India's smartphone market is currently flooded with options. At a time like this, how does a new entrant make its mark? iQOO recently entered India with a monster of a device called iQOO 3. The company's latest 5G-ready flagship smartphone packs powerful hardware and offers an interesting mix of features to win customers over.
So what does the iQOO 3 have that others don't? Why is it a 'monster' device? Today, we'll answer all these questions and also tell you a lot more about the brand new iQOO 3.
To start with, the flashy new iQOO 3 comes with a giant 16.36cm (6.44-inch) Super AMOLED display and a small hole-punch display design. The phone comes with a screen protector pre-applied on the device. The Polar View Display on the iQOO 3 offers a futuristic look for optimum gaming and viewing experience. The display is easier on the eyes and supports HDR 10.
iQOO 3 is powered by Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset, Snapdragon 865. The 7nm chipset offers a boost in performance by up to 25 percent compared to its predecessor. iQOO 3 is powerful enough to run all modern mobile apps and games. Snapdragon 865 also consumes 30 percent less energy compared to the Snapdragon 855 chipset. If you're buying a smartphone in 2020, this is the chipset you need in your smartphone.
To complement the latest flagship processor, iQOO 3 also comes with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage. This means everything you do on the smartphone — from running intensive apps to playing the latest mobile games – iQOO 3 can handle everything without a hiccup. According to the company, iQOO 3 managed a score of 610576 on AnTuTu, the highest score recorded so far in India on the benchmarking site.
But what about photography? The iQOO 3 has you covered here as well. The new flagship smartphone from iQOO comes with a 48-megapixel AI Quad Camera setup. There's a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto camera with up to 20x digital zoom, a 13-megapixel super-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel bokeh camera. The in-built EIS algorithm helps you capture photos and videos without worrying about your hands shaking.
For those who love to enjoy their favorite mobile games while on the move, the iQOO 3 comes with a bunch of features to enhance their gaming experience. Besides the powerful chipset and a gorgeous display, the iQOO 3 also comes with Monster Touch buttons. These are two pressure-sensitive buttons on the side frame that let you play select games while offering better grip and comfort.
There's 4D vibration for real-time gaming feedback as well. The 180Hz Super Touch response rate offers a much better screen touch scanning frequency that's quite useful for most gamers.
But that's not all, the iQOO 3 also comes with an advanced cooling system that uses a soaking plate to offer all-round cooling, ensuring your smartphone doesn't heat up during a round of intensive gaming. The liquid-cooled cooling system helps dissipate heat quickly to enhance your overall gaming experience.
The iQOO 3 comes with a Monster UI style, a skin on top on Android 10. You'll receive the latest Android version along with a custom skin from iQOO that promises an extraordinary experience when you use your smartphone daily. Every time you pick an iQOO 3, you'll experience its power, performance, and feature-rich nature every single second.
iQOO is also promising a great after-sales experience, in case anything goes wrong. The company is offering round-the-clock support over a toll-free phone number along with free pick up and drop for repair services across a large selection of PIN codes in India.
Convinced? Wait till you hear about the pricing. iQOO 3 prices in India start at Rs. 36,990 for the 8GB RAM, 128GB storage variant. The 8GB RAM, 256GB storage variant costs Rs. 39,990 while the 12GB RAM, 256GB variant with 5G costs Rs. 44,990. iQOO 3 is available on Flipkart and iQOO's E-Store.
iQOO 3 also comes with a selection of launch offers. ICICI Bank credit cardholders can avail a discount of Rs. 3,000 on the phone. Flipkart will also offer an extra discount worth Rs. 3,000 over the normal exchange value of your old smartphone along with a no-cost EMI option of up to 12 months.
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