipped with the Samsung E5 AMOLED display coming with the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz. The panel has a Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3200 pixels, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision, as well as a very high 1500 nit peak brightness. Last but not least, it has a very wide display with a diagonal of 6.78 inches and a fast ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader. With iQOO 7 and iQOO 8, you get midrange AMOLED panels with Full HD+ resolutions, HDR10, and 120 Hz.

Hardware/Software

iQOO 8 Pro is superior even when it comes to the hardware, even though the difference is not big. The handset features a Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform, a slight upgrade of the Snapdragon 888 found on the iQOO 7 and the iQOO 8. All the phones feature up to 12 GB of RAM, but only the iQOO 8 Pro reaches 512 GB of internal storage in the most expensive memory configuration. The handsets run Android 11 out of the box customized by OriginOS.

Camera

The iQOO 8 Pro is the most advanced camera phone: it sports a triple camera with a 50 MP main sensor including gimbal OIS, a 16 MP telephoto sensor with OIS, and a great 48 MP ultrawide camera. You get a 50 MP main camera with the iQOO 8 too, but the secondary sensors are inferior: there is a 13 MP telephoto camera and a 13 MP ultrawide camera. The secondary sensors of the iQOO 7 are the same as the iQOO 8, but the main camera is an inferior 48 MP snapper.

Battery

The iQOO 8 Pro has the biggest battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh, but it is not always able to provide a longer battery life than iQOO 8 because its display has higher energy consumption. The iQOO 7 has a way smaller 4000 mAh battery we do not recommend if you are looking for great battery life. All the phones support 120W fast charging.

Vivo iQOO 8 vs Vivo iQOO 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 7: Price

iQOO 7 costs €480/$567 in China, iQOO 8 starts from €500/$591, and iQOO 8 Pro starts from €660/$780. The iQOO 8 Pro is a superior device in every aspect, but you can find the best street prices for the iQOO 7 which is able to offer the highest value for money. The iQOO 8 sits in the middle: good quality price ratio but less than iQOO 7, and great specifications but inferior to the iQOO 8 Pro.

• Read More: [Update] iQOO Z5 to launch with Snapdragon 778G on September 23

Vivo iQOO 8 vs Vivo iQOO 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 7: PRO and CONS

Vivo iQOO 8

PROS

• 50 MP main camera
• Great quality price ratio
• Thinner and lighter

CONS

• Nothing particular

Vivo iQOO 8 Pro

PROS

• Best design
• Superior display
• Best chipset
• Superior cameras
• Bigger battery
• OIS
• 50 MP main camera and 48 MP ultrawide camera

CONS

• Price

Vivo iQOO 7

PROS

• Very good price
• OIS
• Wider display than iQOO 8
• Original Legend color variant

CONS

• Smaller battery

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According to Strategy Analytics, Xiaomi was the world’s largest 5G Android smartphone brand in Q2 2022. However, only one phone from the company managed to be one of the top 3 best-selling Android 5G smartphones in China during the same period. Whereas, the remaining two were from OPPO and vivo respectively.

Strategy Analytics says that the less popular OPPO A53 5G was the best-selling 5G Android smartphone in China in the second quarter of 2021. For those unaware, this budget 5G handset made its debut way back in December 2020.

Further, the second best-selling model was the Redmi K40, followed by the iQOO 7 in the third position. These two mid-range phones are also known as flagship killers as they offer more for what they cost when compared to the competition.

Talking about the international availability of these devices, only the Redmi K40 can be purchased outside mainland China. This handset is known as Mi 11X in India and POCO F3 in the remaining global markets.

On the other hand, both the OPPO A53 5G and the iQOO 7 are exclusive to China. For those who are wondering about India, the iQOO 7 sold in that region is a rebranded iQOO Neo5.

What are your thoughts on the smartphone choice of the customers in China based on the top-selling 5G Android models? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Realme GT and GT were not enough: Realme had to release yet another flagship killer under the GT series which is even more complete than its two predecessors. We are referring to the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition which will soon make its debut outside of China. Usually, flagship killers have an important compromise: the camera performance, but it is not the case with the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition. However, is it the most complete flagship available at a killer price or there is something more at the same level even when it comes to the cameras? The answer is yes: a similar device is the iQOO 7 by Vivo’s sub-brand, another handset packing amazing hardware and a great camera too. Here is a comparison between their specifications.

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition vs Vivo iQOO 7

Design

The design of the Realme GT Master Exploration Edition is more suggestive than iQOO 7, if we take the version made of eco leather designed by the known Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. However, there is a special color option of the iQOO 7 called Legend, with BMW colors, which is as stunning as the leather variant of the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition. Which one is better depends on your personal tastes. I personally prefer the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition due to its curved edge to edge display and a more compact body.

Display

The displays of Realme GT Master Explorer Edition and iQOO 7 are more or less at the same level, that is the reason why we recommend you to focus on the other specifications while reading this comparison. They are Super AMOLED panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, very high peak brightness, and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the GT. The only important difference regards the dimensions: Realme GT Master Explorer Edition has a 6.55-inch curved display, while iQOO 7 has a flat 6.62-inch display. Both the phones feature stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

The Chinese variant of the iQOO 7 is a more powerful device than its rival because it packs a stronger chipset: the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform which is the best by Qualcomm if we exclude the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The Realme GT Master Explorer Edition has the weaker Snapdragon 870, but a lot of people prefer the 870 over the 888 because of its better management of energy consumption. In both cases, you get up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The internal storage is not expandable. The handsets run Android 11 with a highly customized user interface on top.

Camera

Each of these devices is a pretty nice camera phone, but they have their pro and cons. The Realme GT Master Explorer Edition has a better main camera: the Sony IMX766 with a 50 MP resolution and OIS. The iQOO 7 has OIS as well, but with an inferior main camera. On the other hand, the iQOO 7 has a telephoto lens that is not present on the GT, which supports 2x optical zoom. Instead, the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition has a better 16 MP ultrawide camera and a better 32 MP front camera.

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Battery

The iQOO 7 supports the fastest commercial charging technology with a power of 120W, but the battery is below average in terms of capacity: 4000 mAh. The Realme GT Master Explorer features a bigger 4500 mAh battery and a still fast charging technology with a power of 65W.

Price

The iQOO 7 starts from about €480/$563 in China, while Realme GT Master Explorer Edition is priced at €458/$538 in its base variant. Both are amazing phones with an incredibly high value for money, recommended for gamers and power users. Which one should you pick? I personally prefer the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition because it features a bigger battery, a better main camera, and a better front camera. But the iQOO 7 has a stronger chipset and amazing 120W fast charging. Which one would you opt for?

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition vs Vivo iQOO 7: PRO and CONS

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition

PRO

• Bigger battery
• Great leather version
• Amazing main camera
• Wider availability
• Better front camera

CONS

• Price

Vivo iQOO 7

PRO

• Faster 120W charging technology
• Optical zoom
• Wider display

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Limited availability

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iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo that makes premium smartphones, launched the iQOO 7 5G smartphone in the Indian market back in April. At the time, the device was announced in two color options — Solid Ice Blue and Storm Black.

A few days ago, the company has announced a third color option in the market — Monster Orange. Now, this new iQOO 7 5G in Monster Orange color is available for purchase in India through Amazon and iQOO.com for a price of ₹31,990 (~$430) that offers 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant.

As a part of Amazon’s Prime Day launch offers, the company is providing flat ₹2,000 off with Amazon coupons as well as a 6-month screen replacement. Customers with HDFC Credit or Debit Card can also get a 10 percent instant discount.

The specifications of the smartphone remain the same. It features a 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that offers 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+ support, up to 1,300 nits brightness, and MEMC.

Underneath, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 octa-core processor. Although it comes with a maximum memory of 12GB, this Monster Orange color variant offers only a single model which packs 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone also supports a liquid cooling system and 6000mm² graphite board that reduces the temperature by up to 11 percent.

As for the photography needs, there’s a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 primary camera sensor, coupled with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome depth sensor. On the front side, it features a 16-megapixel camera sensor, allowing users to take selfies and make video calls.

There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security and the phone also comes with 4D Game Vibration 3.0 for improving the gaming experience. It is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with Funtouch OS 11.1 custom user interface. The phone is powered by a 4,400mAh battery and supports 66W fast charging technology.

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Vivo’s independent iQOO brand will soon launch a new color variant of the flagship iQOO 7 in India. The iQOO 7 was first launched in India in April this year. Just a few days back, the company released a teaser on Twitter that shows that a new variant of the iQOO 7 was on the way but the poster didn’t specify the change that will be onboard the new variant. It has now emerged that the new variant will be a Monster Orange color option. The new variant will join the Storm Black and Solid Ice Blue color options with which the flagship device was launched.

This bit was shared on Twitter by noted tipster Ishan Agarwal. The tipster hinted that the new variant will be available during the Amazon Prime Day sale which will hold on July 26 and July 27. The new variant will be available in 8GB+128GB memory configuration and 12GB+256GB options.  There is no word yet on the pricing but we don’t expect it to be any different from the two existing color variants.

As a reminder, the iQOO 7 features a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+). The display also packs a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It also supports 1300 nits peak brightness level, 6000000:1 contrast ratio, and HDR10+.

The Monster is awake and ready to lit up the whole town.

Stay tuned for the all new avatar of iQOO 7.

Coming Soon#iQOO7 #ThisMonsterIsLIT #ComingSoon #iQOO pic.twitter.com/dPYbkqu9Vb

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) July 14, 2021

The iQOO 7 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. The device sports a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary sensor with OIS, a 13MP 120° ultra-wide unit with support for macro mode (2.5cm focus distance), and a 2MP monochrome sensor. At the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera on the centered punch-hole.

Exclusive: iQOO 7 5G is launching in a new Monster Orange color option for Amazon Prime Day sale! Do you like it? I definitely find it cool. #iQOO7https://t.co/zH48fWzxE7 pic.twitter.com/eq0oFgbCeS

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) July 20, 2021

On the connectivity front, the handsets support dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, GLONASS, and NFC. The device lacks a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The iQOO 7 packs a 4,400mAh battery under the hood and runs on Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11.1.

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Alongside Realme and POCO, iQOO by Vivo is the best brand of flagship killers. It is the brand that released the highest number of flagship killers in 2021 and it is very recommended to all those who play games and to power users. The latest devices from the brand’s lineup are iQOO Neo5, iQOO Neo5 Lite, and iQOO 7. Despite they carry different names, they are not so different in terms of specifications and they all belong to the high-end segment, but they are sold at very affordable prices. Let’s learn the differences between these three handsets.

Vivo iQOO Neo5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo5 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 7

Design

The Legend color option of the iQOO 7 is the most elegant and original one as it sports a stripe with the typical BMW colors on the rear side. But you should not underestimate the iQOO Neo5 as it comes with the thinnest design. Unfortunately, these phones are not built with premium materials, but they come with narrow bezels around the display and a punch-hole design.

Display

You can find the best display on the iQOO Neo5 and on the iQOO 7: they have the same panel. It is an AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, a high 1300 nit peak brightness, a 6.62-inch diagonal, and a Full HD+ resolution. The iQOO Neo5 has a higher 144 Hz refresh rate which is very nice for gamers, but it has an IPS panel providing an inferior image quality. Note that iQOO Neo5 and iQOO 7 have an in-display fingerprint reader, while the iQOO Neo5 Lite has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner because it sports an IPS display.

Hardware/Software

All of these devices have a flagship-class hardware setup, but the iQOO 7 is the best as it sports a stronger chipset: the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform by Qualcomm. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage (UFS 3.1). You can get the same memory configurations with iQOO Neo5 and Neo5 Lite, but they pack the weaker Snapdragon 870 chipset. However, we are still talking about one of the best chipsets in the Android world. All the phones run OriginOS based on Android 11, except the intl. version of the iQOO 7 which runs Funtouch OS.

Camera

Do you need the most advanced camera? You should go for the iQOO 7 without thinking twice as it is the only one with a high-end camera department. It has a 48 MP main sensor with OIS, a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, and a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. Not the best camera phone out there, but definitely a high-end one. The iQOO Neo5 takes the silver medal with a 48 MP main sensor including OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. Unfortunately, iQOO Neo5 Lite lacks OIS and it has an inferior 8 MP sensor.

Battery

The iQOO Neo5 Lite has the biggest battery but the iQOO Neo5 lasts more on a single charge because it sports an AMOLED display with lower energy consumption. The iQOO 7 has the smallest battery with just 4000 mAh, but it supports whopping 120W fast charging.

Vivo iQOO Neo5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo5 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 7: Price

iQOO Neo5 starts from €320/$377, iQOO Neo5 Lite has a €290/$342 base price, and iQOO 7 starts from €480/$567. The iQOO Neo5 has the highest value for money, while the iQOO 7 is the best device overall.

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Vivo iQOO Neo5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo5 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 7: PRO and CONS

Vivo iQOO Neo5

PROS

• AMOLED display
• Wide panel
• 66W fast charging
• Thinner

CONS

• Nothing particular

Vivo iQOO Neo5 Lite

PROS

• More affordable
• 144 Hz refresh rate
• Bigger battery
• More compact
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• IPS display

Vivo iQOO 7

PROS

• AMOLED display
• Better chipset
• 120W fast charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Price

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Chinese handset maker iQOO launched the iQOO 7 in China in January. The smartphone debuted with OriginOS based on Android 11. Four months after its release, the company has already started recruiting Android 12 beta testers.

A month after the announcement of iQOO 7, Google released the first Developer Preview for Android 12. The search giant is expected to announce the Android 12 Beta program at Google I/O 2021 next week. Ahead of that, iQOO has opened registrations for the iQOO 7 Android 12 Beta initiative in China.

In order to enroll in the program, users need to have an iQOO Community account, a QQ account, and will have to fill out a questionnaire. The registrations will run from May 13 to May 19, and the recruited users will be announced on May 20 itself.

According to iQOO, the selection process will be FCFS (First Come First Serve) basis. So even if users answer the questions correctly on the last day, they may have a low chance of getting selected. So it’s better to fill out the form ASAP (As Soon As Possible) if they really want to try out Android 12 on their iQOO 7 before anyone else.

Even users of imported iQOO 7 can register themselves for the Android 12 Beta program but they should have a Chinese phone number as it is mandatory.

Register For iQOO 7 Android 12 Beta Program

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Chinese smartphone maker iQOO made its debut in India last year with the launch of iQOO 3. A year after its entry into the country, the company has now announced two new devices, namely iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend Edition. The former is a rebranded iQOO Neo5 and the latter is slightly different than the original available in China.

iQOO 7 / iQOO 7 Legend Specifications and Features

Both the iQOO 7 and the iQOO 7 Legend flaunt a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The display on these phones supports 1300 nits peak brightness level, 6000000:1 contrast ratio, and HDR10+. The devices also sport a dedicated display chip called Intelligent Display Chip for real-time SDR to HDR conversion and MEMC.

Further, these smartphones are powered by two different chipsets coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The vanilla model features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and comes in two colors (Solid Ice Blue, Storm Black), whereas the Legend variant in association with BMW M Motorsport comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip and a unique colorway.

Talking about optics, the duo sport a triple camera setup on the back and a centered punch-hole 16MP selfie camera on the front. The rear camera setup on the iQOO 7 includes a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary sensor with OIS, a 13MP 120° ultra-wide unit with support for macro mode (2.5cm focus distance), and a 2MP monochrome sensor.  On the other hand, the iQOO 7 Legend arrives with the same primary as well as the ultra-wide/macro camera, in addition to a 13MP tertiary sensor with a  2x telephoto lens.

On the connectivity front, the handsets support dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1 (iQOO 7) / 5.2 (Legend), GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, NavIC – only in Legend), and NFC. They have all the essential sensors, such as an accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and compass. But unfortunately, they lack a MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, the phones do come with 4D vibration, dual-stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, and the largest vapor chamber cooling system (only iQOO 7 Legend).

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Lastly, the smartphones run Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11.1 and are backed by a  4,400mAh (iQOO 7) / 4000mAh (iQOO 7 Legend) battery with support for 66W fast charging.

iQOO 7 / iQOO 7 Legend Price and Availability

The iQOO 7 series will retail for the following price tags in India.

• iQOO 7

• • 8GB + 128GB – ₹31,990
  • 8GB + 256GB – ₹33,990
  • 12GB + 256GB – ₹35,990

• iQOO 7 Legend

• • 8GB + 128GB – ₹39,990
  • 12GB + 256GB – ₹43,990

Both the smartphones will be available for pre-order starting May 1 on Amazon India and iQOO.com/in. Pre-ordering customers can avail a flat ₹2,000 Amazon coupon and an additional ₹2,000 (iQOO 7) / ₹3,000 (iQOO 7 Legend) off on ICICI Bank credit/debit cards.

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iQOO will be announcing the iQOO 7 5G and IQOO 7 Legend 5G smartphones on April 26 in India. The former is said to be a rebranded version of iQOO Neo5, which was announced in February in China. The iQOO 7 Legend 5G was also announced in China with the iQOO 7 moniker in January in China. A screenshot of the contest related to the iQOO 7 5G has inadvertently revealed its pricing.

iQOO India Country Director Gagan Arora recently claimed that the iQOO 7 Legend 5G will be priced under Rs 40,000 (~$531)v. Since the iQOO 7 5G for India is less powerful the iQOO 7 Legend 5G, the former is expected to carry a cheaper price tag.

#iQOO7 (AKA iQOO Neo 5) price just leaked via Amazon will be priced at ₹34,999
Thanks @kurapativarshi for sharing image. https://t.co/qjbqLml5xo pic.twitter.com/0o1yrp3Xu2

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) April 23, 2021

The screenshot suggests that the iQOO 7 5G may cost Rs 34,999 (~$465) in the country. In comparison, the iQOO Neo5 variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$384), 2,699 Yuan (~$415), and 2,999 Yuan (~$461) in China, respectively.

A Geekbench listing suggested that India may receive 12 GB RAM variant of the iQOO 7 5G. However, the device could be also available in lower RAM variants in the country.

iQOO 7 5G specifications (expected)

The IQOO 7 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, iQOO UI based Android 11 OS, Snapdragon 870 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. It may feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and its rear camera setup may include an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

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iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo that launches premium high-end smartphones, is gearing up to launch its new lineup — the iQOO 7 series in India. Ahead of making devices official, the company has been teasing some features of the phones.

In the latest teaser, the company has revealed the phone’s liquid cooling technology. It confirms that the iQOO 7 and 7 Legend will come with advanced Liquid Cooling Technology to help with heat dissipation, reports GSMArena.

The device uses copper tubes to transfer liquid from the chipset area, outwards towards the cooler area of the graphite plate. Further, the company reveals that the plate has a 6,000 sq. mm of surface to dissipate heat away towards the exterior.

The graphite plate is used in conjunction with a magnesium alloy core, conductivity gel, and vapor chamber. With this, the company claims that it can achieve up to 14-degree celsius operating temperatures and up to 4-degree celsius external surface temperature.

On the other hand, the iQOO 7 Legend uses a Vapor Chamber with a surface area of 4,096 sq. mm, combined with the internal “capillary structure + power pump” that can quickly transport and disperse heat.

The company had previously confirmed that the device will come with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. iQOO claims that the 7 Legend has scored 830K+ points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform.

As for the other specs, it is believed that the iQOO 7 Legend could feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added protection.

The flagship phone may feature a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear-facing camera module may comprise of a 48-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 13-megapixel telephoto snapper, and a 120-degree 13-megapixel super-wide lens.

The launch of the new iQOO 7 series is slated to take place on 26th April in India and the devices will be available for purchase through Amazon. Recently, it has been confirmed that the iQOO 7 in India will be a rebranded version of the iQOO Neo5.

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Chinese smartphone maker iQOO has scheduled to launch the iQOO 7 series in India on April 26. Ahead of the official announcement, the brand has been teasing the specs of these phones. A new promotional image on Amazon India now reveals something that was not known earlier.

The sub-brand of vivo has confirmed that the upcoming iQOO 7 series for India will be priced under ₹40,000. Hence, these smartphones were thought to be the most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 devices in the country.

But now, we have learned that the standard iQOO 7 will not be the same handset that is sold in China. According to a teaser image on Amazon India, the iQOO 7 for India will be a rebranded iQOO Neo5. This makes sense why the Neo5 was certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).

Hence, the iQOO 7 series for India will not only include the cheapest Snapdragon 888 phone but also the cheapest Snapdragon 870 handset as well. The duo will be competing against the likes of the OnePlus 9R, vivo X60, and the upcoming Mi 11X series in the country.

Anyway, we cannot tell for sure if the iQOO 7 Indian variant will have the exact same specs as the original iQOO Neo5 sold in China. Because the iQOO 7 Legend BMW M Motorsport Edition for India has been confirmed to support only 66W fast charging instead of 120W like the original model.

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(Via)

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Back in January, iQOO launched the iQOO 7 in China. At that time, the company only debuted two storage variants. Now, three months after the phone’s announcement, the brand has introduced a third storage configuration, which sits between the first two.

Chinese smartphone maker iQOO has launched a new 8GB + 256GB variant of iQOO 7 in its home country. The new version of the handset is priced at ¥3,898 ($597) and is already up for pre-order. Customers who pre-order this variant will get a pair of vivo XE710 earphones for free.

Unfortunately, this storage configuration only comes in standard Latent Blue and Blackland color options like the base 8GB + 128GB valiant that costs ¥3,798 ($581). Anyway, just spending ¥100 more, customers can now get double the storage.

On the other hand, customers interested in the iQOO 7 Legend BMW M Motorsport Edition will have to spend ¥4,198 ($643). Because it only comes in 12GB + 256GB storage configuration.

The new variant of iQOO7 gets released in China before the smartphone’s India launch. It is worth noting that the Indian version of this phone is being teased to cheaper than in China. But it will only support 66W fast charging instead of 120W.

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Update: The iQOO 7 series will debuton April 26. Here is the official tweet that confirms the launch date.

Mark your calendar to witness the unleashing of most powerful Monsters ever!

Exited to know more? Join us on 26.04.2021 for the launch of iQOO 7 Series.

Notify me: https://t.co/GlGBG4ZZC8#iQOO #MonsterInside #iQOO7Series #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/N90hchAHnM

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) April 13, 2021

Original story continues… 

iQOO is yet to confirm the launch date of the iQOO 7 series for India. Currently, it is busy teasing the features of the iQOO 7 Legend. iQOO India has now officially confirmed that the series includes two models namely, iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend. The microsite for the iQOO 7 series is now live on Amazon India through which some of the key features and specs have been confirmed.

The official posters at the iQOO 7 series landing page on Amazon India reveals that the iQOO 7 Legend will be sporting a punch-hole display. The company has teamed up with BMW M Motorsport for the design of the iQOO 7 Legend. The handset sports a white rear with red, black, and blue strips of the BMW brand.

The display of the iQOO 7 Legend supports a 120Hz refresh rate, a touch sampling rate of 300Hz, a 1000Hz instant touch sampling rate, 1300nits, HDR10+, and a contrast ratio of 6,000,000.

The iQOO 7 Legend is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. The company claims that it has scored 830K+ points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. The company is yet to confirm the battery capacity of the smartphone. It has revealed that the phone can fully charge in 22 minutes. The company claims that it has a 4096m2 vapor chamber, which is one of the largest vapor chambers found in the smartphone world. For photography, it will feature an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel triple camera setup.

Nothing is known yet about the standard iQOO 7 smartphone. The company is said to be working on an iQOO phone with Snapdragon 870 chip for India. This phone is available in China as the iQOO Neo5. It remains to be seen whether this phone will get rebadged as the standard iQOO 7 in India. The series is set to debut by the end of April.

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Chinese smartphone brand iQOO has been teasing the Indian launch of the iQOO 7 series for quite a while now. Weeks after the company dropped the first teaser, it has now officially confirmed when the iQOO 7 series will be debuting in India.

In a new teaser video posted by iQOO on Twiter, the brand confirms that its latest flagship smartphones (iQOO 7 series) will launch in India in April. Unfortunately, the video does not reveal the date. Anyway, we can expect the company to announce the launch date very soon.

According to previous reports, iQOO will be releasing the iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend BMW M Motorsport Edition in India. The more affordable iQOO Neo5 could also tag along with these phones.

Since these two handsets are already official in China, we know almost everything about them. But the thing is that vivo, the parent company of iQOO has a habit of releasing a different variant of its existing phones in the global markets. The prime example is the recently launched vivo X60 series, which slightly differs from the original vivo X60 series sold in China.

You asked for the monster, and it’s coming.

Get ready to experience the best of technology. #ComingSoon #MonsterIsComing #iQOO7Series pic.twitter.com/jWAFm8KCMY

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) April 8, 2021

Hence, we are not sure of the specs of the iQOO 7 series, which is set to launch soon in India. Above all, the brand is yet to officially start teasing the specifications and features.

But what we know as of now is that even the high-end ‘Made in India’ iQOO 7 Legend BMW M Motorsport Edition will cost under ₹40,000 in the country.

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iQOO has already confirmed that it is bringing two iQOO flagship devices by the end of this month in India and one of them would be the iQOO 7 Legend. Today, tech influencer Mukul Sharma has shared the AnTuTu scores of the Indian variant and it crosses 831,000.

In a tweet, Mukul has posted the AnTuTu benchmarks of the upcoming iQOO 7 Legend India variant(model: I2009) and it scores 831,200 overall. We already know that the iQOO 7 Chinese model appeared on AnTuTu (V2049A) and it scored about 733,519.

It’s also worth noting that the Indian variant is tested on AnTuTu V9.0.1 while the Chinese model appeared on V8.5.2. So you can expect a certain difference in scores accordingly. AnTuTu recently released a best performing flagship report(with V8) in China and the Black Shark 4 held the crown with 765,579 points.

That said, if you consider the V9 version, the score seems to be a pretty big one and it is bound to be considering the device is said to have the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset. Anyway, the iQOO 7 Legend scores 213,884 and 320,226  points in CPU and GPU categories.

Also, the real-life images revealed recently hint that it’s the iQOO 7 Legendary edition from China, and hence, it should have the latest LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 7 Legend is likely to feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ centered punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate, flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM.

Other expected specs include a triple-camera with a 48MP main lens, 16MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery, Android 11 OS, and a price of under ₹40,000($537) in India.

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At the end of March, an iQOO phone with model number I2012 was spotted at the Google Play Console. This handset is believed to be the Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO Neo5 smartphone. Now the same handset has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India. The certification suggests that the iQOO Neo5 may go official alongside the iQOO 7 Legend smartphone later this month in India.

iQOO Neo 5 finishes the inclusion process on the Indian BIS certification, Indian launch imminent.#iQOO #iQOONeo5 pic.twitter.com/cUMA2FNGTc

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) April 6, 2021

The BIS certification has no information on the specs of the iQOO Neo5. Its Google Play Console listing had revealed that it is equipped with a punch-hole display that offers Full HD+ resolution, Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

As far as other specs are concerned, the iQOO Neo5 has a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, and a 4,400mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. It features a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with an in-screen fingerprint reader. Earlier this year, an iQOO phone with an I2011 model number was spotted at BIS. This model could be a variant of the Neo5.

iQOO India Director, Gagan Arora said in an interview with Technical Guruji that the company will be launching the iQOO 7 series of smartphones in India by the end of this month. The series will include the iQOO 7 Legend, which is a BMW Motorsport-inspired version of the iQOO 7, and another device. Probably, the iQOO Neo5 may get rebadged as the other iQOO 7 series phone in India.

Arora added that the company aims to launch several iQOO phones in India this year in different price segments. To recollect, the company only launched two phones such as iQOO 3 4G and iQOO 3 5G last year in India. He revealed that iQOO smartphones will be made in India at Vivo’s manufacturing facility. He further said that customers of iQOO phones will be able to get support at select service centers of Vivo.

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iQOO is gearing up to launch a flagship smartphone in India this month. And going by iQOO India director Gagan Arora’s words, it should be sometime around the end of April. Now, the company has teamed up with popular YouTuber Gaurav Chaudhary(@TechnicalGuruji) to confirm the iQOO 7 Legend and reveal more details regarding the device.

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In a conversation with Gaurav on YouTube, Gagan has confirmed that two smartphones including iQOO 7 Legend will launch in India this month. Although he hasn’t talked much about the latter, reports say that it could be the iQOO Neo5 from China. Anyway, he says that the devices will debut somewhere at the end of April.

Talking about the ‘Made in India’ iQOO 7 Legend, Gagan also confirms that iQOO 7 Legend is designed in partnership with BMW M Motorsport and this news falls in line with a leak last week by Tech influencer Mukul Sharma.

Live images of the iQOO 7 Legend have also been shared in the video and it is the exact same one that launched in China as iQOO 7 Legendary edition. It has a white back panel with stripes of the BMW M Motorsport logo and a “Fascination meets Innovation” slogan.

Moving on, Gagan also talks more about how iQOO has been working on expanding its presence in India. He says that iQOO will bring multiple smartphones at different price points and users will be able to service their phones in select Vivo service centers in India in the future.

Also, he admits that iQOO, despite having separate philosophy, shares a manufacturing facility with Vivo.

iQOO 7 Legend is likely to feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ centered punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate, flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, 48MP main lens, 16MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS.

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Last month was one of the busiest ones in a while. We had so many events that it was a bit hard to keep count of the many devices that launched in the span of a month. Well, if you had thought of taking a breather, hold on, because we are back with yet another edition of Upcoming Smartphones April 2021 Edition.

As usual, we have entries from well-known brands like OPPO, Xiaomi, Redmi, realme, Nokia, and a few surprises from companies like Sony and TCL. So without wasting your time, let’s dive into it straight away.

Redmi Gaming Smartphone

Gaming smartphones have their own niche audience and companies like ASUS, Nubia, Black Shark never fail to tap into the excitement. However, they are going to have a new entry and probably a potential rival, Redmi.

Redmi’s Product Director Wang Teng has confirmed that the company will hold a launch event this month and rumors are rife that the star of the show could be the Redmi’s first gaming phone. So far, we know that a device with model number M2104K10C/M2104K10I under respective brands Redmi/POCO could be the upcoming device.

It is confirmed to feature MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset something that we saw in the likes of realme GT Neo as well.

Samsung Galaxy F12, F02s

Samsung is beginning the month by launching two devices under the F-series- Galaxy F12, Galaxy F02s on April 5. Teasers so far hint that they share a lot of specs with the already launched Galaxy M12 and M02s.

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The Galaxy F12 will feature a 6.5-inch Infinity-V 90Hz display, quad-cameras with 48MP ISOCELL GM2 main sensor. It is likely to feature an Exynos 850 chipset, 4/6GB RAM up to 128GB storage, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 6,000mAh battery with 15W charging.

The Galaxy F02s, on the other hand, is said to have a 6.5-inch display, Snapdragon 450 chipset, Triple-cameras with 13MP main sensor, 5,000mAh battery and is likely to launch at a lesser price tag than the Galaxy F12.

OPPO F19

OPPO unveiled the F19 Pro series last month in India. At the event, it teased that a non-Pro OPPO F19 would debut soon. Accordingly, the device is finally launching on April 6.

However, ahead of the official launch, the entire specs of the device have been revealed. As per the OPPO Nepal website, the OPPO F19 will feature a 6.43-inch FHD+ display,  Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, 48MP quad-cameras, 16MP selfie shooter, 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging.

Nokia X10, X20, G10, G20, C20

HMD Global is holding an event on April 8 and it is expected to flag a new wave of Nokia smartphones under a different naming scheme.

The lineup is said to include X, C, and G-series of devices. So far, leaks say that the devices could be Nokia X10 & X20, G10 & G20, and an entry-level C20. The Nokia C20 is likely to sport a 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, run Android 11 OS, and come with an 89 euros price tag.

The X-series is said to be 5G-capable with both the X10 & X20 featuring Snapdragon 480 chipset and up to 6GB RAM. However, they are said to differ in storage, camera, display(6.2-inches on X20), and inturn price as well.

The Nokia G10 and G20 are said to share similarities with Nokia 5.4. Here, the G10 is expected to have a 6.4-inch HD+ display, Helio P22 chipset, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage, 48MP quad-camera, 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

However, the G20 could have improvements in cameras, and feature a powerful MediaTek chipset, 4/64GB storage and a 169 euros price tag.

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro

Lenovo will unveil the Legion 2 Pro in China on April 8. Compared to the standard variant, this will have a slightly bigger 6.92-inch 144Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED FHD+ display.

To compensate for the bezel-less, notch-less display, it is likely to have a selfie shooter on the side of the phone.

Under the hood, Master Lu benchmarks already reveal that it will sport Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB/16 RAM, 128/256/512GB storage, and run Android 11 OS. We can expect other specs like dual USB-C ports,  110W fast charging, and dual-turbo cooling fan.

realme C20, C21, and C25

realme has already unveiled realme C20, realme C21, and realme C25 in other markets and is finally bringing them to India on April 8.

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All three smartphones sport a 6.5-inch LCD display. Here, the realme C20 and C21 have a Helio G35 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging while the realme C25 has a Helio G70 chipset. As for the optics, the realme C20 has a single 8MP rear and a 5MP selfie shooter.

The realme C21, C25 have AI triple-camera with 13MP f/2.2 primary, two 2MP rear sensors. Out of this, the realme C25 is said to come with a bigger 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

Sony Xperia 1 III, 10 III, Xperia Compact

Sony is hosting a new Xperia product launch on April 14 and it is expected to announce products like the Xperia 1 III, 10 III, and a compact device.

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Among these, the flagship Xperia 1 III will likely feature a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED 120Hz display,  Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12/16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, Triple-cameras with 64MP main, 12MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 60x lossless zoom, ZEISS T coating, 5,000mAh battery with 65W charging, and $1,370 price tag.

The mid-range Xperia 10 III could have a 6-inch screen, Snapdragon 690 chipset, sleek 8.4mm in thickness, triple-camera with 12MP main lens, 8MP selfie shooter. The Xperia compact, which may/may not launch is rumored to include the same chipset, camera but come with a smaller 5.5-inch screen.

TCL 20 Series

TCL Mobile has confirmed a global launch event on April 14 and it is expected to launch the remaining devices of the TCL 20 series. Back at CES 2021, it announced the series but only brought two devices- TCL 20 5G and TCL 20 SE.

The remaining devices are TCL 20L, TCL 20S, and TCL 20 Pro 5G. Not all information is available about the devices but looking at early teasers, it looks like the ‘Pro’ variant will have a curved display while the other two will have a flat panel.

Out of this, the TCL 20L has visited Bluetooth SIG and is likely to include three 20L Plus models. Nevertheless, we can expect a bigger battery, cameras, Bluetooth 5.0, and Android 11 OS on these devices.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 11 Ultra in China and global markets on March 29. A few days later, the company has confirmed that it is bringing the 2021 Super Phone to India on April 23.

The Mi 11 Ultra features a 6.8-inch E4 AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256/512GB storage, triple-cameras with 50MP Samsung GN2 sensor, two 48MP ultrawide and TeleMacro sensors.

Other features include a 20MP selfies shooter, 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired & 67W wireless charging, NFC, 5G, and Android 11.

ZTE Axon 30 series

ZTE has already confirmed the Axon 30 series- Axon 30, Axon 30 Pro but hasn’t quite announced the launch date yet. However, it might get unveiled towards the fag end of April i.e, April 30 in China.

Out of this, the ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G will have the world’s first second-generation under-display camera, snapdragon 888 chipset, Trinity triple-camera setup with three 64MP sensors, an auxiliary sensor, 55W charging, and more.

iQOO 7

iQOO India has been teasing a new smartphone launch supposedly the iQOO 7 for a while now but hasn’t quite confirmed a date yet. Reports say that the company is bringing the BMW M Motorsport edition as iQOO 7 Legend as well.

The device is likely to debut in India under the  ₹40,000($547) price tag. The iQOO 7, which has already launched in China, features a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage.

Other features of the iQOO 7 include a 48MP triple-cameras, 16MP selfie shooter, Monster touch, L-shaped VC plate for cooling, 4,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS.

Other expected launches

• realme 8 5G, realme 8i

  • realme has already confirmed that it will launch a 5G version of the realme 8 and a budget-friendly realme 8i in India. Out of this, the realme 8 5G has already stopped at FCC certification.
  • However, this launch might skipped to next month as well so take this with a pinch of salt.

• Vivo V21 series

  • Vivo V21 series was rumored to come before in India but that hasn’t happened yet. The company had other ideas and brought a flagship X60 series to the country. However, it could soon launch one of the supposed members of the V21 series- Vivo V21 SE.
  • Reports reveal that it could be a rebadged version of the iQOO U3 which means it could come with a Dimensity 800U chipset with 5G support. Let’s hope that Vivo doesn’t skip any further.

• Oppo A74 4G & 5G, A94 & A54 5G

  • OPPO is said to bring the remaining devices of the OPPO Axx series and it might happen this month. The company has already unveiled the OPPO A54 4G version already. Next in line could be the OPPO A74, A54, and A94 5G models.
  • The OPPO A74 4G is said to come in certain markets as rebranded OPPO F19 while the 5G version could have Snapdragon 480 chipset.
  • On the other hand, the OPPO A94 5G could be the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G for Europe whereas OPPO A54 5G is said to be a rebadged version of OPPO A93 5G.

• Huawei P50 series

  • When it comes to Huawei, things haven’t been so smooth lately. The company is struggling a lot to gather the supply chain after the US ban and it is hitting them hard. Previously rumored to come this month, the launch of the Huawei P50 series looks to be a far cry for now.
  • However, anything can happen in between so let’s hope that Huawei turns tables to come back stronger.

These are the confirmed/expected smartphone launches for the month of April. We hope you enjoyed reading it and as always please share your feedback in the comments below. It really helps us improve our future articles.

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iQOO brought the iQOO 7 flagship smartphone in China in early January 2021. Ahead of an imminent launch in India, Tech influencer Mukul Sharma says that the BMW M Motorsport edition is coming to India as iQOO 7 Legend.

iQOO 7 in China has three colors- Black, Latent Blue, and a Legendary Edition. Out of this, the Legendary Edition has white color on the back with stripes of the BMW M Motorsport logo with the “Fascination meets Innovation” slogan.

iQOO has been a partner of BMW Motorsport since last year and the 2021 edition is a continuation of the iQOO 5 Pro BMW Edition. That said, despite the unique design, all the color variants use a Marine Aluminum as a mid-frame for rigidity.

For India, iQOO has been teasing the launch of a new Smartphone with Snapdragon 888 chipset under ₹40,000($547). While the brand is yet to confirm that it’s the iQOO 7, certifications have already revealed it.

[Exclusive] I can confirm that this is the iQOO 7 Legend, confirmed to launch in India in April powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. This will be the BMW M Motorsport edition.
Feel free to retweet.#iQOO #iQOO7 #iQOO7Legend https://t.co/r2eiONV17K

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 31, 2021

If iQOO doesn’t make any major changes, the iQOO 7 in India should feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ centered punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits max brightness. Under the hood, the flagship Snapdragon 888 is likely to be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

Since iQOO devices are aimed at gaming, the iQOO 7 should carry over many features like Monster touch, Dual Linear motors with 3D vibration, Multi-Turbo 5.0, One-Touch Game Space, L-shaped VC plate for cooling, and more from China.

Other expected specs include a triple-camera setup with a 48MP main lens, 16MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS. Let’s wait for more info in the coming days.

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Despite the prices of top-tier smartphones rose a lot in the last years, you can still find amazing flagship killers with top-tier hardware departments at amazing prices. One of them is definitely the Realme GT 5G: its camera is the only compromise, but it has nothing to envy to the most expensive phones in the market in terms of hardware. Another flagship with a great price is the iQOO 7, sporting the latest high-end mobile platform by Qualcomm just like the Realme GT 5G. But which one offers the highest value for money? Let’s discover it together through a comparison between their specifications.

Realme GT 5G vs Vivo iQOO 7

Design

Realme GT 5G and iQOO 7 are two devices offering a premium design. The Realme GT 5G comes in a special version with a yellow leather back and a vertical black stripe, while you can find the Vivo iQOO 7 in a special BMW Edition boasting a vertical stripe too, but with the typical BMW colors. The Realme GT 5G is a more compact phone than the iQOO 7: even though it packs a bigger battery, it is thinner and lighter. That is the reason why I prefer it to the Vivo iQOO 7.

Display

Realme GT 5G and Vivo iQOO 7 come with displays boasting very similar specifications. Both have the Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2400 pixels, the HDR10+ certification, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. With these AMOLED panels, you can get an outstanding image quality, despite they are not the best out there. The most important difference is the diagonal: 6.43 inches for the Realme GT 5G and 6.67 inches for the Vivo iQOO 7. This might make the difference for a few users who are interested in productivity and gaming. Note that Realme GT 5G has stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

Realme GT 5G and Vivo iQOO 7 sport the best hardware department you can expect from a 2021 flagship, including the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform (the best one released by Qualcomm until now), up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. Thanks to this hardware department, you can do everything with these handsets while keeping the maximum speed you can expect on an Android phone. They run Android 11 out of the box with a highly-customized user interface on top: the Realme GT 5G has the Realme UI 2.0 which is actually similar to ColorOS 11 by OPPO, while the Vivo iQOO 7 has the brand new OriginOS which replaces Funtouch OS.

Camera

The best camera phone of this comparison is the Vivo iQOO 7: while the Realme GT 5G has midrange-class cameras, the Vivo iQOO 7 is closer to the high-end segment thanks to a 48 MP main sensor supporting optical stabilization and a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom. It is not among the best camera phones, but it is way better than mid-rangers when it comes to photo quality. Alongside the main sensor and the telephoto lens, you get a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a 16 MP selfie camera. Unfortunately, Realme GT 5G lacks a telephoto sensor and OIS, but it still comes with a pretty nice 64 MP main camera supported by an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro camera.

• Read More: Alleged Realme GT Neo’s Geekbench & BIS listings spotted, India launch seemingly teased

Battery

Realme GT 5G offers a longer battery life thanks to its big 4500 mAh battery. The Vivo iQOO 7 has a 4000 mAh battery, below-average if we consider the other flagships released this year, but there is a reason for it: providing the fastest charging speeds. Indeed, the Vivo iQOO 7 supports 120W fast charging which is actually the faster commercial charging power.

Price

Realme GT 5G went on sale in China with a €517/$618 starting price tag, while Vivo iQOO 7 starts from €480/$574. At the end of the day, if you do not care about the cameras, then Realme GT 5G is a better choice due to its bigger battery, stereo speakers, compact design. But if you do, then Vivo iQOO 7 is a better choice since its cameras provide way better performance. Further, 120W fast charging is a killer feature, especially at that price.

Realme GT 5G vs Vivo iQOO 7: PRO and CONS

Realme GT 5G

PRO

• Bigger battery
• Great leather version
• Stereo speakers
• More compact

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Vivo iQOO 7

PRO

• Faster 120W charging technology
• HDR10+ certification
• Better cameras
• Wider display

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Recent reports have claimed that iQOO is gearing up to launch new iQOO phones in India. One of them seems to be the iQOO 7 flagship phone that debuted in China in January. A screenshot shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav reveals the alleged iQOO 7 and iQOO Neo5 smartphones have received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

iQOO 7 will launch in April in India got BIS certification.
Model No: I2009
One More device will launch in India having model no I2011 (iQOO Neo5 expected)@gagan_arora1 Can't Confirm but I can https://t.co/CjATsxS9d9 pic.twitter.com/58Wvr48DSh

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) March 18, 2021

The BIS screenshot shared by the tipster shows that I2009 and I2011 are the model numbers of the upcoming iQOO smartphones for India. The I2009 was previously spotted with Snapdragon 888, mobile platform, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS at Geekbench in February. It is speculated that this model may break cover in India as the iQOO 7.

The iQOO I2011 model number has been spotted for the first time. A similar model number I2012 with specs like Snapdragon 870, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS was spotted at Geekbench last month. At that time, it was speculated that this device could be the Indian variant of the iQOO Neo5.

The I1927 and I1928 model numbers belong to the 4G and 5G variants of last year’s iQOO 3. Hence, there is a possibility that I2012, as well as I2011 model numbers, could be associated with the Neo5. With BIS certifications in tow, it appears that iQOO will soon announce new iQOO phones in India.

In related news, iQOO is reportedly planning to launch a mid-range Z-series phone and an entry-level U-series smartphone in China. These devices are likely to debut as iQOO Z3 and iQOO U3x by the end of this month. The Z3 may feature a 144Hz display, Snapdragon 768G, and 48-megapixel triple cameras, whereas the iQOO U3x could be a rebadged version of the Snapdragon 480 powered Vivo Y31s 5G.

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iQOO launched a couple of smartphones last year in China, but the iQOO 3 was the only handset that was made available in India. Recent reports have claimed that the company is planning to expand its product portfolio this year in India. XDA Developers’ Tushar Mehta had tweeted in February that the company could launch two or more devices including the iQOO 7 in India in the coming months starting from March. Yesterday, iQOO Indian Director Gagan Arora released a cryptic tweet. Probably, he could be teasing the arrival of the new iQOO phone(s) in India.

Answer is √7. Collegeku vangunae calculator ippo thaan use agudhu pic.twitter.com/cwihPbmdkP

— தமிழன் டெக்கினிக்கல் (Tamilan Techinical) (@TTechinical) March 12, 2021

iQOO will be announcing the iQOO Neo5 smartphone in China on March 16. Interestingly, its Indian variant appeared at Geekbench recently with the I2012 model number. Last month, the iQOO 7’s Indian variant with the I2009 model number was spotted at Geekbench. Hence, it appears that the company be launching to launch both phones in India soon. It is unclear which of these devices will be breaking cover in India first.

iQOO 7 specifications

The iQOO 7 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 888 powers the device with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Its 4,000mAh battery supports 120W fast charging. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (portrait) triple camera system.

iQOO Neo5 specifications (Rumored)

The iQOO Neo5 is speculated to arrive with a 6.62-inch AMOLED E3 display that will offer users an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint reader, and an independent display chip for a realistic viewing experience. The Snapdragon 870 chipset will power the device with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support.

The iQOO Neo5 is expected to feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It may sport a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. It boots to OriginOS based Android 11 OS.

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Several flagship killers are hitting the shelves in China this year. And some of them come with amazing top-tier specifications, not only in the hardware department. One of them is definitely the iQOO 7, providing the fastest charging technology ever seen in the market and even a high-end camera. But there is a more famous phone released by Xiaomi which should hit the global market soon: the Redmi K40 Pro. Did Vivo realize a better flagship killer this year or you should go for the latest device from Xiaomi’s brand? Here is a specs comparison that will list the differences and the potentialities of each device.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 7

Design

Both Redmi K40 Pro and Vivo iQOO 7 come with a great design. They feature a non-invasive camera module, a high screen-to-body ratio, and a punch-hole display with narrow bezels. But the BMW edition of the iQOO 7 is simply outstanding. The BMW Edition features a unique design including a stripe with the colors of the brand. The Vivo iQOO 7 has a more compact body than the Redmi K40 Pro, but the latter is thinner and lighter, despite featuring a bigger battery. Further, with the K40 Pro, you get the IP53 certification which proves that the phone is splash resistant and dust resistant.

Display

The displays of the Redmi K40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 7 have similar specifications. We are talking about two AMOLED panels with a Full HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification, as well as a high brightness. In both cases, we are talking about high-end displays, but not flagship-class panels. The phones feature an in-display fingerprint reader. Besides its good display, the K40 Pro features stereo speakers, while Vivo iQOO 7 does not.

Specs & Software

Vivo iQOO 7 and Redmi K40 Pro are equipped with the best processor you can get in 2021: the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform by Qualcomm. On the Redmi K40 Pro, it is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage (UFS 3.1), while the Vivo iQOO 7 has up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. If we only consider the hardware, the Vivo iQOO 7 wins in its higher-end configuration. The handsets run Android 11 with a highly-customized user interface.

Camera

On the camera side, the Vivo iQOO 7 is superior. It packs a triple camera including a 48 MP main sensor with OIS, a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide camera. With the Redmi K40 Pro, you do not get a telephoto sensor, neither OIS. That is why the iQOO 7 is able to provide a better photo quality. But the Redmi K40 Pro and its 64 MP triple camera have an interesting advantage: they can record videos in 8K resolution.

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Battery

The Redmi K40 Pro surely offers a longer battery life in all of the scenarios simply because it features a bigger 4520 mAh battery. The Vivo iQOO 7 has just 4000 mAh, but as mentioned in the intro, it supports the fastest charging technology in the market: with a power of 120W, the phone is able to charge from 0 to 100 percent in just 15 minutes! Do you prefer having a bigger battery or faster charging?

Price

The base variants of the Redmi K40 Pro and iQOO 7 are priced at about €480/$580 in China. We are unable to pick a definitive winner for this comparison because it depends on your actual needs. I would personally choose the Vivo iQOO 7 due to its 120W fast charging technology and better cameras: it is a more innovative phone and I believe it offers a higher value for money, especially because of its cameras. On the other hand, the Redmi K40 Pro offers a more satisfying battery life, stereo speakers, and the IP53 certification which makes it splash and dust resistant. In each case, you will get a perfect flagship for gaming and advanced usage patterns.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 7: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro

PRO

• IP53 certification
• Bigger battery
• Stereo speakers
• IR blaster

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Vivo iQOO 7

PRO

• 120W fast charging
• Up to 12 GB RAM
• Better cameras
• More compact

CONS

• Smaller battery

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It’s that time of the year when companies flood the market with flagship smartphones. Last month, we predicted that a few of the gaming devices would arrive early but they missed the Feb launch time frame. However, many of them have confirmed their arrival in March and now we are back with the Upcoming Smartphones: March 2021 edition.

As usual, we have a variety of launches scheduled from Asus, Redmi, realme, Nubia, Meizu, OPPO, OnePlus, and more.

Let’s take a look a quick look at the list of confirmed/expected smartphone launches for this month.

 Meizu 18 series

After deciding to stick to flagships going forward, Meizu is bringing the Meizu 18, Meizu 18 Pro to China on March 3. The Meizu 18 series will feature a 6.2-inch OLED curved FHD+ display while the ‘Pro’ will have a QHD+ panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the base variant is expected to feature Snapdragon 870 chipset while the ‘Pro’ will feature the Snapdragon 888. Other specs include LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 4,000mAh(Meizu 18) with 36W charging, and 4,500mAh(Meizu 18 Pro) batteries with 45W charging, 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, cameras up to 50MP lens.

Vivo S9, S9e

Vivo will launch the Vivo S9 in China on March 3. So far, it is said that the device features a 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G chipset, triple-cameras with a 64-megapixel main sensor.

Other expected specs include RAM up to 12GB, 4100mAh battery that supports 33W Flashcharge, 44MP selfie shooter, Android 11 OS.

A Vivo S9e will also debut alongside the Vivo S9. This watered-down sibling will have a 32MP selfie camera, MediaTek Dimensity 820 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,100mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy M62, Galaxy A32 4G

Samsung already launched the Galaxy F62 in India. However, this device with a few tweaks will launch in other markets (Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia) on March 3.

Accordingly, the Galaxy M62 will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display,  Exynos 9825 chipset, 8GB RAM/128GB Storage, 64MP Quad-cameras, 32MP selfie shooter, 7,000mAh battery with 25W charging.

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The Galaxy A32 4G has already landed in Russia and will go on sale in India from March 5. This device sports 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 6.4-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ Infinity-U display,  MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, 64MP Quad-cameras, 20MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging.

RedMagic 6

Nubia will unveil the RedMagic 6 in China on March 4. The device will have a lot of gaming-focused features like an OLED display with a 160Hz refresh rate, up to 500Hz touch sampling rate, shoulder buttons with a 400Hz touch sampling rate on the sides, air and liquid cooling system.

Under the hood, the RedMagic 6 will boast Snapdragon 888 chipset, triple-cameras, 4,500mAh battery with 120W charging support. The device will also be the first RedMagic to launch with a ‘Tencent Games’ logo as a result of a strategic partnership. We’ll also get a new RedMagic smartwatch alongside this phone.

realme GT

realme will launch the realme GT in China on the same day as Nubia, i.,e on March 4 (Thursday). The device will launch in regular Glass model and White/Yellow Leather Editions. It will also be the company’s performance flagship with a stainless steel VC cooling system.

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As for Specs, it will feature an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. Other specs include Triple cameras with 64MP main, and a pair of 13MP auxiliary sensors, 65W charging support, 3.5mm audio jack, Android 11 OS, and an aggressive price of below 2,999 yuan($465).

Redmi Note 10 series

Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will bring the Redmi Note 10 series to India and other Global markets on March 4. The series will likely have three devices- Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

As for Specs, the base Redmi Note 10 will likely feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, Snapdragon 678 chipset, 48MP Quad cameras, 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging. The  ‘Pro’ and ‘Pro Max’ models are expected to feature a Snapdragon 732G 4G and Snapdragon 768G 5G chipsets respectively.

Other expected features of the Redmi Note 10 Pro would be 64MP quad-cameras, 5,050mAh battery, 6/8GB RAM, 64/128GB storage. It’s not clear if the ‘Pro Max’ will opt for an LCD panel to cut down the costs as the device is likely to boast 5G connectivity support, a huge 108MP camera sensor, 120Hz refresh rate display.

The Note 10 series will probably have the dual-speakers, IR blaster, 3.5mm audio jack, run MIUI 12 based on Android 11. The base variant will get White, Green, and Black colors while the Note 10 Pro will get Blue, Bronze, and Gray, and the top-of-the-line Pro Max Blue, Black, and Bronze options.

ASUS ROG Phone 5

ASUS will launch the fourth-gen ROG Phone 5 worldwide on March 10. The device will likely come in two versions one of which will have a special Dot-Matrix LED array on the back.

In terms of Specs, the ROG Phone 5 will feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, dual-speakers, 3.5mm audio jack, Triple-cameras with 64MP main sensor, 6,000mAh battery with 65W charging.

OPPO Find X3 series

OPPO has confirmed that it will reveal the Find X3 series on March 11. The company is expected to reveal Find X3, Find X3 Pro in addition to Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite. The first two will likely launch in China while OPPO will bring the ‘Pro’, Neo, and Lite globally.

OPPO Find X3, X3 Pro

Expected specs for the OPPO Find X3 series include a 6.78-inch OLED punch-hole display with QHD+ resolution, 10-bit colors, and refresh rate up to 120Hz. The base variant will likely have the Snapdragon 870 while the ‘Pro’ feature  Snapdragon 888 chipset.

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Other possible features of Find X3 Pro include a 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC charging, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage.

For cameras, it will have Quad-cameras with Sony IMX766 50MP wide-angle, a Sony IMX766 50MP ultrawide, a 13MP Telephoto with 2x optical, and a 5MP macro and 32MP Sony IMX766 selfie shooter.

The rear layout is capable of 4K video at 60fps, 5x Hybrid, and 20x digital zoom.

OPPO Find X3 Neo, Find X3 Lite

OPPO Find X3 Neo will feature a 6.5-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 865 chipset, Quad Cameras with 50MP+16MP+13MP+2MP lenses, 12GB RAM/256GB storage, 32MP front camera, 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging.

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The Find X3 Lite, on the other hand, will have a 6.44-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 765G chipset, 8GB RAM/128GB storage, 4,300mAh battery with 65W charging, Quad-cameras with 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP setup, 32MP selfie shooter.

iQOO Neo5

iQOO recently confirmed that it will bring the iQOO Neo5 to China on March 16. The device will succeed the iQOO Neo3 from 2020.

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Leaks so far say that the iQOO Neo5 will feature an AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 870 chipset, paired with up to 12GB DDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Other expected specs include a rear Triple-camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX 598 main lens, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP sensor, 4,400mAh battery with 66W FlashCharge support, SA/NSA 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and Android 11 OS.

OnePlus 9 series

Probably the last and biggest confirmed(almost) launch of the month could be the OnePlus 9 series. The devices are expected to launch around the last week of March(Mar. 23). And the company has already started teasing it.

The series so far is expected to include OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and a possible OnePlus 9R. The OnePlus 9 will feature a 6.55-inch Flat AMOLED 120Hz FHD+ display while the Pro will have a 6.78-inches QHD+ panel.

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Both will likely feature Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging, Android 11 OS.The OnePlus 9 Pro will get a special treatment to Quad-cameras(48MP + 50MP + 8MP + 2MP) like 4K video at 120fps, 8K at 30fps thanks to the Hasselblad partnership.

However, the non-Pro will have a Triple-Cameras with 48MP Sony IMX689, and a 48MP ultra-wide lens, 16MP selfie shooter.

Besides, things are a bit clumsy with respect to the third OnePlus 9 device as some fake leaks are circling around. So far it is said to be called OnePlus 9R and tipped to feature Snapdragon 865 chipset and sale for around $600.

There’s also a OnePlus smartwatch expected alongside the flagships.

Other Expected launches

• Samsung Galaxy A52, A72

  • Samsung is geared up to refresh the Ax series in 2021. The South Korean giant will bring the Galaxy A52, A72 most probably this month(without delays). Thanks to leaked info we know that A52 is coming in 4G/5G variants while the A72 is limited to 4G.

• OPPO F19 Pro, F19 Pro+ 5G

  • OPPO has started teasing the OPPO F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G on Amazon India. Rumored specs of OPPO F19 Pro are  6.4-inch AMOLED punch-hole display, MediaTek Helio P95 chipset, 48MP Quad cameras, 16MP selfie, 4,310mAh battery with 30W charging and sell around ₹20,000.
  • The OPPO F19 Pro+ is said to be a 5G smartphone with the same size as above,  Dimensity 800U chipset, 64MP quad-cameras, 32MP selfie shooter, 4,500mAh battery with 30W charging.

• Motorola G10, G30, G50, G100

  • Motorola is expected to bring a whole new G-series of devices in 2021. Of this, the Motorola G10, G30, G50, G100 are said to debut very soon and it could be this month.
  • Moto G10 and G30 are already official and are heading to India this month. The G50, G100 are said to be 5G devices where the G50 is the leaked ‘Ibiza‘ and the G100 is likely the rebadged Motorola Edge S for Global markets.

• POCO X3 Pro

  • POCO is said to launch a ‘Pro’ variant of the X3 Pro in India this month. The device may feature a Snapdragon 855/855+ chipset, 48MP Quad-cameras, Wi-Fi 5GHz,  MIUI 12 out of the box.

• Vivo X60 series, iQOO 7

  • Vivo is expected to launch about 11 smartphones before the end of April in India. And the X60 series could debut here and Globally(with a few tweaks) in March. Interestingly, the Vivo X50 Pro+ from last year will likely accompany the launch in India.
  • iQOO 7 is rumored to bring two more devices to India in March 2021. And one of them could be the iQOO 7 as it has already appeared on Geekbench.

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is expected to debut with features like 6.81-inch 2K quad-curved 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, Triple-cameras with Samsung ISOCELL GN2 50MP main lens, a Periscope Telephoto sensor(up to 120X digital zoom), 5,000mAh battery with a rumored 67W wireless charging.

So these were the upcoming Smartphones for the month of March 2021. Although this was a long list, we hope it was useful and informational.

We will be back next month for another edition until then stay tuned to our social media channels.

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iQOO is rumored to launch two or more Smartphones in India starting next month i.e., March. Accordingly, the company’s supposed Indian variants are doing the rounds on Geekbench. Today, yet another device has been spotted and it could be the iQOO 7 from China.

An iQOO device with model number I2009 appears on the Geekbench 5 listing(courtesy of Abhishek Yadav) with 1,130 single and 3,690 multi-core scores respectively. If you recall, the iQOO 7 for China(V2049A) was also spotted on Geekbench before its launch with similar results.

And in case you don’t know, the model numbers of iQOO are different for regions like India. For instance, the iQOO 3 that’s selling in India has a model number I1928 however its Chinese model number is V1955A. Having said that, looking at the past, it’s very well possible that the current listing with I2009 could be the next iQOO 7.

Now, keep in mind that we already have another ‘I2012‘ iQOO device on Geekbench with Snapdragon 870 chipset. Vivo hasn’t launched this device yet and it is expected to the iQOO Neo5.

Anyway, the Geekbench listing also shows that Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset runs the show(board name: Lahaina) which is a no-brainer. We can also expect the device to feature up to 12GB of RAM, and run Android 11(Based on OriginOS).

iQOO 7 in China features a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Triple-camera setup having a 48MP f/1.79 main lens(with OIS), a 16MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge, dual-SIM with 5G support, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC.

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Last year, iQOO launched a wide range of smartphones in China. However, India was treated with only one phone i.e., the iQOO 3 in February. The Snapdragon 865 powered handset is now selling for as low as Rs 29,990 (~$411) in the country. The company recently released the Snapdragon 888 powered iQOO 7 flagship phone in January in China and it also expected to unveil the iQOO Neo5 soon in the home market. Fresh information shared by tipster Debayan Roy reveals that India will be receiving as many as three iQOO phones by April.

The new leak states that iQOO will be launching the one flagship in the third or fourth week of March. The tipster speculated that it could be the iQOO 7 smartphone.

He also stated India will be receiving two more iQOO devices by April end. The names of these devices are not known yet. If the new leak turns out to be true, the company may soon start teasing the arrival of its next flagship for India in the coming weeks.

iQOO 7 specifications

The iQOO 7 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution. It is loaded with OriginOS based Android 11 OS. The SD888 powered phone ships with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

It has a selfie snapper of 16-megapixel and a 48-megapixel (main with OIS) + 13-megapixel (120-degree ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (portrait) triple camera system. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone supports 120W fast charging. It also features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

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A few hours ago, Xiaomi Mi 11 made its official debut in the global market. The world knows it as the most affordable phone with Snapdragon 888 launched in the global market, but if you go to China things change. There is an even more affordable device than the Mi 11 in the Chinese market: the iQOO 7. It is still powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, but it can be found at a lower price. Is it worth spending more on the Mi 11 or you should prefer to save some money for the iQOO 7? We will try to give you the answer through a comparison between their specifications.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Vivo iQOO 7

Design

Unless you choose the BMW special edition of the iQOO 7, you actually get a more attractive design with the Xiaomi Mi 11. Unlike the iQOO 7, it has a curved display, as well as a more beautiful camera module and rear side. The iQOO 7 is more compact, but in my honest opinion, the Mi 11 is more original and beautiful. Further, its front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, the latest protection by Corning. Unfortunately, none of these devices is protected against water and dust with an IP rating.

Display

Besides offering a more attractive design at first glance, the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a better display than the iQOO 7. First of all, it features a higher resolution: Quad HD+ against Full HD+. Further, it has a higher peak brightness. Last but not least, it shows up to one billion colors, so it has a better color reproduction than the iQOO 7. But the iQOO 7 still offers a pretty nice display with the AMOLED technology, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and the HDR10+ certification. Both feature an in-display fingerprint reader, but on the Mi 11, it can also be used to measure the heart rate.

Specs & Software

As mentioned in the intro of this comparison, Xiaomi Mi 11 and iQOO 7 are powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. This means that they provide flagship-class performances and they are amazing gaming phones. Alongside the Snapdragon 888, you get up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of fast UFS 3.1 internal storage. In terms of hardware, it is essentially a draw. The phones are based on Android 11 with a highly-customized user interface on board.

Camera

The camera departments of Xiaomi Mi 11 and iQOO 7 have their pro and cons. The Xiaomi Mi 11 actually comes with a better 108 MP main camera, while the iQOO 7 has better secondary sensors. With the iQOO 7, you get a telephoto sensor with a 2x optical zoom for portraits, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a 2 MP macro camera instead. Both have a 13 MP ultrawide camera too. Xiaomi Mi 11 is slightly better due to its great main camera supporting 8K video recording.

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Battery

Xiaomi Mi 11 wins the battery life comparison simply because it features a bigger battery with a 4600 mAh capacity. On the other hand, the iQOO 7 is one of the fastest charging phones in the market thanks to a fast charging technology with a power of 120W. Its 4000 mAh battery is able to charge from 0 to 100 percent in just 15 minutes: a record. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has slower wired charging with 55W power, but unlike the iQOO 7, it features wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

The listing price of the base variant of the Xiaomi Mi 11 in China is about €603/$727, while the iQOO 7 starts from $588/€488 in the Chinese market. The Mi 11 starts from €749 in Europe, while the iQOO 7 is not available globally. The Xiaomi Mi 11 is definitely a better phone, but the iQOO 7 offers amazing features such as 120W fast charging and optical zoom at an incredibly low price.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Vivo iQOO 7: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11

PRO

• Global availability
• Best display
• Wireless charging
• Bigger battery
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• No optical zoom

Vivo iQOO 7

PRO

• Telephoto sensor
• Compact
• Faster charging
• Very good price

CONS

• Limited availability

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iQOO launched the iQOO 7 gaming-centric flagship smartphone in China on January 11. The device went on pre-orders ahead of the first sale that happened today, January 15. Soon after the sale ended, iQOO has officially confirmed the sale figures on Weibo.

According to iQOO’s official post, iQOO 7 sale figures (as of 11:11 China time) have exceeded CNY 200 million. The company held the first sale from January 15 at 0:00 to 10:00 Beijing time(UTC+08:00). iQOO, however, hasn’t specified how many units it has sold in the first sale. iQOO’s VP Feng Yufei thanked the fans for supporting a less than two-year established brand.

If you recall, iQOO’s first gaming Smartphone launched way back in March 2019. It’s still more than a month away from celebrating the two-year anniversary. However, the company has gone ahead and launched several devices and has landed on iQOO 7 recently on January 11. Anyway, Feng Yufei says that the company will improve and live up to the expectations.

iQOO 7 Specifications

iQOO 7 features a marine aluminum mid-frame and is covered by AG glass construction for rigidity and ergonomics. It sports a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ HDR10+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000Hz touch sampling rate.

A report on Weibo says that iQOO has already rolled out firmware for this 1000Hz  support. Under the hood, the latest Snapdragon 888 SoC powers the device which is paired with enhanced versions of 8/12GB DDR5RAM(6400Mbps) and 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

The device has a lot of gaming features like Monster Beat Hi-Res certified Dual Speakers, Dual-Linear Motors for 3D vibration, Monster Touch Pressure-sensitive screen to act as a virtual Gamepad(w/ Monster Engine), and a 4096 sq. mm head spreader and L-shaped VC cooling plate inside.

Other features include a 48MP triple-camera setup on the back with 0x digital Zoom, OIS anti-shake, 16MP selfie shooter up front, 4,000mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge support, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and OriginOS based on Android 11.

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A couple of days ago, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO launched its latest flagship smartphone in its home market China — iQOO 7. With that, it became the second smartphone to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, after Xiaomi Mi 11.

Now, the smartphone is up for pre-orders in China in two variants — 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, costing 3,798 yuan (~$588) and 4,198 yuan (~$650) respectively. The devices are offered in two colors — Black Mirror and Latent Blue. The devices are set to go on sale from 15th January.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.62-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 6000000:1 contrast, supports HDR 10+ content, 1000Hz instant touch sample rate, and 300Hz touch report rate.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of DDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. For cooling, iQOO says the device has a 4096 sq. mm head spreader inside and an L-shaped VC cooling plate.

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In the camera department, the phone features a triple-camera setup that includes a 48MP f/1.79 main sensor with OIS and dual 13MP sensors. One is an f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle lens whereas the other one is an f/2.46 Portrait camera with a 50mm focal length. On the front, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone is running Android-based OriginOS and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery. It comes with support for 120W FlashCharge technology which the company claims can fully charge the device within 15 minutes. The company is also offering a standard 120W charger in the box.

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iQOO 7 5G smartphone was launched as a flagship device consisting of Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 6.62-inch HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, 120W fast charging support and 256GB storage. Furthermore, there are several advancements over its predecessor which makes it a true flagship. However, the smartphone is currently available only in China, but users across the globe can order it for $699 via GizChina. Moreover, you can get an additional $50 discount with the coupon code – Q750 if you order it now.

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The Early Bird sale on iQOO 7 is limited till January 21. We suggest the interested users grab the smartphone as soon as possible, otherwise, it will go out of stock.

iQOO 7 features a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate while carrying a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The device houses Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM. Furthermore, there’s a triple camera setup on the rear side featuring a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 13-megapixel portrait sensor. It is available in three different colours of Black, Latent Blue and Legendary Edition.

The smartphone sports a dual 2000 mAh battery which supports 120W ultra-fast charging technology. It can charge zero to 100 per cent within just 15 minutes. It measures 162.20 x 75.80 x 8.70mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 209.50 grams.

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After a lot of hype, the Vivo-X60 inspired iQOO 7 is finally here. The device that has launched in China starting at 3798 yuan($586) has the latest Snapdragon 888 SoC,  120Hz AMOLED display, Gaming-focused features, and more.

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iQOO 7 Price, Availability

The iQOO 7 comes in three colors- Black, Latent Blue, and Legendary BMW Edition. It’s price is as follows:

• 8GB + 128GB – 3,798 yuan($586)
• 12GB + 256GB- 4,198 yuan($648)

The device is already up for pre-orders from today( January 11 at 20:30 China time). It will go on sale from January 15 at 0:00. However, only the Black land and Legendary BMW Edition will be available for the first sale.

The Blue variant goes on sale only on January 19 at 10:00. Either way, the iQOO 7 will be available on major e-commerce sites like Jingdong, T-Mall, Vivo Shop, and more. Those who pre-book the device will enjoy benefits like free-screen replacement, EMI up to 24-months, half a year extended warranty, and more.

iQOO 7 Design, Display

iQOO says that the iQOO 7 has the same rigid construction for the fuselage and display as its predecessors. In fact, the latest flagship uses a Marine Aluminum as a mid-frame which is both stronger and lighter. It is also covered by a 0.6mm AG(Anti-Glare) glass. Upfront, there is a centered punch-hole display.

Measuring 162.2×75.8×8.7mm, the iQOO 7 weighs about 209.5 grams. Talking about the display, it has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. iQOO says that the display also has 6000000:1 contrast, supports HDR 10+ content, 1000Hz instant touch sample rate, and 300Hz touch report rate.

The display also has 1300 nits brightness, 4096 levels of brightness adjustment, SGS-certification for low-smear, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 91.4% screen-body ratio.

iQOO 7 Specifications and Gaming Features

Under the hood, it packs in the latest Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with enhanced versions of DDR5RAM(6400Mbps) and UFS 3.1 storage. Adreno 660 GPU does the graphic duties with which iQOO has several auxiliary features for a typical official KPL Gaming-centric smartphone. Those are as follows:

• ‘Monster Touch’ Pressure-Sensitive Screen- Acts as Touch triggers
• ‘Monster Beat’ Dual Stereo Speakers(Loudness: 71.5 dB)
• ‘Monster Engine’-powered Dual-Linear Motors with 3D vibration

For Audio, it even has a dedicated HIFI-DAC CS43131 Audio Chip for an interactive Hi-Res and Super Audio experience. As said in the previous reports, the Monster Engine helps the screen behave like a GamePad in feedback vibrations. The Monster Touch is complemented by a Touch Acceleration which helps boost the response during gaming.

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Additionally, the device supports features like Multi-Turbo 5.0, One-Touch Game Space, GVoice optimization technology, and a Game Box loaded with a bucket load of essential features.

For cooling, iQOO says the device has a 4096 sq. mm head spreader inside. It has an L-shaped VC cooling plate. You don’t have to worry about the connectivity during gaming too as the device supports SA/NSA 5G. It also has an array of antennas spread around and supports Wi-Fi 6 standards with a 100% theoretical bump up in download/upload speeds.

iQOO 7 Other Features

For Cameras, you get a square-shaped vertical camera layout on the back with iQOO branding and LED flash lying beneath. It has a 48MP f/1.79 main with OIS and dual 13MP sensors. One is an f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle lens whereas the other one is a f/2.46 Portrait camera with a 50mm focal length. The camera supports features 20x digital Zoom, OIS anti-shake, Night scene 2.0, Panorama, Raw HDR 2.0, and more.

Upfront, you get a 16MP f/2.0 sensor for selfies. Just like the predecessor, the iQOO 7 also packs in a 4,000mAh(2*2,000mAh) battery with 120W FlashCharge support. iQOO says that the device can be charged fully in just 15 minutes. Although it lacks wireless charging, the company says that the device supports back Compatibility like 65W PD charging, and comes with a standard 120W charger and longer 1.5m cable in box.

Other features include in-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, OriginOS based on Android 11, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, Type-C port, Beidou/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo for navigation, dual-SIM.

UP NEXT: iQOO 7 Neo, Z3, Z3x, U3x specifications and pricing leaked

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iQOO will be launching the iQOO 7 later today in China. A Weibo user has shared a couple of screenshots to share the specs of the upcoming iQOO phones such as iQOO 7 Neo, iQOO Z3, iQOO Z3x, and iQOO U3x. Before reading ahead, readers are advised to digest the leak with a grain of salt.

iQOO 7 Neo specifications (Unconfirmed)

The iQOO 7 Neo is expected to arrive with specs like an LCD display that offers a 120Hz or higher refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast charging support. It could be coming with a 48-megapixel main camera and a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. The iQOO 7 Neo is expected to arrive in the second or third quarter in China with a pricing of around 2,500 Yuan (~$385).

iQOO Z3 and Z3x specifications (Unconfirmed)

The iQOO Z3 and Z3x phones are expected to arrive as the successor to the iQOO Z1 and iQOO Z1x phones from last year. The iQOO Z3 leak reveals that it has a 144Hz LCD display, an unknown 6nm chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging technology. For photography, it may come with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel primary shooter. The device could be priced at 2,000 Yuan (~$308).

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The iQOO Z3x may come with a 120Hz LCD display, Dimensity 820 chipset, LPPDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It could be coming with a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel primary shooter. The device may launch in Q1 with a pricing of 1,500 Yuan (~$231).

iQOO U3x specifications (Unconfirmed)

The iQOO U3x is expected to arrive with a 60Hz LCD panel, Dimensity 700 chipset, LPPDR4x RAM, UFS 2.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It may feature an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel main camera. It may release with a price tag of 1,000 Yuan (~$154). This phone will be succeeding the iQOO U1x phone from 2020.

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iQOO will be announcing the iQOO 7 flagship phone in China at 7:30 PM (local time) today. Earlier this month, the smartphone had appeared on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform with a staggering score of 752,935. Over the weekend, a screenshot of a new AnTuTu listing of the iQOO 7 appeared to reveal more on its benchmarking scores.

In the new screenshot, the iQOO 7 scored 202,487 in the CPU test, 3149,948 in the CPU test, 114,854 in the memory test, and 101,210 in the UX test. By this, the handset recorded a score of 733,519 on the benchmarking platform.

In the previously seen AnTuTu listing, the Snapdragon 888 powered iQOO 7 was spotted with specs like a 120Hz refresh rate supporting display, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and Android 11 OS. The company today confirmed that the iQOO 7 will come equipped with an OriginOS upgrade.

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iQOO 7 specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the iQOO 7 will be coming with a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a punch-hole design. It could be featuring the same screen that is available on the recently announced Vivo X60 handset. The device could be backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. It lacks support for wireless charging.

There is no word on the front camera of the iQOO 7. The rear-facing triple camera system could be featuring a 48-megapixel Sony IMX589 chipset, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel portrait lens. The phone is confirmed to arrive with dual-linear motors and dual speakers.

The iQOO 7 will be arriving in a textured black and a white-colored BMW edition. It may carry a price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$508).

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Next week is practically Samsung Week. After months of leaks and waiting, the Galaxy S21 series will finally be unveiled and that should take over the news. iQOO and OnePlus will also try to share the spotlight with a new phone and a new fitness tracker respectively. Oh! CES 2021, the all-virtual event also begins next week!!!

iQOO 7 – Another manufacturer beats Samsung to the Snapdragon 888

Samsung is usually the first manufacturer to launch a phone with Qualcomm’s flagship processor but that changed with the Snapdragon 888. Xiaomi not only got to do so first with the launch of the Mi 11 but Vivo’s iQOO will also get to announce their iQOO 7 flagship phone before Samsung. The launch is on Monday, January 11, and you can be sure you will find all the details of the new phone here on Gizmochina.

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CES 2011 – TVs, computers, and a few phones and tablets

Thanks to the pandemic, CES is a virtual event this year. The annual show which usually holds in Las Vegas and serves as a pilgrimage of some sort for tech enthusiasts will kick-off virtually on Monday and run through Thursday, January 14. And because it is a virtual event, it means everyone can watch live-streams and presentations. Don’t have the time to sit through all the announcements? Then check in every day here for our coverage of all the exciting products unveiled.

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While CES goes into its second day, Samsung will announce a new Exynos chipset which is believed to be called the Exynos 2100. The flagship processor promises big gains in performance over its predecessor. The good news is that we won’t have to wait so long to find out if Samsung’s new chipset is as excellent as reported as the Korean giant will announce the Galaxy S21 series on Thursday, the 14th of January.

The new flagship series which includes the S21 itself, the Galaxy S21 Plus, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra, will come with the new Exynos processor in some markets and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 in others. Ready for the next Battle Chip? We are excited too!

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On Monday, iQOO will be taking off covers from the iQOO 7 flagship phone in China. So far, the company has showcased the appearance of the white-colored iQOO 7 BMW Edition. The Chinese firm has released a fresh render to reveal the appearance of its black variant.

The red, black, and blue BMW stripes can be seen on the white-colored version of the iQOO 7. The rear-facing camera module houses three cameras and below it is a plate that houses a dual-LED flash unit and iQOO branding.

The black-colored iQOO 7 has an offbeat textured design on its rear. At the front, the phone features a top-centered selfie camera cutout.

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iQOO 7 specifications

Rumors have revealed that iQOO 7 has a thickness of 8.7mm and it weighs 209 grams. It could be housing a 6.56-inch AMOLED display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen of the iQOO 7 is integrated with a fingerprint reader. The iQOO 7 could be featuring the same display that is available on the Vivo X60 smartphone.

The Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform is present under the hood of the iQOO 7. The SoC is coupled with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device could be backed by a 4,000mAh battery and it may carry support for 120W ultrafast charging technology.

The iQOO 7’s triple camera setup may include a Sony IMX598 48-megapixel primary shooter, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone is fitted with dual speakers and dual linear motors for in-game vibrations. It could be carrying a price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$509).

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iQOO is all set to launch the iQOO 7 flagship phone in China on Jan. 11. A leaked shot of a sheet with key specs of the smartphone has appeared on Weibo. At the same time, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station some details on the camera capabilities of the smartphone.

The leaked shot reveals that the Snapdragon 888 SoC powered iQOO 7 will be equipped with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone will be equipped with an E3 display. The AnTuTu listing of the phone had revealed that the screen of the iQOO 7 supports a refresh rate of 120Hz. It recorded an impressive score of 752,935 on the benchmarking platform.

The handset will be housing a 4,000mAh battery that will support 120W superfast charging. There is no support for wireless charging on the device. The handset is equipped with stereo speakers and dual-linear motors with 3D vibration. The device measures 8.7mm in thickness and weighs 209 grams.

Editor’s Pick:  Live photo of iQOO 7 shows a ridge-like design on the back

The official iQOO 7 renders that appeared in the past revealed that it has a triple camera system on its back. The new leak states that the phone possesses a Sony IMX598 lens. According to another leak, the iQOO 7 possesses a 48-megpaixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (portrait) triple camera system. It seems to be the same camera setup that is available on the Vivo X60 series. However, the main camera will not be assisted by a micro-gimbal OIS system that can be found on the X60 series. Lastly, the leaked specs sheet also suggests that the iQOO 7 may carry a price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$510).

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iQOO is gearing to launch the next iteration of flagship, the iQOO 7 on January 11 in China. Ahead of the launch, it has been teasing the features of the device. Recently, the company has revealed its key specs including a pressure-sensitive screen, Dual-Linear Motors, and Dual Speakers with Hi-Res certification.

iQOO on Weibo, Shared a Video(via) to depict the features of the device. Precisely, the iQOO 7 will feature Dual- Linear Motors with one on the left and right side when held in Landscape mode. This coupled with a Monster Engine will help the device function like a Gamepad in giving feedback vibrations.

The company, in a poster, also says that the flagship will not only provide 3-Dimensional surround vibrations but also have a Dual Speakers with Hi-Res Certification. In fact, it will have a HiFi DAC chip that has a dynamic range (DNR=120dB) and THD<0.03%.

iQOO 7

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Additionally, iQOO 7 will feature a pressure-sensitive AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Just like the Vibration, the screen also recognizes touch on the Left, Right areas in the Landscape area. The company has termed it as Monster Touch but let’s wait to see it’s implementation.

Other features of display confirmed are 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10+, SGS Certification for Blue-Light and Smear etc. The iQOO 7 is shaping out to be a pretty strong contender for flagship rivals in 2021. It will join the bandwagon of devices with Snapdragon 888 SoC.

Besides, the device is expected to feature a 6.6-inch 2400×1080 display in addition to having a centered punch-hole screen which is confirmed.  At the back, it will have a triple-camera setup with iQOO branding beneath. Out of this, the primary will likely be a 48MP Sony IMX598 with OIS.

Lastly, the iQOO 7 will feature a 120W charging that can essentially charge a 4,000mAh battery in just 15 minutes. Apart from the usual three colors, the company will also launch a BMW Special Edition and will be the official gaming smartphone of KPL(King Pro League).

UP NEXT: Live photo of iQOO 7 shows a ridge-like design on the back

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Vivo‘s subsidiary, iQOO, will announce a new phone next week. The phone which will hit markets as the iQOO 7 will have a Snapdragon 888 processor under the hood. This will make it the second smartphone in the world and from China to feature Qualcomm‘s new processor. Ahead of the launch, a live photo has been posted on the web that gives us an early look at the upcoming flagship.

Actually, this is not our first image of the iQOO 7 as an official poster already gave us a first look at the BMW special edition. However, this new image is a live photo of the standard variant.

The iQOO 7 is shown next to its retail box which has the brand’s “Monster Inside” tagline written in a yellow font at the top and a large “7” written in a gradient purple font at the bottom.

The phone itself is gray and has lines that run from top to bottom and give it a ridge-like appearance. We are not sure if this design is underneath the back panel or it is the back panel itself. If it is the latter, it should provide a firm grip for users when holding the phone even with a wet hand.

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The iQOO 7 has three rear cameras that sit in a square housing. One of the sensors, most likely the main camera sits on top of the other two in a triangle shape. There is another square below the camera housing that is home to an LED flash and the manufacturer’s name. Unfortunately, the live photo does not give us a look at the front of the phone but official teaser posters have shown us that the phone will have a flat display with a centered punch hole for the selfie camera.

Some of the phone’s specs were revealed by an AnTuTu listing last week. Initially, there were speculations that the phone which was benchmarked as the Vivo V2049A is the iQOO 7. However, iQOO itself confirmed that the device is indeed the iQOO 7.

The phone has a 2400 x 1080 120Hz display, 12GB of LPPDR5 RAM, and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It also runs Android 11. iQOO itself has confirmed that the phone will support 120W FlashCharge fast wired charging just like the iQOO 5 Pro. That is significantly faster than the Mi 11’s 55W fast wired charging. However, Xiaomi’s flagship also adds support for 50W fast wireless charging while the iQOO 7 will be missing out on wireless charging support entirely.

We expect more details of the phone to be revealed by both leakers and iQOO itself in the coming days.

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iQOO is all set to launch the iQOO 7 flagship on Jan. 11 in China. Recent reports have revealed that its model number is V2049A. Earlier this week, it surfaced at AnTuTu benchmarks with an amazing score of 752,935. The 12 GB RAM variant of the iQOO 7 was benchmarked on AnTuTu. The same variant has now been surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.

The Geekbench listing shows that the Snapdragon 888 SoC powered iQOO 7 has scored 1125 and 3637 in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 5, respectively. The scores are in line with other Geekbench listings of other SD888 phones like the Galaxy S21, Xiaomi Mi 11, alleged ASUS ROG Phone 4, and Vivo X60 Pro+.

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Rumors surrounding the iQOO 7 have revealed that it will be sporting a 6.56-inch AMOLED screen with a punch-hole positioned at its top-center. The display will come with features like an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform is coupled with enhanced LPPDR5 and UFS 3.1 storage on the device. It will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS and support for 120W fast charging. However, the exact size of its battery is not known yet. The rear shell of the phone has a triple camera system. It is expected to arrive with an OIS enabled 48-megapixel primary camera. Lastly, the company will be also selling a special BMW edition of the smartphone.

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