Earlier today (11th October 2022), iQOO announced that it will be giving attractive discounts and offers for some of its smartphones. This includes the likes of the iQOO 9 series, the Neo 6, and the Z6 lineup as well, so let’s have a look.

The new deals are a part of the Chinese company’s iQOO Quest Days, which will go live on Amazon India. During this special sale, the prices for these smartphones will see a drop, and there will also be special offers like bank discounts and other price slashing coupons as well. Notably, the news arrives after the company became India’s fastest growing brand in the second quarter of this year, following a whopping 700 percent year on year growth.

As of right now, the iQOO Quest Days will be available for prospective buyers till the 15th of October 2022. While some devices did not see an immediate drop in price, the company is still offering discount ranging from 1,000 INR to 4,000 INR for customers using ICICI bank cards. On the other hand, Axis and Citi bank card holders can avail discounts ranging from 1,000 INR to 5,000 INR. Notably, the iQOO 9 is even being offered for exchange options that offer a 4,000 INR discount.

So let’s have a look at some of the better smartphone deals during this sale:

• Z6 44W – 1,000 INR discount on both storage options.
• Z6 5G – up to 1,000 INR discount on the higher end variants.
• Z6 Pro – 2,000 INR discount on all variants.
• Neo 6 5G – 2,000 INR discount on all models.
• iQOO 9 SE – 4,000 INR price drop for both storage configurations.
• iQOO 9 & 9 Pro – whopping 7,000 INR discount for all variants.

Thanks to this discount, the iQOO 9 series now starts from just 30,990 INR during this sale, when including the bank offers and exchange options. Meanwhile, the higher end 9 Pro model can be purchase for a price tag as low as 52,990 INR. Similarly, the Neo 6 also starts from just 25,999 INR, while the Z6 starts from 14,499 INR and the Z6 Pro is available for just 19,999 INR.

Keep in mind that these final price tags includes both the price drop as well as bank offers and are exclusively available on Amazon. But we suggest you check out the deals since you can save up to 22,000 INR on a purchase based on the model and bank discounts, and exchanges. You can check the exact discounts being offered on the image above.

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Earlier today, Chinese consumer tech brand Realme finally launched the Realme GT 2 Pro in India. The latest handset from the company is its first proper flagship smartphone. The device offers almost all the bells and whistles that are found on a premium phone. However, not everyone may like this handset. Hence, in this article, we have listed the best alternatives to the Realme GT 2 Pro in India.

The Realme GT 2 Pro is priced aggressively in India. It ties with the Motorola Edge 30 Pro as the most-affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone in the country.

The device costs ₹49,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹57,999 for the higher 12GB + 256GB model. These price tags come down to ₹44,999 and ₹52,999 respectively via HDFC Bank and SBI card transactions. You can learn more about the offers here.

One of the main highlights of the smartphone is the material used for its back. The handset’s rear panel is made of biopolymer, which gives it a paper-like feel and texture. Customers can also opt for a regular glass back version. Visit this link to learn about the phone’s design.

The device will hit the shelves on April 14. If you can’t wait that long or looking for alternatives, we have got you covered.

As of writing this post, the Realme GT2 Pro does not have fierce competition in India. Despite that, we have 5 alternatives. Out of which, only two of them cost the same or more than the Realme flagship smartphone.

Let’s have a look at the competitors one by one. But before that, here’s a quick rundown of Realme GT 2 Pro’s specifications.

Best Realme GT 2 Pro Alternatives in India

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

The Galaxy S21 FE is the only premium smartphone sold by Samsung in this price category in India. The phone comes in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB memory configurations priced at ₹54,999 and ₹58,999 respectively.

With bank discounts, the handset is usually available at the retail price of Realme GT 2 Pro. Though it does not offer the latest chipset, it does come with some unique set of features.

First and foremost, the Galaxy S21 FE is the only competitor with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It is also the only one that is guaranteed to receive four OS updates and five years of security updates. The phone currently boots Android 12.

If that’s not enough, the device offers Samsung DeX functionality and a useful 3x telephoto camera. But unfortunately, it not only ships without a charger but only supports 25W fast charging.

iQOO 9

In our opinion, the second-best alternative to Realme GT 2 Pro in India is iQOO 9. This handset is priced at ₹42,990 and ₹46,990 for 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory variants in the country.

Though it is cheaper, it arrives with some interesting features. For instance, its main camera has gimbal OIS and its display supports MEMC as well as SDR to HDR conversion.

The iQOO 9 also has 120W fast wired charging support and a 2.5x telephoto camera. Finally, it can be availed in mesmerizing BMW M Motorsport colorway, which officially goes by the name of ‘Legend’.

OnePlus 9RT

The OnePlus 9RT does not have any special features like the others on the list. It’s just that this phone is one of the best deals in its segment. It retails at ₹42,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version and ₹46,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.

The successor of the OnePlus 9R has the same 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera as the realme GT 2 Pro. It also has support for 65W fast wired charging.

Though the device falls behind in other aspects, it is still a good buy as it costs ₹7,000 less. 

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Before the launch of the Realme GT 2 Pro, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro was the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in India. It comes in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration priced at ₹49,999.

The major highlight of this phone is that it runs close to stock Android 12. Hence, users can experience Material You. The device is also compatible with Lenovo’s Ready For desktop feature.

Other than the aforementioned features, there’s nothing interesting about this handset. But if you really care about Material You, it is the only option in the country as the Pixel 6 series is not sold here officially.

Xiaomi 11T Pro

The Xiaomi 11T Pro is the cheapest alternative to the Realme GT 2 Pro in India. It retails at ₹39,999, ₹41,999, and ₹43,999 for 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB memory variants respectively. Customers can grab it at even lower prices via bank discounts.

Just like the Galaxy S21 FE, the Xiaomi 11T Pro also offrs a unique set of features. It is the only smartphone in the segment with a Dolby Vision-supported display, Harman Kardon-tuned dual stereo speakers, and an IR blaster.

Finally, the device is IP53-rated and it has support for 120W fast charging like the iQOO 9.

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Last month, iQOO launched the iQOO 9 series flagship devices in India. The iQOO 9 smartphone was made available in two colors at launch, namely Legend (Grey) and Alpha (Black). Now, iQOO has launched a third color option for the device called Phoenix.

iQOO has launched the vanilla 9 model in a new Phoenix Orange color option. The company states that the new Phonix color variant is produced by a geometric craft on the Frosted AG Glass. What makes this new variant special is its capability to change color when exposed to sunlight or any artificial UV rays. In the absence of UV rays, the back of the phone remains white, but when exposed to sunlight, it’ll turn orange.

Other than the fun new color, everything else remains the same as the other two regular versions. The phone’s base model with 8GB RAM + 128GB memory is priced at Rs 42,990. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option is priced at Rs 46,990. Customers can purchase the device with their HDFC cards for as low as Rs 38,990 in the form of no-cost EMI options and other offers from Amazon India.

iQOO 9 specs & features

This premium offering from iQOO comes featuring a 6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

Under the hood, the device houses a Snapdragon 888+ SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device also features a liquid cooling system and an intelligent display chip for MEMC as well as SDR to HDR conversion. The phone packs a 4350 mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. The device boots Android 12 out of the box with the FunTouch OS 12 skin applied on top.

For photography, the iQOO 9 features a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary sensor with gimbal OIS, a 13MP ultrawide-cum-macro snapper, and a 13MP 2x telephoto shooter. On the front, the device has a 16-MP selfie snapper.

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Just a couple of days ago, the iQOO 9 series had been launched in India, which comprised of the base and Pro models. Now, the company has officially began the first open sale for the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro.

Talking about the smartphones first, both the vanilla and higher end version arrive in two storage configurations, namely 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. The Chinese smartphone brand’s iQOO 9 is powered by Qualcomm’ Snapdragon 888 SoC, while the Pro version features Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Both models feature LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage and run on Android 12 based FunTouch OS 12. The base variant sports a 6.56 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz and HDR10+ support.

These features are also reflected in the Pro model’s screen, but, it has a larger 6.7 inch curved panel with 1500nits peak brightness and QHD+ resolution. For photography, the iQOO 9 features a 48 megapixel triple camera setup, with a 13 megapixel portrait and another 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens. Similarly, the iQOO 9 Pro also offers three sensors on the back, but with a 50 megapixel primary and 50 megapixel ultra wide angle lens that is paired with a 16 megapixel portrait sensor.

The 8GB version of the iQOO 9 is priced at 42,990 INR ($567), while the 12GB model is available for 46,990 INR ($620). The company has also partnered up with ICICI Bank to offer a discount worth 4,000 INR ($53) with ICICI’s credit card transactions. For the Pro mode, the company is offering a discount worth 6,000 INR ($80). The 8GB model on 9 Pro is available for 64,990 INR ($858). The 12GB version costs 69,990 INR ($924).

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The iQOO 9 series has finally landed in India as scheduled. The lineup includes three models and two of them are different from the ones sold in China. To learn about the iQOO 9 SE, head over to coverage on the same. Here in this article, we will discuss the iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro in detail.

iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro Price and Availability in India

The iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro are up for pre-order on Amazon at the following price tags in India in Alpha/Dark Cruise and Legend (BMW M Motorsport Edition) color options.

iQOO 9

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹42,990
• 12GB + 256GB – ₹46,990

iQOO 9 Pro

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹64,990
• 12GB + 256GB – ₹69,990

Customers using ICICI Bank credit card or credit card EMI transactions are eligible for flat ₹4,000 and ₹6,000 discounts on iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro respectively.  Similarly, they can also avail extra ₹3,000(non-Pro) and ₹4,000 (Pro) discounts on exchange, in addition to up to 12-month no-cost EMI.

iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro Specifications and Features

The iQOO 9 released in India is a new product altogether. On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro is the same as the one sold in China. 

The former is powered by a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, while the latter houses the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Either way, both come with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a liquid cooling system, and an intelligent display chip for MEMC as well as SDR to HDR conversion.

The iQOO 9 sports a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of FHD+ and up to 120Hz refresh rate as well as 300Hz touch sampling rate. Whereas, the iQOO 9 Pro flaunts a larger 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels (QHD+) and LTPO 2.0 technology. The screen’s refresh rate can go as low as 1Hz and as high as 120Hz. It also has support for up to 300Hz touch sampling rate.

Both phones have the same 16MP selfie camera, however, their triple rear camera systems are different. The one on the non-Pro consists of a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary sensor with gimbal OIS, a 13MP ultrawide-cum-macro snapper, and a 13MP 2x telephoto shooter. While the Pro’s camera setup comprises a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN5 primary sensor with gimbal OIS, a 50MP 150° ultra-wide unit, and a 16MP 2.5x telephoto lens.

The handsets run Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12 and support 120W fast charging, in addition to 50W wireless charging on the Pro. They come with dual SIM card slots, 5G connectivity, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C, dual stereo speakers, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. But the sensor on the Pro is ultrasonic as opposed to optical on the non-pro.

Last but not least, the iQOO 9 is backed by a 4,350mAh battery, whereas the iQOO 9 Pro gets its juice from a larger 4,700mAh battery.

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This week, we witnessed the launch of 6 new smartphones. At the same time, 4 old handsets made their way to India. Next week, the number of new phones will reduce to 4, whereas the number of already official devices releasing in India will be once again 4.

Talking about the number of brands, it will also drop from 7 to 5. With that being said, let us take a look at all the smartphones launching next week one by one. 

Upcoming Smartphones Next Month

vivo V23e 5G

The vivo V23e 5G first went official in Thailand at the end of November. Almost 3 months later, the handset has been now confirmed to launch in India on February 21 (Monday). It will be unveiled at 12 PM IST in a live stream on the official YouTube channel of vivo India.

The vivo V23e offers features like a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 44MP selfie camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 11, 4,050mAh battery, and 44W fast charging.

The device is expected to retail at ₹25,990 for a sole 8GB + 128GB memory configuration.

TECNO SPARK 8C

TECNO took wraps off the TECNO SPARK 8C in late January. Less than a month later, the phone is now expected to release in India on February 21 (Monday). It will likely get a silent launch at 12 PM IST.

The device is tipped to cost under ₹8,000 for a single 3GB + 64GB variant. As far as specs are concerned, it has a 6.6-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), UNISOC T606 chipset, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

REDMAGIC 7 Series

REDMAGIC 7 series made its debut in China on February 17. The lineup includes two models, namely REDMAGIC 7 and REDMAGIC 7 Pro. These two gaming smartphones are set to launch in international markets at 7 AM EST on February 22.

Some of the highlights of these handsets include a 6.8-inch FHD+ 165Hz OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, liquid cooling system, cooling fan, Android 12, 4,500mAh battery, and 120W fast charging. Apart from regular colors, they also come in a transparent option.

Additionally, the Pro model has a Red Core 1 chipset dedicated for gaming, an under-display camera, support for 135W fast charging, and up to 18GB RAM as well as 1TB storage.

iQOO 9 Series

The iQOO 9 series is coming to India on February 23. The launch live stream will kickstart at 12 PM IST on iQOO India’s official YouTube channel.

The series is except to consist of three phones, namely iQOO 9 SE, iQOO 9, and iQOO 9 Pro. All three are said to be different than the models sold in China.

According to rumors, the iQOO 9 SE will be a rebranded iQOO Neo5S from China. Similarly, the iQOO 9 will be a rebadged Chinese iQOO 8. Finally, the iQOO 9 Pro will be a tweaked version of iQOO 9 Pro sold in China.

nubia Z40 Pro

The nubia Z40 Pro will go official in the brand’s home country of China on February 25. The launch conference will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular video platforms at 2 PM CST.

The device is teased to be the world’s first commercially available Android smartphone with magnetic wireless charging. It is also said to be the world’s first smartphone with a Sony IMX787 camera sensor.

Other expected features include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, Android 12, 4,200mAh battery, and 120W fast charging.

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After teasing for days, iQOO has finally revealed the launch date for the iQOO 9 series in India. The latest premium smartphone lineup from the brand will make its way to the county two weeks from now. Let’s check out the exact launch date and the expected phones.

The iQOO 9 series will launch in India on February 23. Like its predecessor, the new lineup will also be sold on Amazon in the region. The brand hasn’t disclosed the models coming to the country. However, the teasers suggest that there will be a BMW M Motorsport Limited Edition.

According to leaks, the iQOO 9 family for India will consist of three devices. Interestingly, only one of them will be somewhat similar to the phone sold in China with the same name.

Reports say that the iQOO 9 coming to India will be a rebranded iQOO 8 sold in China. This handset will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset.

Further, the iQOO 9 Pro for India will be the same as the iQOO 9 Pro available in China. Though it will have the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, it will arrive with certain tweaks like a downgraded display.

Finally, the iQOO 9 SE for India will be a rebadged iQOO Neo 5S from China. This device will be the cheapest of all three as it will house the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip.

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iQOO is expected to take off covers from the iQOO 9 series of flagship phones on Feb. 23 in India. The company is expected to confirm the launch date in the next few days. PassionateGeekz recently tipped vital information on the configurations and color options of the iQOO 9 lineup. Now, it has leaked the pricing of the iQOO 9 5G, iQOO 9 Pro 5G, and iQOO 9 SE 5G.

Fresh information reveals that the iQOO 9 SE 5G will be priced between Rs 35,000 (~$465) and Rs 40,000 (~$531) in India. Even popular YouTuber Technical Guruji had claimed that this device will start at Rs 35,000 (~$465). The iQOO 9 SE is expected to arrive as an affordable flagship, which will allow it to rival the likes of OnePlus 9RT, Xiaomi 11T Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.

The iQOO 9 SE appears that it will be a rebadged version of the Snapdragon 888 powered iQOO Neo 5s, which was announced in December last year in China. It may come 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants and colors like Space Fusion and Sunset Sierra.

Coming to the Snapdragon 888 Plus powered iQOO 9 5G, the new leak claims that it will be priced between Rs 43,000 (~$571) and Rs 47,000 (~$624). It may come in some variants as the iQOO 9 SE and colors like Legend and Alpha. This device is said to be rebranded edition of China’s iQOO 8 5G from 2021.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered iQOO 9 Pro 5G is said to be a tweaked version of the same-named device that was unveiled in January in China. It is speculated to cost between Rs 55,000 (~$730) and Rs 58,000 (~$770). It may come in 8 GB RAM + 256 GB and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants and Legend and Dark Cruise colors.

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It was recently confirmed by iQOO that it will be launching three smartphones namely, iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, and iQOO 9 SE soon in India. iQOO India is expected to soon confirm the launch date of the iQOO 9 lineup. A fresh leak by PassionateGeekz has leaked the launch date, variants, color options, and sale date of the iQOO 9 lineup for India.

iQOO 9 series India launch date, sale date

The report states that the iQOO 9 5G, iQOO 9 Pro 5G, iQOO 9 SE 5G will be launching at 12 pm (local time) on Feb. 23 in India. It further mentions that all three devices will be available for purchase starting from March 2.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro, 9 SE variants, color options for India

The iQOO 9 5G is expected to arrive in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It is expected to arrive in colors like Legend and Alpha. Reports have revealed that it will be rebranded version of China’s iQOO 8 5G from last year.

The iQOO 9 Pro 5G is likely to arrive in two configurations such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It may come in Legend and Dark Cruise color variants. The iQOO 9 Pro 5G for India is likely to be the same device that debuted in China last month.

The iQOO 9 SE 5G is tipped to arrive in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It may come in colors like Space Fusion and Sunset Sierra. It is said to be a rebranded version of the iQOO Neo 5s smartphone that debuted in China back in December 2021.

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A new video showing a teardown and torture process for the recently released iQOO 9 phones may be indicative of the durability of the device. The iQOO 9 series were released recently and the new test video adds to the growing stories about the durability and ruggedness of iQOO smartphones generally.

The tests began with a 30-second water immersion of the phone to determine its water-resistance capabilities even without any official IP rating. The device came out unscathed from the immersion test and was then put through a scratch test with light imprints observed at levels 6 and 7 and deeper groves at levels 8 and 9. Some scratches were also noticed on the buttons and side frame of the device. In terms of its overall durability score, the iQOO 9 was excellent with a 9/10. This shows that the iQOO 9 is structurally rigid and holds firm even when force is applied from the front or back.

The video also showed the teardown of the iQOO 9. The large graphite film strip around the phone after removing the back panel provides sufficient heat dissipation and keeps the phone cool. The dual-cell battery offers a total of 4700mAh battery capacity. The internal components of the phone did not indicate any damage from water or any severe impact of the torture test. The repairability score of the iQOO 9 was given as 4.5/10 due to difficulties in the screen replacement which could be quite tasking.

There is no indication of the identity of the person that carried out the torture test and teardown, while iQOO has not made any statement on the results at this time.

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iQOO has already launched the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro in China and now it’s time for the phones to head to the Indian market. In India, the phones were touted to be tweaked versions but so far, rumors only revealed two models in the series. Now, however, the Youtuber Technical Guruji reveals that there will be three models in the iQOO 9 series for India — iQOO 9 SE, iQOO 9, and iQOO 9 Pro. The specifications and pricing details have also been revealed.

As per the Youtuber, there will be another phone apart from the 9 and 9 Pro called the iQOO 9 SE. The iQOO 9 SE will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. He further reveals that the iQOO 9 will have the Snapdragon 888+ chipset while the iQOO 9 Pro will have the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The trio will run on Android 12 out of the box and have Funtouch 12 OS on the top.

The iQOO 9 SE will feature a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel, while the iQOO 9 will sport a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 10-bit color depth. The iQOO 9 Pro, on the other hand, will have a 6.78-inch QHD+ curved E5 AMOLED display. The trio has a 120Hz refresh rate and gets an in-display fingerprint scanner.

As for the cameras, the iQOO 9 Pro has a 50MP Samsung GN5 + 50MP UW + 16MP triple camera system. The primary sensor will have gimbal stabilization support and the tertiary lens will have a 2.5x optical zoom support. Talking about iQOO 9, it will have a 48MP triple camera system with again, gimbal stabilization support. Unfortunately, we do not learn the camera details of the iQOO 9 SE.

Apart from the specs, the pricing details have also been revealed. As per the Youtuber, the iQOO 9 SE could start at around Rs. 35,000(~$468) in India.

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Thanks to Qualcomm’s update of its Snapdragon chipset, we saw brands queuing up to launch their flagship phones in the new year. Ever since 8 Gen 1 chipset debuted on Motorola Edge X30 in December, we’ve experienced and reviewed 4 models powered by this latest chip. But none of them really surprised us with their performance.

And today we have one more model for you, the iQOO 9 Pro. So let’s check whether the phone is able to stand out from the 8Gen 1 flagship crowd.

Obviously, iQOO has shifted its product strategy from gaming preference to a more common-flagship design. Especially on the latest 9 Pro, the specs seem to be more balanced with the phone coming with more features that we only see on the premium smartphone models. The iQOO 9 Pro adopts a completely new rear design with a triple camera setup housed inside a wide camera island almost covering the upper half of the rear panel.

iQOO 9 Pro Review: Design & Display

This time the 9 Pro comes in just two variants, an Orange leather-like version and the BMW Motosport edition in my hand. 

The new design makes it probably the most recognizable model among all the latest flagships. 

In addition to the triple camera setup at the left, the wide camera island is made up of a large piece of aluminum plate underneath the slightly-smaller glass cover.  

This design is not only for better looks, but also works as a key part of the cooling system. The aluminum plate could effectively transfer heat inside, while the glass cover could block the perceivable heat when holding the phone. 

Later I will show you how effective the cooling solution performs in our gaming test. 

The Motosport edition still includes the iconic BMW three-color stripes running from the upper part down to the bottom of the rear panel. 

The phone weighs about 204g and is 8.8mm thick, which is a bit bulky like the OnePlus 10 Pro. The front face is covering a 6.78-inch 1440p Samsung E5 display, featuring up to 120Hz refresh rate with adaptive support of LTPO. The iQoo 9 Pro features an Ultrasonic ID sensor, which offers fingertips a much larger recognizable area. It’s the best reader that I’ve ever experienced on a phone. Compared to those optical readers, adding a fingerprint becomes so quick that you only need to press the display once for a few seconds, and it allows you to have a larger unlocking area. 

The display is definitely one of the best panels for a phone in 2022. The new level-less adaptive refresh rate feels good as I barely feel the change in smoothness when activating this feature. And the 1440P E5 panel doesn’t let you down over color presentation and fineness.   

iQoo claims that the new technology would bring a longer battery life. However, by far the phone didn’t really offer good battery performance. And it seems that the updated software drains the power a bit too quickly. 

iQOO 9 Pro Review: OceanOS is unique

However, I still wanna talk more about the Origin OS Ocean, which is probably the most special mobile OS based on the Android platform. The Origin OS Ocean looks so different from the others with the brand-new UI design. It has a bold and avant-garde graphic style applying bright colors and fine interactive details. Users can customize their lock and home screen in detail, including adjusting dynamic effects, icon style, and wide options of built-in kits for the home screen. But to be honest, it’s hard to say whether these fancy features improve efficiency in use since it can get complicated for fresh users, and especially, this customized OS is mainly optimized for Chinese users right now. There are still some minor issues with the system language that are not perfectly adapted. 

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But the good news is that the OS for China version has wide support for system languages beyond Chinese and English. 

Another strange point of the new system is that I cannot find updated options for most built-in apps in the official app store. I have to enter each app’s setting to check whether there’s an updated version available. 

Anyway, apart from the features shared by Android 12, the overall design of the new OS is fresh and innovative, which makes me still excited to see how it will perform when coming on a global model. 

iQOO 9 Pro Review: Performance & Gaming

Now let’s check its performance with the new 8Gen 1 chip. Well, its results in benchmarks look great. It achieved over 1200 for single-core, 3800 for multi-core in Geekbench 5’s CPU test. In the Antutu Benchmark, the overall result ran up to 1020000, which is also the best score that we got from an Android phone. 

In 3DMark, it achieved in the 9700s range in the wildlife graphic test, which is also close to the best result we tested at 20℃. Then to access its performance under heavy load, we ran the stress test in 3DMark, it also achieved the best stability that we’ve tested with 8Gen1. Considering that some 888 and 8Gen1 models couldn’t even finish the test due to heating issue, the 55℃ for front face and 49 for rear cover is still reasonable for a 8Gen1 model. And it’s also likely to be the highest temperature that we can access on the phone. Even in our gaming test, we never recorded such a high temperature on the phone. This likely means that the benchmark should be in the phone’s performance whitelist.

In PUBG Mobile, the iQoo 9 Pro’s framerate could stay extremely stable at 60fps. While for 30-min gaming in Genshin Impact, the average framerate of 54.4 is also the best result that we got on all 8Gen1 models, though the phone got throttled down a bit after the first 5 minutes. Good news is that the phone shows pretty good cooling effect and suppresses the max temperature to below 46 and 42℃ at the front and back ,respectively. 

Then we ran another game, Nimian Legends, under its highest graphics at 2K resolution, which probably is the heaviest game that we can play on mobile phone. After the first 5 minutes, the performance got throttled down more and the framerate remained at 40.3 fps, which is not so impressive compared to what we tested in Genshin Impact. But the result is almost the same as what we tested on OnePlus 10 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro. 

And the thermal performance is still good with a max temperature at below 46℃. 

By far iQoo is the only brand that uses an independent display chip to bring a smoother game experience with high framerate and low power consumption. In supported games, it can access up to 120fps or 90fps framerate through frame interpolation, ignoring in-game framerate limits. 

It sounds great, right? 

Well, unfortunately, I’m sorry to tell you that it doesn’t work outside of China at this point. Because by far it only supports 16 games, and all of them are China versions. Although we saw the Genshin Impact in the supported list, there’s still no trigger to activate the frame rate interpolation in the international version of Genshin Impact that we downloaded from the Google Play store. It’s disappointing though, we still want to show you how it works in supported games. For example, In the Chinese version of Genshin Impact, before entering the game, you have to switch the display resolution to the 1080P option since it doesn’t support 1440P display resolution.

There’re two modes in frame interpolation. Either access the 120fps gaming experience with the Framerate-Boost option on, or play the game at 90fps with the Optimize-power-consumption mode. With support of the display chip, it only requires GPU to render 60fps to have the 120fps gaming, and render 45fps to have the 90fps gaming. At the same time, the interpolation modes would slightly increase operational delay. Anyway, I really enjoy playing Genshin Impact at such high framerate, but all we can do is wait for the brand open the feature to more games and especially the global market. 

Hey iQoo, you have to do something, alright? 

iQOO 9 Pro Review: Cameras

Like most flagships coming this year, the iQoo 9 Pro also features a triple camera setup including a 50MP primary lens with Vivo’s Gimbal stabilization, a 2.5x 16MP telephoto lens and another 50MP 150° ultra-wide-angle lens supporting fisheye mode. We’ve seen the same wide-angle lens on the Realme GT 2 Pro and the OnePlus 10 Pro. However, it’s not so impressive. 

Okay let’s look at some camera samples. Under good lighting conditions, the samples shot on the three cams look good with bright colors and natural aperture. But when meeting high-contrast scenes, the imaging is not so stable and sometimes the fringing issue shared by all the three lenses could be annoying when you check the pictures on a bigger display. The wide-angle lens supports fisheye mode though we couldn’t get good distortion correction at 0.6x shooting. And there’s a bug on the 2.5x telephoto camera. We couldn’t get a true portrait-mode photo with it.

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When it comes to night scene, the samples shot on the three cameras look a bit dull and lack detail. Especially for the wide-angle lens, the night samples even couldn’t capture red colors correctly. And when it comes to extremely low-light condition, the 2.5x telephoto camera wasn’t even activated. Instead, all the zoom pictures were shot on the main lens.

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The most impressive feature of the phone’s cameras is the Gimbal stabilization technology. It still offers the best stability for mobile phones similar to what we saw on the Vivo X60 and X70 series. 

Anyway, I think iQoo still need to do a lot more work on fixing their camera software. I believe the phone can do much better than what we have here. 

iQOO 9 Pro Review: Battery Life & Charging

The phone could be fully charged within 20mins with the included 120W charger, and it also supports 50W wireless charging with 10W reverse wireless charging. While its battery life is not as impressive as the charging solution, the latest software probably is the reason behind this. 

iQOO 9 Pro Review: Verdict

So that’s all we want to share about the iQoo 9 Pro. Actually at the beginning we’re pretty excited to review the phone. The phone’s gaming performance really stood out from the 8Gen1 crowd. However, by far the software doesn’t really offer delightful experience for daily use and photography.

So among the five 8Gen1 flagships, which one has convinced you? Or are you not impressed by anyone?

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iQOO has already confirmed that the new iQOO 9 and 9 Pro are coming to India soon. However, the company has not revealed an exact launch date. Well, while we look for the launch date, the Indian model of the iQOO 9 Pro has now passed the Geekbench listing. The listing was first spotted by MySmartPrice and it affirms the phone’s key specs.

As per the listing, the iQOO 9 Pro has the model number vivo I2020. It scored 1240 points in the single-core department and 3590 points in the multi-core department.

The smartphone has Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core SoC inside and here, the first four cores are clocked at 1.79 GHz. The other three cores are clocked at 2.50 GHz and the rest two cores are clocked at 3.00 GHz. The smartphone has 12GB of RAM and boots on Android 12 out of the box.

Recent reports have revealed that the iQOO 9 series will be entirely different for the Indian market. In India, the iQOO 9 will be the iQOO 8 Chinese model, and the iQOO 9 Pro could be the vanilla iQOO 9. That being said, the iQOO 9 India will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset.

The duo will have AMOLED panels with a high 120Hz refresh rate. The vanilla model will have an FHD+ resolution, while the Pro will feature a QHD+ resolution.

As for cameras, the vanilla will feature a 48MP +12MP + 13MP triple camera unit and the Pro is expected to have a 50MP + 50MP + 16MP triple camera system. The duo is expected to have a 120W fast charging support but the battery capacities will differ.

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iQOO will be soon confirming the iQOO 9 series launch date for India. The landing page of the iQOO 9 lineup is already live on the company’s website. Ahead of the launch, tipster Yogesh Brar and YouTuber Utsav Techie have shared the major specs of the iQOO 9 series.

iQOO 9 specifications (rumored)

According to Utsav Techie, the iQOO 9 Indian variant will be arriving with a 6.56-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, and an independent display chip. The Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset will power the device with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The device will offer Android 12 out-of-the-box experience. While it is expected to arrive with 120W fast charging, there is no word on its battery size. The rear side of the device will feature a 48-megapixel (main, with gimbal OIS) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel triple camera unit. The leak has no information on its front camera. The device is expected to arrive with an aggressive price tag in the country.

iQOO 9 Pro specifications (rumored)

Tipster Yogesh revealed that the iQOO 9 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will power the device with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB storage. The device is likely to feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 9 Pros rear camera setup is expected to include a 50-megapixel camera, a 2x telephoto camera, and an ultrawide lens. The device is expected to arrive with support for gimbal OIS. It will house a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and it will run on Android 12 OS.

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Earlier this month, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO had launched its latest flagship smartphones in its home country China — iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro, made using a metal frame made from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy.

Today, the company officially starts selling both the newly announced models — iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro in China. As for the pricing, the lineup starts at 3,999 yuan (~$628).

The iQOO 9 base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs 3,999 yuan while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at 4,399 yuan (~$691). There’s another model that packs 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, costing 4,799 yuan (~$754).

On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage is priced at 4,999 yuan (~$785) while the one with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage costs 5,499 yuan (~$864). The top-end model with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at 5,999 yuan, which is about $942.

Both the smartphones feature a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 AMOLED display panel with 1.7mm extremely narrow bezels. They feature support for 120Hz refresh rate and have a peak brightness of up to 1500nit, 100% P3 color gamut, and 1000Hz instant touch adoption rate. The iQOO 9 comes with 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution while the Pro model has an LTPO display with 3200 × 1400 pixels screen resolution.

The devices come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The iQOO 9 comes with a triple-camera setup that includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 13MP super wide-angle lens, and a 13MP portrait lens.

On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro features a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP fisheye ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 16MP telephoto lens. On the front side, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphones are running the latest Android 12 operating system and Vivo’s OriginOS Ocean custom interface on top. The devices are powered by a 4,700mAh battery and come with support for 120W ultra-fast flash charging, 50W wireless flash charging, and 10W wireless reverse charging.

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Recently, iQOO teased its iQOO 9 flagship series’ India launch by creating a micro-site for the phones on its official website. However, it was learned that the iQOO 9 for the Indian market will be slightly tweaked, wherein the vanilla iQOO 9 for India will be the iQOO 8(Chinese model), while the iQOO 9 Pro India model could originally be the iQOO 9(Chinese model). Now, the tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed that despite the series being rebadged, these devices won’t have the same specs as that of the Chinese models.

Brar reaffirms that the iQOO 9 series will be a mix of iQOO 8 and iQOO 9 models. He reveals that the iQOO 9 India will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, while the Pro will have Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. He further reveals that the company will eliminate some features and hardware from the phones to keep the cost down.

iQOO 9 series for India gets a mix between iQOO 8 and 9.

SD888 on the vanilla model
SD8 Gen 1 on the Pro model

These won't be the exact same ones launched in China, some features/hardware will be removed to keep the cost down.

— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) January 10, 2022

This could be a legit move since a number of Snapdragon 888 phones are scheduled to launch in India. The upcoming OnePlus 9RT, the vanilla Realme GT 2, and Xiaomi 11T Pro are riffed to come powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. That said, tweaking the series as per the Indian market competition does make sense for the company.

Regarding the other specs, the iQOO 9 for India, may have the iQOO 8(China model) specs. But these will be slightly tweaked. The iQOO 8 has a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. It has a 48MP + 13MP + 12MP triple rear camera system and a 16MP selfie snapper. The phone packs a 4,350mAh battery and has support for 120W fast charging.

On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro, the rumored iQOO 9 Chinese model, may come with a 6.78-inch curved LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh and a QHD+ resolution. The iQOO 9 Chinese model has a 50MP + 50MP + 16MP triple camera system and a 16MP selfie lens. It houses a 4,700mAh battery and 120W fast charging support.

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iQOO announced the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro smartphones in China in the previous week. Soon after the announcement, iQOO India teased the iQOO 9 lineup for India during an ongoing BGMI event. Equal Leaks has come across official teasers of the iQOO 9 series on iQOO’s official website in India. It appears that the iQOO 9 series phone may debut as the country’s first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

While we could find the official teasers of the iQOO 9 lineup for India, the source has shared screengrabs of the listing. The teaser images show that the lineup will include two models. The first one has a black rear with diagonal lines, whereas the second device has a BMW M Motorsport inspired design featuring a white rear with the signature red, black, and blue stripes.

The white model may debut in the Indian market with the iQOO 9 Pro moniker. Its triple camera unit is housed inside a large rectangle-shaped module. It is confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Hence, it appears that it could be arriving as India’s first phone powered by the S8G1 chip.

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Another image reveals that the iQOO 9 Pro will be backed by a 4,700mAh battery that carries support for 120W fast charging. The device will be also equipped with support for Hi-Res Audio and a dual x-axis linear motor for the enhanced gaming experience. The Pro model may come with a 6.78-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED LTPO display, a 16-megapixel front camera, 50-megapixel (main, with gimbal OIS) + 50-megapixel (150-degree ultrawide) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and 50W wireless charging.

It seems that the iQOO 9 for India could be rebranded version of the iQOO 8, which debuted in August 2021 in China. The vanilla model is likely to arrive with specs like a 6.56-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 888, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit, and a 4,500mAh battery with 120W or 66W fast charging. It appears that iQOO will be soon confirming the iQOO 9 series launch date in the next few days.

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The latest vivo IQOO 9 5G smartphone is now available for $769 for all global consumers only at Giztop.

vivo IQOO 9 smartphone features a 6.78” Samsung E5 AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1500nit and 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by a 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Octa-core processor the smartphone comes with 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB / 512GB storage options. 

You have a triple camera set up in the rear with a 50MP Samsung GN5 sensor for the main camera and a 13MP ultra-wide and 12MP portrait lens for secondary cameras. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. The smartphone is perfect for gamers as it 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.

vivo IQOO 9 5G smartphone is fueled with 4700mAh (2 x 2350mAh) battery and supports a 120W Fast charge that can charge your phone from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes. It also supports 50W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse charging.  Other interesting features include WiFI 6, Multi-functional NFC, in-display fingerprint sensor, and Face ID.

Running on the Origin OS based on the latest Android 12 OS, vivo IQOO 9 5G smartphone comes in three gorgeous colors viz: Orange, White, and Black. You can now buy this latest entry from IQOO for $769 only at Giztop. Please note that the above-mentioned price is applicable to the base variant only.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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The vivo Watch 2 was just only launched last month, but it seems like vivo really wants its next-generation timepiece onto as many as wrists possible. Hence, today, vivo decided to launch the vivo Watch 2 iQOO Limited Edition lineup.

In conjunction with the vivo iQOO 9 gaming phone series launch event, vivo also took the opportunity to announce its iQOO inspired design, limited-edition lineup of the vivo Watch 2. At 1249 RMB (~ USD 196), the iQOO limited edition comes in cheaper by 50 RMB than the launch price of the original vivo Watch 2.

The vivo watch 2 iQOO Limited Edition introduces three new watch straps for customers to choose from, which are respectively Silverstone Leather, Flaming Orange Leather, and a grey-black striped nylon-braided watch strap called “Journey”.  Each customer is able to pick from one of these options to be included with their purchase of the iQOO Limited Edition vivo Watch 2.

If you already own a vivo Watch 2 and fancy the watch straps of the iQOO limited edition lineup, you may purchase either Silverstone Leather or Flaming Orange Leather for only 199 RMB (~ USD 32)  and if you fancy the “Journey” watch strap, you can buy it for only 169 RMB (~ USD 27) from vivo.

Besides the exclusive watch straps and the reduced launch price, the iQOO Limited Edition vivo Watch 2 is completely identical to the original vivo Watch 2.

To recap, the vivo Watch 2 was launched last month as one of the first smartwatches to support eSIM in China. The highlight would be its large 515 mAh battery, which vivo claims to last up to 14 days on a single charge. Another highlight is the sleep tracking on the watch. Unlike traditional wearable devices that monitor sleep based on acceleration sensors, the Vivo Watch 2 smartwatch uses advanced CPC cardiopulmonary coupled sleep analysis technology. The technology enables the watch to more accurately determine the stage and proportion of sleep, and accurately record even the noon nap as well.

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Vivo‘s independent iQOO brand has officially unveiled its first flagship series for the year. The iQOO 9 series is made up of the iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, and iQOO 9 BMW M Motorsport edition.

Design

The iQOO 9 series adopts a completely new rear design with a triple camera setup housed inside a wide camera island almost covering the upper half of the rear panel. The module has just a slight protrusion which won’t pose any disruption to users. It is also noteworthy that two of the camera sensors have wide apertures. The device equally uses a metal frame made from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy.

In terms of color scheme, the iQOO 9 series retains the classic color matching of the predecessor, including the Motorsport edition. The iQOO 9 Pro also combines the glossy white glass with the classic carbon fiber texture. Thus, the glass back on the BMW Motorsport edition isn’t smooth but has a carbon fiber texture. iQOO still included the iconic BMW three-color stripes running from the upper part down to the lower sides of the rear panel. The matte AG splicing process is adopted to give the glass surface a micro-film condensing AG process, which gives an appearance of two colors, textured patterns, and a rough feel.

All models on the iQOO 9 series feature a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 AMOLED display panel, a 1.7mm extremely narrow frame. The Pro model comes with LPTO technology.  LTPO display tech allows the device to have both a high refresh rate and resolution without turning it into a battery-sucking machine. The display features support for 120Hz refresh rate and has a peak brightness of up to 1500nit,  100% P3 color gamut, and 1000Hz instant touch adoption rate. Thus, the screen content is still clearly visible under strong light conditions. The display also has a tiny punch-hole cut-out that houses the selfie camera.

The iQOO 9 features a flexible flat panel with an FHD+ resolution of 2400×1080 pixels while the iQOO 9 Pro comes with a curved flexible panel with a 2K resolution of 3200×1400 pixels.

The iQOO 9 series is equipped with a full-sensing control system 3.0 while the dual-control pressure-sensing area under the screen has also been further increased. The device also features two X-axis motors with greater steady-state vibration. The iQOO 9 series uses an ultrasonic 3D wide-area fingerprint sensor which only needs to be entered once and unlocks the device in just 0.2 seconds.

Specifications – iQOO 9 series

All three models are powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset which is based on the new 4nm process technology. The chip uses the new X2 super core, built-in enhanced LPDDR5 memory, and an overclocked version of UFS 3.1 storage. The models come with an independent display chip Pro, bringing a smooth and refreshing game experience with high frames and low power consumption.

Since the iQOO 9 series is a gaming phone series, heat dissipation is very much guaranteed. The models come with a 3923 mm2 super large area heat spreader which covers the entire panel. The models also feature two split-flow power pumps to ensure chip heat dissipation. Finally, there is a stacked waterfall VC three-dimensional heat dissipation system for accelerated heat conduction.

CAMERA

On the camera aspect, the iQOO 9 packs a 50MP main camera teaming up with a 13MP super wide-angle sensor and a 13MP portrait lens. On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro features a 50-megapixel main camera with an outsole gimbal as well as a second 50-megapixel fisheye ultra-wide-angle lens with support for 150° ultra-wide-angle shooting, and also brings a fun fisheye macro mode. The third sensor is a 16-megapixel telephoto portrait lens.

120W ultra-fast flash charging + 50W wireless flash charging + 10W wireless reverse charging, equipped with 120W ultra-fast flash charging mini charger, 4700mAh battery capacity.

All iQOO 9 series are equipped with dual-cell 120W ultra-fast flash charging and 4700mAh large battery as standard. iQOO 9 Pro also has support for 50W wireless flash charging and 10W reverse charging. The 120W ultra-fast flash charging mini charger uses the new gallium nitride material. It weighs only 135g, supports PD3.0 and PPS protocols, making it convenient to carry around.

iQOO 9 series Pricing & Availability

Here are the prices of the iQOO 9 series:

iQOO 9 8GB+256GB – 3999 yuan (~$629)

iQOO 9 12GB+256GB – 4399 yuan (~$692)

iQOO 9 12GB+512GB – 4799 yuan (~$755)

iQOO 9 Pro 8GB+256GB – 4999 yuan (~$786)

iQOO 9 Pro 12GB+256GB – 5499 yuan (~$865)

iQOO 9 Pro 12GB+512GB, 5999 yuan (~$944)

The iQOO 9 series is presently on pre-order in China and will go on sale for the first time on January 12.

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iQOO smartphones with model numbers V2171A and V2172A have been spotted at Chinese certification platforms such as 3C and TENAA in the recent past. These smartphones are going to debut at 7:30 PM (local time) today in China with iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro monikers. The TENAA listings of both phones are now populated with all their specifications to reveal what to expect from the iQOO 9 series.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro specifications (expected)

The iQOO 9 measures 164.55 x 76.7 x 8.37mm and weighs 206.1 grams. It has a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ display. Reports have revealed that it will be sporting a punch-hole screen with a flat design. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera unit.

On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. The punch-hole screen of the iQOO 9 Pro has curved edges. The device measures 164.81 x 75.2 x 9.21mm and weighs 202.69 grams. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel triple camera setup. The Pro model will come equipped with micro-gimbal OIS stabilization.

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro will run on OriginOS Ocean / iQOO UI based Android 12 OS. Both devices will ship with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of native storage.

The iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both smartphones are backed by a dual-cell battery. The TENAA listings of both models only mention the size of one of its cells as 2,275mAh. Reports indicate that the iQOO 9 duo will be packed with a 4,700mAh (combined value) battery. Both smartphones will carry support for 120W fast charging. The Pro model is likely to arrive with support for 50W wireless charging.

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iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro are scheduled to launch on Jan. 5 in China. Several leaks have revealed the specifications of the iQOO 9 duo in bits and pieces. Now, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has teamed up with My Smart Price to share the entire specifications of the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro specifications (rumored)

The iQOO 9 has a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a flat design. It offers 388ppi pixel density, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO QHD+ screen with curved edges. It offers 517ppi pixel density, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. The Pro model has been confirmed to feature an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. It is unclear whether the vanilla model will also feature an optical or an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.

The rear camera unit of the iQOO 9 has an OIS-ready 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 lens, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 12-megapixel portrait lens. The iQOO 9 Pro’s camera setup has a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 main camera, which is likely to carry support for gimbal OIS support. It will be assisted by a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 150-degree FOV. The ultrawide snapper will come with support for fisheye mode and it will be also capable of capturing macro shots. The setup includes a 16-megapixel portrait camera. The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro will come with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset powers the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro. Both phones will pack a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. The Pro model will come with 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging support.

The iQOO 9 duo will come with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Both phones will run Android 12 OS flavored with OriginOS Ocean.

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We’re officially in 2022 and the first month of the year, January has begun. This month we expect to see many smartphones launching across the world. Some of the confirmed phone launches are from big brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi,  Realme, Vivo, and Oppo. We are also expected to see gamer-centric phones from Lenovo, premium devices from iQOO, and a couple of budget phones from brands like Tecno. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the list.

1. Lenovo Legion Y90

Lenovo will launch its Legion Y90 gaming smartphone in China. The smartphone made it to multiple rumors and it revealed its key specs and design. Similar to the company’s previous Legion Phone 2 Pro, the Legion Y90 may come with a landscape form factor. It is expected to feature a 6.92-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate.

As teased recently, the phone will come with Double Engine Air Cooling technology, which could be similar to the Double Turbo Fan Supercharged Liquid Cooling technology seen in the Legion Phone 2 Pro. It will keep the internals cool even in intense gaming sessions. The device is rumored to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

2. Vivo Y21T

Although the company unveiled the Vivo Y21T last month in Indonesia, it was previously scheduled to have its debut in India. The phone will launch on January 3 in India and offer budget-centric specs to the masses.

As per the variant released in Indonesia, the smartphone has a 6.51-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+(1600 x 710 pixels) resolution. It is an LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 89% screen-to-body ratio. The Indian variant, however, is slated to come with a slightly larger 6.58-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.

It has a 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera system at the rear and an 8MP selfie snapper at the front. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and has 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. In India, it will have 4GB of RAM with the same 128GB onboard storage. It runs on Android 11 out of the box and has a 5,000mAh battery.

3. Realme GT 2 

Realme will have a big launch this month as it is expected to launch its flagship for the year, the Realme GT 2 series. The series will comprise of two major phones, the GT 2 and the GT 2 Pro, the company is also expected to launch the master edition and a camera-focused phone on January 4.

The Realme GT 2 was recently spotted on TENAA flaunting a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The GT 2 Pro was also seen with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen and 120Hz refresh rate. The duo will have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

At the helm, the GT 2 is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, while the GT 2 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The series is expected to come with a big battery with 65W fast charging support. As for cameras, there will be a 50MP + 50MP + a telephoto sensor on the Pro, whereas the vanilla may have a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP setup.

4. iQOO 9, 9 Pro

iQOO 9 series will be officially launched on January 5 in China. The series comprises the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro, both featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The vanilla phone is expected to have a 6.78-inch FHD+ flat-screen AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Pro is touted to have a 6.78-inch QHD+ curved edged AMOLED LTPO screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The series will have a Samsung GN5 sensor and may feature a triple camera system. The Pro was recently rumored to have a 50MP Samsung JN1 secondary sensor and a 16MP telephoto lens. The series is expected to pack a 4,700mAh battery with whopping 120W fast charging support.

5. Vivo V23

Vivo will unveil India’s first colour-changing phone dubbed Vivo V23 on January 5. Interestingly, the phone’s back color will change in direct sunlight and UV light. The series comprising of the V23 and V23 Pro is expected to launch with a 50MP Autofocus Dual Selfie camera and one of the phones may feature a 108MP lens.

The specs for the phone are scarce but we know that the series will feature an AMOLED panel and have a mid-range processor. The Pro model was spotted on Geekbench with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC.

6. Xiaomi 11i, 11i HyperCharge

Xiaomi will take wraps off the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge on January 6 in India. Rumors are rife that the phone will be a rebadged model of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+(Chinese model) for the Indian market with slight changes.

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will feature a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It is expected to have a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup. The phone will have a 4,500mAh battery with a crazy fast 120W fast charging technology.

7. Realme 9i

Realme is expected to launch the Realme 9i on January 10 in Vietnam. The smartphone was spotted on certification sites with Snapdragon 680 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery. It is also expected to have a 33W fast charging support.

The smartphone will feature a 6.6-inch LCD punch-hole display with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It is rumored to have a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system and a 16MP selfie snapper. As for security, it will feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device is expected to run on Android 11 out of the box with Realme UI 2.0.

8. OnePlus 10, OnePlus 9RT

One of the most anticipated phone launches would be the OnePlus 10 series. The company is expected to launch the phone in the second week of this month with flagship-level internals. If we go by the recent news, the series may debut on January 11 in China.

The OnePlus 10 duo is expected to come with an AMOLED screen featuring a high refresh rate. As per leaks, the Pro may come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Similar to the predecessor, the 10 series will make use of a punch-hole screen. The series will have Hasselblad powered triple camera system with a 48MP + 50MP + 8MP system on the Pro. The series is rumored to come powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage.

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 9RT on January 14 in India. The OnePlus 9RT is slated to come with a 6.62-inch 120Hz screen, 50MP triple camera system, and Snapdragon 888 SoC.

9. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

After a heap of leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will finally launch this month. Although we don’t have an exact launch date, the phone was listed in multiple retail stores across the world. The phone is also slated to launch in India this month.

The smartphone will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 12MP + 12MP + 8MP triple rear camera system and a 32MP selfie lens. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC for some markets, while the Indian market will get the Exynos 2100 powered model. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

10. Tecno Pova 5G

Recently, Transsion India’s CEO confirmed that the Tecno POVA 5G will be launched in the third or fourth week of January in India. It may debut under ₹20,000(~$269) segment in the country and will have specs like Dimensity 900 SoC and a triple camera system.

The smartphone was recently launched in Nigeria and it has a large 6.95-inch IPS LCD display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16MP selfie camera. The device features a 50MP + 2MP + AI lens at the rear. One of its highlights will be the big 6,000mAh battery. It will have an 18W fast charging support.

11. Oppo A16K 

Oppo is also expected to launch a budget-centric phone in India. The upcoming Oppo A16k is tipped to launch this month with a 6.52-inch HD+ display. It will have a 13MP + 5MP dual-rear camera and a single selfie lens.

The phone is expected to come powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It will pack a 4,230mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. The phone will run on Android 11 OS out of the box with ColorOS on the top.

These are some of the phones launching this month. Which device are you most excited about? Do tell us in the comments.

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iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo, is all set to launch its next-generation iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro smartphones in its home market China in a couple of days. Now, ahead of the official launch, both phones are now available for pre-order through JD.com.

Both the smartphones have been officially listed on China’s one of the leading e-commerce platforms JD.com but the company has not yet revealed the full specifications as well as the pricing details.

So far, iQOO has shared some teaser posters related to these upcoming phones, which have shed light on some key features and specifications ahead of the official launch.

As per the reports, the iQOO 9 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch curved edge AMOLED LTPO display that offers a QHD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate while the iQOO 9 is said to have a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display.

Under the hood, both the devices are confirmed to come powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and the phones could pack up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, the company has confirmed that the Samsung GN5 sensor will be making its debut on the iQOO 9 series. The Pro model will be equipped with micro-PTZ 2.0 and will also feature an ultrawide lens that offers a 150-degree FOV. There could be a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 sensor and a 16-megapixel telephoto camera.

The devices will come running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box. As for the battery, the iQOO 9 series phones are said to come powered by a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging and the Pro model will get 50W wireless charging support.

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iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro flagship phones are scheduled to debut on Jan. 6 in China. Recent reports have claimed that the iQOO 9 duo will be equipped with the 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary camera. Today, the company released an official confirmation that the Samsung GN5 will be making its debut on the iQOO 9 series.

The image of the camera lens in the above-shown poster has ‘50MP | GN5’ and ‘gimbal stabilization’ texts mentioned on it. The poster further states that the iQOO 9 Pro will be equipped with micro-PTZ 2.0. The below-shown teaser video shows that the iQOO 9 Pro will also feature an ultrawide lens that offers a 150-degree FOV, like the Realme GT2 Pro debuting a day before it. In addition, it appears that the iQOO 9 Pro will offer a fisheye mode that will allow users to capture ultrawide shots with a longer depth of field effect, which looks similar to seeing through a door’s peephole.

Reports have revealed that the iQOO 9 Pro’s 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary camera with gimbal-OIS support will be accompanied by a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultrawide lens with a 150-degree FOV and an OIS-assisted 16-megapixel telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom. It is speculated that the iQOO 9’s 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 main camera will be coupled with a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 120-degree FOV, and a 12-megapixelS Sony IMX663 telephoto camera.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will be powering the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro. Both models are expected to ship with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and Android 12 OS. The iQOO 9 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch curved edge AMOLED LTPO display that offers a QHD+ resolution and a 120H refresh rate. Rumors have it that the iQOO 9 has a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display. The Pro model will also get an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner. The iQOO 9 series is expected to house a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. The Pro model will also support 50W wireless charging.

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iQOO 9 series will be launching on Jan. 5 in China. Today, the company released fresh posters to confirm the display details of what appears to be of the iQOO 9 Pro handset.

The iQOO 9 Pro is rumoured to house a 6.78-inch display. The official posters confirm it will be equipped with an AMOLED LTPO panel with curved edges. It has a punch-hole at the top center and is equipped with slim bezels.

The iQOO 9 Pro’s screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The company confirmed that the screen offers a 1000Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, 800000:1 contrast ratio, 1500 nits of brightness, 10-bit colors, and 517ppi pixel density.

The iQOO 9 Pro is equipped with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, which will allow users to unlock the device with dirty or wet hands. In addition, it will allow users to conveniently unlock the phone since it features a wide fingerprint scanning area of 578mm² on the display. The bottom view of the phone shows that it has a SIM card slot, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

Other reports have revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will be powering the iQOO 9 Pro. It will be housing a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. It will come preinstalled with OriginOS Ocean UI flavored Android 12. The device is expected to ship with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

The iQOO 9 Pro’s rear camera module is expected to feature a gimbal-OIS assisted 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary camera. 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 main camera. It coudl be accompanied by a 150-degree 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultrawide snapper, and an OIS-ready 16-megapixel telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom.

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The iQOO 9 series of flagship phones are all set to launch on Jan. 5 in China. Today, the company released a new poster to reveal the battery size and charging capabilities of the iQOO 9 lineup.

The poster reveals that the iQOO 9 series has a 4,700mAh battery. Reports have claimed that the iQOO 9 Pro will house a 4,700mAh battery, while the vanilla model may get a smaller battery.

The image further mentions that the iQOO 9 series supports 120W rapid charging and 50W wireless charging. The image confirms that the wireless charging capabilities will be available only on the Pro model.

Reports have claimed that the iQOO 9 Pro will be equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with curved edges. It may offer Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The rear camera setup of the Pro model may feature a gimbal-OIS enabled 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 main camera, a 150-degree 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultrawide snapper, and an OIS-ready 16-megapixel telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom.

On the other hand, the iQOO 9 may house a 6.78-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display with a flat design. Its rear-facing triple camera module will be headlined by a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 camera. It is likely to be accompanied by a 120-degree FOV 13-megapixel superwide lens and a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 telephoto lens. The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro are said to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and Android 12 OS.

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iQOO will be announcing the iQOO 9 series of smartphones at 7:30 PM (local time) on Jan. 5. Reports have revealed that the model number V2171A belongs to the vanilla iQOO 9, while the V2172A model number is associated with the iQOO 9 Pro. Ahead of the launch, both models have surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking site to reveal some of their key specifications.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro Geekbench listings

The Geekbench listings of the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro show that they are powered by a Qualcomm chipset that has a “taro” codename. The chipset has four CPU cores working at 1.79GHz, three CPU cores clocking at 2.50GHz, and a prime CPU core ticking at 3.0GHz. The SoC is equipped with Adreno 730 graphics. Hence, it can be said that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will power the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro handsets.

Both models are equipped with 12 GB of RAM and Android 12 OS. The iQOO 9 scored 1233 in the single-core test of Geekbench and 3674 in the multi-core test, whereas the iQOO 9 Pro scored 1277 in the single-core test and 3787 in the multi-core test.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro specifications

Reports have revealed that the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display. The vanilla model is expected to feature a flat screen that offers Full HD+ resolution, while the Pro variant may house a curved edge display that produces Quad HD+ resolution. Both phones are expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate.

The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro’s triple camera unit may include a Samsung GN5 50-megapixel primary camera. The vanilla model is expected to feature a 120-degree 13-megapixel superwide lens and a Sony IMX663 12-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. On the other hand, the Pro model’s camera setup will have a 150-degree Samsung JN1 50-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 16-megapixel camera with 2.5x optical zoom and OIS support. The primary lens of the 9 Pro will feature gimbal OIS support.

The iQOO 9 duo may house a 4,700mAh battery. Both models are expected to support 120W fast charging.

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A day before Christmas, iQOO confirmed to launch the iQOO 9 series on January 5 in China. Today, one of the brand executives revealed that the company will continue its partnership with BMW M Motorsport for the new generation of smartphones as well. Hence, there will be a special edition, which has been already exposed by the first-look teaser.

According to Justin Jian, product manager of iQOO, the iQOO 9 series will have a BMW M Motorsport Limited Edition like the previous generations. At the same time, he also says that the new logo of the high-performance car manufacturer is ‘really cool’ and he is not wrong at all.

Anyway, this logo will not be embossed on the special edition smartphone just like its predecessors. But it will be found in promotional materials. Further, although the brand has not confirmed it yet, the special edition will be most likely based on iQOO 9 Pro, similar to older models.        

Since we are still a little over a week away from the launch, we expect to learn more about the iQOO 9 series in the coming days via certifications, leaks, and teasers. So far, we know that at least, one of the phones will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

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iQOO has scheduled to launch the iQOO 9 series on January 5 in China. Ahead of its launch, the company had revealed the phone’s rear design confirming it to be way different from the current iQOO 8’s design. Now, iQOO has shared more images of the phone, and this time, the phone’s front design has been revealed.

According to the images, the iQOO 9 will come with a punch-hole display with thin bezels on all the corners. The smartphone will have a centre punch-hole cut-out for the selfie camera. The device is also visible from the sides and it shows its slim form factor. Furthermore, it has a volume rocker and a power button on the right spine.

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The company seems to have sponsored a smartphone gaming tournament and the back of the device is clearly visible in the promotional images. It has an oversized camera island that is placed horizontally. It holds three camera lenses. It does not reveal any camera details but the text on the camera island confirms it to have optical image stabilization(OIS).

Apart from that, the phone has a white paint job and a design similar to the predecessor. The BMW branded vertical strip is still there and it also has an iQOO branding at the bottom.

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Coming to the specs, the iQOO 9 will come powered by a 6.78-inch FHD+ E5 AMOLED display. It will feature a 50MP S5KGN5 primary sensor with OIS support. It will be accompanied by 13MP and 12MP Sony IMX663 sensors. Upfront, it will have a 16MP selfie camera.

Under the hood, it will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and have a 4,700mAh battery. It will have support for 120W fast charging support. Major highlights of the phone will be the optical in-display fingerprint scanner, dual x-axis linear motors, and it will also feature a dual-speaker setup.

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iQOO was expected to launch the much-awaited iQOO 9 series next month in India. However, the exact launch date was yet to be known. Today, the company took it to Weibo revealing the series’ launch date. Additionally, the first official look of the device has also been revealed.

As per the teaser poster shared by iQOO, the iQOO 9 series will debut on January 5 in China. The series will comprise the vanilla iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro. Interestingly, the phone’s first official look is visible is in the poster. The device seems to have a similar BMW-toned rear design, but this time around, the rear camera island will be oversized. It is a horizontally wide camera module holding three lenses.

Aside from this poster image, the popular Chinese tipster DigitalChatStation also shared an image of the iQOO 9 Pro which has unique graphics at the back. It seems to hint over its performance. The iQOO 9 Pro’s camera island also confirms that it will have support for OIS.

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These images are in line with the previous rumours. If we get into figures, the iQOO 9 Pro is touted to feature a 50MP primary lens. We aren’t sure about the camera details of the vanilla model. The series is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. 

As for the display, the iQOO 9 Pro may feature the same display as the iQOO 8 Pro. It will have a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen with a QHD+ resolution. The iQOO 9 on the other hand will sport the same sized screen but a flat-screen panel with FHD+ resolution. The display is expected to be a Samsung E5 AMOLED panel with a centre punch-hole cutout for the camera. The screen may also support a 120Hz refresh rate.

The iQOO 9 is rumoured to have a 4,700mAh battery, while the iQOO 9 may feature a similar capacity. The duo is expected to have support for 120W fast charging support.

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Earlier today (22nd December 2021), we had reported on a leak that revealed various specifications and details regarding the upcoming iQOO 9 series. Now, another tipster has revealed the launch timeline for the new lineup.

[Exclusive] I can confirm that the iQOO 9 series is indeed coming to India
The launch will happen by the end of January
Will share more details soon
Meanwhile, here's an exclusive teaser video for the series
Feel free to retweet
And credits will be highly appreciated#iQOO9Series pic.twitter.com/PRvNj92EQl

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) December 22, 2021

According to Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) on Twitter, the Chinese smartphone maker is apparently planning to launch its flagship iQOO 9 series by the end of next month. In other words, the premium lineup could be announced by January end, with first sales and pre-orders like beginning in February 2022. This is in line with our previous reports where we had the same speculation since an early January launch might cannibalize the sales of the newly Neo branded models, which includes the Neo 5S with Snapdragon 888 and iQOO Neo 5 SE with Snapdragon 870.

Although, the Neo5S series has only been released in China at the moment. In other words, the launch in India might be around the same time as the Chinese launch. Talking about some of iQOO 9 series rumored specifications, the base and Pro variant are expected to feature Samsung E5 AMOLED panel, with the former featuring a 6.78 inch FHD+ display.

Other features include, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, with the Pro model being powered by a large 4,700mAh battery pack that supports 120W fast charging. The rear camera module will reportedly house a Samsung GN5 50 megapixel primary sensor that supports dual axis micro gimbal stabilization as well. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.

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iQOO 9 series of smartphones are likely to go official in January 2022 in China. Today, Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station shared key details on the display, camera, battery, and fast charging capabilities of an upcoming smartphone. Probably, he could be talking about the vanilla iQOO 9 handset.

The leak begins by stating that the device will be equipped with a 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED E5 display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It will be backed by a 4,650mAh± battery that offers 120W fast charging.

iQOO had only offered micro-gimbal OIS support on the iQOO 8 Pro, and not on the vanilla iQOO 8. However, a recent leak claimed that the vanilla iQOO 9 will also come with a micro-gimbal camera. The new leak states that it will be equipped with a Samsung GN5 50-megapixel primary camera. The 1/1.5-inch sensor will be equipped with a new dual-axis micro-gimbal stabilization.

The alleged iQOO 9 Pro is likely to house a Samsung AMOLED E5 display with a curved edge design. It is likely that the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. The Pro model is also expected to house a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

In related news, iQOO recently unveiled the iQOO Neo5S with Snapdragon 888 and iQOO Neo5 SE with Snapdragon 870 in China. Launching the iQOO 9 series early in January may cannibalize the sales of the Neo branded models. Hence, it is likely that the iQOO 9 models may go official by the end of January 2022.

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Yesterday, iQOO unveiled the iQOO Neo5s and iQOO Neo5 SE smartphones in China. It has also taken off covers from a mid-ranger called the iQOO U5. It is speculated that January 2022 will see the arrival of the iQOO 9 series. Tipster Digital Chat Station took to Weibo to share some information on the display of the iQOO 9 series.

It appears that the iQOO 9 Pro may feature the same display that was made available on the iQOO 8 Pro. It may feature a 6.78-inch curved edge AMOLED display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution. On the other hand, the vanilla iQOO 9 may feature a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display that produces Full HD+ resolution. Both phones could be equipped with a Samsung E5 screen with a centrally positioned punch-hole.

Previous reports have revealed that the iQOO 9 Pro may house a 4,700mAh battery. The display size of the vanilla is not clear yet. Both devices are expected to arrive with support for 120W fast charging. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will power the iQOO 9 series.

Like the iQOO 8 Pro, the 9 Pro is also expected to feature a micro-gimbal PTZ camera. It is yet to be confirmed whether the vanilla model will also feature a micro-gimbal assisted camera. The iQOO 9 series is rumored to come with a better heat dissipation unit.

For an enhanced gaming experience, the iQOO 9 series is expected to feature the second-generation independent display chip, dual-pressure shoulder buttons, and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Since the company has just announced Snapdragon 8-series Neo branded phones, it is likely that the company may take some more time to unveil the iQOO 9 lineup. Probably, it may go official towards the end of January 2022.

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The iQOO 9 series of smartphones are rumored to launch in January 2022. The lineup reportedly includes two models such as iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro. It is speculated that the V2171A and V2172A model numbers belong to iQOO 9 and 9 Pro, respectively. Now, the vanilla model has appeared in the database of the 3C authority of China.

Earlier this week, a battery of one of the iQOO 9 series of phones with a 2275mAh rated capacity was certified by the 3C authority. Now, the V2171A model has appeared at 3C a V2100L0B0-CN charger, which offers maximum charging speeds of up to 120W. There is a possibility that the iQOO 9 as well as iQOO 9 Pro will carry support for 120W fast charging like the iQOO 8 series. A recent leak claimed that the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro might come with a 4,700mAh battery.

The iQOO 9 series of smartphones will be driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. The vanilla iQOO 9 is expected to arrive with a second-generation independent display chip. For a better gaming experience, it may feature dual pressure-sensitive shoulder buttons. It is expected to feature an AMOLED panel that carries support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

The iQOO 9 lineup is also rumored to arrive with a better heat dissipation system. The iQOO 8 Pro was equipped with a micro-gimbal PTZ camera. While the iQOO 9 Pro is expected to retain it, there is no confirmation on whether the vanilla model will also feature it. Some of the other features that are expected to be available on the iQOO 9 duo include dual speakers, a dual x-axis linear motor, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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iQOO is expected to unleash the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro flagship phones in January 2021 in China. Last week, tipster Panda is Bald shared the key specifications of the iQOO 9. Now, the tipster is back with some vital information on the battery size and charging capabilities of the iQOO 9 series of smartphones.

It is speculated that the iQOO 9 series that is expected to debut next month will include two models such as the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro. It appears that the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro could be equipped with the same sized battery of 4,700mAh. He added that both models will carry support for 120W fast charging.

The tipster previously revealed that the iQOO 9 will be equipped with a second-generation independent display chip for a better visual experience, dual speakers, dual x-axis linear motors, and dual pressure-sensitive shoulder buttons. The iQOO 9 is expected to feature an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for the in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The iQOO 9 lineup is expected to arrive with an enhanced heat dissipation system. The micro-gimbal PTZ camera will be also available on the iQOO 9 series. However, it is unclear whether the vanilla also comes equipped with it. The two phones are likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

In related news, iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO Neo5s smartphone driven by the Snapdragon 888 SoC on Dec. 20 in China. It is expected to arrive with a 120Hz AMOLED FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel front camera, an OIS-ready 48-megapixel triple rear cameras, a 4,500mAh battery, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and OriginOS Ocean UI.

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iQOO is likely to announce the iQOO Neo5s and iQOO Neo5 SE this month in China. The company is expected to unleash the iQOO 9 series of flagship devices in January 2022. Well ahead of the launch, Chinese tipster Panda is Bald has shared the key details of the iQOO 9.

iQOO had recently confirmed that it will be launching Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered flagship phone. The new leak claims that the upcoming iQOO 9 lineup will be driven by the new chip. It can be said based on predecessor models that the iQOO 9 series will include two handsets such as iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro.

According to the tipster, the standard iQOO 9 will be gracing a second-generation independent display chip, which will assist in offering an improved visual experience. The device will be equipped with dual speakers and dual x-axis linear motors. For gamers, the device will offer dual pressure-sensitive shoulder buttons.

The iQOO 9 is also expected to carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. In all likelihood, the device will be sporting an AMOLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will carry support for 120W fast charging. The iQOO 9 series will also come with an enhanced heat dissipation system and micro-gimbal PTZ. To recollect, the micro-gimbal feature was only available on the iQOO 8 Pro, and not on the vanilla iQOO 8. It is unclear whether the iQOO 9 Pro as well as its vanilla version will offer micro-gimbal PTZ camera.

While iQOO is expected to launch the iQOO 9 duo in China in January, there are speculations that the iQOO 9 series will be heading to India by February.

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iQOO is reportedly working on the iQOO 9 series of flagship phones. A reliable tipster from China has confirmed has shared the rumored launch timeline of the iQOO 9 lineup.

According to the tipster, the iQOO 9 lineup may debut in the second week of January 2022. Unfortunately, the rumor mill is yet to share the specifications of the iQOO 9.

iQOO announced the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones driven by the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 888+ chipsets back in August this year. Hence, it is likely that the company may unveil the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro smartphones with different chipsets.

The company recently confirmed that it will be launching a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. There is a possibility that this chipset could be present under the hood of the iQOO 9 Pro. The vanilla model may not get the same chip. Probably, the company may use the Snapdragon 888 or the Dimensity 900 to power it. The rumor mill is expected to spill more information on the iQOO 9 series in the coming weeks.

A recent report claimed that the iQOO 9 series may debut in India in February 2022. It is expected to arrive with support for 120W fast charging.

Rumors are rife that the Chinese manufacturer may announce the iQOO Neo6 and iQOO Neo6 SE this month. The latter is expected to feature the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, whereas the Neo6 is speculated to arrive with specs like a 6.56-inch OLED FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel front camera, a Sony IMX598 48-megapixel primary rear camera, Snapdragon 888, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of built-in storage, Android 11, an in-display fingerprint scanner, dual speakers, and a linear motor.

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The iQOO 8 series debuted in China in August. The lineup is being long-rumored to make its way to India. But unfortunately, the devices are yet to make their entry into the country. Looks like they won’t come to the region after all as we have now started hearing about the iQOO 9 series launch in the country.

According to a report by 91Mobiles, the iQOO 9 series will launch in India by either late January 2022 or early February 2022. This piece of information comes from the publication’s industry sources.

The sources say that the lineup will include multiple models, such as a vanilla variant and a Pro/Legend variant. One of them is also tipped to have support for 120W fast charging.

Unfortunately, no one has any idea about the specifications of these handsets. However, there’s a chance that the top model could be powered by the newly unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

As of now, we only know a couple of model numbers of the series. The Chinese variant of the vanilla iQOO 9 will arrive with model number V2171A. Whereas, the Indian variant of the iQOO 9 Pro is expected to come with model number I2022. These details are courtesy of the IMEI database.

Having said that, what are your expectations of the iQOO 9 series? Do you think it will bring notable upgrades over its predecessor? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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iQOO is said to be working on the iQOO 9 series of smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer announced the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro smartphones in August. Hence, it is likely that the iQOO 9 lineup may debut after a couple of months. Probably, it will be unveiled first in China by January 2022. Ahead of the launch, the iQOO 9 series of smartphones are busy bagging some certifications.

The iQOO 9 Pro’s Indian variant with model number I2022 was spotted at the IMEI database earlier this month. Now, the vanilla iQOO 9 has appeared at the IMEI database with the V2171A model number. It is not the Indian model, but a variant that will be heading to China and some other countries.

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At present, there is no information on the specs of the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro. The iQOO 7 powered by the Snapdragon 888 chip was announced back in January this year. Hence, it is likely that the iQOO 9 series will be featuring the next-generation Snapdragon 8-series flagship chipset.

In related news, iQOO India is gearing up to launch the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Legend in India. With October month ending soon, it appears that the iQOO 8 duo will land in India in November. The iQOO 8 and 8 Legend will be rebranded versions of the iQOO 8 and 8 Pro.

The iQOO 8 has a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888, and a 4,350mAh battery, whereas the 8 Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED LTPO screen, Snapdragon 888 Plus, and a 4,500mAh battery. The vanilla model has a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit, whereas the Pro model gets a 50-megapixel (main, with gimbal OIS) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera system. Both phones offer common features like a 16-megapixel front camera and a 120W fast charging support.

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