iQOO Z9 India launch officially teased with key specs; price, design leaked

Additionally, the launch timeline, along with the pricing of the upcoming 5G smartphone has also surfaced online, which hints that the iQOO Z9 will be positioned in the mid-range segment and could be launched soon in the country.

iQOO Z9 India launch details

• Without revealing the launch date, iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Z9 will soon be official in India.
• A teaser image reveals dual rear cameras with OIS for the main camera, along with distinctive patterns on the back of the phone, which has a shade of Green.
• The company has officially confirmed the use of a Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS for the phone's camera setup.
• iQOO has announced that this phone will be the first in its segment to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC.
• iQOO also shared that the phone achieved a score of 734,000 points on the AnTuTu 10 benchmark.

iQOO Z9 price in India, launch timeline details (leaked)

• As per a report by 91mobiles Hindi, the iQOO Z9 5G phone could be launched in India within a budget of Rs 25,000.
• However, the smartphone is also expected to come in different storage variants, which will be priced differently.
• The report suggests that the iQOO might launch this phone in India in early March.
• It is expected that iQOO will unveil the phone in India around the time of the launch of the Xiaomi 14, which is scheduled for March 7th.

iQOO Z9 specifications (expected)

Based on several leaks and speculations, here are the expected specifications of the iQOO Z9. However, the exact details are yet to be revealed by the company.

• Display: The iQOO Z9 is expected to feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness and 300Hz touch sampling rate.
• Chipset: The Z9 will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, which is an octa-core processor built on 4-nanometer fabrication.
• Rear cameras: The upcoming smartphone will offer a 50MP Sony IMX882 OIS main camera, along with secondary sensors.
• Storage: The iQOO Z9 will likely offer up to 8GB RAM with the option to double it via virtual RAM support.
• Software: The phone will operate on Funtouch OS 14, which will be based on Android 14.
• Charging: The battery details are not known, but the phone will likely come with 44W fast charging tech.

iQOO Z9 design

• The back panel of the Z9 will have a brushed pattern, giving it a textured look.
• At the upper right corner of the back panel, there's a dual rear camera setup.
• It includes two large lenses positioned vertically, along with a flash on the side.
• The camera setup on the iQOO Z9 will stick out slightly from the panel.
• On the front of the iQOO Z9, there's a punch-hole display, where you will see the selfie camera.
• The smartphone is said to offer a flat display with curved edges.
• The volume rocker and power button of the iQOO Z9 phone will be located on the right side.
• The lower side of the smartphone will have speaker grills and a USB Type-C port.
• The iQOO Z9 will likely be available in Blue and Green colour options.

Furthermore, YouTuber and social media influencer CallMeShazzam has also shared images showcasing both the front and rear design of the upcoming iQOO Z9. Additionally, he has disclosed the key specifications of the phone, which seems similar to what we have come across.