Previously, budget 5G smartphones offered the bare minimum when it came to core hardware and had cameras that basically snapped a photo without caring for image quality. Things changed over the past few years, and as the chipsets became more affordable, manufacturers were soon able to squeeze in additional hardware and add more value. With the ‘5G tax' finally out of the equation, the expectations from a budget 5G smartphone are sky-high. Samsung offers high-refresh-rate AMOLED displays, while Motorola even provides a basic IP52 rating in smartphones priced under Rs. 15,000.
iQoo’s Z9x takes a practical approach to design by going with a plastic rear panel and frame. While it looks like a regular budget smartphone, it offers an IP64 rating which offers proper protection against dust but basic protection against water.
The phone offers good performance for a budget smartphone at this price point and is also good for some mid-level gaming as it can handle 3D games.
Camera performance is average for a smartphone at this price point but the iQoo Z9x has only one user-accessible rear-facing camera. Software performance is good but there’s plenty of spammy notifications and preinstalled third-party apps.
Battery life is very good. The phone easily lasts two days on a single charge with casual usage and more than a day with heavy usage as well. Charging speeds are impressive and the bundled charger quickly charges the large battery.
Product Name | Price in India |
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iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Tornado Green | ₹ 12,065 |
iQOO Z9x (4GB RAM, 128GB) - Storm Grey | ₹ 12,498 |
iQOO Z9x (4GB RAM, 128GB) - Tornado Green | ₹ 12,499 |
iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Storm Grey | ₹ 13,995 |
iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Storm Grey | ₹ 15,499 |
iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Tornado Green | ₹ 15,499 |
iQOO Z9x price in India starts from ₹ 12,065. The lowest price of iQOO Z9x is ₹ 12,065 at Flipkart on 24th December 2024.
Brand | iQOO |
Model | Z9x |
Price in India | ₹12,065 |
Release date | 24th April 2024 |
Launched in India | No |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Body type | Plastic |
Dimensions (mm) | 165.70 x 76.00 x 7.99 |
Weight (g) | 199.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 6000 |
Fast charging | 44W Flash Charge |
Colours | Starburst White, Feng Yuqing, Dark Night |
Resolution Standard | FHD+ |
Screen size (inches) | 6.72 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 1260x2800 pixels |
Processor | octa-core |
Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB |
Internal storage | 128GB |
Rear camera | 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
No. of Rear Cameras | 2 |
Front camera | 8-megapixel |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
Pop-Up Camera | No |
Operating system | Android 14 |
Skin | OriginOS 4 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | Yes |
NFC | Yes |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Face unlock | Yes |
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |