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iQOO U5x goes on sale in China

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:21:57 +0000

Last week, iQOO quietly unveiled the iQOO U5x smartphone in China. Starting today, the handset is available for purchase in the home market. It is the second U-series iQOO phone to launch this year after the Snapdragon 695 chipset powered iQOO U5, which debuted in January this year in China.

iQOO U5x price

The iQOO U5x has arrived in China in two options, such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 849 Yuan and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,049 Yuan. It can be purchased in Polar Blue and Star Black colors.

IQOO U5x

iQOO U5x specifications

The iQOO U5x has a 6.51-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 269 ppi pixel density, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The front side of the device has an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) dual-camera setup.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hoof of the iQOO U5x. The device comes with 4 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. For additional storage, the device has a microSD card slot. The device comes with the Android 11 OS and OriginOS Ocean UI.

The iQOO U5x houses a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 10W charging through the microUSB port. The device measures 163.96 x 75.2 x 8.28mm and weighs around 179 grams.

In related news, iQOO will be announcing the iQOO Neo6 flagship phone on April 13 in China. Reports have revealed that the device will come with a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging.

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iQOO U5x, TD Tech M40, Infinix SMART 6 Plus, and other low profile launches from last week

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:18:16 +0000

A couple of weeks back, we published our inaugural story in the ‘low profile launches from last week’s series. We are now back with the second post as there were multiple low-profile launches last week just like three weeks back.

Once again, we have included 7 launches. All of them are from different brands, namely TD Tech, OPPO, Hisense, HUAWEI, Infinix, iQOO, and itel. With that out of the way, let’s take a look at these products one by one.

Low Profile Launches from Last Week

TD Tech M40

TD Tech is a licensee of Huawei hardware products. The company has planned to release almost all the popular consumer electronics from once world’s largest smartphone brand.

Last week, TD Tech finally announced the long-rumored HUAWEI Mate40 with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC. This version of the handset is officially called TD Tech M40.

Apart from a different chipset, the phone comes with a 64MP primary camera instead of a 50MP sensor found on the original model. The China-exclusive smartphone is priced at ¥4,599 and ¥5,099 for 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB memory configurations respectively.

OPPO A16e

The OPPO A16e went official in India last week as an entry-level smartphone. Priced at ₹9,990 (3GB + 32GB) and ₹11,990 (4GB + 64GB), the device offers an inferior set of specs when compared to the competitors.

OPPO A16e

It comes with a 6.52-inch HD+ display (LCD), MediaTek Helio P22 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, eMMC 5.1 storage, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11, and 4,230mAh battery.

The handset lacks a fingerprint sensor and uses the outdated MicroUSB port for charging as well as data transfer.

Hisense Hi Reader

Unlike other products in the list, the Hisense Hi Reader is one of the two that aren’t smartphones. Though it looks like one, it is actually an e-book reader and it is not the first one from the brand.

The latest e-book reader from Hisense sports a 6.7-inch e-ink display with a pixel density of 300ppi and supports 36-level DC dimming. It is powered by a UNISOC T610 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

The device boots Android 10 with a customized interface and gets its juice from a 3,000mAh battery. It carries a price tag of ¥1,799 ($282).

HUAWEI Vision S

Huawei finally unveiled its Vision S lineup of smart televisions in Europe last week. Officially called HUAWEI Vision S, the TV comes in 55-inch and 65-inch variants in the region priced at €800 and €1,000 respectively.

The television features an LED-backlit LCD panel with support for up to 120Hz refresh rate and 4K resolution, quad speakers, six microphones, 13MP camera, 3 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB Type-A, and HarmonyOS.

The TV was selling at insanely discounted price tags of €400 and €600 until March 27.

Infinix SMART 6 Plus

Infinix SMART 6 Plus debuted in Nigeria last week. The entry-level smartphone comes in a single 2GB + 32GB version priced at ₦58,400 ($141) for a limited time.

The phone offers a 6.6-inch HD+ display (LCD), MediaTek Helio A22 SoC, 8MP + QVGA dual-camera setup, and a 5MP selfie camera. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and boots Android 11 Go Edition.

iQOO U5x

iQOO U5x was announced last week in China as the latest budget smartphone from the company. It arrives in two memory variants, such as 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. They are priced at ¥849 ($133) and ¥1,049 ($165) respectively.

The handset is built around a 6.51-inch HD+ display (LCD). It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 13MP + 2MP dual-camera system, and 8MP front-facing camera.

It runs OriginOS based on Android 11 and is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging via the outdated MicroUSB port.

itel Vision 3

The itel Vision 3 is yet another entry-level smartphone that launched last week. It debuted in India priced at ₹7,999 ($105) for the sole 3GB + 64GB version.

The phone arrives with a 6.6-inch HD+ display (LCD), an unknown chipset comprising of an octa-core CPU, 8MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera. Finally, it houses a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and runs Android 11 out of the box.

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iQOO U5x is official with Snapdragon 680 SoC and 5,000mAh battery

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:46:11 +0000

While iQOO is prepping to release the iQOO Neo6 in the market, the brand has quietly launched the iQOO U5x in China. The device comes with a recycled Vivo design and offers budget specs like Snapdragon 680 SoC and 5,000mAh battery.

The iQOO U5x is priced at CNY 849(~$133) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and CNY 1,049(~$165) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It has two – colors Polar Blue and Star Black. It can be purchased from all JD mall, Suning, and all other authorized stores in the country.

iQOO U5x Specifications

The iQOO U5x sports a 6.51-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. It is an LCD panel with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and 89% screen-to-body ratio. The phone has an 8MP front camera placed on the notch. It has a dual-camera system at the rear with a 13MP main lens and a 2MP secondary sensor. It also has an LED flash beside the camera lenses.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. iQOO has offered a microSD card slot for additional storage needs.

It houses a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charging speed via the micro USB cable. The device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and boots on OriginOS based on Android 11 OS.

iQOO U5x tipped to launch soon with these specs

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:57:26 +0000

Chinese smartphone brand iQOO will reportedly launch iQOO Z6 5G in India tomorrow (March 16). Ahead of that, details about yet another upcoming iQOO phone have emerged. Dubbed as iQOO U5x, this device will be a 4G variant of iQOO U5 5G, which went official in China in late December.

iQOO U5 5G

According to Ishan Agarwal (via MySmartPrice), the iQOO U5x will soon launch in China. Unfortunately, he is not sure if the device will be made available in India.

The tipster says that the handset will be built around a 6.81-inch display (LCD) with an HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. If required, the storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a MicroSD card.

The smartphone will arrive with a dual-camera setup on the rear comprising of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro snapper. For selfies and video calls, it will use an 8MP front-facing shooter. There will also be a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

The phone will get its juice from a 5,000mAh battery. It will only have support for 10W charging via a MicroUSB port. It will measure 8.3mm in thickness, weigh 180g, and come in two colors (black, blue).

In addition to the exact launch date, Ishan has no information on the iQOO U5x’s software and price. We think that the handset will go official quietly with either Android 11 or Android 12 and will likely cost under ¥1,500 ($235).

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iQOO U5 specifications revealed, iQOO U5x with Snapdragon 480+ also expected

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:25:23 +0000

iQOO U5 launch date seems to be drawing near. The reason behind it is that it has appeared with all its specifications in the database of China’s TENAA certification site (via). Unfortunately, the images of the device are not yet available in the listing. At the same time, a Chinese tipster has claimed that the iQOO U5 series will include two variants of the iQOO U5x handset.

iQOO U5 specifications (Rumored)

The TENAA listing of the iQOO U5 has revealed that it has a 6.58-inch AMOLED screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. There is no confirmation on whether it supports a higher refresh rate. The handset is driven by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor. Tipster WHY LAB has claimed that it will be fueled by the Dimensity 810 chipset.

The device will come with 4GB / 6GB / 8GB / of RAM. It will be available in 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. The device is packed with a 4,910mAh battery (rated value). The 3C certification of the device has revealed that it may ship with an 18W charger.

The iQOO U5 has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel secondary shooter. For security, it is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, but it is unclear whether it is placed on the rear shell or embedded in the power button. Lastly, the iQOO U5 measures 164 x 75.84 x 8.25mm and weighs 185 grams.

Tipster WHY LAB has claimed that the iQOO U5 lineup will also include iQOO U5x. The U5x will come in a 5G model powered by the Snapdragon 480+ chip, whereas its 4G edition will be driven by the Helio G88 SoC. The iQOO U5 series is likely to rival with Redmi Note 11 lineup in China. The U5 series is expected to launch at some point later this month.