iQoo launched the Neo 9 Pro in February, followed by the more affordable iQoo Z9 last month. The latter offers some of the best mid-range specifications in the segment. We've spent some time testing the iQoo Z9's day-to-day performance, camera quality, and battery endurance. This handset competes with other smartphones around the Rs. 20,000 mark in India, such as the Realme 12+ 5G and Moto G84 5G, as well as the more expensive Honor X9b and Nothing Phone 2a.
iQOO Z9 5G mobile was launched on 12th March 2024. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.67-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels (FHD+) at a pixel density of 394 pixels per inch (ppi). iQOO Z9 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The iQOO Z9 5G runs Android 14 and is powered by a 5,000mAh non-removable battery. The iQOO Z9 5G supports 44W Flash Charge fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the iQOO Z9 5G on the rear packs a dual camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel (f/1.8) primary camera, and a 2-megapixel (f/2.4) camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 16-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
The iQOO Z9 5G runs Funtouch OS 14 is based on Android 14 and packs 128GB, 256GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1000GB). The iQOO Z9 5G is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The iQOO Z9 5G measures 163.17 x 75.81 x 7.83mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 188.00 grams. It was launched in Brushed Green and Graphene Blue colours. It features an IP54 rating for dust and water protection.
Connectivity options on the iQOO Z9 5G include Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, GPS, Bluetooth v5.30, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi Direct, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India) , and 5G with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
As of 23rd December 2024, iQOO Z9 5G price in India starts at Rs. 18,299.
Product Name | Price in India |
---|---|
iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Brushed Green | ₹ 18,299 |
iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Graphene Blue | ₹ 20,000 |
iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM, 256GB) - Graphene Blue | ₹ 20,499 |
iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM, 256GB) - Brushed Green | ₹ 20,998 |
iQOO Z9 5G price in India starts from ₹ 18,299. The lowest price of iQOO Z9 5G is ₹ 18,299 at Flipkart on 23rd December 2024.
Brand | iQOO |
Model | Z9 5G |
Price in India | ₹18,299 |
Release date | 12th March 2024 |
Launched in India | Yes |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 163.17 x 75.81 x 7.83 |
Weight (g) | 188.00 |
IP rating | IP54 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 5,000 |
Removable battery | No |
Fast charging | 44W Flash Charge |
Colours | Brushed Green, Graphene Blue |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Resolution Standard | FHD+ |
Screen size (inches) | 6.67 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 394 |
Processor | octa-core |
Processor make | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
RAM | 8GB |
Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 1000 |
Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) |
No. of Rear Cameras | 2 |
Front camera | 16-megapixel (f/2.0) |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
Operating system | Android 14 |
Skin | Funtouch OS 14 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 ax |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.30 |
NFC | No |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
5G | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
5G | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |