Earlier this month, iQOO introduced the Z9x 5G smartphone in India's budget segment, featuring a high refresh rate FHD+ display and a substantial battery. Starting today, this device is available for purchase in India, competing with other budget 5G phones like the Moto G64.
iQOO Z9x 5G Price & Availability
The iQOO Z9x comes in three variants: 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB. The 4GB + 128GB version is priced at ₹12,999, while the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB versions cost ₹14,499 and ₹15,999, respectively. There is a ₹500 coupon discount for the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB models. Additionally, all three models come with a ₹1,000 bank discount until May 31 when using ICICI, HDFC, and SBI bank credit and debit cards.
iQOO Z9x 5G Specifications
The iQOO Z9x 5G features a 6.72-inch LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution (2408 × 1080 pixels), a 120Hz refresh rate, and a brightness of up to 1000 nits. It sports a central punch-hole design. The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip, built on a 4nm process, and offers RAM options of 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB, paired with 128GB of storage, expandable via MicroSD card. It operates on Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14, with guaranteed updates for two future Android versions and three years of security updates.
Camera and Battery
The iQOO Z9x 5G is equipped with a main 50MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP bokeh camera with an f/2.4 aperture, and an LED flash. The front camera is 8MP with an f/2.05 aperture, supporting portrait mode and live photo features. The device has a 6000mAh battery, supported by 44W fast charging.
Additional Features
For security, the phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also features stereo speakers and hi-res audio support, along with a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones. Connectivity options include dual-SIM support, 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and various types of GPS. The phone is IP68 certified for dust and water resistance and has TUV Rheinland certification for low blue light.
