iQOO Z9 Turbo and iQOO Z9 launched with 6.78-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3/7 Gen 3 SoC

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iQOO Z9 Turbo 5G and iQOO Z9 launch cn.

iQOO has launched its latest smartphones in the Z9 series, the iQOO Z9 and Z9 Turbo in China, as promised. Both devices boast a spacious 6.78-inch 1.5K TCL C8 display with a swift 144Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and a local peak brightness reaching 4500 nits.

Powering the iQOO Z9 Turbo is the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, accompanied by up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, while the Z9 runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Both models incorporate a 6043mm² canopy VC liquid cooling system to ensure optimal performance.

iQOO Z9 Turbo 5G features.

In terms of photography, the Z9 Turbo is equipped with a 50MP Sony LYT-600 primary camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), supplemented by an 8MP ultra-wide camera. In contrast, the Z9 features a 50MP main camera but replaces the ultra-wide camera with a 2MP depth sensor.

Both smartphones boast an IP64 rating, offering protection against dust and splashes, and are powered by a substantial 6000mAh battery with support for rapid 80W charging.

iQOO Z9 5G 2 cn.iQOO Z9 Turbo 5G 1 cn.

iQOO Z9 and Z9 Turbo Specifications -

iQOO Z9
iQOO Z9 Turbo
Display6.78-inch (2800×1260 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED 20:9display, 144Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, up to 4500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, DC Dimming
6.78-inch (2800×1260 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED 20:9display, 144Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, up to 4500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, DC Dimming
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) Mobile Platform with Adreno 720 GPU
Octa Core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 735 GPU
RAM/Storage8GB / 12GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 storage
12GB / 16GB LPDDR5x RAM with 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 storage
OS/UIAndroid 14 with Origin OS 4
Android 14 with Origin OS 4
SIMDual SIM (nano + nano)
Dual SIM (nano + nano)
Rear Cameras50MP rear camera with 1/ 1.95″Sony LYT-600 sensor, f/1.79 aperture, EIS, LED flash, 2MP depth sensor with GC02M1B sensor, f/2.4 aperture, 4K video recording
50MP rear camera with 1/ 1.95″Sony LYT-600 sensor, f/1.79 aperture, OIS, LED flash, 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with GC08A3 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 4K video recording
Front Camera16MP Samsung S5K3P9 front-facing camera
16MP Samsung S5K3P9 front-facing camera
FeaturesIn-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dust and Splash resistant (IP64)
In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dust and Splash resistant (IP64)
Dimensions163.72×75.88×7.98mm
163.72×75.88×7.98mm
Weight194.9g
194.9g
Connectivity5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 be, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS: L1, Beidou: B1C+B1I, GLONASS: G1, Galileo: E1, QZSS: L1, USB Type-C 2.0, NFC
5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 be, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS: L1, Beidou: B1C+B1I, GLONASS: G1, Galileo: E1, QZSS: L1, USB Type-C 2.0, NFC
Battery/Charger6000mAh (Typical) battery with 80W fast charging
6000mAh (Typical) battery with 80W fast charging

Pricing and Availability -

The iQOO Z9 and Z9 Turbo come in Black, Starburst White, and Mountain Green colours. The phones will be available from April 29th in China and the pre-order has started now. 

iQOO Z9 Prices are -

  • 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - 1499 yuan (USD 206 / Rs. 17,240 approx.)
  • 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1599 yuan (USD 220 / Rs. 18,740 approx.)
  • 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1799 yuan (USD 248 / Rs. 20,690 approx.)
  • 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 1999 yuan (USD 275 / Rs. 23,430 approx.)

iQOO Z9 Turbo Prices are -

  • 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1999 yuan (USD 275 / Rs. 23,430 approx.)
  • 16GB RAM/256GB storage version - 2299 yuan (USD 317 / Rs. 26,945 approx.)
  • 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 2399 yuan (USD 331 / Rs. 28,120 approx.)
  • 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 2599 yuan (USD 358 / Rs. 29,890 approx.)

iQOO Z9x 5G colors cn.

Additionally, there's the iQOO Z9x, which is essentially a rebranded version of the vivo T3x recently launched in India. However, the iQOO Z9x offers a more budget-friendly option and is available in various color variants. 

It will also be available from April 29th in China and the pre-order has started now. 

iQOO Z9x Prices are -

  • 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - 1149 yuan (USD 158 / Rs. 13,210 approx.)
  • 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1249 yuan (USD 172 / Rs. 14,360 approx.)
  • 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 1449 yuan (USD 200 / Rs. 16,985 approx.)

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