iQOO 9 series launched in India: Check prices and specifications
iQOO has launched its flagship 9 series of handsets in India. The line-up consists of the vanilla 9, 9 Pro, and 9 SE. The series starts at Rs. 33,990 for the 8GB/128GB variant of the 9 SE. Buyers can avail a discount of up to Rs. 6,000 via ICICI credit cards along with an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 4,000.
Why does this story matter?
- The iQOO 9 series arrives in India with the tagline "India's most advanced flagship." Ever since the handsets had debuted in China, Indians have been eagerly awaiting their launch.
- To make things interesting, the company has introduced an India-specific entry-level 9 SE model. Also, we must not forget that the 9 Pro has become the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered phone in India.
The handsets have a 120Hz AMOLED display
The India-specific iQOO 9 series sports a centrally-aligned punch-hole cut-out, slim bezels, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The 9 SE, 9, and 9 Pro offer a 6.62-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED, 6.56-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED, and 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen, respectively, with a 120Hz refresh rate. The 9 Pro also features LTPO 2.0 technology, HDR10+ support, 1,500-nits of peak brightness, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate.
The 9 Pro boasts a 50MP ultra-wide camera
The 9 SE sports a 48MP main sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide snapper, and a monochrome camera. The vanilla 9 has a 48MP primary shooter, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 13MP telephoto snapper, whereas the 9 Pro flaunts a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 16MP telephoto lens. Up front, the trio has a 16MP selfie shooter.
They run on Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12
The India-specific iQOO 9 SE, 9, and 9 Pro are powered by a Snapdragon 888, Snapdragon 888+, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, respectively, mated with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. They house a 4,500mAh, 4,300mAh, and 4,700mAh battery, respectively, with up to 120W fast-charging support. Under the hood, the handsets boot Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12.
iQOO 9 series: Pricing and availability
The iQOO 9 series starts at Rs. 33,990 for the 8GB/128GB variant of the 9 SE and goes up to Rs. 69,990 for the 12GB/256GB model of the 9 Pro. Pre-orders for the 9 Pro and 9 start today, while the 9 SE will be up for pre-orders from March 2. A loyalty bonus of Rs. 10,000 is available for existing iQOO customers.
