The iQOO Z9 series smartphones have made their way into the market in China, comprising three variants: the iQOO Z9, Z9 Turbo, and Z9x.
The Z9 Turbo, the premium model in the series, showcases the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, along with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage for exceptional performance. It sports a spacious 6.78-inch OLED display with a silky smooth 144Hz refresh rate and a substantial 6000mAh battery featuring 80W fast charging. Prices for the Z9 Turbo start at 1999 yuan (approximately $275).
Specifications of iQOO Z9 Turbo:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Memory: LPDDR5X
- Storage: UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.78-inch OLED with 144Hz refresh rate
- Battery: 6000mAh with 80W fast charging
The standard Z9 model steps back a bit on processing power by incorporating the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip but maintains the impressive display, battery, and fast charging capabilities seen in the Turbo. It is priced starting at a more budget-friendly 1499 yuan (around $207).
Specifications of iQOO Z9:
- Processor: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Display: Retains the 144Hz refresh rate
- Battery: 6000mAh with fast charging
The Z9x, the most economical option among the trio, is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor and a slightly smaller LCD display offering a 120Hz refresh rate. It packs a 6000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging and is attractively priced at just 1149 yuan (approximately $180).
Specifications of iQOO Z9x:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Display: Slightly smaller LCD with 120Hz refresh rate
- Battery: 6000mAh with 44W fast charging
Shared features across all three models include a 50MP primary rear camera, an IP64 dust and water resistance rating, and the utilization of OriginOS 4 based on Android 14. To delve deeper into these smartphones, explore our comprehensive coverage of the iQOO Z9 series.