iQOO is reportedly working on a new edition of the iQOO Z5 for China. The Chinese manufacturer is yet to confirm its arrival, but speculations are rife that it may debut in the next few days. Chinese tipster Bald is Panda has claimed that the upcoming iQOO Z5 will be similar to the Vivo T2x, which has just gone official in China.

According to the tipster, the difference between the Vivo T2x and the rumored iQOO Z5 6,000mAh battery edition is that the former comes with a waterdrop notch display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. Hence, it appears that the iQOO phone could be equipped with a punch-hole display. It is unclear whether it supports a 144Hz refresh rate like the T2x.

The leak also suggests that the forthcoming iQOO Z5’s other specifications could be borrowed from the Vivo T2x. To those who are unaware, the T2x is equipped with the Dimensity 1300 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of native storage.

The T2x has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W rapid charging. It boots to the Android 12 OS and OriginOS 2.0.

The rear camera island of the T2x has a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. For selfies, it is fitted with a 16-megapixel front camera. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

There is no word on the pricing of the iQOO Z5 6,000mAh battery edition. As far as the T2x is concerned, its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants are priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$240) and 1,799 Yuan (~$270), respectively.

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An iQOO smartphone with a V2188A model number has been approved by China’s TENAA authority. However, the listing already only revealed few details about the smartphone. It is speculated that it could be the new iQOO Z5, which is scheduled to launch tomorrow (May 20) in China. Hopefully, the company will confirm the exact name of the device by tomorrow.

Last year, iQOO launched the Snapdragon 778G-powered iQOO Z5 in China and India. The upcoming China-bound iQOO Z5 smartphone is likely to come equipped with the Dimensity 1300 chipset. Now the TENAA listing of the device has been updated with all its major specs, Here is all the information that has appeared on it.

iQOO Z5 specifications (rumored)

The TENAA listing of the V2188A reveals that it measures 163.87 x 75.33 x 9.21mm and weighs 202.8 grams. The device houses a 6.58-inch TFT screen that offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. It is unclear whether it supports a high refresh rate.

The images of the V2188A have appeared in TENAA. However, a poster of the phone that was spotted last week revealed that it would be coming in black and orange colors. The TENAA listing further states that it will house a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth/macro) camera.

It is powered by a 3GHz octa-core processor, which seems to be the Dimensity 1300 SoC. TENAA states that the device will arrive with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It lacks support for external storage. It appears that the device will run on an iQOO UI flavored Android 12 OS.

The V2188A houses a massive 6,000mAh battery. It has been found through its 3C certification that it will carry support for 44W rapid charging. Some of the other features that will be available on the device include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and an IR blaster.

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A new iQOO Z5 series phone is expected to launch in China soon. The information comes from tipster Digital Chat Station who also reveals key details of the upcoming phone. The Vivo sub-brand already offers iQOO Z5 and Z5x in its home market. Additionally, iQOO has also launched the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G and Z6 smartphones in India recently. 

It’s unclear what the upcoming iQOO Z5-series device will be called. However, it could be dubbed the iQOO Z5 Pro 5G. 

According to the tipster, the new iQOO Z5 smartphone will feature a 6.58-inch LCD display bearing an FHD+ resolution. Since it’s an LCD panel, we can expect a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by a huge 6,000mAh battery and it will support for 44W charging speed. Due to a big battery, the device is said to measure 9.21mm in thickness. The source also claimed that the mysterious iQOO Z5 series phone will likely be powered by a processor that is competitive to the MediaTek’s Dimensity 8000 processor. The latter consists of an octa-core CPU with four cores ticking at 2.75GHz. 

This is everything we know about the new iQOO Z5 for now. We can expect more information about the smartphone to crop up in the coming weeks. 

In other news, a Vivo phone with model number V2188A was spotted on TENAA certification last month. The listing reveals the same specifications and corroborates the information shared by Digital Chat Station. It’s a possibility that the Vivo V2188A could be the upcoming iQOO Z5 series phone.

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AnTuTu has released the list of best performance phones for three categories, such as flagship, sub-flagship, and midrange, for the month of April. The top 10 smartphones in the flagship category are dominated by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. The sub-flagship list is mainly populated with phones powered by the Dimensity 8100 and Snapdragon 870 chipsets. The mid-range category is led by the Snapdragon 778G series chips.

AnTuTu’s list of best performance flagship phones for April

The Black Shark 5 Pro, which is equipped with SD8G1 and SSD + UFS 3.1 storage solution, ranks first in this category with a 1,062,747 score. It is followed by Red Magic 7 Pro and the Lenovo Legion Y90. Both phones have scored 1,032,494 and 1,023,934, respectively.

The Dimensity 9000 powered Vivo X80 is placed fourth. The list includes other SD8G1 powered phones such as iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, Vivo X Note, iQOO Neo6, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Realme GT2 Pro.

AnTuTu’s list of best performance sub-flagship phones for April3

The Redmi K50 and Realme GT Neo3 smartphones that have the Dimensity 8100 SoC onboard are ranked first and second in AnTuTu’s sub-flagship performance list for April. Both phones have scored 814,032 and 811,881, respectively. The Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO Neo5 occupies the third spot with a 732,559 score. It is followed by other SD870 phones such as Realme GT Neo2, Realme GT Master Explorer Edition, iQOO Neo5 SE, OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G, iQOO Neo5, and OPPO Find X3. The Realme GT Neo2T with Dimensity 1200 AI is placed tenth in the list.

AnTuTu’s list of best performance midrange phones for April

The iQOO Z5 with Snapdragon 778G leads this list with a 572,188 score. It is followed by two Snapdragon 778G Plus powered phones such as the Xiaomi CIVI 1S and Honor 60 Pro with 555,714 and 547,886 scores. The OPPO Reno7 5G with Dimensity 900 is placed fourth. It scored 543,229. The list includes other SD778G phones such as Realme Q3s, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G, Honor 60, Honor 50 Pro, Honor 50, and Huawei Nova 9.

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A few days back, Xiaomi brought the Redmi Note 11 Pro lineup to India comprising of two devices. These are the exact same smartphones that were announced in Europe and other markets a few weeks back. The only difference is that the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G goes by the name of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India.

This handset is scheduled to go on sale for the first time at 12 PM on March 15 (Tuesday) in the country. It carries the following price tags.

• 6GB + 128GB – ₹20,999
• 8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999
• 8GB + 256GB – ₹24,999

Customers can avail it in either Stealth Black, Phantom White, or Mirage Blue color options from Mi.com, Amazon, Mi Homes, and official retailers.

Having said that, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is not the only phone available in this price category. It has multiple competitors from different brands. Let’s take a look at its competition based on specs.

Before we begin, here’s a quick rundown of Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G’s specifications.

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G vs Competition

Realme 9 5G SE

The main highlight of the Realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition) is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC present underneath it. This chipset is more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695G powering the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G.

Further, the realme handset can record at 4K 30fps from the main camera, which is not possible on Redmi. It also arrives with a  dedicated MicroSD card slot instead of a hybrid one as the Redmi.

But unfortunately, it falls behind in most other aspects. It has a plastic body, LCD screen but with up to 144Hz refresh rate, mono speaker, and, 30W fast charging.

As far as the cost is concerned, it is priced at ₹19,999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G comes powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip, which is slightly better than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 silicon residing inside the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. The OnePlus phone not only supports 4K 30fps video recording from the primary camera but also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

Though the OxgenOS 11 running on the OnePlus handset is based on the unified codebase of ColorOS and OxygenOS, it continues to offer one of the best software experiences with little to no bloatware. Finally, it is backed by a smaller 4,5000mAh battery, which can be filled quicker with 65W fast charging.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G costs ₹23,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant and ₹24,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version.

iQOO Z5 5G

The iQOO Z5 5G is also run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC like the realme 9 5G SE but arrives with a faster LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Unlike other competitors of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G, it not only sports dual stereo speakers but also can max at 4K video recording in 60fps from the main camera.

However, it lacks a MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, it comes with a plastic body, an LCD panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, and 44W fast charging.

The iQOO Z5 5G retails at ₹23,990 (8GB + 128GB) and ₹26,990 (12GB + 256GB) in India.

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is the only competitor of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G with an inferior chipset. It houses a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC underneath it. Anyway, it can still record videos in 4K 30fps from the primary camera.

Also, unlike any other smartphones on the list, including Redmi, the Edge 20 Fusion is the only one sporting a 10-bit 90Hz OLED display. It features a plastic design and supports only 30W charging.

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is priced at  ₹21,4999  and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory variants respectively.

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Back in October, iQOO released the Android 12 update plan for its iQOO phones. The iQOO Z5 was scheduled to get the update in December 2021, but it didn’t happen. Now, iQOO has officially pushed the Android 12-based Funtouch 12 beta update to Z5 handsets.

Do note that this is the public beta for the iQOO Z5 and not the stable version. The firmware version of the update is PD2148F_EX_36.9.2 and has a 5.08GB size. The update brings Android 12 and Funtouch OS features for a test. Soon, we expect to see the stable update getting rolled to devices across the world.

Previously, the iQOO Z3 launched last year received the Android 12-based Funtouch 12 update in December. It was sized at 4GB and brought improvements and changes to the widgets, stickers, and small window functionality.

Next up, as per the schedule, the iQOO 3 should be getting the update, but it is scheduled for late March this year.

iQOO Z5 Specifications  

The iQOO Z5 comes with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. It has a triple camera system with a 64MP main, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro sensor. The device has a 16MP selfie snapper. It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and has 44W fast charging support.

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AnTuTu has rolled out its list for the best performing flagship for November 2021. The entire list is populated with Snapdragon 888 Plus and Snapdragon 888 powered smartphones. Topping the chart is the  Black Shark 4S Pro for the second month in a row with a benchmarking score of 875,382. Second one on the listing is the Nubia RedMagic 6S Pro with 852,719 scores. The third one on the list is the iQOO 8 Pro is placed third with a score of 846,663.

The top three phones are powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. The next three phones on the list are Black Shark 4 Pro, which features the Snapdragon 888, followed by the Vivo X70 Pro+ with Snapdragon 888 Plus, and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s with the Snapdragon 888 Plus.

The remaining four phones on the list are powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth spots are occupied by iQOO 8, Lenovo Legion Duel 2 Pro, OPPO Find X3 Pro, and Realme GT 5G.

The top 10 list of best forming high-end phones have Snapdragon 778G powered phones occupying the top 6 places. These include iQOO Z5 with 566,438 scores, OPPO K9s 5G with 536,265 scores, and Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G with 534,739 scores, Xiaomi Civi, Honor 50 Pro, and Honor 50.

The OPPO Reno6 5G with Dimensity 900 is placed seventh. The Huawei Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro 4G phones with Snapdragon 778G have acquired eighth and ninth spots. The last one on the list is the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ with Dimensity 920 SoC.

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In September, iQOO announced the iQOO Z5 5G smartphone in India. It was announced in two colors such as Mystic Space and Arctic Dawn. Starting from today, the Z5 is now available in a color called the Cyber Grid.

As can be seen in the below, the iQOO Z5 Cyber Grid sports a gradient blue rear panel with vertical stripes. In comparison, the Mystic Space and Arctic Dawn variants of the phone has plain design on the back. Interested buyers can head to iQOO India’s website or Amazon India to purchase the iQOO Z5 Cyber Grid edition.

Like the other color variants, the iQOO Z5 Cyber Grid will come in two choices such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are priced at Rs 23,990 (~$322) and Rs 26,990 (~$363), respectively. On Amazon, the handset can be availed with a Rs 1,500 (~$20) coupon discount.

iQOO Z5 5G specifications

The iQOO Z5 has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel main snapper, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The Snapdragon 778G SoC powers the iQOO Z5 with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. The handset offers other features such as Android 11, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, liquid-cooling system, dual stereo speakers, dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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

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

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

iQOO Android 12 Beta Update Timeline India

From the end of December 2021

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

From the end of March 2022

• iQOO 3

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

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

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A couple of weeks ago, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO had launched its latest smartphone in its home market — iQOO Z5 5G in three colors — Blue Origin, Twilight Dawn, and Dream Space. The smartphone went on sale in China just a week after its official launch.

Now, the company has started selling the Dream Space color variant of the iQOO Z5 5G smartphone in China. This color option has 13 changeable spaces with a mix of blue and purple colors, giving a sense of mystery, says the company.

The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model is priced at 1,899 yuan (~$295). Another model that packs 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage costs 2,099 yuan (~$325). The top-end model in the Z5 lineup, which comes packed with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 2,299 yuan (~$356).

The iQOO Z5 5G features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ screen resolution, up to 120Hz of refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio.

It also supports HDR10 and P3 color gamut and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.36 percent. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It has a flagship-level VC liquid-cooling system that offers a total heat dissipation area of 28837mm².

Coming to the camera department, the device comes with a 64-megapixel primary camera having f/1.79 aperture, coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front side, the device features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. The company claims that it can gain 50 percent battery power by charging the device for only 26 minutes.

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The iQOO Z5 is the latest smartphone from the Vivo sub-brand, iQOO. After launching in China last week, the phone was announced in India a few days ago. New info has revealed that the manufacturer will launch a pro version of the phone.

This is a bit of a surprise as the iQOO Z series hasn’t had a pro model since its debut in May 2020. Even the iQOO Z3 didn’t get an x-model like its predecessor, the iQOO Z1. Although, it has been reported that there will be an iQOO Z5x. As a matter of fact, a listing for the phone has appeared on the Chinese retail website, Jingdong.

The news about the iQOO Z5 Pro comes from the Chinese leaker that goes by @Arsenal on Weibo. Save for mentioning that the iQOO Z5 will have a pro version, the leaker didn’t reveal any more details about the smartphone. Nevertheless, we have a few speculations.

The iQOO Z5 Pro will surely pack significant upgrades when compared to the iQOO Z5, so we should see a more powerful chipset inside it such as the Snapdragon 870 chipset or the Dimensity 1100 or Dimensity 1200. We can also expect upgrades in the camera department and maybe even an AMOLED display and support for a much faster charging technology than the 44W the iQOO Z5 offers.

The iQOO Z5 has a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G and is available with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is a 64MP main sensor on the back of the phone along with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, it has a 16MP camera in front. The phone has its fingerprint scanner on the side and packs a 5000mAh battery.

The iQOO Z5x will also have an FHD+ display but it swaps the Snapdragon 778G for the Dimensity 900 5G chipset. It has also been reported that it supports 33W fast charging.

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Last week, iQOO, Vivo’s sub-brand for premium smartphones had announced its latest smartphone in the Chinese market — iQOO Z5. Today, the device official goes on sale in the country for a starting price of 1,799 yuan (~$279).

The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model is priced at 1,899 yuan but will be available for a discounted price of 1,799 yuan. Another model that packs 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage costs 2,099 yuan (~$325).

The top-end model in the Z5 lineup, which comes packed with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 2,299 yuan (~$356). The phone comes in three color options — Blue Origin, Twilight Dawn, and Dream Space.

The iQOO Z5 5G features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ screen resolution, up to 120Hz of refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio.

It also supports HDR10 and P3 color gamut and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.36 percent. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It has a flagship-level VC liquid-cooling system that offers a total heat dissipation area of 28837mm².

Coming to the camera department, the device comes with a 64-megapixel primary camera having f/1.79 aperture, coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front side, the device features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. The company claims that it can gain 50 percent battery power by charging the device for only 26 minutes.

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Last week, iQOO launched the iQOO Z5 5G in China. Just a few days later, the mid-range smartphone has now debuted in India as well. The brand says that the new device is not a successor to the iQOO Z3 5G but rather an extension. Hence, the company will continue selling the older model.

iQOO Z5 5G Price and Availability in India

The iQOO Z5 5G in two colors variants (Arctic Dawn, Mystic Space) will retail for the following price tags in India starting October 3.

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹23,990 ($326)
• 12GB + 256GB – ₹26,990 ($366)

For a limited time during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale (October 3-12), customers can get up to a ₹3,000 ($41) discount through Amazon coupon (₹1,500 off)  and HDFC Bank (₹1,500 off) credit/debit card as well as EMI.

iQOO Z5 5G Specifications and Features

The iQOO Z5 5G sports a 6.67-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 16.7 million colors, 1500: 1 contrast ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen supports DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10 content, 91.36% screen-to-body ratio, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a centered punch hole.

It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The phone comes with ‘Extended RAM 2.0’ (virtual RAM) feature and a 28837mm² liquid cooling system.

For photography and videography, the device uses a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit (120° FOV), and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, there’s a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the handset supports dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO), USB Type-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. It has all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass.

Other features of the smartphone include a MicroSD card slot, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, linear vibration motor, Funtouch OS based on Android 11, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 44W FlashCharge fast charging technology.

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It appears manufacturers are in a race to announce new products before September wraps up judging by the number of launches scheduled for the last week of the month. The stream of announcements starts on Sunday, the 26th, with multiple products from OPPO and Honor and continues into the week with new phones from Xiaomi and iQOO as well as a handful of new products from Amazon. Here is a roundup of what’s coming next week:

Honor Event – September 26

Honor has an event on Sunday, September 26 during which it will unveil new products under its mobile division as well as Honor Life division. So far we know it will announce the Honor Tab V7, the standard model to the Honor V7 Pro launched in August. We already knew the Honor V7 was on the way shortly after the launch of the pro model, thanks to the spec sheet of the Magic-Pencil 2 stylus which revealed compatibility with multiple Honor tablets including the yet-to-be-announced Honor Tab V7.

Honor will also unveil the Vision X2 Smart TV, MagicBook Pro 16, a smart home camera, massage gun, and oral irrigator.

OPPO Event – September 26

OPPO also has an event set for tomorrow. It has confirmed that it will announce a new wearable called the OPPO Watch Free, the OPPO K9 Pro smartphone, and the OPPO Smart TV K9.

Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones, Xiaomi Civi, Color Watch 2 – September 27

Xiaomi has two new products launching on Monday, September 27. One of them is a new pair of wireless earbuds that is expected to launch as the Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones 3 Pro. However, the highlight of the launch will be its new smartphone, the Xiaomi Civi.

The Xiaomi Civi is a mid-range phone with a focus on design. It has been confirmed that the phone will have a Snapdragon 778G processor and a 4500mAh battery. if you want to know what it looks like, you can check out this early official reveal of the device.

Xiaomi will also announce the Watch Color 2, a successor to the Watch Color announced early last year. The new smartwatch will have a round dial, two physical buttons, and more than 200 watch faces.

iQOO Z5 India launch – September 27

The iQOO Z5 was announced a few days ago in China and now it is making its way to India. The Snapdragon 778G-powered phone has a 120Hz LCD display, 64MP triple rear cameras, a 5000mAh battery, and support for 44W fast charging.

Amazon Event – September 28

Amazon has an event on Tuesday, September 28, and it is expected to announce new Echo products. It has been reported that the new Echo devices may include a wall-mounted Echo Show and an Alexa-powered soundbar.

POCO event – September 30

POCO India has a launch happening on September 30 and the teaser hints at a new POCO C-series smartphone. The POCO C3 was the first phone under the C-series and it is due for a successor already. Unfortunately, details of the new device are unknown.

OPPO A55 4G – October 1

OPPO has another launch event but this time in India. The Chinese manufacturer will unveil the OPPO A55, a 4G smartphone with a 50MP primary rear camera. It will also have a punch hole display and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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iQOO has unveiled the iQOO Z5 5G smartphone in China. It has arrived as the successor to the Snapdragon 768G powered iQOO Z3 5G that debuted in March in China. The major highlights of the iQOO Z5 5G include a 120Hz display, a more powerful Snapdragon 7-series chipset, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit.

iQOO Z5 5G specifications and features

The iQOO Z5 5G has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. The display supports a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution, up to 120Hz of refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. It also supports HDR10 and P3 color gamut. The smartphone offers a screen space of 91.36 percent.

The Snapdragon 778G chipset is present under the hood of the iQOO Z5 5G. The handset comes with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot onboard. The smartphone runs on OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO, which is based on Android 11 OS.

The Z5 is fitted with a front camera of 16-megapixel. The rear-mounted camera module has a 64-megapixel main camera with an f/1.79 aperture. It is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. When it comes to photography, the Z5 offers features like night scene mode, dual-view mode, portrait mode, professional mode, time-lapse, up to 1080p slow-motion video shooting, and up to 4K video recording.

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The iQOO Z5 has a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. The company claims that it can gain 50 percent battery juice by charging it only for 26 minutes. The flagship-level VC liquid-cooling system offers a total heat dissipation area of 28837mm². It offers other features like dual SIM support, 5G, extended RAM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB-C, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, face unlock, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The iQOO Z5 5G measures 164.70 x 76.68 x 8.53mm and weighs 195 grams. The Dream Space color variant of the device that has a lined design on its back measures 9.53mm in thickness.

iQOO Z5 pricing and availability

Here is the pricing of the three variants of the iQOO Z5:

• 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,899 Yuan (~$294)
• 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,099 Yuan (~$325)
• 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,299 Yuan (~$356)
  Color variants: Blue Origin, Twilight Dawn, and Dream Space

The iQOO Z5 5G’s is available for pre-sale starting from today in China. Its first sale will be carried out on Sept. 28. The Z5 is set to launch in India on Sept. 27.

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iQOO is gearing up to launch the successor to its Z3 series that was released back in April. The successor comes in the form of the iQOO Z5 series comprised of iQOO Z5, iQOO Z5 Pro, and iQOO Z5x, although the names of the individual devices haven’t been confirmed as of yet. What is confirmed though is that the iQOO Z5 will be coming with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset paired with a UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM, the power to which will be fed via a 5,000mAh battery.

Design & Display

A recently surfaced image of the iQOO Z5 Pro reveals that the device has a punch-hole display aligned to the center. As for the rear, you get a fairly sizeable camera module that is not unlike the ones found on other recent offerings from both iQOO and Vivo.

IQOO Z5 will be sporting an LCD panel that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixel, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display will also have a DCI-P3 color gamut and support HDR10.

Cameras on the iQOO Z5 series

The iQOO Z5 has been officially confirmed to come with a 64-megapixel primary shooter (Samsung GW3). However, the auxiliary camera setup of the device is still under wraps. There are talks of it inheriting the same 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit from the iQOO Z3 5G though. The selfie camera is likely to have a 16-megapixel sensor.

The iQOO Z5’s camera samples suggest that it will be good at capturing shots in any lighting conditions. But of course, actual performance in the hands of the buyers will vary.

Other Specifications

iQOO has already confirmed that the Z5 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. The 5,000mAh battery will support 44W rapid charging.

A tipster had claimed that the device may come with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front, AG frost polycarbonate panel as the rear, and an aluminum alloy middle frame. The handset will offer other features like a side-facing fingerprint scanner, iQOO UI-based Android 11 OS, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, rotor motor, and VC cooling for heat dissipation.

Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 5G connectivity.

Pricing & Availability

iQOO had recently revealed that it would launch the iQOO Z5 in China on September 23. Soon after, the brand confirmed a September 27 launch date for India.

Not many details are currently at hand about the pricing and storage variants, although the Z5 is expected to carry a price tag of around Rs 30,000 (~$407) in India. A tipster had also stated that the device may come in 8 GB/12 GB RAM variants and 128 GB/256 GB storage choices.

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The iQOO Z5 has been teased again earlier today (22nd September 2021). This time, the company boasted of the smartphone’s cooling capabilities highlighting some of its key thermal management systems.

The Chinese smartphone maker has just shared a new image poster that revealed certain information regarding its cooling system. Looking at the image poster, we can see that the device will be equipped with flagship grade VC liquid cooling and will also feature a large heat dissipation area as well. For those unaware, the handset will sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor and 120Hz display, which implies that the iQOO Z5 also aims to offer a smooth gaming experience.

With mobile gaming being increasingly more popular in recent times, it is important to ensure that the device runs cool even during intense gaming to keep the performance from throttling and prevent the smartphone from getting too hot as well. From what we know so far, the Z5 will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports up to 44W fast charging, a 64 megapixel primary camera, LPDDR5 memory, and UFS 3.1 storage. The device is set to be unveiled on September 23, so stay tuned as we will be covering the launch event.

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iQOO Z5 will be breaking cover on Sept. 23 in China. Its Indian division will be announcing the Z5 on Sept. 27. Ahead of the launch in China, iQOO has been gradually revealing the key features of the smartphone. Today, a Chinese tipster who is known for reliable leaks shared the expected specifications of the Z5.

iQOO Z5 specifications (Rumored)

According to the tipster, the IQOO Z5 will be sporting an LCD panel that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixel, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. One of the official teasers had revealed that the device will be sporting a centrally positioned punch-hole.

iQOO has already confirmed that the device will come equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. The tipster claims that the smartphone may come in 8 GB / 12 GB RAM editions and 128 GB / 256 GB storage choices.

The iQOO Z5 could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which may carry support for 44W rapid charging. For selfies, it may feature a 16-megapixel front camera, and its rear panel could be equipped with a 64-megapixel (Samsung GW3 main lens) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (ultra-macro) triple camera unit.

The tipster further claimed that the iQOO Z5 may come with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front, AG frost polycarbonate rear, and an aluminum alloy middle frame. The handset will offer other features like a side-facing fingerprint scanner, iQOO UI-based Android 11 OS, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, rotor motor, and VC cooling for heat dissipation.

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iQOO recently revealed it would launch the iQOO Z5 in China on September 23. The device which is expected to be the brand’s first Snapdragon 778G-powered smartphone was later confirmed to also launch in India this September but the exact launch date wasn’t revealed. iQOO India has now confirmed a September 27 launch date for the iQOO Z5 in India.

The device is teased as a #Fullyloaded smartphone specially designed for Gen Z. A silhouette of the device contained in the teaser poster also shows the rear design with a triple camera setup. Other than that, no other detail of the design is known.

The specifications of the Z5 are still not in the open but the device is expected to pack an LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely to feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front for capturing selfies. The rear camera setup of the device has also been confirmed to be a 64-megapixel camera.

It's time to unveil a #Fullyloaded smartphone specially designed for the Gen Z.

Block your date for the launch event to be held on the 27th September, 12PM.

Know more on @amazonin – https://t.co/Dqtre5GqgJ#iQOO #iQOOZ5 #AmazonSpecials pic.twitter.com/JiPjFhqIqW

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) September 20, 2021

The Snapdragon 778 G-powered handset will come with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. It is expected to offer other features like stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Z5 is like to be priced at Rs 30,000 (~$407) in India.

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iQOO Z5 will be announced this week on Thursday (Sept. 23) in China. It will be replacing the iQOO Z3 5G that debuted a few months back in countries like China and India. Today, the company took to its Weibo handle to confirm that it will be sporting a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. It also shared the camera samples of the device to reveal its photography capabilities.

There is no information available on the auxiliary cameras of the iQOO Z5. It remains to be seen whether it will inherit the 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit, which was made available on the iQOO Z3 5G.

The iQOO Z5’s camera samples suggest that it will be good at capturing shots in any lighting conditions. It remains to be seen whether the smartphone manages to deliver a similar camera experience when it reaches the hands of buyers.

iQOO Z5 specifications

Past reports have revealed that the iQOO Z5 will be sporting a 120Hz LCD screen with a punch-hole design. It will be fueled by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO Z5 will be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, which may carry support for 44W fast charging. The other features that will be available on the device include stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. In related news, iQOO is also expected to announce the iQOO Z5 smartphone in India soon. Probably, it could be priced around Rs 31,000 (~$421) in the country.

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iQOO Z5 launch date for China was confirmed last week. It is all set to go official as the company’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 778G chip on Sept. 23. It appears that the smartphone will be also landing in India soon. The reason behind it is that its microsite has gone live on Amazon India.

As can be seen in the above poster, a new Z-series iQOO phone is all set to launch soon in India. Users can hit the ‘Notify me’ button the page to stay updated on its arrival. The landing page is live on Amazon India’s website and mobile app. Hitting the ‘Notify Me’ button confirms a September launch for the iQOO Z5 in India.

Amazon India will be soon kicking off its shopping festival called the Great India Festival. It is very likely that a couple of smartphone manufacturers will use this opportunity to announce new handsets. The shopping is likely to begin around the end of this month. Hence, the iQOO Z5 is also expected to debut in India around the same time.

iQOO Z5 specifications (Rumored)

It is speculated that the iQOO Z5 has an LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.  It likely to feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front for capturing selfies. The rear camera setup of the device could be headlined a 64-megapixel camera.

The Snapdragon 778G powered handset will come with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. It is expected to offer other features like stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Z5 is like to be priced at Rs 30,000 (~$407) in India

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Earlier today, iQOO revealed the battery details of its upcoming iQOO Z5 smartphone. In the past, the company has also teased some other specs of the smartphone for the Chinese market. Now, a fresh piece of information suggests the phone’s Indian pricing and sheds light on its availability.

According to GSMArena, the iQOO Z5 will be priced under ₹30,000(~$410) in India. Unlike the predecessor iQOO Z3’s global launch, which took place months after its Chinese release, the iQOO Z5 will land in India immediately after the Chinese launch. The publication stated that the phone will launch by the end of September in India. In case you were unaware, the phone is scheduled to launch on September 23 in China.

Getting to the specifications of the smartphone, the iQOO Z5 will be a mid-range phone with a 120Hz punch-hole display. It will have support for HDR10 and a faster 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device is likely to feature a triple rear camera system with a 64MP primary sensor.

Under the hood, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone will house a 5,000mAh non-removable battery and may support 44W fast charging support. As per iQOO, the device will offer 96 hours of music listening, and up to 10.4 hours of gaming.

In related news, Xiaomi is also slated to launch a Snapdragon 778G smartphone in India dubbed Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. Rumors have it that the phone may arrive for a starting price of ₹21,999(~$299). This is way less than what iQOO Z5 is expected to start at. Considering that both phones have the same chipset, we may see stiff competition in the market.

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iQOO is gradually revealing the key features of the upcoming iQOO Z5. Today, the company took to its Weibo handle to confirm the battery capacity of the smartphone.

As the poster reveals, the iQOO Z5 will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The image also mentions that the large battery will offer 96 hours of music listening, 18.3 hours of video playback, and 10.4 hours of gaming. The 3C certification of the smartphone suggested that it may ship with a 44W fast charger.

Yesterday, the company confirmed that the iQOO Z5 features a punch-hole display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, a DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR10. Rumors have it that the device is fitted with an LCD panel. For security, it features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 778G chipset will be fueling the device with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is likely that smartphone may come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage.

The Z5 will come preinstalled with iQOO UI based Android 11 OS. The smartphone is likely to sport a 64-megapixel triple camera unit and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It will come equipped with dual stereo speakers that will carry support for Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the device.

iQOO will be announcing the iQOO Z5 on Sept. 23 in China. The lineup also includes Z5 Pro and Z5x, but there is no word on whether these phones will debut alongside the Z5.

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On Sept. 23, iQOO will be taking off covers from the iQOO Z5 handset. Yesterday, the Chinese brand confirmed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, LPPDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. Today, it took to Weibo to share some more features of the iQOO Z5.

iQOO revealed that the Z5’s display will support a high refresh rate of 120Hz. It will also offer a 240Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR10. The company has also teased the front design of the Z5. it will be sporting a centrally positioned punch-hole and slim bezels. However, its bottom bezel will be slightly thick. The TUV Rheinland certification will help in cutting down the harmful blue light emitted by the screen. It is yet to be confirmed whether it features an LCD or OLED screen.

Apart from delivering an exceptional visual experience, the Z5 will also offer an immersive audio experience as it will come equipped with dual stereo speakers, which will carry support for Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless.

Reports have revealed that the iQOO Z5 will house a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear-facing triple camera unit will be led by a 64-megapixel camera. It may come equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The iQOO Z5 may house a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 44W rapid charging. It may ship with the iQOO UI-based Android 11 operating system. The handset may ship with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of native storage.

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Update: A new poster confirms that the iQOO Z5 features Snapdragon 778G chip, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

Original story continues…

Earlier this year, iQOO announced the Snapdragon 768G chipset-powered iQOO Z3 in China. Today, the company released an official confirmation that it will be announcing the iQOO Z5 handset at 7:30 PM (local time) on Sept. 23. Recent reports have claimed that the iQOO Z5 lineup will include the iQOO Z5, Z5 Pro, and Z5x.

It was revealed through an IMEI database listing that an upcoming Vivo phone with model number V2148A may debut as the iQOO Z5 Pro. This device had later appeared at China’s TENAA and 3C certifications site. It has been also spotted at Geekbench and Google Play Console.

iQOO Z5 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The iQOO Z5 Pro’s image that was spotted at the Play Console revealed that it will be featuring a centrally aligned punch-hole panel. The LCD screen of the Z5 Pro is expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be arriving as the first iQOO phone with the Snapdragon 778G chipset.

The device will come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It will boot to iQOO UI-based Android 11 OS. For selfies, it may feature a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its back panel will feature a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The handset could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. It will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Probably, the iQOO Z5 could be coming with specs similar to the Z5 Pro.

The iQOO Z5x may come with specs like a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz panel, Dimensity 900 chip, 64-megapixel triple cameras, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 3,970mAh battery. It could be a rebadged version of the forthcoming Vivo S10e handset.

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Two new Vivo phones with model numbers such as V2148A and V2129A have appeared at Geekbench. The IMEI database appearance of the V2148A revealed that it could be launching with the iQOO Z5 Pro moniker. The V2129 is an unknown device that has been spotted for the first time. Its Geekbench listing reveals that it is a forthcoming mid-range smartphone from the brand.

The source code of the iQOO Z5 Pro’s Geekbench listing reveals that its chipset offers maximum processing speeds of 2.40GHz. It also reveals that the SoC is equipped with the Adreno 642L. These clues are enough to come to a conclusion that it is powered by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform.

The Geekbench listing further mentions that it has 8 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench 4, the handset 3642 points and it recorded a score of 11532 in its multi-core test. The handset was recently spotted at the 3C certification site of China. It reveals that it is a 5G-enabled device, and its retail package may include a 44W charger.

The Z5 Pro is also speculated that this device will feature a 120Hz refresh rate display, a 64-megapixel main camera, a 5,000mAh battery, dual speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Reports have revealed that the iQOO Z5 series includes two other devices such as the iQOO Z5 and iQOO Z5x. The Z5x is believed to be a rebranded version of the upcoming Vivo S10e. There is no information available on the specs of the Z5.

As far as the Vivo V2129 phone is concerned, its Geekbench revealed that it could be powered by the Snapdragon 460. The listing also revealed the presence of 6 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS.

(via 1, 2)

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Recently, a Vivo smartphone bearing the V2148A model number was certified by the TENAA telecom authority of China. The handset has now received approval from China’s 3C regulatory body. The previously seen IMEI database listing of the device revealed that it may debut with the iQOO Z5 Pro moniker. Some Chinese tipsters have shared the key specifications of the device.

The 3C certification of the Vivo V2148A has revealed that it may ship with a 44W charger. The listing confirms that it will come with support for 5G connectivity. According to Digital Chat Station, this phone will carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate, and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC.

Another Weibo user has claimed that it will be sporting an LCD screen, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, a 64-megapixel main camera, a 5,000mAh battery, dual speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Past reports that the iQOO Z5 series includes three models such as iQOO Z5, Z5 Pro, and Z5x. While the specifications of the Z5 are not known, it is speculated to launch this month in India.

Recently, two Vivo smartphones with model numbers V2130A and V2131A were spotted at the Google Play Console with identical specs. It is speculated that the V2130A will debut in the Chinese market as the Vivo S10e.

The IMEI database appearance of the V2131A has revealed that it may debut as the iQOO Z5x. Hence, it appears that the Z5x could be a rebranded version of the S10e. The S10e is expected to arrive with specs such as a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Dimensity 900, up to 12 GB RAM, up to 256 GB storage, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 64-megapixel triple camera system, and a 3,970mAhbattery.

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The iQOO 8 Pro’s Indian variant was spotted at Geekbench and Google Play Console recently, which suggested that iQOO may announce the iQOO 8 Pro in September in India. A tipster has claimed that the company will not be launching the iQOO 8 Pro. Instead, it will introduce the iQOO Z5 smartphone in India. The moniker of the device suggests that it will be succeeding the iQOO Z3 5G that debuted earlier this year.

Reports have revealed the existence of iQOO Z5 and IQOO Z5 Pro smartphones. However, it is unclear whether both handsets will be launching this month. The Indian variant of the iQOO Z5 was spotted with I2018 model number at the IMEI database last month.

Recently, a Vivo smartphone with V2148A model number was approved by China’s TENAA authority. Its IMEI database listing reveals that it will be breaking cover as the iQOO Z5 Pro. Hence, it is expected to launch as iQOO’s first-ever Pro model in the Z-series. Unfortunately, the rumor mill is yet to spill information about the iQOO Z5 duo.

Recently, new Vivo phones with V2130A and V2131A model numbers were spotted at Google Play Console with identical specs like a punch-hole screen with FHD+ resolution, Android 11 OS, Dimensity 900, and 8 GB of RAM. The V2130A’s TENAA certification further revealed that it has a 3,970mAh rated battery, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a 32-megapixel front camera, and 64-megapixel triple cameras. This model is expected to debut as Vivo S10e soon. Probably, the V2131A handset will be packed with identical specs. The IMEI database listing of the V2131A revealed that it may debut as iQOO Z5x.

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A new vivo group smartphone has been listed on TENAA. The same handset has been also spotted on the IMEI database. The two listings don’t say much about the device, except for its model number, branding, and cellular connectivity options.

The vivo group phone that has been found on TENAA and IMEI database has model number V2148A. As per the latter, the device will go official as iQOO Z5 Pro. Whereas, the former says that the smartphone will have support for 5G, in addition to 4G, 3G, and 2G.

Last month, the vanilla model of this handset called iQOO Z5 meant for India was also spotted on the IMEI database. This phone has model number I2018.

Unfortunately, apart from the above-mentioned information, we know nothing about these smartphones. But we can tell that these devices will replace the iQOO Z3.

The first iQOO Z series phone dubbed as iQOO Z1 was launched in May 2020. It was soon followed by a new model called iQOO Z1x a couple of months later.

Interestingly, the brand skipped iQOO Z2 and released iQOO Z3 in March 2021. Unlike the older models, this one also made its way to India a few months back in June.

Now, the company is all set to introduced iQOO Z5 and iQOO Z5 Pro by omitting the ‘4’ moniker as it is considered an omen in China. Also, this is the first time Z series will be getting a Pro variant.

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A couple of months ago, Vivo-backed iQOO had launched its iQOO Z3 5G smartphone in the Indian market. Now, it appears that the Chinese company is gearing up to launch its successor in India, dubbed iQOO Z5.

Tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that the upcoming iQOO Z5 could soon get launched in the Indian market. It comes at a time when the device has been spotted in the IMEI database, revealing its model number and moniker.

However, not many details about the upcoming smartphone with model number I2018 have not been revealed. Given that the smartphone has already been certified by a couple of agencies so far, there’s a possibility that the iQOO Z5 could be officially launched in the coming days or weeks.

Ahead of its official launch, we expect the company to share teasers for its features. As the smartphone is slated to launch just a couple of months after the launch of its predecessor, it’s likely to come with minor upgrades. The current iQOO Z3 features a 120Hz LCD screen so the iQOO Z5 model could opt for an AMOLED display panel offering a 120Hz refresh rate.

Internally, the device could come powered by the faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset instead of the Snapdragon 768G SoC found in its predecessor. We also expect a triple-camera setup on the back and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

However, these are just speculation at this time and we’ll have to wait a bit longer to get more details about the upcoming iQOO Z5 smartphone, including its specifications, features, memory variants, and pricing.

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