In August, iQOO launched the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones in China. Since then, several reports have claimed that iQOO will be launching the iQOO 8 series in India in the succeeding month. It was speculated that these devices will launch as iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Legend. Tipster Debayan Roy, who had previously speculated on the India launch of the iQOO 8 series has now claimed that these phones may not launch in India.

At present, the iQOO 8 series of smartphones are only available in China. Reports from October claimed that the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Legend will launch around early November in India. Moreover, the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 series have been previously spotted at Geekbench, Google Play Console, and even at the BIS certification site.

While these listings hinted at the India launch of the iQOO 8 lineup, the company haven’t yet released a single teaser in India. If the company still has any plans to launch the iQOO 8 series in the country, it may soon release some teasers in the coming days.

The China wing of the brand is now reportedly working on the iQOO 9 lineup. This year, the company announced the iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Pro in January. Hence, it is likely that these models will be replaced by the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro in January 2022.

The iQOO 9 Pro could be equipped with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip. There is no word on the processor of the iQOO 9.

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iQOO India is reportedly planning to launch the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Legend smartphones in India this month. Today, the vanilla iQOO 8 with model number V2136 was founded listed in the database of BIS authority. The BIS certification is a good hint that its India launch may not be far away.

iQOO 8 receives the Indian BIS certification.#iQOO #iQOO8 pic.twitter.com/KyKsaz58Nf

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 9, 2021

The specifications of the iQOO 8 are no secret since it has already been launched in China. It features a 6.56-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution. The device is fitted with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It runs on Android 11 OS.

The iQOO 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 888v mobile platform. It is assisted by up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device lacks support for external storage.

The iQOO 8 has a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel telephoto snapper. The device is backed by a 4,350mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

iQOO India is currently silent on the launch of the iQOO 8 series. Probably, the company may start teasing its next flagship phones for India in the coming days.

Reports have revealed that China’s iQOO 8 Pro may get rebranded as the iQOO 8 Legend in India. It has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, 50-megapixel (gimbal OIS) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit, and a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

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Earlier this month, iQOO 8 Legend was tipped to launch in India before Diwali. The festival of lights is now only a few days away, however, the company is yet to debut the phone. Before the release of the device in the country, the same source now says that the handset will be accompanied by iQOO 8.

According to a report by 91Mobiles, iQOO will be soon launching the vanilla iQOO 8 in India alongside the iQOO 8 Legend. Previously, the publication suggested that the latter device from the brand will be unveiled before Diwali.

Unfortunately, that doesn’t appear to be the case. The exact release date of these phones is still a mystery. But they are said to make their debut sooner than later.

Having said that, the iQOO 8 Legend is expected to be the iQOO 8 Pro sold in China. On the other hand, the iQOO 8 will most likely be the same handset that’s sold in the brand’s home country.

The iQOO 8 series was announced in China in August. The main highlights of this lineup include Samsung E5 AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, liquid VC cooling, L-shaped camera array, gimbal OIS, stereo speakers, and more.

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iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo for premium smartphones recently launched its latest iQOO 8 series flagship smartphones in its home market China. The company is gearing up to launch the same in the Indian market.

Ahead of the launch of the iQOO 8 series in India, the next-generation iQOO 9 Pro Indian variant has been spotted through IMEI certification. The phone carries model number I2022 which indicates that the device will go official next year.

Going by the launch timeframe between the iQOO 7 series and iQOO 8 series phones, the brand launches an upgraded lineup of its flagship smartphones in about six to seven months. If the company continues to do so, then we expect the iQOO 9 series phones to get announced by the end of the first quarter in 2022.

While the launch date of the iQOO 8 Legend smartphone for the Indian market is not yet known, the device is expected to go official in the country before Diwali, which means that it could get launched by the end of this month or early next month.

The iQOO 8 Legend is expected to be a rebranded version of the iQOO 8 Pro that is being sold in China. The phone is expected to come with a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It also features an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

In the camera department, the device will feature a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. On the front side, there will be a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone will be running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box and will come powered by a 4,500mAh battery, with support for 65W fast charging technology along with support for wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

In related news, iQOO, which started launching gaming smartphones in 2019, is rumored to go independent next year. The company started as a sub-brand of Vivo for premium phones, has gotten bigger, and is now launching devices in the mid-range segment as well.

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The iQOO 8 series launched in China in August. The devices are expected to make their way to international markets as well. According to a new report, one of the models in the lineup is heading to India as early as this month.

As per a report by 91Mobiles citing industry sources, iQOO 8 Legend will launch in India by the end of October or early November.  In other words, it will go official in the country ahead of Diwali festive season.

The iQOO 8 Legend is said to be a rebranded version of the iQOO 8 Pro sold in China. That’s because the iQOO 7 Legend available in India is nothing but a rebadged iQOO 7 BMW M Motorsport Limited Edition from China.

Hence, we can expect features like a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision. Then, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, 50MP (wide, gimbal OIS) + 16MP (telephoto) + 48MP (ultra-wide) triple rear camera setup, and a 16MP front-facing camera.

Lastly, other features like an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, 5G connectivity, WiFi 6, 4,500mAh battery, 66W charging, wireless as well as reverse wireless charging (maybe), and Android 11.

The iQOO 7 Legend debuted in India at ₹39,990. Since the iQOO 8 Legend arrives with multiple upgrades, it should be slightly costlier.

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• Realme GT Neo2 vs iQOO 8: Specs Comparison

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Realme GT Neo2 was recently announced in China and it already made a huge success with 100,000 units sold in just one day. Now, the handset is going to make its debut in the global market as it will soon hit the Indian peninsula. But it won’t be alone as there is another flagship killer which is going to hit the Indian market very soon: the iQOO 8. If you are waiting for these handsets, you may be confused if you do not know their specifications very well, and you might find difficulties while deciding which one to buy. This comparison between their specifications will help you make things clear.

Realme GT Neo2 vs Vivo iQOO 8

Design

The Black Mint color variant of the Realme GT Neo2 makes it very attractive. Original phones are a trend and when a manufacturer chooses the right design, the phone often becomes viral. The Black Mint color variant of the Relame GT Neo2 is the proof of it, as 40% of people who placed the first orders chose this variant instead of other colors. The iQOO 8 has an original color variant as well, but in my opinion, the Realme GT Neo2 is more attractive. On the other hand, the iQOO 8 has a more compact design thanks to a smaller display and higher screen to body ratio, as well as a smaller battery.

Display

Realme GT Neo2 and iQOO 8 are very close if we talk about the image quality of their displays. On the paper, it looks like the Realme GT Neo2 is slightly better because it has the HDR10+ certification and a very high 1300 nit peak brightness. But you should not notice big differences between their displays: both are AMOLED panels with Full HD+ resolutions of 1080 x 2400 pixels, in-display fingerprint readers, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Note that the display of the Realme GT Neo2 is slightly wider with its 6.62-inch diagonal.

Specs & Software

If you need the most powerful flagship, then you should go for the iQOO 8 without thinking twice: it is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform which is stronger than the Snapdragon 870 found on the Realme GT Neo2. The maxed out memory configurations are the same, with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage, so the processor is what makes the difference. The phones run Android 11 out of the box, customized by Origin OS and Realme UI, respectively. Both are very advanced user interfaces with several features and deep customization.

Camera

The iQOO 8 is undoubtedly a better camera phone. First of all, the 50 MP main sensor is superior to the 64 MP main camera of the Realme GT Neo2. We can tell the same about the secondary cameras of the iQOO 8: a 13 MP telephoto sensor and a 13 MP ultrawide camera. With the Realme GT Neo2, you get an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro camera instead of the telephoto sensor: there is no way for it to compete with the iQOO 8. The front cameras are exactly the same: 16 MP sensors with f/2.5 focal aperture.

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Battery

The biggest advantage of the Realme GT Neo2 over the iQOO 8 is the battery life: with a capacity of 5000 mAh, it has a longer battery life in every scenario. The iQOO 8 has just 4350 mAh and its battery life is surely inferior, but it has a faster charging tech with a power of 120W. However, the Realme GT Neo2 is still pretty fast to charge with its 65W power.

Price

In China, the Realme GT Neo2 has a starting price of €320/$371, while the starting price of the iQOO 8 roughly translates into €500/$580. Overall, the iQOO 8 has a higher value because it features a superior chipset and better cameras. But if you do not mind about camera performance, you should prefer the Realme GT Neo2 because it offers a longer battery life and its price is way inferior. The battery life will be very important if you are a gamer, even more than the difference between the Snapdragon 870 and the Snapdragon 888. However, the 120W fast charging is an added value of the iQOO 8: despite its battery is much smaller, having so 120W fast charging technology allows remaining out of battery only for a very short time. Which device would you choose as your next flagship killer?

Realme GT Neo2 vs Vivo iQOO 8: PRO and CONS

Realme GT Neo2

PRO

• Bigger battery
• Great price
• Wider display
• Original color option

CONS

• Inferior cameras

vivo iQOO 8

PRO

• Better processor
• Faster charging
• Superior cameras
• More compact

CONS

• Nothing particular

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iQOO is currently one of the brands which release the highest amount of flagship killers in a year. The iQOO 8 is simply an amazing phone for gamers and power users, not only for its performance but especially because of its price. But there is another old glory that came up with a flagship killer that is even more powerful at the same price: Meizu. The Meizu 18s offers the best hardware you can expect from a 2021 flagship and, thanks to its price tag, it is able to compete with the iQOO 8. This comparison should help you to understand which one is the best for you.

Meizu 18s vs Vivo iQOO 8

Design

If you are looking for the most elegant phone, then the Meizu 18s offers something more for you. It is thinner, lighter, and more elegant with its incredibly high screen to body ratio and its clean glass back. Last but not least, the Meizu 18s has a curved edge to edge display making it even more elegant. Further, it is a very compact phone, one of the most compact out there. The iQOO 8 still comes with an original design, but it is chunkier and less interesting than the Meizu 18s.

Display

The display of the Meizu 18s has a diagonal of just 6.2 inches and it may not be the best for several gamers out there due to its small size, but its image quality is awesome. One of the elements which makes it clearly better than iQOO 8 is the resolution: it has a Quad HD+ panel with a 1440p resolution, as well as the 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification. You get HDR10 and 120 Hz with the iQOO 8, but the resolution is a standard Full HD+ with 1080p. On the other hand, it has a wider 6.56-inch panel making it more comfortable for advanced users. The fingerprint reader is inside the display. Do you prefer a better image quality on a 6.2-inch panel or a bigger display for your phone?

Specs & Software

The hardware department of the Meizu 18s is more powerful thanks to the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform which provides an important boost over its predecessor Snapdragon 888, including a higher 3 GHz clock frequency. But the iQOO 8 is still a very powerful flagship killer with its Snapdragon 888 and the same high-end memory configuration as the Meizu 18s. The iQOO 8 runs OriginOS which is actually a more advanced operating system than Flyme, but both the devices are based on Android 11.

Camera

The Meizu 18s is a superior camera phone. Its 64 MP sensor comes with OIS support and it is paired with a telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom and a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. The iQOO 8 has a 50 MP camera, a telephoto lens with 2x zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide camera: it is still a good camera phone but, on paper, it is inferior to its rival

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Battery

The Meizu 18s’ battery capacity is just 4000 mAh, which is above the average: the phone has a smaller battery because it is very compact thanks to its 6.2-inch display, so there was probably not enough space to include a bigger battery. The iQOO 8 comes with a bigger 4350 mAh and not only it provides a longer battery life, but even faster charging speeds thanks to 120W fast charging.

Price

Both Meizu 18s and iQOO 8 are only available to purchase in the Chinese market with prices starting from €490/$574 and €500/$586, respectively. We are waiting for the launch of the iQOO 8 in India, but it is still too early. Which is the best device between these two? The Meizu 18s offers a few interesting pros: a better image quality for the display and a superior camera setup, as well as a more interesting design, a stronger processor, and more compact dimensions. But it has a display that could be too small for advanced users, with a diagonal of just 6.2 inches. Further, the iQOO 8 has a bigger battery and a more advanced operating system. Each of these devices has its pro and cons and understanding which one has the best value is not easy as it depends on the users’ needs. Which one would you pick?

Meizu 18s vs Vivo iQOO 8: PRO and CONS

Meizu 18s

PRO

• Snapdragon 888+
• Better cameras
• Thinner
• Lighter
• More compact
• Better display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Vivo iQOO 8

PRO

• Wider display
• Bigger battery
• Faster charging

CONS

• Inferior cameras and chipset

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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.

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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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Last month, iQOO unveiled the iQOO 8 series in the Chinese market with flagship specs like Snapdragon 888+ SoC, 120Hz refresh rate, and 120W fast charging support. At the time of launch, the phone was available in limited color options like Racing, Flame, and Legend. Now, iQOO has introduced a new color variant called Photochromic Orange(a.k.a Combustion color).

The main highlight of the new iQOO 8 Photochromic Orange is that it changes color in direct sunlight. The smartphone has a light White finish but when turned towards sunlight, the color of the back panel changes to Orange.

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The Photochromic Orange color is priced at CNY 4,199(~$650) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. It is already up for sale in China.

The iQOO 8 comes with a 6.56-inch display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a punch-hole panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a DCI-P3 color gamut. The smartphone has a 16MP front camera for selfies and has a triple camera setup at the rear. It has a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary lens, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 13MP portrait lens.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It houses a 4,350mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging technology. It boasts VC Liquid Cooling technology and has a stereo speaker setup.

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Thanks to the help of Asus, Qualcomm released its first phone ever made for the community of Snapdragon Insiders. The Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a flagship with amazing specifications, but its price is all but affordable. Is it really worth spending all that money for a device like that or you can find awesome flagships at much better prices? If you are searching for a flagship killer and you saw the iQOO 8 by Vivo, you may be asking yourself this question. We will try to answer it through this comparison between the specifications of the Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the iQOO 8.

Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Vivo iQOO 8

Design

Despite it is a more affordable phone, the iQOO 8 has a way more attractive design than the Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders. While the Qualcomm phone has thick bezels around the display, the iQOO 8 comes with a very high screen-to-body ratio and a punch-hole design, as well as an original rear side made with a pattern that reminds of carbon fiber in the Black color option. Those thinner bezels and the punch-hole display make the iQOO 8 more futuristic; further, it has more compact dimensions since it comes with thinner bezels and a smaller display.

Display

If you are searching for the best display, then the Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is definitely a better choice. First of all, it comes with a higher refresh rate: up to 144 Hz. It also offers the HDR10+ certification (instead of the HDR10 found on the iQOO 8) and a wider display diagonal with 6.78 inches. It even sports a higher brightness with peaks of 1200 nits, as well as better protection thanks to Gorilla Glass Victus that is the latest protection by Corning. Note that the iQOO 8 has an in-display fingerprint reader, but its rival does not, despite it comes with an OLED panel. The Asus Phone for Snapdragon Insiders has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, but its quality is higher because it is an ultrasonic sensor. With the Asus Phone for Snapdragon Insiders, you also get better audio thanks to stereo speakers with the Snapdragon Sound system.

Specs & Software

The Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the iQOO 8 are powered by the same processor: the octa-core Snapdragon 888 mobile platform built at 5 nm with a max frequency of 2.84 GHz. But the Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a superior memory configuration which consists of 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The top-end memory configuration of the iQOO 8 includes just 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. Note that iQOO 8 has a customized user interface (OriginOS), while the Snapdragon Phone runs stock Android.

Camera

The Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a superior camera department as well. The rear camera is triple and includes a 64 MP main sensor with OIS, a telephoto sensor with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. The camera is able to record 8K videos at 30 fps and 4K videos at 60 fps. The iQOO 8 still comes with a nice camera including a 50 MP main sensor and a pair of 13 MP lenses including a telephoto camera and an ultrawide sensor, but they are inferior cameras compared to the Snapdragon Phone.

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Battery

The iQOO 8 is equipped with a bigger battery coming with a capacity of 4350 mAh, so it is able to offer a longer battery life on a single charge. Further, it has a faster charging technology with a power of a whopping 120W. Unfortunately, the Asus Phone for Snapdragon Insiders has just 4000 mAh and its battery life is below average. It supports 65W fast charging which is great, but inferior to the iQOO 8 in terms of charging speeds.

Price

The starting price of the iQOO 8 for the Chinese market is €500/$600, while you need almost €1300/$1550 to purchase the Asus Phone for Snapdragon Insiders in the global market. The Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a superior phone if we exclude battery life and charging speeds. But given its very high price, the iQOO 8 is a better deal.

Asus Phone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Vivo iQOO 8: PRO and CONS

Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders

PRO

• Amazing speakers with Snapdragon Sound
• Better cameras
• 144 Hz display
• Wider panel

CONS

• Price
• Smaller battery

Vivo iQOO 8

PRO

• More affordable
• Bigger battery
• Faster charging
• In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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A couple of weeks ago, Vivo-backed premium smartphone maker iQOO had launched its latest flagship phones in the market — iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro. While the iQOO 8 went on sale a a couple of days aog, iQOO 8 Pro goes on sale from today, in China.

It comes in three memory variants — 8GB RAM with 256GB storage which is priced at 4,999 yuan (~$771) while the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage costs 5,499 yuan (~$848). On the other hand, the top-end variant with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at 5,999 yuan (~$925). The phone comes in two color options — Racing and Legend.

The smartphone features a new Samsung E5 AMOLED display, making it the first device in the world to have this screen. It measures 6.78-inch and offers 120Hz LTPO curved panel with 3200 x 1440 pixels resolution. There’s a 10-bit color temperature, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and a contrast ratio of up to 8,000,000:1.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, coupled with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. There’s also an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor with a wider sensing area and is claimed by the company to be able to unlock the device in just 0.2 seconds.

As for the camera department, the phone features a 50MP Sony IMX766V f/1.75 1.0µm PTZ primary camera with a 7P lens, PDAF, and 23mm focal length, along with a 48MP f/2.2 114° ultrawide angle camera with 6P lens, and a 16MP telephoto camera. The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

It comes powered by a dual-cell 4,500mAh battery and supports 120W fast wired charging, 50W wireless fast charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. This makes it the first iQOO smartphone with support for wireless charging.

The company is now gearing up to launch the iQOO 8 series smartphones in the Indian market as the Indian variant of the Pro model was recently spotted, hitting at its launch in the country next month.

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Last week, an iQOO phone with model number I2019 was spotted in the IMEI database. The listing revealed that it may debut in the Indian market with the iQOO 8 moniker. Fresh information reveals that the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 has appeared at the Google Play Console. These listings suggest that the company may soon unveil the iQOO 8 series of flagship phones in India.

The Google Play Console of the Vivo I2017 does not mention its marketing name. However, the presence of the Snapdragon 888 Plus (mentioned as SM8350) is a clear giveaway that the Vivo I2017 is the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 Pro. The listing further reveals that the iQOO 8 Pro has a Full HD+ display with a punch-hole design. It has 12 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS.

#Vivo #iQOO8Pro ( Indian Variant) I2017 Spotted on Google Play console listings! launch expected!

– 6.78" 2K Curved E5 sAMOLED, LTPO, 120hz refresh rate, DC dimming
– Snapdragon 888 / 8GB Ram
– Android 11 based on Funtouch OS 11.1#iQOO8 https://t.co/jfkS82xilA pic.twitter.com/1jbMWEjglb

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) August 24, 2021

It can be said based on a recent leak that the iQOO 8 series may debut by mid-September in India. The specifications of the iQOO 8 and 8 Pro are already known since these phones have already been launched in China.

iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro specifications

The iQOO 8 houses a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz flat screen. On the other hand, the Pro model features a 6.78-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz LTPO display with curved edges. The iQOO 8 and 8 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 888+, respectively. Both models offer up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 8 has a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. On the other side, the Pro variant has a 50-megapixel (main with gaming stabilization) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. The iQOO 8 duo is fitted with a 16-megapixel front camera. The iQOO 8 has a 4,350mAh battery, while the iQOO 8 Pro houses a 4,500mAh. battery. Both models support 120W charging. The Pro model also offers 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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Earlier this month, iQOO unveiled the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones. While the vanilla has the Snapdragon 888 chip, the Pro features the more powerful the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. It appears that the iQOO 8 Pro could be heading soon to the global markets as it has appeared on the Google Play Console and Google Supported Devices list.

Android phones that are released in China do not feature Google apps and services. Hence, they do not need any Google certification. The appearance of the iQOO 8 Pro at Google Play Console is a good hint that its global launch is imminent.

#iQOO8Pro Spotted on Google Play console listings! launch imminent

– 6.78" 2K Curved E5 sAMOLED, LTPO, 120hz refresh rate, DC dimming
– Snapdragon 888 / 12GB Ram
– Android 11 based on origin OS#iQOO8 #Vivo pic.twitter.com/GfCzKuDDpy

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) August 23, 2021

At the Play Console, the iQOO 8 Pro is listed with SM8350 Qualcomm chip, which is nothing but the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. The listing further mentions that it has a Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) display, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. Recently, a tipster claimed that the iQOO 8 will be launching in India in September. Probably, the company may start teasing the arrival of the iQOO 8 lineup in different markets in the coming month.

iQOO 8 Pro specifications

The iQOO 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED curved edge screen that offers a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC powered ships with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on iQOO UI based Android 11 OS.

It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 48-megapixel ultrawide snapper. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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Last week we saw no less than six new phones get announced across various markets. However, phone launches were not the only exciting news. Here is a roundup of the top stories from the third week of August:

ROG Phone 5s series – New processor, same shell

ASUS announced new gaming smartphones under its ROG brand. The new ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro don’t change much from their predecessors announced earlier this year. The main upgrade is the Snapdragon 888+ processor. The RAM has also been bumped up to 18GB.

Motorola Edge 20 series Indian launch

Motorola’s Edge 20 series made its stop in India last week. The Lenovo-owned company announced the Motorola Edge 20 and the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. The former is one of the lightest and thinnest phones in its class. Both phones have a 108MP primary camera and a high refresh rate display. Motorola India has also confirmed that the Edge 20 Pro will launch later.

Galaxy A52s 5G – yet another phone with only a performance upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy A-series added two new members last week. While the Galaxy A03s will appeal to those on a constricted budget, the Galaxy A52s 5G is for those with more money to spare but not enough for a flagship. The A52s 5G doesn’t offer much over the Galaxy A52 5G announced back in March but you do get a more powerful processor and new colors to choose from.

iQOO 8 series – a head-turning balance of power and style

The launch of the iQOO 8 series was one of the major highlights of last week. The new smartphones from Vivo’s iQOO come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888+ processor, fast wired and wireless charging, Samsung’s brand new E5 display, and a custom version of OriginOS developed for the sub-brand.

These new phones are not just beasts under the hood, but also feature impressive designs. Alongside custom editions that wear the BMW Motorsport colors, the standard model also has a photochromic version that can switch from silver to bright orange!

Pixel 5A 5G – same but better in some ways

Google announced a new Pixel phone, but while it is not the one we are all looking forward to which is the Pixel 6, the new Pixel 5a 5G has been getting a lot of attention since it launched. The mid-range phone takes over from the Pixel 4a 5G as the flagbearer of the Pixel a line. While some key specs have been carried over from last year’s mode, the Pixel 5a 5G brings a significantly bigger battery, an IP67 rating, and a price tag that is $50 cheaper than that of the Pixel 4a 5G. The Pixel 5a 5G will be exclusive to Japan and the U.S.A. but Google did launch a Pixel for the Indian market in form of the Pixel Buds A.

Realme Book Slim – an impressive first attempt

Realme made its entry into the computer market with the launch of the Realme Book Slim, a premium ultrabook with a competitive price tag. The 14-inch notebook which is powered by Intel’s 11th Gen processor also has a 2K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a fingerprint scanner, and a model with a Thunderbolt 4 port.

Redmi 10 – significant upgrades for a budget phone

The Redmi 10 launched last week and it comes with some of the biggest upgrades Redmi’s numbered series has seen. From an upgraded display with a higher refresh rate to a more powerful chipset to a huge upgrade in the camera department, the Redmi 10 is proof that you can get a pretty good phone even when on a tight budget.

OPPO announces new camera technology for smartphones

OPPO pumps millions of dollars into research and development every year. Last week, it showed us some of the results from its labs. The Chinese manufacturer announced a 5-axis OIS sensor and an OPPO RGBW sensor that can capture up to 60% more light.

No charger for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro but faster charging

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro won’t be coming with chargers included in the box. However, it has been reported that they will have support for a faster charging technology than their predecessor.

OnePlus 9 RT and OxygenOS 12 – coming next quarter

OnePlus won’t be launching a T-version of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro according to a leaker. However, new details surfaced last week revealing that the OnePlus 9R will be the one getting the T-treatment.

The OnePlus 9 RT is coming later this year and it will be the first Oneplus phone to run OxyegnOS 12 out of the box.

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Earlier this month, iQOO unveiled the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones in China. Before the launch event, an iQOO phone with model number I2019 was spotted at the IMEI database. At that time, it was speculated that it could be an Indian variant of the iQOO 8. Now, an Indian tipster has claimed that the company will be launching the iQOO 8 as early as next month in India.

According to the tipster, the iQOO 8 will be debuting in India in September. He expects the phone to go official by the middle of the month. The tweet does not clearly mention whether the iQOO 8 Pro will also break alongside the iQOO 8.

iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro specifications

The iQOO 8 has a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz flat screen, whereas the Pro model gets a 6.78-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz LTPO display with curved edges. While the former is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, the latter gets the more powerful Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. The iQOO 8 series ship with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 8 and 8 Pro features a 16-megapixel front camera. The vanilla model has a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit, whereas the Pro variant has a 50-megapixel (main with gaming stabilization) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. The iQOO 8 has a 4,350mAh battery that supports 120W charging, whereas the iQOO 8 Pro houses a 4,500mAh battery with 120W charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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A couple of new flagship smartphones – iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro were introduced by iQOO a few days ago. Both the devices pack high-end specifications at a competitive price but are currently announced in China and will go on sale from 26 August. These are currently up for pre-orders via Giztop with support for international shipping.

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The interested users can grab both the devices in Black and White colour options. iQOO 8 is currently available in 8GB RAM + 128GB and 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variants, while the iQOO 8 Pro is available in8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB RAM + 512GB internal storage variant. The company will start shipping the pre-orders by the end of this month.

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iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro Specifications

Both the flagship devices from Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO were launched to impress the users in the high-end smartphone market. Successor to the iQOO7 series, the new smartphone comes with several upgrades and additions.

Particularly, iQOO 8 houses a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2376 pixels resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. It is powered with Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 660 GPU. There’s a triple-rear camera featuring a 50MP primary sensor, a 13MP telephoto lens and a 13MP ultrawide sensor. A 4350 mAh battery is present with 120W fast charging support.

The iQOO 8 Pro houses a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display having 1500 nits of maximum brightness. The display sports a 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on Android 11-based Origin OS. Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ is present on the board to provide the powerful performance along with the Adreno 660.

It adds a triple-rear camera featuring a 50MP primary sensor with gimbal stabilization, a 16MP telephoto lens with OIS, and a 48MP ultrawide camera. There’s a 4500 mAh battery on board with 120W fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

There’s no information yet regarding the global availability of both devices. However, here’s a better way to get the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro across any country without paying any hefty fees from Giztop.

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The iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro are official. Both phones which were announced today in China boast the best displays in the industry, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888+ processor, and a design that will surely turn heads or even make jaws drop.

iQOO 8 series Design 

The iQOO 8 series have gotten a design refresh while still keeping some features of its predecessors. There are now two devices – a standard model and a pro model. The former has a flat display while the latter has a curved display. However, both have a centered punch hole and triple rear cameras that are arranged in the shape of an L.

iQOO has kept the orange-colored power button from the iQOO 7 and even retained the partnership with BMW for the Legend Edition. There is also a new racing edition with a black carbon fiber finish on the back. However, it is only the iQOO 8 that gets the jaw-dropping electrochromic version that can switch from white to bright orange.

iQOO 8 Specs

The iQOO 8 has a 6.56-inch FHD+ flat display with a centered punch hole that can display up to 1 billion colors. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, a contrast ratio of 6,000,000:1, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. iQOO says there is an independent display chip that improves the frame rate while lowering power consumption. It also upscales SD content into HDR.

The phone has a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, LPDRR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. There is a 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX598 gimbal camera on the back along with a 13MP f/2.2 120° ultrawide angle camera and a 13MP f/2.46 portrait camera. A 16MP camera is in front for selfies and video calls.

The iQOO 8 has a 4350mAh battery capacity. Even though it’s bigger than that of the iQOO 7, iQOO has been able to make the phone lighter by 9.6 grams. There is support for 120W fast wired charging that can fully charge the phone from empty to full in 18 minutes. There is also VC Liquid Cooling for keeping the temperature down when needed.

The new flagship also comes with a dual X-axis motor, an upgraded 4D vibration, and dual pressure-sensitive buttons under the display that allows four-finger operations to be done with just two. There are also improved three-dimensional stereo speakers for a better audio experience.

The iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro both run OriginOS for iQOO, a custom-made version of Vivo’s China-exclusive Android fork. OriginOS for iQOO brings a similar widget-based homescreen interface available on Vivo phones. There is also an AI subtitle feature that should be similar to Live Caption and a feature called Smart Privacy Protection that prevents third-party apps from accessing private information from the clipboard and SMS app

iQOO 8 Pro Specs

The iQOO 8 Pro is the first phone to feature the new Samsung E5 AMOLED display. The 6.78-inch 120Hz LTPO curved panel has a 3200 x 1440 resolution, 10-bit color temperature, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and a contrast ratio of up to 8,000,000:1. iQOO boasts that it has also received 14 DisplayMate A+ certifications. It also features the independent display chip found in the standard model which can convert low-quality SDR content into high-quality HDR.

Just like the standard model, this too comes with a Snapdragon 888+ processor and it is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 8 Pro has three cameras -a 50MP Sony IMX766V f/1.75 1.0µm PTZ camera with a 7P lens, PDAF, and 23mm focal length; a 48MP f/2.2 114° ultrawide angle camera with 6P lens; and a 16MP telephoto camera. The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor.

The iQOO 8 Pro also boasts an ultrasonic 3D fingerprint scanner with a wider sensing area. iQOO says the sensor is super fast and unlocks the device in just 0.2 seconds.

Inside the iQOO 8 Pro is a dual-cell 4500mAh battery. While it has support for 120W fast wired charging like the standard model, it also adds support for 50W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. This makes it the first iQOO phone with support for wireless charging. It is no surprise that iQOO took the chance to announce its own wireless charger which has a vertical design and a built-in cooling fan.

iQOO 8 series price and availability

The iQOO 8 will be available in two configurations and three colors (Racing, Legend, and Flame) when it becomes available for purchase on August 24:

• 8+128GB = ¥3799 (~$586)
• 12+256GB = ¥4199 (~$648)

The iQOO 8 Pro will be available in three configurations and two color variants (Racing and Legend) and will be available for purchase starting on August 26:

• 8+256GB = 4999 (~$771)
• 12+256GB = 5499 (~$848)
• 12+512GB = ¥5999 (~$925)

Pre-orders for both phones start today. Interested buyers will be able to grab the phone on Vivo’s online shop and physical stores, Tmall, Suning, JD.com, and more.

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The iQOO 50W Vertical Wireless Charger will be available on August 26 too for ¥279 (~$43) before reverting back to its original price of ¥329 (~$50).

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iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo for premium smartphones, is all set to launch its new smartphone — iQOO 8 tomorrow, i.e. 17th August. Ahead of the official debut, the brand has shared a teaser poster shedding some light on its features.

In the recent teaser, the company has revealed that the fingerprint sensor on the smartphone will work even when users are trying to unlock the smartphone with wet hands. While not revealed by iQOO, it’s likely that the phone will come with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for this feature.

As per earlier leaks, the iQOO 8 will feature an optical fingerprint sensor while the Pro variant will pack an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait a few more hours for the official launch event.

If the reports are to be believed, then the upcoming iQOO 8 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 LTPO AMOLED display panel with curved edges that offer a 2K+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 88 SoC or the newer Snapdragon 888+ chipset. It could come with 8GB and 12GB RAM models with 256GB internal storage.

The smartphone is likely to feature a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 16-megapixel telephoto snapper. Currently, details about the front-facing snapper remain unknown. It will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

While the company has not revealed anything about the iQOO 8 series’ availability in markets other than China, it seems that the lineup could soon get launched in India as the Indian variant was recently spotted in the IMEI database.

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It is speculated that the Vivo phone with V2141A that has appeared in some certification sites of China could be an iQOO 8 series flagship. The same device has now been spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site. The key specifications revealed some of the key specs of the phone.

The Vivo V2141A’s Geekbench listings reveal that it is powered by Qualcomm’s 3.00GHz octa-core processor. The clocking rates and ‘lahaina’ codename indicate that it features the Snapdragon 888+ SoC. The below-shown screenshots reveal that it will come in RAM variants like 8 GB and 12 GB. The handset runs on Android 11 OS.

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It is speculated that the V2141A could be the iQOO 8 Pro smartphone. Another Vivo phone with V2136A model number was certified by 3C recently with a 120W fast charger. This phone may release in the market as the vanilla iQOO 8. It is unclear whether the iQOO 8 will be featuring the Snapdragon 888 or the newer Snapdragon 888+ chip.

Reports have claimed that the iQOO 8 Pro will come equipped with a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 LTPO AMOLED panel with curved edges that offers a 2K+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device may come with up to 256 GB of built-in storage.

The handset may draw power from a 4,500mAh battery. Apart from 120W fast charging, the device may carry support for 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The iQOO 8 Pro’s rear camera setup features a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 16-megapixel telephoto snapper. At present, there is no word on the front camera of the device. The iQOO 8 series will be debuting on Aug. 17 in China.

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The iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones are all set to go official on Aug. 17 in China. At present, there is no word on the other markets that will be receiving the iQOO 8 duo. A tipster has spotted the alleged Indian variant at the IMEI database.

The IMEI database has a new iQOO phone with the I2019 model number. The listing reveals that this model number belongs to the iQOO 8. While the iQOO 8 is likely to make it to the Indian market in the near future, there is no word on whether the country will be also receiving the iQOO 8 Pro.

IQOO8 / I2019 spotted on IMEI Database India as well#iQOO8 #iQOO pic.twitter.com/2dxL7XfnHu

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) August 12, 2021

A recent leak revealed that the iQOO 8 will be featuring an FHD+ 120Hz OLED flat display and a 4,350mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. It may feature a 48-megapixel (Sony IMX598) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit for photography. It is unclear whether the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 or Snapdragon 888+ chip. It is speculated that the V2136A Vivo phone that was recently certified by China’s 3C authority could be the upcoming iQOO 8 smartphone.

The leak further revealed that the iQOO 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED E5 panel with curved edges, which supports 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may house a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The Snapdragon 888 Plus is expected to power the iQOO 8 Pro. It may come with a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) + 48-megapixel (Sony IMX598, ultrawide) + 16-megapixel (telephoto with OIS support) triple camera unit. Other rumored specs include up to 12 GB of RAM, 4 GB of extended RAM, up to 256 GB of internal storage, and OriginOS based Android 11.

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A raft of details has been released relating to the iQOO 8 series which will be launched on August 17. According to a recent teaser poster released by Vivo, all the models in the iQOO 8 series will come with support for a 120W ultra-fast flash charging, which is a first by the company. In addition, the flagship iQOO 8 Pro will have 50W wireless flash charging and 10W reverse charging, another first for the company.

A new render released today has also provided further illumination on the iQOO 8 Pro’s beautiful white and BMW-themed sports design. The render also showed the under-display rear camera setup. Some pricing information is also available for the iQOO 8 Pro, as its price has been put at 5,299 yuan (~$818), although several key details are still lacking for the device.

iQOO debuted 120W flash charging in 2020 for its flagship iQOO 5 Pro, while this was absent in the lower models of the series. Therefore, the decision to extend 120W flash charging to all the models in the 2021 8 Series lineup is impressive. Further charging functionality is given to the 8 Pro, with 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. The reverse wireless charging functionality makes it possible to use the iQOO 8 Pro to charge some devices under certain conditions.

The iQOO 8 Pro will come with a Snapdragon 888+ processor and a 2K resolution screen. It is still unclear at this time whether there is a global rollout for the device to other countries. Some of the fine details will become known as we inch closer to the August 17 launch date for the iQOO 8 series.

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iQOO is all set to announce the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones on Aug. 17 in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has been gradually teasing the key features of the iQOO 8 series. A fresh leak by a Chinese tipster has revealed the key specifications of the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro handsets.

iQOO 8 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The tipster revealed that the iQOO 8 Pro features a 6.78-inch Samsung’s AMOLED E5 panel with a centrally aligned punch-hole and curved edges. It will carry support for 2K resolution. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charge support that can fully charge it in around 19 minutes. The leak also suggests that is supports 50W wireless charging.

The rear-mounted triple camera unit of the iQOO 8 Pro comprises a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) main camera with gimbal stabilization. It is coupled with a 48-megapixel (Sony IMX598) ultrawide camera and a 16-megapixel telephoto snapper with OIS support. The other features that will be available on the iQOO 8 Pro include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, X-axis linear motor, and Hi-Fi audio chip. It can be said based on past reports that the iQOO 8 Pro will come equipped with a Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, 4 GB of extended RAM, up to 256 GB of internal storage, and OriginOS based Android 11.

iQOO 8 specifications (Rumored)

The iQOO 8 will be sporting a flat display that supports a Full HD+ resolution. It is backed by a 4,350mAh battery that supports 120W rapid charging. The leak claims that it can fully charge in just 18 minutes.

For photography, it will be equipped with a 48-megapixel (Sony IMX598) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit. It includes other features like an optical in-screen fingerprint scanner and dual X-axis linear motor. It is unclear whether the iQOO 8 has Snapdragon 888 Plus or Snapdragon 888 chip.

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The iQOO 8 series will be announced on August 17 and the manufacturer is expected to unveil two phones – the iQOO 8 and the iQOO 8 Pro. Some of the specifications of both devices have surfaced via leaks and official sources over the past few weeks. Today, more details have been revealed, but this time, they are of the standard version.

According to the Weibo leaker that goes by Bald Panda, the iQOO 8 will have a flat display, unlike the iQOO 8 Pro which boasts a curved screen. However, it will have a centered punch hole like its sibling.

iQOO will ship the phone with the Snapdragon 888 Plus processor, the more powerful version of the Snapdragon 888 which boasts higher CPU and GPU clock speeds. The phone will also have support for 120W fast wired charging.

The same source had also posted earlier on Weibo that the iQOO 8 Pro will have a 6.78-inches  2K120Hz LTPO curved screen which is the new 10-bit Samsung E5 AMOLED panel. The pro model will also have a centered punch hole, DC dimming, and a 517 PPI.

He also mentioned that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus, have a 1/1.5” main camera, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, a ~4500mAh battery, support for 120W fast wired charging, and support for 50W fast wireless charging.

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After series of leaks, Vivo’s iQOO brand recently disclosed that it would be launching the iQOO 8 smartphone in China on August 17th. Since the announcement, we’ve seen a couple of promotional teasers showing some of the features that would be onboard the device.

An earlier teaser had shown that the device will come with Samsung’s E5 Display with 2K resolution, the first device to do so. The E5 panel is the fifth and latest generation of luminous material that is used in Samsung’s OLED display panels. The E5 display offers high brightness,  supports 1 billion native colors and has a pixel density of 517 PPI.

Although the power consumption the new-gen panel has been further reduced, Samsugn has released a new teaser which shows an additional feature that will ensure that the display doesn’t consume too much battery power. That feature is called microprism technology. The microprism technology is similar to the light-condensing principle of car headlights, which can reduce light loss, achieve higher light output efficiency , and lower power consumption under the same brightness conditions.

Recall that the device was also teased to feature LTPO 120Hz refresh rate step-less variable speed technology which can ensure the display meets users’ extreme needs for control and a smooth visual experience according to different user scenarios, while intelligently reducing power to avoid iexcessive power consumption by the display. The technology is utilized by Samsung, OPPO, and OnePlus in their latest flagship phones.

The iQOO 8 is also expected to pack a Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset as well as 12GB RAM with support for 4GB RAM expansion. The device will run Android 11-based OriginOS, and will support 120W super flash charging.

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Last month, Vivo phones with model numbers such as V2130A, V2133A, and V2141A were approved by China’s MIIT authority. Fresh information reveals that the V2141A and a new device with model number V2136A have received approval from the 3C authority of China. It appears that the V2141A and V2136A may hit the Chinese markets as the iQOO 8 series.

The 3C certification of V2136A and V2141A have revealed that they are equipped with support for 5G connectivity. The 3C listings also show that the retail boxes of these devices may include a 120W fast charger. Probably, these devices could be soon arriving in the home market as the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro.

The above-shown screenshot also shows another 5G-ready phone with model number V2133A. The listing shows that it could be coming with a 44W fast charging. Last week, mysterious Vivo phones with V2130A and V2134A were spotted at 3C with support for 5G and 44W fast charging. Some of these devices may release in China as the Vivo X70 series of smartphones.

Coming back to the iQOO 8 series of smartphones, the company recently confirmed that it will debut on Aug. 17 in China. Before launch, the company is releasing teasers each day to reveal some of its key features. Recent reports have revealed that the iQOO 8 lineup will be arriving with Samsung’s E5 AMOLED display and it has been officially confirmed that it will be equipped with an LTPO technology that will make it possible to support a dynamic refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz. The iQOO 8 series is expected to support quad HD+ and 10-bit colors. The screen could be integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

The key specifications of the V2141A handset had appeared last week. It was found that this model is equipped with specs like the Snapdragon 888+ chipset, 12 GB of RAM, 4GB of virtual RAM, 256 GB of built-in storage, and OriginOS UI based Android 11 OS. It is speculated to arrive with a 4,500mAh battery.

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Earlier today (4th August 2021), the iQOO 8 has just been teased by the company. While the brand had already confirmed that the upcoming smartphone will be launching on 17th August 2021, it has now revealed certain details about the device’s display panel.

The Chinese smartphone maker shared a teaser image poster online, in which, it revealed that the iQOO 8 will be the first in the world to feature the E5 display that is made by Samsung. For those unaware, the it is the fifth and latest generation of luminous material that is used in the South Korean tech giant’s OLED display panels. In other words, we can expect the handset’s display to offer high brightness that would likely be around or more than 1500 nits, which was the maximum brightness of the previous generation E4 AMOLED panels.

Furthermore, the company also revealed that the smartphone will support 1 billion colors natively. The device will even offer 517 ppi pixel density and will have a 2K resolution. The teaser also reveals the front side of the iQOO 8, which showcases minimal bezels along with a center aligned punch hole selfie camera. As of right now, this is all the information shared by the company, but we had previously reported on certain rumored specs of the device. This includes a Snapdragon 888+, 160W fast charging support, 12GB of RAM, and more. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Earlier this week, the purported iQOO 8 was kept on display at the ChinaJoy 2021 tech trade show. Today, iQOO released an official confirmation through its Weibo handle that the iQOO 8 series will be made official at 7:30 PM (local time) on Aug. 17 in China.

The iQOO 8 lineup may possibly include two models namely, the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro. Rumors have suggested that the display, chipset, and charging capabilities will be the major attractions of the iQOO 8 series.

The iQOO 8 series will be the first phone(s) to feature Samsung’s E5 AMOLED LTPO display that is expected to offer a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120Hz, 2K+ resolution, and 10-bit colors. The smartphone that was showcased at ChinaJoy revealed that it has a centrally aligned punch-hole screen with curved edges. It is also expected to arrive with a larger in-display fingerprint scanning area.

Reports suggest that the V2141A Vivo phone that was approved by the MIIT authority of China could be one of the iQOO 8 series smartphones. The device was spotted with Snapdragon 888+ SoC, which is an overclocked version of the SD888 chip. It may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and 4 GB of virtual RAM. It may offer up to 256 GB of internal storage and will come preinstalled with OriginOS 1.0 based Android 11 OS.

The iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro may support 160W Flash Charge technology. If this turns out to be false, the company may at least offer 120W fast charge support on the iQOO 8 duo.

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The iQOO 8 is poised to launch on Aug. 4 in China. Ahead of the launch, the alleged iQOO 8 got showcased at the ongoing ChinaJoy 2021 tech exhibition.

A mysterious iQOO phone enclosed in a protective case is up for display at ChinaJoy 2021. The front view of the phone reveals that it is equipped with a curved edge display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. This phone appears to be the forthcoming iQOO 8 flagship.

Rumors surrounding the iQOO 8 have claimed that it is equipped with a Samsung’s AMOLED E5 luminescent LTPO display. The screen is expected to support a resolution of 1400 x 3200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. According to My Drivers, iQOO’s product manager has claimed that the iQOO 8 series’ display is not only the best in iQOO’s history but also the best mobile phone screen in 2021.

It is speculated that the iQOO 8 series will be the first phone to arrive with the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. The device is expected to arrive with 12 GB of RAM and 4 GB of extended RAM. It will come preloaded with OriginOS UI 1.0 based Android 11 OS and a native storage of 256 GB. Speculations are rife that it may carry support for 120W fast charging.

In related news, iQOO’s parent brand Vivo is working on the Vivo X70 series. Earlier today, the alleged Vivo X70 and X70 Pro phones were spotted at the 3C certification platform with a 44W fast charger. It is speculated that the lineup also includes the Vivo X70 Pro+ that may tag along a 66W rapid charger.

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iQOO has announced that the forthcoming iQOO 8 series would make its debut at the ChinaJoy event early next month. To begin, the ChinaJoy event will be held from July 30 to August 2, and we may anticipate seeing several iQOO 8-series phones there. Now, news about its display has leaked ahead of its unveiling, bringing us closer to the actual announcement.

According to a tipster, the iQOO 8 series will feature an E5 2K resolution display. It will be an LTPO panel with 10-bit color. The phone will also sport a high 120Hz screen refresh rate. Interestingly, it will be a variable refresh rate that will switch between 1Hz and 120Hz depending on the content consumed on the screen. Previous rumors suggested that it will be a large punch-hole panel.

Additionally, another popular tipster revealed that the iQOO 8 series will be the first to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. It is expected to be paired with 12GB of RAM and it will have an additional 4GB of virtual RAM support. As for the storage, it will have 256GB of onboard ROM.

The smartphone is expected to pack a 4,500mAh battery with a whopping 120W fast charging support. This will be an upgrade over the 4,000mAh battery in the predecessor iQOO 7.

Aside from that, the series is expectedto include an in-display fingerprint scanner and boot on OriginOS 1.0, which is based on Android 11.

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Chinese smartphone brand iQOO is expected to launch the iQOO 8 series as soon as early August. Ahead of that, these handsets will be showcased at an upcoming conference in China. This piece of information comes directly from the company’s official Weibo account.

A few hours back, the official iQOO Weibo account shared a teaser poster for the next iQOO series of smartphones. As per the teaser image, the forthcoming handsets will be presented at the ChinaJoy conference, which is scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 2 in Shanghai.

The company is yet to officially reveal the name of these devices. However, multiple leaks have suggested them to carry iQOO 8 branding.

According to previous reports, one of the iQOO 8 series models will sport a QHD+ display with a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC paired with 12GB RAM, 4GB virtual RAM, and 256GB storage. As for software, it will run OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO based on Android 11.

Since the current-gen iQOO 7 series features a similar design and specs as the vivo X60 series, the upcoming iQOO 8 will be mostly identical to the vivo X70 series.

What do you expect from the iQOO 8 series? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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There has been a raft of rumors and teasers swirling around the soon-to-be-unveiled iQOO 8 smartphone ahead of its scheduled launch on August 4. Recent teasers and other details sourced about the device show that it will be debuting with some innovative components and features.

Notably, the iQOO 8 will premiere the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC, as the first-ever device powered by the new chipset. The iQOO 8 still has some features that have not been captured in the teasers and leaks. We expect some of these details to become public as we inch closer to the August 4 date of its launch.

However, a teaser from iQOO has indicated a possible Flash Charging capability for the upcoming smartphone. The teaser showed a new FlashCharge sign, which close watchers have interpreted to mean a possible fast-charging model for the smartphone. In fact, it has even been rumored that the device is going to pack 160W charging on its battery. As per the speculation, we know that 160W charging has been tested successfully in some devices. Indeed, Xiaomi has also demonstrated 200W fast charging on a 4,000mAh-rated battery on the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (both wired charging and wireless at 120W).

The Infinix Concept Phone 2021 has also been put through the paces for 160W charging on its 4,000mAh battery. The test on the Infinix Concept Phone 2021 showed that a full charge could be accomplished for the device in under 10 minutes. Therefore, there could be some substance in the speculation regarding fast charging for the iQOO 8 smartphones. However, it has to be stated that there had not been any official or definitive statement from iQOO on the authenticity of the FlashCharging status for the iQOO 8.

As we inch closer to the August 4 launch of the iQOO 8, we’ll keep you in the loop on any further leaks or teasers that may come from iQOO. There are still some loose details to tie up for the device.

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After the success of the iQOO 7, the Chinese phone giant is expected to launch its successor iQOO 8 in the H2 of this year. Previous rumors have revealed that the phone could arrive on August 4 in China. Later, iQOO’s president Fen Yufei shared a video teasing the smartphone. Now, a fresh leak confirms the phone’s moniker.

According to the previous video, the president is playing billiards with the number ‘8’ ball hinting at the iQOO 8 flagship smartphone. In addition, a Weibo tipster named WHYLAB has shared an image that confirms the iQOO 8 moniker and confirms the August 4 launch. The tipster reveals that the phone will launch at 2:30 PM China time. The image also reveals that the device will have flash charging support.

It may arrive with fast charging speeds of 100W+and is said to boast a periscope telephoto camera.

Apart from this, the popular Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station shared the device’s settings page. The screenshot of the page confirmed the phone’s key details. The iQOO 8 is said to come with a model number V2141A sporting a 2K(3200 x 1440 pixels) resolution display.

The page also reveals that the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, clocked at 3.0GHz. It features 12GB of RAM and 4GB of additional memory expansion option (which seems like a virtual memory option). It will have 256GB of onboard storage and runs on OriginOS (Android 11) out of the box.

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Update: A fresh leak by the same tipster has revealed that the V2141A Vivo phone will launch as the iQOO 8. It will be equipped with a screen that offers 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution, Snapdragon 888 Plus, 12 GB RAM + 4 GB virtual RAM, and 256 GB storage, OriginOS 1.0 based Android 11 OS. Some of these specs are mentioned on the leaked screenshot shared by the leaker.

Original story follows…

An iQOO official released a teaser video to hint that the company will be holding an unveiling event in China on Aug. 4. It also hinted that it may announce the iQOO 8 series on the said date. A new Weibo post by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station reveals what to expect from the iQOO 8 lineup.

The tipster claimed that the iQOO 8 series could be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. As it is known, the SD888+ that offers up to 3GHz processing speeds is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 888 that max out at 2.84GHz. It remains to be seen whether the company manages to launch the iQOO 8 is the world’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chip.

He added that as compared to the previous generation, the iQOO 8 series will offer users a larger display and better fast charging capabilities. Unfortunately, he did not share specific information on the innards of the iQOO 8.

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Recently, a couple of new Vivo phones such as V2130A, V2133A, and V2141A were spotted in the database of the CMIIT authority. Probably, these models may belong to the upcoming iQOO 8 series and the Vivo X70 lineup. Hopefully, newer reports will confirm the identities of these models in the coming days.

iQOO 8 is expected to replace the Snapdragon 888 powered iQOO 7 that debuted at the beginning of this year. It came with specs like a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 4,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel triple camera unit.

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An iQOO official has just shared a new video on his official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, which hints at an upcoming launch event that could be for a new smartphone.

The new video was shared by Feng Yufei, President of the iQOO brand, earlier today (19th July 2021). In the online post, a game of billiards can be observed in which we can see the eighth black ball being struck that then goes on to hit a purple 4 ball into one of the corner pockets. While this video does not explicitly state the arrival of a new product or an upcoming launch conference, many netizens speculated that this might be indicative of an August 4 event, in which the company might launch the iQOO 8.

The video shared might seem casual at first, but the company’s official Weibo account had also shared this online post as well. For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker had previously launched the iQOO 7 earlier this year in January. The device was a flagship handset that arrived with 120W fast charging support and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC.

Now, the brand might be gearing up to launch its successor and its latest flagship device. It is possible that the new device might arrive with an upgraded Snapdragon 888 Plus processor, although, we have no means of confirming this news as of right now. So stay tuned for more, as we will provide updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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