iQOO 9 series has finally made it officially to the shelves. The new-generation gaming smartphone series has been launched in China powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. As expected, two new models have been launched this game-centric Android smartphone series called the iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro. Besides the latest-gen Qualcomm flagship processor, the iQOO 9 series is packed with some top-notch hardware such as OLED displays and 50MP triple-rear camera.
iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro Full Hardware, Software Details
Both iQOO 9 series devices are packed with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Both handsets have been announced with up to 12GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage configuration. The software used by both devices is Android 12-OS wrapped around the OriginOS interface.
Now coming to the displays. The standard iQOO 9 is packed with a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 OLED display. The panel supports 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The imaging setup used by the vanilla iQOO 9 at the back includes a 50MP main camera.
It is a Samsung GN5 sensor that supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and is aided by a 13MP wide-angle sensor that has 120-degree FoV, and a 12MP depth lens. The vanilla iQOO 9 features a 16MP selfie camera.
The iQOO 9 Pro also packs a 6.78-inch display. It is a Samsung E5 10-bit LTPO display with curved edges. The panel supports a higher QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The imaging setup is slightly different compared to the vanilla iQOO 9.
The Pro variant accommodates dual 50MP sensors (main camera and ultrawide angle lens) and a 16MP depth camera. The selfie camera is the same as the vanilla model (16MP). Both models are driven by a 4,700 mAh battery combined with 120W fast charging.
iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro Price, Global Launch Timeline
Both iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro have currently made it to the Chinese market. The global launch is pending. Both these models are also confirmed to mark their arrival in the Indian market, but the details are at large. Speaking of the prices, the vanilla iQOO 9 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is launched at RMB 3,999 which is approximately Rs. 47,000 in Indian currency. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model will be sold at RMB 4,799 which is around Rs. 56,000.
Likewise, the iQOO 9 Pro’s 8GB RAM model has been announced at RMB 4,999 which translates to approximately Rs. 58,600. There are two 12GB RAM models. One is paired with 256GB storage and is priced at RMB 5,499 (around Rs. 64,000), while the other is clubbed with 512GB storage priced at RMB 5,999 (around Rs. 70,000).
