iQoo Z9x 5G Review: Release Date, Estimated Price in India, Features, Specs & More

iQoo is all set to add a new member to its lineup in the popular Z-series. The company has revealed that it will launch the iQoo Z9x 5G smartphone in the budget segment. The brand also revealed a bunch of features including its design, specifications and more. So, if you’re wondering what makes the upcoming iQoo device so special and want to know everything about it, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will talk about the latest iQoo Z9x 5G, its India release date, expected price in India, specifications and more. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

iQoo Z9x 5G India Launch Details

iQoo has confirmed that it will launch its latest Z9x smartphone in India on May 16, 2024. The company will hold an event on the said date. The launch event will begin at 12:00 p.m. One can watch the live streaming of the launch event on the company’s official website and YouTube channel, while one can get all the latest information regarding the launch on the brand’s social media channels.

iQoo Z9x 5G Estimated India Price and Sale Date

The company has not revealed the price of the upcoming iQoo Z9x. However, if recent rumors are to be believed, the phone could be priced under Rs 20,000 in India. As for the sale date, the brand can start sales within a week of the launch.

iQoo Z9x 5G Expected Features and Specifications

Interestingly, the iQoo Z9x was already revealed in China, so we already know most of the specs. What’s more, the company is also teasing some features via an Amazon microsite.

Design

The upcoming iQoo Z9x 5G will feature a flat bezel design, which is quite common in this price segment. The rear panel comes with a glossy finish on the rear panel with the camera module placed in the upper left corner. The phone will be available in green and black colors. Moreover, the company is also touting that the smartphone will be the first in the segment to offer IP64 dust and water resistance rating.

Display

As for the display, the iQoo smartphone is confirmed to feature a 6.72-inch Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels. The phone also features a 120Hz screen refresh rate and up to 1000 nits of peak brightness.

Performance and OS

In terms of performance, the iQoo Z9x 5G will be loaded with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor with Adreno 710 GPU. The phone will also come with 8GB of RAM and 8GB of virtual storage. Additionally, the phone can pack up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage with expandable storage up to 1TB. There is a high possibility that the brand will provide multiple storage and RAM configurations during the launch event.

The company has already confirmed that the iQoo Z9x 5G will run on FuntouchOS 14 based on the Android 14 operating system. The company claims that the smartphone will include two years of Android and three years of security updates.

Cameras

In terms of optics, the iQoo Z9x is said to feature a dual-camera setup on the rear panel. The phone will feature a 50-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The device will feature an 8-megapixel shooter on the front for selfies and video calling.

Battery and other details

The upcoming phone is rumored to have a 6000mAh battery and 44W fast charging support. The company claims that the smartphone will provide approximately 7.9 hours of gaming, 21.26 hours of video playback, 30 hours of social media and 71, 5 hours of music on a single charge.

What’s more, the brand says that a 30-minute charge can provide up to 10 hours of binge experience. The iQoo Z9x 5G will also feature stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack and Hi-Res audio certification. The phone is said to be 7.99mm thick and weigh 199 grams.