iQoo Z9 Lite Launch Timeline, Colour Options Tipped; Could be Rebranded Vivo T3 Lite 5G

iQoo Z9 Lite is expected to join the iQoo Z9 5G and iQoo Z9x 5G.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 25 June 2024 12:05 IST

iQoo Z9 Lite Launch Timeline, Colour Options Tipped; Could be Rebranded Vivo T3 Lite 5G

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iQoo Z9x 5G (pictured) was launched in India in May

Highlights

iQoo Z9 Lite will likely be priced under Rs. 12,000 in India
The smartphone could come with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC
The iQoo Z9 Lite may carry a dual rear camera unit

iQoo Z9 Lite, a budget variant said to be part of the iQoo Z9 lineup, could launch soon. The company has not yet confirmed the handset but leaks suggest that it will likely be a 5G offering. The rumoured smartphone is expected to join the iQoo Z9 5G and the iQoo Z9x 5G, which were unveiled in India in March and May this year, respectively. A tipster has now suggested that the iQoo Z9 Lite is likely to launch next month.

iQoo Z9 Lite launch timeline, colour options (expected)

The iQoo Z9 Lite may launch in mid-July as the company's "first entry-level 5G phone," claimed tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) in an X post. He added that the purported handset is likely to be offered in two colour options - Blue and Brown.

iQoo Z9 Lite features, price (expected)

iQoo Z9 Lite is speculated to be a rebranded version of the Vivo T3 Lite 5G, which is confirmed to launch in India on June 27. The upcoming Vivo handset is claimed to be India's “most affordable” 5G-supported smartphone by the company so far. If the rumours are true, the iQoo Z9 Lite will share similar specifications as the Vivo T3 Lite 5G.

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A live Flipkart microsite confirms that the Vivo T3 Lite 5G will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and an AI-backed Sony rear camera system. It is teased to arrive in black and green colourways. More details are expected to be revealed ahead of the launch.

The Vivo T3 Lite 5G is tipped to be priced under Rs. 12,000 in India. Therefore, the iQoo Z9 Lite could be listed in a similar range. Notably, the iQoo Z9 5G and the iQoo Z9x 5G start in India at Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 12,999, respectively.

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iQOO Z9 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great performance
Excellent battery life
Decent primary camera
Bright OLED screen
Good design and build quality
IP54 rating

Bad
Lacks ultra-wide-angle or macro cameras
Bloatware and V-Appstore notification spam
Slower charging compared to rivals

Read detailed iQOO Z9 5G review

Display 6.67-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5,000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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iQOO Z9x

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good for gaming
Proper IP64 protection against dust
Fast 44W wired charging
Good battery life

Bad
Plenty of preinstalled apps
Spammy notifications

Read detailed iQOO Z9x review

Display 6.72-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB, 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 6000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1260x2800 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More