The iQOO Z9 comes with MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset and cost around Rs. 20,000. Read the full review if you want to buy.
We can already see lots of smartphone under 25k. Recently Nothing launched its budget smartphone Nothing Phone 2a with same processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 pro. You might think the processor is different but its actually same only they tweak it for their smartphone. Nothing Phone 2a launched at Rs. 23,999.
Now let’s talk about the iQOO Z9. It packs the same processor and is a great budget smartphone priced at Rs. 19,999.
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iQOO Z9: Design and Body
The iQOO Z9 design is quite similar to older phones. The iQOO has a flat screen and comes in two beautiful colors: brushed green and graphene blue. The screen size is around 6.67 inches and has an 86.8% screen-to-body ratio; other than that, it comes with an AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1800nits.
The glass does not have Gorilla Glass protection; instead, it has Dragon Tail Star 2 glass.
The phone weighs around 188 g and has a glass front but a plastic back and a plastic frame. The phone has an IP54 rating, which is for dust and splash resistance.
Camera:
In recent years, we have seen lots of phones with triple camera setups, not only in the mid-range but also in the budget segment. But it’s good to see the iQOO Z9, which comes with a dual camera, dumping useless macro cameras. Even the Nothing Phone 2A has only two rear cameras. The Z9 comes with a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and a 2 MP depth sensor; it would be better if they just included an ultra-wide camera. The front camera comes with 16 MP.
Daylight shots look good; the images are vibrant, and the colors look good, but the indoor shots are okay; they are not that vibrant compared to daylight. However, that does not mean they are bad shots; you can still upload them on Instagram if you want them. Though you will miss the ultra-wide-angle camera,.
The front camera takes good photos in daylight, but indoor photos are okay. Portrait photos also look amazing; they are all crisp and sharp.
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Performance:
The iQOO Z9 packs the MD 7200 chipset, which is a very good processor. It uses the Arm Mali-G610GPU. The AnTuTu score is 7,24,763, a much better score than its competitors. The Geek Bench 6 scored 1183 singles and 2645 multicores.
While the score conveys a general sense of how a smartphone should function, the true experience is somewhat different. Based on Android 14, the gadget is powered by FuntouchOS 14. While there are a few pre-installed apps, the issue is with the trendy apps and games. Blotware, hot apps, and games are major issues in this market that the company needs to address.
Here are full specifications:
| RAM | 8GB RAM , 128GB storage |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
| Back Camera | 50 MP f/1.79, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(1.95″ sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 16 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(3″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 44W: 50 % in 30 minutes |
| Display |
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| LED | Yes |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| Architecture | 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x Cortex-A510 |
| Fabrication | 4 nm process |
| Graphics | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Android | 14, FuntouchOS 14 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) |
| SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Type-C |
Conclusion:
This phone is for you if you desire good performance for less than twenty thousand. If money is tight, this phone has everything you need. While there are a few annoyances like as blotware, poor camera performance, and Hots applications, this phone will function perfectly if you’re a casual user or enjoy playing games like BGMI.
Query:
Q-What is the price of iQOO Z9?
A- The iQOO Z9 5G is priced at ₹19,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB
Q-What processor is in the iQOO Z9?
A-MediaTek Dimensity 7200 5G
