At a launch event held today in China. iQOO has unveiled the Z9 series smartphones. The lineup comprises the Z9, Z9x, and Z9 Turbo. These phones arrive as the successor to the last year’s iQOO Z8 series. The The Z9x is the base variant whereas the Z9 Turbo is the top-end model. In between, sits the iQOO Z9. In this post, let’s find out what the Z9 and Z9x offer out of the box.
iQOO Z9, Z9x specifications and features
The iQOO Z9, it has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display bearing a 1.5K resolution, 4,500 nits peak brightness, and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, the iQOO Z9x has a stripped-down LCD screen measuring 6.72 inches with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness, and FHD+ resolution. The iQOO Z9 duo have a flat frame and a squarish camera module with rounded corners that is found on the iQOO 12. The latter looks slightly different on the Z9x. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. Both phones are IP64-certified dust and water-resistant.
On the imaging front, the iQOO Z9 and Z9x feature dual rear cameras. The setup comprises a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth lens. The former has a 16MP selfie snapper whereas the latter has an 8MP sensor.
Under the hood, the iQOO Z9 is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 whereas the Z9x is equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC. Both phones pack up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage on the former whereas the latter maxes out at 256GB. The devices are backed by a huge 6,000mAh battery unit with support for 80W and 44W charging on the Z9 and Z9x respectively. Software-wise, the Z9 duo run on OriginOS 4 based on Android 14.
The iQOO Z9 starts at CNY 1,199 (~$165) for the 8GB + 128GB whereas the 8GB + 256GB costs CNY 1,299 (~$179). The 12GB + 256GB retails at CNY 1,499 (~$206). On the other hand, the 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants of the iQOO Z9 are priced at CNY 1,499 (~$206) and CNY 1,599 (~$). The 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB configurations carry a price tag of CNY 1,799 (~$248) and CNY 1,999 (~$275) respectively. The Z9 duo come in White, Green, and Black colors.
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