The iQoo company is ready to add a new member to its popular Z-series lineup. The company announced that it will release the iQoo Z9x 5G smartphone in the budget segment. The brand has also revealed many features including 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 launch date in India, expected price in India, specifications and more. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
iQoo Z9x 5G launch details in India
iQoo has confirmed that it will launch its latest Z9x smartphone in India on May 16, 2024. On this day, the company will hold an event. The event will start at 12:00. The launch can be streamed live on the company’s official website and YouTube channel, while all the latest information about the launch can be found on the brand’s social media channels.
Expected iQoo Z9x 5G price in India and release date
The company did not reveal the price tag of the upcoming iQoo Z9x. However, if the latest rumors are to be believed, the phone might be priced under Rs 20,000 in India. As for the on-sale date, the brand can go on sale within a week of the launch.
Expected features and specifications of iQoo Z9x 5G
Interestingly, the iQoo Z9x has already been launched in China, so we already know most of the specifications. In addition, the company also unveiled some features through Amazon’s microsite.
Design
The upcoming iQoo Z9x 5G will have a flat bezel, which is quite common in this price segment. The rear panel has a glossy finish with the camera module placed in the upper left corner. The phone will be available in green and black colors. In addition, the company also touts that the smartphone will be the first in the segment to offer IP64 dust and water resistance.
Display
The iQoo smartphone is confirmed to feature a 6.72-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels. The phone also has a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz and a peak brightness of up to 1000 nits.
Performance and OS
In terms of performance, the iQoo Z9x 5G will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor with Adreno 710 GPU. The phone will also come with 8GB of RAM and 8GB of virtual memory. Additionally, the phone can pack up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, expandable up to 1TB. There is a high probability that the brand will introduce several memory and RAM configurations during the presentation.
The company has already confirmed that the iQoo Z9x 5G will run on FuntouchOS 14 based on Android 14 operating system. The company claims that the smartphone will have two years of Android and three years of security updates.
Cameras
In terms of optics, the iQoo Z9x is said to have a dual camera setup on the back. The phone will have a 50-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The device will feature an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.
Battery and other parts
The upcoming phone is said to pack a 6,000mAh battery and support 44W fast charging. The company claims that the smartphone will provide approximately 7.9 hours of gaming, 21.26 hours of video playback, 30 hours of social networking and 71.5 hours of music on a single charge.
In addition, the brand says that a 30-minute charge can provide up to 10 hours of viewing. The IQoo Z9x 5G will also have stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack and Hi-Res audio certification. It is noted that the thickness of the phone is 7.99 mm and the weight is 199 grams.
