The Oppo F27 5G was launched in India as the brand’s latest mid range smartphone. It was announced for a starting price tag of 22,999 INR and it also comes with some special bank offers. So here’s a list of 5 of the best alternatives to the Oppo F27 5G for those looking to get a similar package in a smartphone from a different brand.

Before we check out those other devices, let’s have a look at the key specs of the Oppo F27 5G. The device launched with an attractive and durable armor body design and the Cosmos Ring, which houses Halo Light. Meanwhile, the front sports a tall 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and 2,100 nits of peak brightness. Other notable features include Dimensity 6300, a 5000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, a 50MP dual camera setup, and an IP64 rating. Now, we can check out the top 5 alternatives:

Nothing Phone 2a

Nothing announced the Phone 2a as its first-ever mid-range model. Just like the Oppo F27 5G, you get a tall 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display. But what sets it apart is the transparent design with LED lighting on the rear. For just 23,999, you get a more unique design along with a better camera system.

The rear features two 50-megapixel cameras for the main and an ultra-wide-angle lens, not a 2-megapixel Marco sensor. Under the hood, Nothing Phone 2a is equipped with the Dimesnity 7200 Pro SoC and is powered by a 5,000mAh cell with 45W fast charging support.

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion

Motorola also targets this price range with the Moto Edge 50 Fusion. It is currently listed in India for 22,999 INR, which is identical to the Oppo F27 5G. However, you once again get a 50-megapixel main camera camera and a 13-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera at the back. That’s not all, there is also an eco-leather variant, which offers a premium feel.

Unlike the other Phone 2a and F27 5G, the Edge 50 Fusion features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. The battery pack is a sizeable 5,000mAh cell, which supports 68W wired fast charging. So in terms of pure specs, this is one of the best alternatives to the Oppo F27.

iQOO Z7

One of the more affordable options on this list is the iQOO Z7. This mid-range model was announced last year for 18,999 INR for its 6GB + 128GB version, but its 8GB + 128GB variant costs 8GB + 128 GB. Under the hood, there is an aging Dimensity 920 SoC and a 4,500mAh battery pack that supports 44W wired fast charging.

For photography, there is a 64-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor on the rear. Meanwhile, the front sports a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. So it also has the smallest screen out of the 5 alternatives.

Realme 13 Pro

From Realme’s popular numbered series, we have the Realme 13 Pro which was released for a 26,999 INR starting price tag. Similar to the Edge 50 Fusion, it packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset as well. The Realme 13 Pro is powered by a massive 5,200mAh cell that supports 80W wired fast charging.

So while it is pricier than the Oppo F27 5G, you do get some better specs and a vegan leather option. The smartphone sports a tall 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. At the back, there is a 50-megapixel primary camera along with an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens.

POCO X6 Pro

Poco X6 Pro is the last entry in the list and it is on sale right now for 23,999 INR in India. This is around 3K INR cheaper than its original launch price. The front sports a tall 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution.

On the rear, this is the only option with a triple camera setup with 64MP (Main) + 8MP (Ultrawide) + 2MP (Marco) sensors. Under the hood, the POCO X6 Pro is equipped with the Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC. A sizeable 5,000mAh battery pack powers this device, with support for 67W wired fast charging.

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The iQOO Z series was introduced in India in mid-2021. The brand has released multiple models in the lineup since then.

These budget smartphones are priced between ₹15,000-₹25,000 (~$180-$300). Recently, the company took wraps off the iQOO Z7 in India, which carries a retail price of ₹18,999 (~$230).

This sub-₹20,000 (~$250) device tries to be the best 5G smartphone in its price segment. It offers almost all the features that people look for, such as an AMOLED display, an OIS-enabled camera, fast charging, and more.

The product sounds so good that even I bought one for my father on the first day of the sale. At the same time, iQOO India also loaned me a unit to try the phone myself.

After using the device for weeks, I came across things that you won’t find on the spec sheet. These are probably one of the few reasons that might have helped the brand to price this handset very competitively.

You may have read multiple reviews or watched videos on iQOO Z7 by now. Hence, I have expressed my thoughts as simply as possible. I hope this helps you to decide whether this handset is meant for you.

Performance

The iQOO Z7 is different from other phones in its price segment. Though it is mostly targeted at youth looking for an affordable smartphone for gaming, I believe it is also an ideal device for elders at the same time.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset. Thus, it is more powerful than any smartphone under ₹20,000 (~$250) in India.

Further, the Android 13-based FuntouchOS 13 software for this device is well-optimized. All I can say is that it is smooth and I did not encounter stutters. There are no visible frame drops in animations and any annoying bugs.

I don’t game much, except for Pokemon Unite every now and then. It is not a resource-hungry game like Genshin Impact but it does require a stable internet connection and a good touch sampling rate.

The handset does not disappoint as I could play the game at 60fps in the ‘High’ graphics setting. There are minute frame drops but that will not affect anyone’s gaming sessions.

Since I have Jio 5G coverage in my area, I was on 5G most of the time. The phone does not heat up and provided me stable 5G download speeds of up to 1.8Gbps.

Display

The front of the handset is fitted with a 6.38-inch AMOLED display sporting a dewdrop notch. The panel offers a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The screen outputs punchy colors and deep blacks. It is rated to provide up to 1300 nits peak brightness but that’s just a local-level maximum brightness level during HDR playback. In normal usage, it is bright enough both indoors and outdoors under direct sunlight.

All in all, the display is good for the asking price, however, I did not like the default ‘Smart Switch’ refresh rate implementation. The screen switches to 60Hz in most of the apps. Thankfully, you get an option to force 90Hz.

The most complained thing about iQOO Z7’s display on the internet is its thick bezels and waterdrop notch in 2023. But however, I did not mind them at all. These little things did not hinder me in my day-to-day usage.

Cameras

I am a bit disappointed with the device’s cameras. The rear 64MP camera delivers good shots during the daytime and average shots under good indoor lights as well.

But once the sun sets, the camera struggles, which is common among budget smartphones. I could say the same for the selfie camera and video recording.

There’s no ultra-wide camera, which is sometimes useful while fitting more people in a group shot or clicking pictures of landscapes. However, I have to add phone’s portrait mode is excellent.

Other Features

The speaker on the iQOO Z7 is below average as I have seen better speakers on smartphones priced under ₹20,000 (~$250). That said, the speakers do get loud, but the sound quality isn’t great. The haptics is also average, which is passable as it is typical on inexpensive handsets. But, you get a 3.5mm headphone jack, a hybrid MicroSD card slot, and a reliable in-screen fingerprint sensor on the device.

The best as well as the worst thing about this phone is its design and build. It is lightweight at 173g and thinner at 7.8mm despite housing a 4,500mAh battery, which can last a full day (and even more) and charges fully within an hour with the included 44W charger. It is very comfortable to hold for a longer period of time.

However, the camera island is quite large. Thus, it is very difficult to keep your fingers away from it. It is more attracted to smudges than any handset in the segment. You will have to wipe the glass clean almost every time while using the camera. Not a deal breaker, but personally, I would have preferred a better camera design.

The transparent case included in the box does very little to protect the camera module since it comes with a big cutout for the island. Personally, I would suggest getting a third-party case that offers protection for the camera island.

Funtouch OS 13 Ads Can Be Annoying

Talking about the elephant in the room, though I praised the software earlier, let’s see some of its drawbacks.

Before I talk about the negatives, let me clear one thing first, I have no problem with the functionality and design of Funtouch OS 13. 

What annoys me is the poor implementation of promotions (ads). I love to try, use, and even recommend certain first-party applications provided by OEMs, especially their app stores. But on iQOO Z7, I would not recommend doing this.

This is the first time I haven’t used a first-party app store on a smartphone in a long while. Because the first-party app store is the reason why you will always see a full-page app recommendations screen every time you install an application from Google Play Store.

The only way to fix it is by clearing the cache and data of ‘V-Appstore’ and never opening it again. Similarly, I would recommend turning off notifications on all first-party system apps, like Browser, iQOO.com, and others. In fact, don’t even use them as they spam you with notifications throughout the day.

Promotions (commonly known as ads) enable brands to price their smartphones very cheaply. I don’t mind them but only until a point. A company would want its customers to use its first-party apps but there’s no way you can use them on iQOO Z7 without having to go through unnecessary spam.

As I mentioned earlier, I have always been a strong advocate of OEM’s first-party applications. But not for this device, at least in its current state. I hope iQOO finds a solution to implement promotions in the right way.

Verdict

Despite its shortcomings, the iQOO Z7 is a solid package for under ₹20,000 (~$250). It is suitable for all types of users, whether they be youth or adults.

It is probably the best bang for the buck budget 5G smartphone in India right now. If you could forego the drawbacks discussed above, you won’t be disappointed with your purchase.

Unfortunately, you cannot try the phone at your nearby stores since it is sold exclusively online via Amazon and iQOO.com. Also, there’s no Vivo version of this handset so far, unlike last year’s iQOO Z6 series and Vivo T1 series.

If you still have doubts or queries, feel free to drop them in the comment section below. I will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Earlier this month, Vivo-backed iQOO launched its latest smartphone, named iQOO Z7 in the Indian market, which went on sale in India a couple of days back on Amazon.

Now, the company has revealed that the iQOO Z7 smartphone has become the highest-selling smartphone on a launch day in the Indian market on Amazon compared to all the mid-range smartphones launched in India this year.

In India, the iQOO Z7 5G smartphone has a starting price of ₹18,999 (~$230) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model, while the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage version is priced at ₹19,999 (~$242). It is available in two color options — Pacific Night and Norway Blue.

The iQOO Z7, as well as the iQOO Z7x, have been launched in China and are now available for purchase in the Chinese market, starting today. The price for the iQOO Z7x starts at 1,299 yuan (~$189), while the standard Z7 starts at 1,599 yuan (~$233). It’s noteworthy that the Indian variant of the Z7 is different from the one launched in China.

Coming to the specifications, the iQOO Z7 features a 6.38-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ screen resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Unlike the Chinese model which packs Snapdragon 782G processor, the Indian model is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

In the camera department, the phone has a dual-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor with OIS and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone runs the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own FunTouch OS 13 custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery which comes with support for 44W fast charging.

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iQOO Z7 series has launched in China. The lineup comprises the standard Z7 and Z7x variants. The Vivo sub-brand had also announced the Z7i in the home market last week. The iQOO Z7 series smartphones arrive as the successor to the last year’s Z6 series. Read on to know what the latest phones offer out of the box. 

The iQOO Z7 and Z7x smartphones feature the same design with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a squarish camera module on the back panel. Both phones have a 6.64-inch LCD display with a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. The iQOO Z7 duo offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, adaptive brightness, DC Dimming, and support for HDR10.

On the imaging front, the iQOO Z7 series sports dual rear cameras. The setup comprises a 64MP primary sensor with OIS and a 2MP secondary lens. There is a 16MP selfie snapper. The iQOO Z7x has an 8MP selfie snapper and a 50MP + 2MP dual rear camera.

Under the hood, the iQOO Z7 is equipped with a Snapdragon 782G processor whereas the Z7x is powered by a Snapdragon 695 SoC. Both phones pack up to 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. There is virtual RAM expansion technology and a VC liquid cooling system onboard. The iQOO Z7 is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 120W fast charging. The Z7x has a larger 6,000mAh battery cell but the charging speed maxes out at 90W. Software-wise, the smartphones run on Android 13-based OriginOS 3.0 on the top. 

The iQOO Z7 series comes with NFC, IR Blaster, X-Axis linear motor, WiFi-6, and high-performance antennas. 

The iQOO Z7 starts at 1,599 ($232) for the base 8GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB options cost RMB 1,799 (~$246) and RMB 1,999 (~$276) respectively. Meanwhile, the iQOO Z7x starts at RMB 1,299 (~$188) for the 6GB + 128GB option. The 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB configurations are priced at RMB 1,399 (~$203) and RMB 1,499 (~$217) respectively. The iQOO Z7 series is offered in Atomic Blue, Infinite Orange, and Space Black colours.

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iQOO is gearing up to launch its latest Z generation of mid range smartphones soon in China. The iQOO Z7 lineup arrives as the successor to the Z6 series. So here’s a round up of all details that we have regarding the upcoming devices like its specs, design, and more.

iQOO Z7

The new Z7 series includes the base Z7 and the Z7x models. The former is a higher end model and is expected to sport a FHD+ display with an LCD panel and a 120HZ refresh rate. The LCD panel will offer a punch hole cutout for the selfie camera and low blue light emission at the hardware level, eye protection mode, DC dimming, and adaptive brightness. The device will arrive in two color options, namely blue and orange.

Under the hood, this device will be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G SoC. This chipset will be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 156GB of internal storage. The iQOO Z7 will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery pack that will support an impressive 120W fast charging. The rear is believed to feature a 64 megapixel primary camera along with two 2 megapixel sensors and an 8 megapixel selfie shooter.

iQOO Z7x

The iQOO Z7x is a more affordable option in the upcoming lineup but still offers some notable specs. While the exact display parameters are still unclear, the brand confirmed that it will sport an LCD panel that also offers DC dimming, and low blue light output with eye protection. However, it is unclear if the display size will be the same as its more expensive sibling. Earlier today, the company revealed a new teaser for the series, revealing 7 ‘flagship’ features. This includes a NFC, OIS stabilization, infrared remote control sensor, X axis motor, dual stereo speakers, WiFi 6, and high performance antennas.

This model will be equipped with the Snapdragon 695 SoC, although, it will be powered by a larger 6,000mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging. This model could offer either 6GB or 8GB of RAM as well . Unfortunately, there is still no information available regarding the camera on this model. Although, both the Z7 and Z7x will run on Android 13 OS based OriginOS 3.0 custom skin.

As of right now, finer details like expected pricing and full specs are still unclear. iQOO is set to launch both of these phones in China later this month on 20th March 2023. So stick around for more as we will be covering the launch event next month.

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There are going to be multiple smartphone launches in the next week. Five brands have scheduled events to debut new products.

One of these companies has planned two events for two different markets. All of these devices are new models, except for one by Realme, which will be introduced in an important market.

The other brands that will be involved in new phone releases are iQOO, Oppo, Huawei, and Samsung. Some of them will be debuting multiple handsets. Let’s take a glimpse at these devices.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

iQOO Z7 Series

iQOO has confirmed to launch the iQOO Z7 series in China on March 20 at 12 PM GMT+8. The very next day (March 21), the lineup is also planned to release in India at 12 PM IST.

The iQOO Z7 family for China includes two phones, namely iQOO Z7 and iQOO Z7x. Whereas for India, there’s only a single handset called iQOO Z7, and t it is different from the Chinese variant.

The Chinese iQOO Z7 series is said to offer centered punch-hole LCD displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G/695 chipsets, and up to 120W charging. On the other hand, the Indian iQOO Z7 is expected to come with a dewdrop AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, and 80W charging.

Oppo Find X6 Series

The Oppo Find X6 series is set to launch on March 21 in China. It will be announced at an event that will begin at 2 PM GMT+8. The smartphones will be also accompanied by Oppo Pad 2.

The Find X6 series is said to include two models. The vanilla version will house a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC, while the Pro variant will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip.

The Find X6 Pro will arrive with exciting features, such as a 50MP 1-inch main camera, Hasselbrad image processing, leather finish, 100W wired charging, and 50W wireless charging. Unfortunately, it may not release in global markets.

Realme C55

The Realme C55 is scheduled to launch in India on March 21 at 12:30 PM IST. This device is already official in Indonesia, so we know everything about it.

The C55 is just another 4G-only budget smartphone. But it comes with Apple’s Dynamic Island-like feature called ‘Mini Capsule.’

The phone comes with a 6.72-inch 90Hz display (LCD), a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, a 64MP primary camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5,000mAh battery, and 33W charging support.

Huawei P60 Series and Mate X3

The Huawei P60 series and Mate X3 are planned to launch in China on March 23 at 2:30 PM GMT+8. Multiple other products, such as MatePad 11 (2023) and FreeBuds Pro 2 Plus will be announced alongside these handsets.

The Huawei P60 lineup is expected to include three devices, namely P60, P60 Pro, and P60 Art. The Pro model is expected to come with a 2K OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, and a self-developed XMAGE 2..0 image processing powered triple camera system headed by a 50MP Sony IMX888 sensor.

On the other hand, not much is known about the Mate X3, except that it will arrive with a 2K internal foldable display without any notch or punch-hole and a satellite communication system.

Samsung Galaxy F14

The Samsung Galaxy F14 is scheduled to go official in India on March 24 at 12 PM IST. Thanks to leaks and teasers, all the key features of the phone are already known.

It is said to come with a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), an Exynos 1330 chipset, a 50MP primary camera, One UI Core 5 based on Android 13, 2 guaranteed Android updates, 13 5G bands, a 6,000mAh battery, and 25W charging support.

Last but not least, the handset is expected to cost under ₹15,000.

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Earlier today, iQOO shared a new teaser for its upcoming Z7 series of smartphones. The device is set to launch later this month and the company has revealed 7 of its high end features. So let’s have a look.

Looking at the official teaser, the Chinese smartphone maker has revealed that the new devices will feature some ‘flagship’ specs and features. This includes OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) for its rear camera, which will help improve stability while recording videos and also improve low light image results as well. Furthermore, The iQOO Z7 series will house an X axis linear motor and dual stereo speakers for a great audio experience.

The upcoming smartphone will feature WiFi 6 standard for better wireless connection and even high performance antennas and NFC. Lastly, the Z7 lineup will also feature a remote control infrared sensor. This will basically allow users to control other gadgets as well. Based on what we know so far, the iQOO Z7 will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 120W fast charging.

Under the hood, the Z7 will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G SoC. Meanwhile, the Z7x will house a larger 6,000mAh battery battery pack but supports a slower 80W fast charging. This model will feature the Snapdragon 695 SoC. The entire Z7lineup will feature an LCD panel with support for DC dimming. This is all the information the company shared at the moment, so stick around for more updates as we will be covering the March 20 launch.

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iQOO is all set to launch the iQOO Z7 series in China and India. The Dimensity 920-powered iQOO Z7 scheduled to launch on March 21, will be exclusive to the Indian market. It will come equipped with an OLED panel. On March 20, the company will unveil the iQOO Z7 and Z7x in the Chinese market. A poster released by the brand today confirms that the Z7 series for China will feature an LCD panel.

As the poster reveals, the iQOO Z7 series for China will have a punch-hole LCD panel. The screen will have features like low blue light emission at the hardware level, an eye protection mode, DC dimming, and adaptive brightness. It is unclear whether the Z7 and Z7x will feature the same-sized LCD panel.

The iQOO Z7 will come equipped with the Snapdragon 782G chipset and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The iQOO Z7x, on the other hand, will be powered by the Snapdragon 695. It will pack a 6,000mAh battery with 80W rapid charging. Both models will run on Android 13 with the OriginOS 3 UI on top.

In a recent Weibo post, tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the iQOO Z7 will come equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The back panel of the device will have an OIS-enabled 64-megapixel primary camera. There is no word on the cameras of the device. It will arrive in blue and orange color variants.

In related news, iQOO is also said to be working on the Neo 8 series of affordable flagships. The Neo 8 will probably have the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, while the Neo 8 Pro could have the soon-to-be-released Dimensity 9200 Plus chipset. 

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Earlier today, iQOO revealed that it would launch the iQOO Z7 series in China on March 20. The lineup will debut in the brand’s home country a day earlier than in India.

The series consists of three models, such as iQOO Z7, iQOO Z7x, and iQOO Zi. Out of these, the last one went official a few hours back.

A reliable leaker has now disclosed the key features of the vanilla Z7.

The iQOO Z7 for China will be a different smartphone than the one that’s going to release in India. Last week, the CEO of the Indian division confirmed that the Indian Z7 is designed exclusively for the country.

Therefore, we are not surprised to learn that the Chinese Z7 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G chipset, as per Digital Chat Station. Further, the device will be fitted with an LCD screen.

For optics, it will use an OIS-assisted 64MP primary camera. As far as memory configuration is concerned, it will be available in 12GB + 256GB option.

Finally, the iQOO Z7 will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery and will carry support for 120W charging, which even the brand has officially confirmed. On the other hand, the iQOO Z7x will arrive with a larger 6,000mAh battery but will support slower 80W charging. It is expected to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC.

For comparison, the iQOO Z7 for India will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 chip, a 6.38-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, a 4,500mAh battery, and 44W charging support.

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iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO Z7 series of smartphones in India and China. The Indian division of the company said last week that the iQOO Z7 5G, which is powered by the Dimensity 920, will be announced on March 21 in India. Today, the Chinese wing of the company confirmed through its Weibo handle that it will unveil the iQOO Z7 series at 7 pm (local time) on March 21.

Reports have claimed that the iQOO Z7 lineup has three phones, such as the iQOO Z7i, iQOO Z7, and iQOO Z7x. The Z7i has already gone official as the first-ever phone powered by the Dimensity 6020 chipset. According to earlier reports, the iQOO phones with model numbers V2270A and V2272A that were recently seen at the 3C certification platform will be called the iQOO Z7 and iQOO Z7x, respectively, when they hit the Chinese market.

The above images give the first look at the iQOO Z7 (Chinese variant). As can be seen, the Z7 will arrive in color options, such as orange and blue. The back panel of the device has a dual-camera setup with OIS support. The company has also confirmed that the Z7 will support for 120W fast charging. In all likelihood, it will debut as the most affordable 120W charging phone.

Rumor is rife that the iQOO Z7 will be powered by the Snapdragon 782G chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. The iQOO Z7x is likely to come equipped with the Snapdragon 695 chipset, a 6,000mah battery, and 80W charging. It appears that the company will also confirm the iQOO Z7 and Z7x in the coming weeks.

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iQOO Z7 is scheduled to launch on March 21 in India. The company has already confirmed that the iQOO Z7 will come equipped with the Dimensity 920 chipset. Reports have revealed that iQOO is also working on iQOO Z7 and Z7x for the Chinese market. The Z7x was recently spotted on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 695 chipset. The Chinese edition of the Z7 has also appeared on the benchmarking site. The listing confirms that the Z7 variants heading to China and India are different devices as they are powered by different chipsets.

The iQOO Z7x and Z7 heading to China have model numbers V2272A and V2270A, respectively. The V2270A variant now has surfaced on Geekbench with a Qualcomm chip, which has a single prime CPU core working at 2.71GHz, three CPU cores clocking at 2.40GHz, and four CPU cores working at 1.80GHz. The source code of the listing reveals that the chipset has the Adreno 642L GPU. These details reveal that the iQOO Z7 (Chinese edition) is powered by the Snapdragon 782G chip.

In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the iQOO Z7 scored 876 and 2956, respectively. The Z7 variant that has appeared on the benchmarking platform has 8 GB of RAM and runs on Android 13 OS.

Previous reports have revealed that the iQOO Z7 will pack a 5,000mAh battery that will carry support for 120W fast charging. The real-life image of the device has revealed that it will have a punch-hole display. However, it is unclear whether the device is equipped with LCD or AMOLED display. The Z7x is expected to house a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging.

The iQOO Z7 Chinese variant will succeed the iQOO Z6 (Chinese edition), which debuted in August 2022. The predecessor phone features a 6.64-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 778G, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 80W charging. It has an 8-megapixel front and 64-megapixel triple cameras.

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The Mobile World Congress 2023 ended a few days back. But brands are still expected to release new smartphones throughout March.

These handsets range from budget to flagship segments. Around 11 brands are said to debut new phones in the coming days.

A few of these devices have already gone official. However, they will be making their way to more markets this month.

But most of these handsets are brand-new. Some of them are even the most-anticipated releases, such as the Oppo Find X6 series and Redmi Note 12 Turbo.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at these phones one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones in March 2023

Oppo Find N2 Flip

The Oppo Find N2 Flip was initially announced in China in December. It made its global debut in February. Now, the device is scheduled to release in India.

Oppo has confirmed that it will reveal the pricing and availability of its first clamshell foldable smartphone for India on March 13. It is not known if the product will be available for pre-order on the same day.

Some of the features of this phone include a 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO foldable display, a 3.26-inch cover display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset, a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary camera, a 4,300mAh battery, and 44W fast wired charging support.

Poco X5

The Poco X5 was announced alongside the Poco X5 Pro for Europe in February. A month later, the device is now set to launch in India on March 14.

The vanilla X5 is the same as the Redmi Note 12 but features a Snapdragon 695 SoC instead of a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chip. Thus, it arrives with a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 48MP main camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

Samsung Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34

Samsung is tipped to unveil the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 on March 15. However, in India, these handsets have been officially confirmed to break cover on March 16.

Just like all Samsung smartphones, almost everything about this duo is also known ahead of their official debut. We have been hearing about them for months. Both of them will look similar to the Galaxy S23 series but will offer a different set of specs. 

The A34 will come with a 6.6-inch dewdrop-notched display, a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chip, and a 48MP primary camera. Whereas, the A54 will arrive with a smaller 6.4-inch centered punch-hole display, an Exynos 1380 SoC, and a 50MP main camera.

iQOO Z7 Series

The iQOO Z7 is planned to launch in India on March 21. The brand has already confirmed all the key details of the device.

The Z7 will come with a Dimensity 920 chipset, an AMOLED display, an OIS-assisted 64MP primary camera, Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13, and 44W fast charging support.

The handset is designed exclusively for India and it is tipped to cost ₹17,999 for 6GB RAM and 128GB RAM. It is also said to come in an 8GB + 128GB memory configuration and two colors (Pacific Night and Norway Blue).

The Chinese version of iQOO Z7 is also expected this month. It will be a different product altogether powered by a Snapdragon 782G chipset. It will be accompanied by iQOO Zx featuring a Snapdragon 695 SoC.

Vivo Y11 (2023)

The Vivo Y11 (2023) is tipped to launch in China by the end of March. The smartphone is also said to debut in global markets in April.

The phone is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch FHD+ display (LCD), a MediaTek chipset, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W charging support.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Redmi Note 12 4G

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is expected to house the yet-be-announced Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 1 chipset, which is said to be an underclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. This phone may release by the end of March in China and later in other markets as Poco F5.

It is tipped to come with a 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED display, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system, a 5,000mAh battery, 67W charging support, and MIUI 14 based on Android 13.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 12 4G will be identical to the 5G variant, except for the chipset, It will be powered by an overclocked Snapdragon 680 SoC instead of a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chip. This phone could go official this month or next.

Redmi A2 and Redmi A2 Plus

Xiaomi might launch Redmi A2 and Redmi A2 Plus by the end of March. The successors of Redmi A1 and Redmi A1 Plus are tipped to come with the almost same set of features.

The major difference is the newer models will house a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC instead of an Helio A22 SoC. They are expected to offer a 6.52-inch HD+ display, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, Android 13 Go Edition, a 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging support.

The Redmi A2 Plus will house a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, while the vanilla Redmi A2 won’t.

Realme GT Neo 5 SE and Realme C55

The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is the second smartphone on the list powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 1 chipset. It is expected to go official by the end of March.

It is said to arrive with a 6.74-inch 2K 144Hz OLED display, a 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, a 16MP front-facing camera, Android 13-based ColorOS 13, a 5,500mAh battery, and 100W fast charging support.

Whereas, the Realme C55 was just recently released in Indonesia. It is anticipated to debut in other markets in the next few weeks. Its primary features include a MediaTek Helio G88 chip, a 6.72-inch 90Hz display (LCD), iPhone 14 Pro-like dynamic island functionality, a 64MP main camera, and 33W fast charging support.

Infinix Hot 30 Series

The Infinix Hot 30 lineup may debut before March ends. The series is said to include handsets, such as Infinix Hot 30, Infinix Hot 30i, and Infinix Hot 30 Play.

The Hot 30 and Hot 30i are expected to look identical. Thanks to a leak, we even know some specs of the latter device,

The Hot 30i is tipped to arrive with a 6.6-inch HD+ display, a MediaTek Helio G37 chip, a 50MP main camera, Android 12, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W charging support.

Oppo Find X6 Series

The Oppo Find X6 series is anticipated to launch later this month. It is rumored to go official on March 21. As usual, the lineup is said to include two models, namely Oppo Find X6 and Oppo Find X6 Pro.

The vanilla and Pro variants are tipped to house a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, respectively. Both phones are said to come with triple 50MP cameras and a 32MP selfie camera. The main sensor on the Pro version will measure 1 inch in size.

The duo is rumored to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The Pro version will carry support for 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, whereas the vanilla model will be limited to 80W wired charging.

Huawei P60 Series

The Huawei P60 family of premium smartphones may break cover by the end of March. It is expected to go official on March 23.

The lineup is tipped to include three handsets, such as Huawei P60, Huawei P60 Pro, and Huawei P60 Ultra. They are said to feature cameras powered by the company’s in-house XMAGE imaging technology.

Unfortunately, they will be limited to 4G connectivity despite housing the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset due to the US ban.

Meizu 20 Series

The Meizu 20 series may also go official before March ends. The lineup is anticipated to include two phones, such as Meizu 20 and Meizu 20 Pro. Their design will be inspired by the Galaxy S23 series.

The Pro variant is said to offer a QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, a 50MP primary camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 80W wired/50W wireless charging support.

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iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Z7 will be launching in India on March 21. Precisely, the launch will take place at 12 PM IST. Ahead of the launch, the iQOO Z7 has appeared in a report with its Indian price, color options, and information about its storage variants.

The report comes from 91mobiles and mentions that the iQOO Z7 will launch in two storage variants for India – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. Additionally, it has been suggested that the starting price of the iQOO Z7 in India could be Rs 17,999, with this possibly referring to the base model. The Pacific Night and Norway Blue color variants will be among the options available for purchase.

We already know that the phone will come with a water-drop notch display with thick bezels. The back of the device as well as the sides will be flat. The rectangular camera island is nothing new for Vivo and iQOO smartphones. A recent hands-on video has already revealed everything about the specs.

iQOO Z7 specs

The iQOO Z7 is a high-performance smartphone that runs on the powerful Dimensity 920 chipset. It boasts a rear panel that comes equipped with a 64-megapixel camera, complete with OIS compatibility and 30fps 4K video recording capabilities.

Reports claim that the iQOO Z7 5G features a generous 6.38-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, which boasts a 90Hz refresh rate. On the front, it houses a 16-megapixel camera for all your selfie needs. The device is also armed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging, ensuring you stay powered up all day. The iQOO Z7 will be preloaded with Android 13 OS and FunTouch OS 13, while offering 128 GB of native storage.

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The IOQO Z7 5G is scheduled to launch on March 21 in India. In an interview with a publication, iQOO India CEO, Nipun Maurya, confirmed some of the key features of the device. Around the same time, Trakin Tech, an Indian YouTube channel, released a hands-on video of the Z7 to reveal its design in real life.

The iQOO Z7 5G can be seen in the Norway Blue shade in the hands-on video. The device has flat edges and a thickness of 7.8mm. It is a lightweight device, weighing 173.4 grams.

On the front, the iQOO Z7 has a waterdrop notch display. While the predecessor model, the iQOO Z6 5G, featuring an LCD panel, the Z7 features an AMOLED display, which is embedded with a fingerprint scanner. The display is quite bright, offering a peak brightness of 1,300 nits.

The iQOO Z7 is a performance-driven phone powered by the Dimensity 920 chipset. The back panel of the device has an OIS-ready 64-megapixel main camera that supports 30fps 4K video recording.

Other reports have claimed that the iQOO Z7 5G has a 6.38-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging. It will come preloaded with Android 13 OS and FunTouch OS 13. The device is expected to offer 128 GB of native storage.

Coming to the price, it is officially confirmed that the iQOO Z7 will be priced under Rs 20,000 in the Indian market. To recall, the iQOO Z6 5G was made available at a starting price of Rs 16,999 last year. Apart from blue, the iQOO Z7 will also come in a black variant.

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We have been hearing a lot about the iQOO Z7 for the last few days. The brand has been officially teasing the features of the smartphone ahead of its official debut in India.

Today, thanks to an interview, we know almost everything about this upcoming device. The details come from the company’s Indian CEO himself.

Nipun Marya, the CEO of iQOO India, sat down with Gadgets360 for an interview to promote the forthcoming iQOO Z7. In his conversation with the media house, he revealed all the key features of the handset.

First and foremost, the iQOO Z7 will launch in India on March 21. This goes in line with a premature google ad from last weekend. 

The executive says that the device is exclusively designed for India. This again confirms that the iQOO Z7 for China will be a different smartphone.

As far as specs are concerned, the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC. This explains the AnTuTu score of 480,000.

Further, the handset will sport an AMOLED display with a fingerprint sensor underneath it. It will also arrive with an OIS-assisted 64MP primary camera.

Finally, it will boot Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13 and will carry support for 44W fast charging.

All of these specs make it sound like a phone retailing under ₹25,000. However, the CEO confirms that the iQOO Z7 will actually cost under ₹20,000.

What are your thoughts on this interesting product from iQOO? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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iQOO is expected to announce the iQOO Z7 5G later this month in India. At present, the brand is in the process of gradually revealing the key features of the device. A tweet released by the brand has revealed the front design of the Z7.

The below tweet reveals that the iQOO Z7 5G has a waterdrop notch display with a thick chin. The right side of the device has a volume rocker and a power key.

Even the predecessor phone, the iQOO Z6, had a waterdrop notch display. However, it appears that while the Z6 had an LCD panel, the Z7 could be equipped with an AMOLED screen.

The Z6 was powered by the Snapdragon 695. A recent leak revealed that the Z7 may come equipped with the more powerful Dimensity 920 chipset. The other specifications of the Z7 are yet to be revealed. It appears that the device’s primary camera will be equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).

As per a recent report, the iQOO Z7 5G may launch on March 21 in India .The lineup is also said to include the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G, but it appears that it will not launch alongside the Z7.

In related news, iQOO is working on the iQOO Z7 series for the Chinese market. The iQOO Z7x may come equipped with the Snapdragon 695 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The iQOO Z7 may arrive with the Snapdragon 782G chip and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The Z7 and Z7x are expected to debut as early as this month in the Chinese market.

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As per a new leak, it appears that the iQOO Z7x will feature the Snapdragon 695, whereas the iQOO Z7 Pro will be equipped with the Snapdragon 782G. Previous reports said that the iQOO Z7x will have a 6,000mAh battery, while the Pro model will have a 5,000mAh battery.

The iQOO Z7 series is being teased in China. Reports have revealed that the country will receive two devices, namely the iQOO Z7 and iQOO Z7x. These devices have model numbers V2270A and V2272A, respectively. Live shots of one of the iQOO Z7 series phones have appeared on Weibo. In addition, a tipster has revealed the names of the chipsets that will power the iQOO Z7 series in China.

The SD782G chip has been previously seen on the Honor 80, which debuted in China last year. A recent report said that the same chip will also be in the OnePlus Nord CE 3 that will be sold around the world.

Going back to the iQOO Z7 series for China, the 3C authority there has recently certified both models. The iQOO Z7x and Z7’s 3C listings show that these devices may be able to charge at up to 80W and 120W, respectively. Shown above are some live shots of the iQOO Z7 series that are now being circulated on Chinese social media platforms. There is a possibility that both handsets will have an identical design, featuring a punch-hole display on the front and a dual-camera setup on the back.

In related news, the iQOO Z7 series is also expected to launch in India this month. The lineup for India is likely to include two devices, such as the iQOO Z7 (model number I2007) and the iQOO Z7 Pro (model number I2213). It is unclear whether both models will launch together in the country.

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Since last week, iQOO has been teasing the arrival of the iQOO Z7 5G in India. The teasers released so far hint that the company may announce it this month. Tipster Oneily Gadget seems to have spotted the iQOO Z7 5G launch date for India on Google Search.

The below shown tweet released by the tipster reveals that the iQOO Z7 India launch date has appeared in Google Search result. Hence, it appears that the device may go official on March 21 in India. It is likely that the iQOO India may confirm the same launch date for the Z7 later this week.

A recent leak revealed that the iQOO Z7 will be equipped with the Dimensity 920 chipset. The inclusion of the MediaTek chip has allowed to score over 480,000 points on AnTuTu benchmarks. It appears that the iQOO Z7 will offer better performance than phones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipsets.

The teaser image of the phone that can be found on its landing page on the iQOO India website suggests that it will be equipped with an OIS-enabled rear camera setup. However, no information is available on the camera configuration and other specs of the device.

Reports have revealed that iQOO will launch two models, such as the iQOO Z7 and iQOO Z7 Pro in the Indian market. However, it seems that the Pro model may not launch with the vanilla model. The Z7 has the model number I2207, whereas the Pro variant has the model number I2213.

iQOO is also expected to announce the iQOO Z7 and Z7x in China this month. The Snapdragon 782G chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and 120W charging are expected to be in the first one. The iQOO Z7x, on the other hand, may arrive with the Snapdragon 695 chip, a 6,000mAh battery, and 80W charging.

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iQOO recently introduced the flagship iQOO 11 and the mid-range iQOO Neo 7 in the global market. Additionally, the brand has been teasing a Z series smartphone, called iQOO Z7. The handset is expected to arrive as the successor to last year’s iQOO Z6. However, while we wait for the handset’s formal debut, its AnTuTu has been revealed officially. Here are the details.

Vipun Marya,iQOO India’s CEO, recently shared the AnTuTu running score of the upcoming iQOO Z7. As can be seen in the image, the handset managed to get a score of 4,80,000+. Given the handset will arrive as a budget model, this score is not bad at all. The executive did not disclose the specific processor that will be used in the handset, but the scores reveal that its SoC is superior to the Snapdragon 695.

The Snapdragon 695 gets a benchmarking score of 4,10,000+ and it powers phones like Poco X4 Pro, iQOO Z6, and OnePlus Nord CE 2. The phone also outperforms Snapdragon 4 Gen 1-powered handsets, which get a score of 3,80,000+. The SoC is found under the hood of devices, such as the Redmi Note 12.

While there’s no official confirmation about the iQOO Z7’s SoC, tipster Mukul Sharma claims the handset will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 920. To recall, the 5G processor debuted back in 2021 with an octa-core architecture. It is based on the 6nm process and features two fast ARM Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.5 GHz and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2 GHz.

iQOO Z7 should launch pretty soon as it is being teased continuously. The device could feature a large display and a dual camera setup on the back. More details should emerge soon.

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A new iQOO Z-series smartphone is teased to launch soon in India. iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya tweeted a photo of the upcoming offering that reveals some key details. Although the name of the device remains under wraps, the font in the image mentions Z7. This means that the iQOO Z7 will arrive as the successor to the Z6 that debuted in September last year. 

The image in the tweet shared by Marya reveals the back panel design of the iQOO Z7. It looks similar to the last year’s Vivo T1x with a rectangular camera module housing two vertically stacked sensors. Upon a closer look, the image confirms the presence of OIS on the smartphone. There is also a text ‘Photography High Definition’ written alongside the LED flash. There is an iQOO branding at the bottom centre of the back panel. Lastly, the upcoming offering is seen in Teal colour and we can expect more options at launch. 

The rest of the details about the iQOO Z7 are yet to be revealed. Considering that the device has been teased, we can expect the brand to share more information in the coming days. Since the Vivo sub-brand’s Z-series is exclusive to Amazon, we can expect the upcoming offering to be available on the e-commerce platform. 

A previous report revealed that the iQOO Z7 series will have a regular Z7 5G and a Z7 Pro 5G with model numbers I2207 and I2213 respectively. We will have to wait and learn if both devices will be launched by the brand simultaneously. 

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Vivo and its sub-brand iQOO are reportedly working on several new smartphones that may soon debut in the Chinese as well as Indian markets. The monikers and model numbers of these upcoming devices have surfaced online. Apparently, Vivo is already readying the Vivo V27- the successor to Vivo V25. Alongside, iQOO is rumored to have the Z7 series in the works. Here are all the details.

Pricebaba, in collaboration with tipster Paras Guglani, has shared the marketing names and the model numbers of a handful of Vivo and iQOO smartphones. The report says the iQOO Z7 series will comprise of two smartphones in India, dubbed iQOO Z7 5G and the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G. They will have model numbers I2207 and I2213, respectively. However, in the Chinese market, the series will include the iQOO Z7 and the iQOO Z7x, with model numbers V2270A and V2272A.

Moving to the team Vivo, the upcoming Vivo V27 series will have two members in India— Vivo V27 (V2231) and Vivo V27 Pro 5G (V2230). Globally, the standard model will have model number V2246. The Chinese company may also launch a stripped-down Vivo V27e 5G with model number V2237.

Previous reports have claimed that the V27 series will in fact be a rebranded Vivo S16 series, which is exclusive to the Chinese market. It could be launched in the international market by the end of February. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.

In addition, Vivo also has a mid-range Y100 handset in the works with model number V2239 in India and V2240 globally. There’s also a Vivo Y78 5G (V2223) planned for the Indian market. The company will also launch Vivo Y78+ 5G (V2271A) but only in China.

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