iQOO is rumored to be working on the iQOO Z9 series of smartphones, and a recent leak has now shed some light on the possible launch timeframe and specifications of the device.
Possible Launch in March
According to a leak by tipster Smart Pikachu, the iQOO Z9 is tentatively planned for a launch in March. This aligns with previous leaks from tipster Digital Chat Station, who also mentioned a 6000mAh battery for the device.
Display Upgrade
DCS revealed that the Z9 will see a significant display upgrade compared to its predecessor, the Z8 series. It will feature an OLED panel with 1.5K resolution, replacing the FHD+ IPS LCD screen. However, specific details about the display size and refresh rate are still unknown.
Possible Processor
While initial reports suggested that the iQOO Z9 would be powered by a Dimensity 8300 chipset, DCS hinted at the use of a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. This processor is already found in devices like the Honor 100 and Vivo S18. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is an octa-core processor built on TSMC's 4nm architecture, with varying clock speeds for different cores.
Z9 Pro Speculation
There is speculation that the Dimensity 8300 chipset might find its way into the Z9 Pro variant, but this is based solely on leaks and rumors.
Aside from these details, not much information is available about the iQOO Z9 series at the moment. As more information becomes available, we will keep you updated.
