iQOO 3 256GB
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Design14
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Rear Camera10
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos2
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 -
Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single Core + 2.42 GHz, Tri core) -
8 GB RAM, LPDDR5
Display
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6.44 inches (16.36 cm); Super AMOLED -
1080x2400 px (FHD+) -
60 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass 6 Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Quad Camera Setup - 48 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 13 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 13 MP Telephoto (upto 20x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom) Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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16 MP -
Screen flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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4440 mAh, Li-ion -
55W Super Flash Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable
iQOO 3 256GB Prices in India
iQOO 3 256GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
4.0/5
Verdict
The IQOO 3 5G is undoubtedly the fastest phone that I ve used in the Android world till now. However, the price gap between the 5G and 4G variants of the device has me tilted towards the latter simply because there exists no viable infrastructure for 5G support in India.
Pros
- Ultra-fast performance
- Capable cameras
- 55W charging is insanely fast
Cons
- No high refresh rate screen
- Scope for improvement in the software department
- No current use for 5G functionality in India
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4.0/5
Verdict
The IQOO 3 5G is undoubtedly the fastest phone that I ve used in the Android world till now. However, the price gap between the 5G and 4G variants of the device has me tilted towards the latter simply because there exists no viable infrastructure for 5G support in India.
- Ultra-fast performance
- Capable cameras
- 55W charging is insanely fast
Pros
- No high refresh rate screen
- Scope for improvement in the software department
- No current use for 5G functionality in India
Cons
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iQOO 3 Summary
The iQOO 3 is currently out of stock across all available RAM and storage configurations. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant was last priced at ₹37,990, and the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant at ₹40,990. On the software side, iQOO 3 runs on Android v10 Q with IQOO UI.
iQOO 3 is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, Adreno 650 graphics and LPDDR5 RAM. iQOO 3 records an AnTuTu score of 589,793, along with Geekbench single-core and multi-core scores of 896 and 3,362, respectively.
On the display front, iQOO 3 gets a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080x2400 px (FHD+) resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The display also has an aspect ratio of 20:9, and is protected by Corning Gorilla.
The physical dimensions of iQOO 3 are 158.5 mm × 74.8 mm × 9.1 mm (H x W x T), while the device weighs 214 grams.
Powering iQOO 3 is a 4440 mAh Li-ion battery type with support for 55W Super Flash charging. In battery testing, iQOO 3 records a PCMark battery life of 21h 43m and takes 42m 2s to charge from 20% to 100%. After 30 minutes of gaming, the battery drain is 11%, while the recorded heating is 17%.
iQOO 3 provides 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage based on UFS 3.1 storage. For cellular connectivity, iQOO 3 supports Dual SIM with SIM 1: Nano and SIM 2: Nano and works with 4G networks.
For connectivity, iQOO 3 supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ax), along with Bluetooth v5.1 and GPS with A-GPS and Glonass. On the audio front, iQOO 3 includes a 3.5 mm audio jack. Biometric security is handled by a fingerprint sensor.
The rear camera system on iQOO 3 consists of a quad setup, combining a 48 MP wide angle primary camera, a 13 MP ultra-wide angle secondary camera, a 13 MP telephoto tertiary camera, and a 2 MP depth quaternary camera. The setup supports autofocus with phase detection autofocus. Video recording on the rear cameras goes up to 4K @30 fps. The tertiary camera supports up to 20x digital zoom and up to 2x optical zoom.
On the front, iQOO 3 uses a single front camera with a 16 MP primary camera. Video recording reaches up to Full HD @30 fps, with Screen flash.
iQOO 3 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | March 4, 2020 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v10 (Q) |
| Custom UI | IQOO UI |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 View Details | |||||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 + Kryo 585) | |||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||
| Fabrication | 7 nm | |||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 650 | |||||||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
POCO X8 Pro Max
3,022,675
OnePlus Nord 6
2,366,913
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
2,194,258
OnePlus Nord CE 6 5G
1,136,527
vivo S2 5G
956,029
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
949,300
iQOO 3 256GB
589,793
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Google Pixel 10A
8 s
OnePlus Nord 6
14 s
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
17 s
iQOO 3 256GB
22 s
vivo S2 5G
23 s
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
24 s
OPPO F33 Pro 5G
33 s
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
OnePlus Nord 6
4 %
iQOO 12 5G
4 %
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
6 %
OnePlus Nord CE 6 5G
6 %
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
7 %
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
8 %
iQOO 3 256GB
11 %
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Heating*
The lower, the better
realme 15
3.9 %
OnePlus Nord CE 6 5G
16.4 %
iQOO 3 256GB
16.5 %
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
20.6 %
OnePlus Nord 6
27.4 %
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
28.4 %
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
59.1 %
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
GeekBench5 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.44 inches (16.36 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 px (FHD+) |
| Brightness | 800 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 409 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.46 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 91.4 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 158.5 mm |
| Width | 74.8 mm |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 214.5 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 4k @30 fps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
AI OFF
AI ON
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||||||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 4440 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 55W Super Flash Charging, 50% in 15 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
24.0 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
21.9 hrs
iQOO 3 256GB
21.7 hrs
OnePlus Nord 6
20.8 hrs
vivo S2 5G
15.0 hrs
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
14.0 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
9.4 hrs
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
0.3 hrs
iQOO 3 256GB
0.7 hrs
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
0.7 hrs
vivo S2 5G
1.1 hrs
OnePlus Nord 6
1.1 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
1.6 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
1.9 hrs
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |||||
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G | |||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.190 W/kg, Body: 0.590 W/kg | |||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ax) | |||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | |||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
iQOO 3 256GB User Reviews
iQOO 3 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.44", 1080 x 2400 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 4440 mAh |
iQOO 3 Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| iQOO 3 (8 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹37,990 |
| iQOO 3 (8 GB + 256 GB) | Flipkart | ₹40,990 |
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