Vivo is gradually pushing the OriginOS 6 update to the final phase of eligible devices. The Vivo V40e and iQOO Z9s also belong to this phase and have now started receiving the Android 16-based major upgrade.

Those with the Vivo V40e are getting the latest update with the firmware version PD2406JF_EX_A_16.2.10.1.W20, while the iQOO Z9s are receiving the update tagged with version PD2406F_EX_A_16.2.10.1.W30, as spotted by Ytechb. While the firmware versions differ, the updates mainly introduce the same set of new features and upgrades on both smartphones. (We’ll talk more about it in a bit.)

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As the rollout has just gone live, it’s currently limited to users who have participated in the trial program. To get the OriginOS 6 update without further wait, you must sign up for this program by navigating to Settings > About Phone > System updates > version Trial > Trial version > download and install.

Now, coming to the changes, there are plenty of visual changes and new features to be excited about, including a new Origin Island for real-time updates and improved multitasking. The improved Control Center now features an enhanced notification center, improved lighting effects, and new system fonts.

The lock screen has also removed numerous upgrades, including new clock styles, enhanced layout controls, and more widgets. The OriginOS 6 also includes improvements to security and privacy, battery efficiency, and multitasking capabilities. You can read the complete changelog on this page.

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iQOO recently launched the Z9s and Z9s Pro in India, bringing two compelling mid-range devices to the market. While both smartphones pack impressive features, there’s a notable Rs. 5,000 price gap between them. For many users, this raises the question: is the extra investment in the iQOO Z9s Pro really worth it?

After diving into the specifications, performance metrics, and feature sets, it’s evident that the standard iQOO Z9s offers more value for money than its Pro counterpart. Let’s explore why.

Are the Chips That Different?

One of the most significant differences between the two models is the processor. The iQOO Z9s is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, while the Z9s Pro features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. On paper, this might seem like a major upgrade for the Pro variant. However, real-world usage tells a different story.

Both chips are built on a 4nm process, and the performance gap between them is relatively narrow for the average consumer. While the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC on the Z9s Pro might score higher on benchmarking platforms like AnTuTu, with claims of over 820k points, it doesn’t translate into a day-to-day performance that justifies a Rs. 5,000 premium.

For most users, tasks like browsing, streaming, and multitasking will feel almost identical on both devices. But if you are into gaming then of course 7 Gen 3 is a better choice here due to its far better GPU performance.

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The Ultra-Wide Lens Trade-Off

Another point of differentiation is the camera setup. The iQOO Z9s Pro comes with an 8MP ultra-wide camera, while the Z9s opts for a 2MP depth sensor. The inclusion of an ultra-wide lens might appeal to photography enthusiasts, but for the average consumer, it’s not a game-changer.

The main camera on both devices is a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which ensures excellent image quality regardless of which model you choose. Unless you frequently take ultra-wide shots, the Z9s will deliver very similar photo performance, making it the more practical choice for most users.

Charging Speed and Battery

The Z9s Pro supports 80W fast charging, while the standard Z9s comes with a 44W charger. Faster charging is undeniably convenient, but both phones are equipped with the same large 5500mAh battery. While the Z9s Pro will top up more quickly, the difference in real-world usage is marginal for most users.

For the typical user who charges their phone overnight or during downtime, the 44W fast charging on the iQOO Z9s is more than adequate. The Pro’s faster charging feature is a nice-to-have but not essential, especially when it comes with a hefty price tag.

Vegan Leather vs. Practical Aesthetics

The Z9s Pro offers a vegan leather finish in its Flamboyant Orange color, which might appeal to users who prioritize aesthetics and premium feel. However, the Z9s also has its own stylish options, including sleek designs like Titanium Matte and Onyx Green. While the Pro variant might stand out more due to its material choice, design preferences are subjective, and the standard Z9s offers enough variety to cater to most users.

The Z9s Hits the Sweet Spot

For a Rs. 5,000 price difference, the enhancements in the iQOO Z9s Pro, namely the ultra-wide camera, faster charging, and slightly different design, are not enough to justify the cost for the average consumer. The core performance, display quality, and battery life are nearly identical on both models, making the standard iQOO Z9s the more practical and value-driven choice.

In the end, the iQOO Z9s delivers a well-rounded experience that will meet the needs of most users without the additional premium. For those looking for a capable mid-range phone, the Z9s offers a balanced combination of features and performance, making it the smarter buy.

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iQOO recently launched the Z9s Pro and the Z9s, the latest addition to their Z series lineup in India. These smartphone targets the mid-range segment, offering a compelling combination of powerful performance, an impressive display, and competitive pricing. A week after the initial launch, the brand has now made the Z9s model available for purchase.

Pricing and Availability:

The iQOO Z9s comes in two color options: Titanium Matte and Onyx Green. The base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at Rs. 19,999, while the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage option costs Rs. 21,999. The top-end model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage carries a price tag of Rs. 23,999.

You can purchase it on Amazon.in and iQOO.com, where exclusive offers include an instant Rs. 2,000 discount with ICICI Bank and HDFC credit/debit cards or EMI options, or a Rs. 2,000 exchange bonus on all devices, along with an Easy EMI option for up to 4 months.

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iQOO Z9s specs:

The Z9s comes with a 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It provides HDR10+ support and a peak brightness of up to 1800 nits. The display also features a 120Hz refresh rate and a 300Hz touch sampling rate.

The Z9s is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, which is built on a 4nm process. The phone comes with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM, along with 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage for apps and media. It runs on Android 14 with FuntouchOS 14 and is equipped with a 5500mAh battery, that provides 44W fast charging.

The Z9s has a rear camera setup that includes a 50MP primary sensor using Sony’s IMX 882 sensor and optical image stabilization (OIS) to help capture clear and steady photos. A 2MP depth sensor is also included for portrait shots. On the front, there’s a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.

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iQOO’s Z9 series includes the Z9, Z9 Lite 5G, and Z9x 5G. Now the Vivo sub-brand has introduced two new devices in the lineup. These are the iQOO Z9s and Z9s Pro. Both devices share some similarities between them. They are touted to be the segment’s fastest curved-screen phones along with a slim design. Read on to know what the latest offerings deliver out of the box. 

iQOO Z9s, Z9s Pro specifications

The iQOO Z9s and Z9s Pro come with a 3D curved AMOLED display measuring 6.7 inches. Both phones have an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Z9s Pro has a massive peak brightness of 4,500 nits for clear visibility outdoors. Meanwhile, the Z9s offers a 1,800 nits brightness. 

Design-wise, the iQOO Z9s features a pill-shaped protruding camera module with two oblong shapes that accommodate the camera sensors and Aura light LED. It is similar to the Vivo V40 series. On the other hand, the Z9s Pro has a squircle island that is seen on the flagship iQOO 12. Both phones are said to be the segment’s slimmest with curved screens with the standard and pro variants measuring 0.749mm only. 

The iQOO Z9s duo come with dual rear cameras. The setup comprises of a 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor with support for OIS. The Z9s has a 2MP portrait lens whereas the Z9s Pro features an 8MP ultra-wide-angle unit. Both phones come with AI Erase, AI Photo Enhance features, and are capable of shooting 4K videos. 

Under the hood, the iQOO Z9s is equipped with a Dimensity 7300 processor whereas the Z9s Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. Both phones pack up to 12GB RAM (16GB on the Z9s Pro) and 256GB storage. There is a VC liquid cooling system onboard. They are also backed by the same 5,500mAh battery unit. However, the Z9s supports 44W fast charging whereas the Z9s Pro maxes out at 80W. Software-wise, the smartphones run on Funtouch OS based on Android 14 with two years of OS updates.

iQOO Z9s series pricing

The iQOO Z9s comes in Onyx Green and Titanium Matte colors whereas the Z9s Pro is offered in Flamboyant Orange and Luxe Marble shades. The Z9s starts at Rs 19,999 for the 8GB + 128GB and Rs 21,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variants. The 12GB + 256GB option costs Rs 23,999. The Z9s Pro carries a price tag of Rs 24,999 and Rs 26,999 for the 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants respectively. The top-end 16GB + 256GB configuration retails at Rs 28,999. Both smartphones can be purchased from Amazon with sales of Z9s commencing from August 29 and Z9s Pro up for availability from August 23. HDFC and ICICI Bank cardholders can avail up to Rs 3,000 instant discount on the purchase.

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Two brands have confirmed to release new smartphones in the next few days. These companies are iQOO and Motorola.

Both firms will debut new handsets in India. The former will unveil two devices, while the latter will announce a single product.

All three phones will be in the budget range. However, the iQOO products will be more expensive than the one from Motorola.

iQOO will announce a couple of handsets under the Z series as opposed to a Moto G series phone from  Motorola. The trio will be made official on the same day.

Let’s have a look at them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

iQOO Z9s Series

The iQOO Z9s series is scheduled to launch in India on August 21 (Wednesday). There will be two devices in the lineup, namely iQOO Z9s and iQOO Z9s Pro.

The iQOO Z9s will come with a Dimensity 7300 SoC, a 120Hz curved OLED display, a 50MP Sony IMX882 camera, and a 5,500mAh battery.

On the other hand, the iQOO Z9s Pro will arrive with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 mobile platform and will share most of its specs with the standard version. It will also feature a 120Hz curved OLED display but with 4500 nits peak brightness level and the same camera as well as the battery.

Motorola Moto G45

Motorola has confirmed to debut the Moto G45 in India on August 21 (Wednesday).  The handset will succeed the Moto G42 from 2022.

The device is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset. It is said to flaunt a 6.5-inch HD+ 120Hz display (LCD).

The phone will sport a 50MP main camera and a 16MP selfie camera. Lastly, it will draw energy from a 5,000mAh battery.

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The iQOO Z9s series is set to launch in India on Aug. 21. The landing page for the series has been live on the official website for the past few days. However, the updated page now reveals the key specifications for both smartphones in the series.

iQOO Z9s key specifications

The iQOO Z9s will feature a 120Hz curved-edge OLED display, powered by the Dimensity 7300 chipset. It will come with a 5,500mAh battery, but the company did not share the fast-charging capabilities of the Z9s.

On the rear, it will sport a dual-camera setup, including a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS, paired with a 2-megapixel portrait lens, accompanied by a ring LED flash.

It will have an IP64-rated chassis with a slim profile of 7.49mm. The device will be available in Onyx Green and Titanium Matte colors.

iQOO Z9s Pro key specifications

The iQOO Z9s Pro, on the other hand, will also feature a 120Hz curved-edge OLED display with a local peak brightness of 4500 nits. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset will power it, and it will house the same 5,500mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.

Like the Z9s, the Pro version will have a 7.49mm thin profile, an IP64 rating, and an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary camera with a ring LED flash. The inclusion of the 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera sets the Pro model apart from the standard edition. Furthermore, the Z9s Pro will be available in Flamboyant Orange and Luxe Marble colors.

The Z9s and Z9s Pro will offer camera features such as 4K OIS video recording, AI Erase, and AI Photo Enhance. Both devices are expected to run on Android 14 and FunTouch OS 15. 

iQOO Z9s series price in India (expected)

Given the features and specifications, it seems that the iQOO Z9s may be priced between Rs 20,000 (~$240) and Rs 25,000 (~$300), making it a competitive option in its segment. The iQOO TWS 1e will also debut alongside the Z9s series. Readers can visit this post to learn about the TWS 1e.

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iQOO is all set to announce the iQOO Z9s series of smartphones on Aug. 21 in India. The lineup has two models, namely, the iQOO Z9s and the iQOO Z9s Pro. While several reports have already revealed a lot of details about these smartphones, the company has been gradually confirming their details. The landing pages for the Z9s and Z9s Pro, which are available on iQOO India’s website, have revealed the key details about both smartphones.

iQOO Z9s Pro

The iQOO Z9s Pro’s landing page reveals that it has a curved-edge AMOLED screen that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of local peak brightness. The brand also confirmed that the device will be available in two shades, such as Luxe Marble and Flamboyant Orange.

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset powers the Z9s Pro. Other reports have revealed that the rear-facing dual-camera setup of the device has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary camera with OIS support and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

There is a possibility that the Z9s Pro could be a rebranded or tweaked version of the iQOO Z9 (China variant), which debuted in April of this year.  It has a 6.78-inch display, an IP64-rated chassis, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

iQOO Z9s

Shown above is the official image of the green variant of the iQOO Z9s. Unfortunately, the brand has not shared anything else about the device. As per reports, the device will also be available in a grey edition.

The iQOO Z9s reportedly features the same 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 main camera and the Dimensity 7300 chipset. There is a possibility the device may not feature an ultra-wide lens. The rest of its details are yet to be revealed.

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iQOO is gearing up to launch the Z9s and Z9s Pro smartphones in India on August 21st. While full specifications haven’t been officially revealed, a report by GSMArena has revealed some key features of the upcoming mid-range devices.

According to iQOO, the Z9s series is designed for the busy lives of young adults –  “primarily college students and young professionals who are balancing work/academics, social life, and extracurricular activities and their need for fast connectivity and seamless entertainment.”

The report suggests the Z9s Pro will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, while the Z9s opt for the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. 

Both phones will share a 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), 4K video recording capabilities, and Super Night Mode for low-light photography. AI features like AI Erase and AI Photo Enhance will also be present, with the Z9s Pro adding an 8MP ultrawide lens for capturing broader scenes.

Both the Z9s and Z9s Pro boast a slim profile at 7.49mm and utilize a 3D curved AMOLED display. However, there’s a significant difference in peak brightness – the Z9s reaches a respectable 1,800 nits, while the Z9s Pro boasts a much higher 4,500 nits for improved outdoor visibility.

When it comes to battery life, the Z9s Pro is said to pack a 5,500mAh battery, so you can expect a full day’s use on a single charge depending on usage patterns. Both phones will reportedly be manufactured in India at Vivo’s Greater Noida facility, aligning with the government’s “Make in India” initiative.

As for the price, both phones are expected to land under INR 25,000 (roughly USD 300 or EUR 275) in India. We’ll have to wait until the official launch for full details and confirmation on pricing.

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iQOO has begun to tease the upcoming release of the iQOO Z9s series of smartphones in India. Although the brand has confirmed its August launch, it has not revealed any other device details. Now, a new Vivo device with the I2035 model number has been added to the Geekbench benchmarking platform’s database. The said phone, which could be one of the upcoming iQOO Z9s series phones, was recently spotted in the databases of Camera FV5 and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Alleged iQOO Z9s Geekbench listing

According to the Geekbench listing of the i2305, it is equipped with a Qualcomm chip that comprises four CPU cores clocking at 1.80GHz, three CPU cores operating at 2.40Hz, and a prime CPU core working at 2.63GHz. The listing’s source code reveals that the chip features an Adreno 720 GPU. These specifications indicate that the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 powers the device.

In the first half of this year, iQOO launched the iQOO Z9 in China with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 onboard. This phone is distinct from the iQOO Z9, which is available in India and features the Dimensity 7200. There is a possibility that the i2305 device could be a rebranded version of the iQOO Z9 (China variant).

The Geekbench listing of the i2305 further reveals that it has 12 GB of RAM and Android 14. In the single-core and multi-core tests, the device scored 1137 and 3044 points, respectively. A new poster, which showcases the white variant of the device, is shown below.

The iQOO Z9’s China variant has a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen that supports a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it has the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 512 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It features a 16-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup on the back.

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Hot on the heels of the iQOO Z9 Lite‘s launch, the company is gearing up to introduce new phones in India under the iQOO Z9s series. The news comes courtesy of a recent post by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya on X (formerly Twitter).

Marya shared an official poster for the Z9s series today, simply stating, “The wait is over! Brace yourself for a fully loaded ‘Z’ vibe.” The poster also cryptically mentions being “fully loaded for the mega tasers,” hinting at a powerful processor for smooth performance.

The poster shows a smartphone with a boxy form factor and a glossy back panel. The camera module is positioned in the top-right corner and houses a triple-camera setup accompanied by a ring light. Notably, the design is quite similar to the existing iQOO Z9x launched in India a couple of months back.

The company is tight-lipped on the specifics of the phone though. However, as the launch draws closer, more information about the iQOO Z9s series is likely to emerge. 

For now, let’s take a look at the specifications of iQOO Z9, currently the most specced unit in the lineup.

The iQOO Z9 5G comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel complemented by a refresh rate of 120Hz along with 1800 nits of peak brightness. The handset is IP54 rated for dust and splash-resistant.

The phone is powered by a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, paired with a Mali-G610 GPU that improves all graphics-intensive tasks. This is paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. You can also go for up to 1TB of expandable storage using a MicroSD card slot.

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