Title: iQOO Z9 Unveiled in India: A New Budget Smartphone with Upgraded Specs and Distinct Design
The long-awaited iQOO Z9 has made its grand entrance into the Indian market, following the footsteps of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro that graced the scene earlier in 2024. Replacing its predecessors, the iQOO Z7 (review) and iQOO Z7s from 2023, this latest addition to iQOO’s portfolio brings both performance upgrades and design innovations.
**iQOO Z9 Specifications:**
The sleek new iQOO Z9 boasts a metal body with a flat frame and a small rectangular camera island. It is IP54-rated, ensuring protection against splashes. Measuring 7.83mm in thickness and weighing 188g, this smartphone is designed for a comfortable grip.
The iQOO Z9’s display is a captivating 6.67-inch AMOLED panel, offering a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 394 PPI, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel’s capabilities extend to a touch sampling rate of up to 1200Hz instant and a peak brightness level of 1800 nits.
Under the hood, the iQOO Z9 houses the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. This device runs on Funtouch OS 14, based on the latest Android 14 operating system.
Capturing moments with the iQOO Z9 is made possible with its dual-camera setup consisting of a primary 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor, boasting Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), and a secondary 2MP depth sensor. Selfies are taken care of by a capable 16MP front-facing camera.
Other features include an in-screen fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, a MicroSD card slot for expanding storage, and a USB Type-C port. This versatile device also supports all the standard keyboards connectivity options such as dual SIM functionality, 5G compatibility, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS.
A long-lasting battery is an essential component of any smartphone, and the iQOO Z9 delivers with a 5,000mAh capacity that supports 44W wired charging.
**iQOO Z9 Price in India and Availability:**
The iQOO Z9 comes in two memory configurations for the Indian market:
– 8GB + 128GB: ₹19,999 (~$240)
– 8GB + 256GB: ₹21,999 (~$265)
Customers can choose between Brushed Green or Graphene Blue color options when purchasing this device. The iQOO Z9 will be available for purchase on Amazon and iQOO.com.
Amazon Prime members can secure their new smartphone as early as 12 PM on March 13, with the general public sale following 24 hours later. Additionally, a ₹2,000 instant discount is offered for transactions made via credit cards issued by ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.
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