iQOO Z9 5G price in India teased to be under Rs 20,000, sale details tipped

Highlights
  • iQOO Z9 5G is confirmed to feature a 5,000mAh battery, an AMOLED display, and 1,800 nits peak brightness.
  • iQOO Z9 will be on sale via Amazon in the country.
  • The handset will be priced under Rs 20,000 for the base model.

iQOO Z9 5G is set to launch in India on March 12th. While we wait for the announcement, the company has been teasing and revealing newer details of the phone, including the cameras. Now, in the latest promotional images, iQOO Z9 5G display hardware and battery capacity have been confirmed. Interestingly, the display poster also hints the price of the phone will be around Rs 20,000.

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Separately, tipster Mukul Sharma in an exclusive post on X has revealed the price and sale details of the phone. 

iQOO Z9 battery and display hardware

  • The latest teaser images confirm the iQOO Z9 will come with a 5000mAh battery, which is claimed to offer 5.9 hours of gaming time and 17 hours of video watching.
  • The phone will also have an AMOLED display with 1800nits peak brightness, which is claimed to be the highest on a phone under Rs 20,000. 
  • This suggests the iQOO Z9 will cost around Rs 20,000 in India.

iQOO Z9 price, launch offers (expected)

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According to Mukul, the iQOO Z9 5G will cost Rs 19,999 for the 8GB/128GB model and Rs 21,999 for the 8GB/256GB version. This falls in line with the company’s teaser.

Additionally, there will be a flat Rs 2,000 discount through the ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank cards and 3 months of no-cost EMI. The handset will be on sale via Amazon and the Prime early sale will start on March 13th at 12-PM IST and the open sale will begin on March 14th at 12 noon IST. 

iQOO Z9 specifications

  • Display: The iQOO Z9 is tipped to flaunt a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,800 nits peak brightness, and 300Hz touch sampling rate.
  • Processor: The handset will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor. 
  • Battery: The handset is confirmed to feature a 5,000mAh battery but the fast charging details are under wraps. 
  • OS: Android 14-based Funtouch OS custom skin out of the box.
  • Cameras: The iQOO Z9 will have a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 2MP macro sensor. There could be a 16MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
  • Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, WI-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data sync.

Key Specs

iQOO Z9
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | 8 GBProcessor
6.67 inches (16.94 cm) Display
50 MP + 2 MPRear camera
16 MPSelfie camera
5000 mAh Battery
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iQOO Z9 Price
Rs. 19,999
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Review Summary

Expert Rating
7.5/10

Design
★  
7.5
/10
Display
★  
8.0
/10
Software
★  
7.0
/10
Camera
★  
7.5
/10
Performance
★  
8.0
/10
Battery
★  
7.5
/10

Pros

  • Really good performance
  • Bright and attractive display
  • Good battery life and fast charging

Cons

  • Only 2 major Android updates
  • Lacks ultra-wide camera
  • Lots of pre-installed apps
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