iQOO 7 to be launched in China on January 11
What's the story
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO is all set to launch the flagship iQOO 7 smartphone in China on January 11, the company has confirmed. As per the recent leaks, the handset will come with a Snapdragon 888 chipset, a 120Hz refresh rate, triple rear cameras, and 120W fast-charging support. A special BMW Edition model is also expected to be announced alongside the regular iQOO 7.
Design and display
iQOO 7: At a glance
The iQOO 7 is expected to feature a punch-hole cut-out, slim bezels, and an under-display fingerprint reader for secure biometric authentication. On the rear, there will be a triple camera module. The handset will bear a 6.56-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2376 pixels) AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19.8:9 and a refresh rate of 120Hz.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The iQOO 7 will sport a triple rear camera setup comprising a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto camera. For selfies and video calling, it will have a 16MP front-facing camera.
Internals
Under the hood
The iQOO 7 will be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, combined with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Under the hood, it will run on Android 11-based iQOO UI and pack a 4,000mAh battery with 120W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the device should offer support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, 5G, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
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What about the price?
The official details pertaining to the pricing and availability of the iQOO 7 will be announced on the day of launch i.e. January 11. However, given the expected specifications and features, it is likely to cost around Rs. 50,000.