iQoo 3, with Snapdragon 865 chipset and 5G connectivity, launched
What's the story
Vivo's spin-off brand iQoo has debuted in India with its flagship 5G-ready iQoo 3 smartphone. The handset starts at Rs. 36,990, and will be available for purchase starting March 4 via Flipkart and iQoo.com. The key highlights of the phone include its AMOLED screen, 48MP quad rear camera, 5G connectivity, and flagship grade internals. Here's our roundup.
Design and display
iQoo 3: At a glance
The iQoo 3 comes with a punch-hole design and an ultra-slim bottom bezel. On the rear, the glass panel houses a rectangular quad camera module with an LED flash. The handset sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen with a full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) resolution, HDR10+ support, and 180Hz touch sampling rate for more responsive touch experience. Moreover, it sports an in-screen fingerprint reader for secure authentication.
Information
The handset also houses touch-sensitive shoulder triggers
In an attempt to offer a more immersive gaming experience, the iQoo 3 comes equipped with side-mounted touch-sensitive shoulder keys called 'Monster Touch' buttons that help users to achieve quick multi-finger operations while gaming.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
On the imaging front, the iQoo 3 comes equipped with quad-lens rear camera setup comprising a 48MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, coupled with a 13MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens with 20x digital zoom, a 13MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, video calling, and face unlock, the handset houses a 16MP (f/2.4) front-facing snapper that supports 4K video recording.
Internals
Here's a look at the internals
The iQoo 3 is powered by a flagship Snapdragon 865 octa-core processor, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The handset is backed by a 4,440mAh battery with 55W Super FlashCharge technology. In addition, it supports all the latest connectivity options including dual-SIMs (Nano), 5G connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, Type-C port, and a headphone jack.
Pricing
Finally, what is the pocket-pinch?
As for the pocket-pinch, the iQoo 3 costs Rs. 36,990 for the entry-level 8GB/128GB model and Rs. 39,990 for 8GB/256GB variant. The more premium 5G-ready variant with 12GB/256GB configuration is priced at Rs. 44,990. Talking about launch offers, buyers can avail a flat discount of Rs. 3,000 using ICICI Bank cards and benefits worth Rs. 12,000 from Reliance Jio.