iQOO 9-series to debut on February 23; India prices tipped
What's the story
iQOO is gearing up to launch its 9 series of flagship smartphones in India on February 23. According to Passionate Geekz, the line-up will start at around Rs. 35,000-40,000 and will include three models, namely the 9 SE, 9, and 9 Pro. The India-specific iQOO 9 models will be slightly different from their Chinese counterparts and they will retail via Amazon.
Context
Why does this story matter?
The iQOO 9 SE, 9, and 9 Pro will arrive in India as the company's latest flagship smartphones. The 9 SE model will be the most affordable choice and it will rival the OnePlus 9RT, Xiaomi 11T Pro, and Samsung S21 FE 5G. The 9 and 9 Pro will take on premium models like the Samsung Galaxy S22 series and iPhone 12/13 models.
Design and display
The handsets will have a 120Hz display
The India-specific iQOO 9 series will have a centrally-aligned punch-hole cut-out, slim bezels, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The 9 SE, 9, and 9 Pro will bear a 6.62-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED, a 6.56-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED, and a 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED display, respectively, with 120Hz refresh rate. The 9 Pro will also have LTPO 2.0 technology, 1,500-nits of peak brightness, and 360Hz touch sampling rate.
Cameras
A 16MP selfie camera is expected
The 9 SE will likely flaunt a triple rear camera setup comprising a 48MP primary sensor and two supporting lenses. The 9 will have a 48MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide snapper, and a 12MP telephoto lens. The 9 Pro is said to have a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 16MP telephoto snapper. The trio might have a 16MP selfie camera.
Internals
They will boot Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12
The India-bound iQOO 9 SE, 9, and 9 Pro will be powered by a Snapdragon 888, Snapdragon 888+, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, respectively, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. They will pack a 4,500mAh, 4,350mAh, and 4,700mAh battery, respectively, with up to 120W fast-charging support. The line-up will boot Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12.
Information
iQOO 9 series: Pricing and availability
As per Passionate Geeks, the iQOO 9 SE will be priced around Rs. 35,000-40,000 while the 9 model will start around Rs. 43,000-47,000. The top-tier 9 Pro will cost around Rs. 55,000-58,000. However, the official details will be announced on February 23.