iQOO is gearing up to unveil the iQOO Z9 5G in India on March 12, with the brand gradually disclosing the device's standout features. A banner spotted on the Amazon app in India has provided a sneak peek into the pricing of the Z9. Furthermore, the updated microsite on the retailer's platform has uncovered details about its battery capacity.
iQOO Z9 5G Pricing and Battery Size
The initial poster hints that the iQOO Z9 5G will hit the market at a price below Rs 20,000 (~$243), potentially making it the most budget-friendly smartphone powered by the Dimensity 7200 chipset. The display of the Z9 is expected to offer a peak brightness of 1800 nits, marking it as the brightest AMOLED panel within this price range. iQOO has confirmed that the screen will support a 120Hz refresh rate, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, a 1200Hz touch sampling rate, and motion control features to elevate gaming experiences.
Battery Life and Features
Another promotional poster discloses that the iQOO Z9 will house a 5,000mAh battery capable of delivering 5.9 hours of gameplay, 17.4 hours of video playback, 67.8 hours of music streaming, and 17.5 hours of social media browsing. Speculations suggest that the device will support 44W fast charging while maintaining a sleek profile of just 7.83mm.
Additional Features and Variants
Apart from these key specifications, iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Z9 will come equipped with dual stereo speakers and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary camera featuring OIS support. The smartphone will be offered in two color options: Brushed Green and Graphene Blue.