iQOO Z9, iQOO Z9x latest leak reveals specs of Chinese variants

Highlights
  • iQOO Z9 is expected to launch in China along with the iQOO Z9x.
  • A new leak reveals key specs of these phones.
  • It looks like the specs are going to be different for the iQOO Z9 models in India and China.

iQOO Z9 is launching in India on March 12th. The smartphone has been officially teased, and its specs and price have been teased as well. A new leak now reveals the specs of not just the iQOO Z9 but the iQOO Z9x as well. The iQOO Z9x is expected to debut in China, and it could arrive after the iQOO Z9 India launch. 

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iQOO Z9, iQOO Z9x specs leaked 

  • The iQOO Z9 is said to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset in China, according to tipster Digital Chat Station. This is different than the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC confirmed for the iQOO Z9 Indian variant. 
  • According to the tipster, the iQOO Z9 will feature a 6.8-inch flat FHD+ OLED display with 2800 x 1260 pixels resolution.
  • As for the iQOO Z9x, this phone is tipped to come with a FHD LCD panel. This smartphone is also said to come with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor. 
  • Both the iQOO Z9 and Z9x will reportedly come with a 6,000mAh battery that will most likely come with fast charging support. 

Based on this leak, the iQOO Z9 Chinese variant could come with specifications different than the Indian model. The Amazon listing of the iQOO Z9 reveals that the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, and the Sony IMX882 OIS camera. The iQOO Z9 5G price in India was also tipped to fall between Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000 depending on the RAM/storage variant.

As for the rest of its specs, here’s what has been leaked about the iQOO Z9 in India. 

iQOO Z9 specs leaked

  • Display: The iQOO Z9 5G is expected to feature a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Processor: The handset is confirmed to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC. The company claims the phone can score over 734,000 points on the AnTuTu v10 benchmarking platform.
  • Software: The iQOO phone will most likely run Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14.
  • Cameras: TheSony IMX882 sensor could feature a 50MP camera accompanied by a 2MP secondary sensor at the back. There could be a 16MP front camera for selfies on the iQOO Z9. 
  • Battery, charging: The smartphone is expected to pack a 5000mAh battery with 44W fast wired charging support.

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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