iQOO U1x, with Snapdragon 662 chipset, launched in China
What's the story
As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, iQOO has launched the U1x model in China. It comes as a successor to the iQOO U1 that was introduced in July. The handset has a Snapdragon 662 chipset, a waterdrop notch display, a triple rear camera system, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's our roundup.
Design and display
iQOO U1x: At a glance
The iQOO U1x offers a waterdrop notch design with a prominent bezel at the bottom. On the rear, it packs a rectangular triple camera module. The handset sports a 6.51-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Further, it is offered in Morning Forest and Light Black color options.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The iQOO U1x bears a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 13MP (f/2.2) main sensor, a 2MP (f/2.4) macro lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) bokeh camera. On the front, it houses an 8MP (f/1.8) selfie snapper.
Internals
Under the hood
The iQOO U1x is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 662 processor, combined with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The handset runs on Android 10-based iQOO UI and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support. On the connectivity front, it offers support for Wi-Fi 802.11a/c, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a headphone jack, and a micro-USB port.
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How much does it cost?
The iQOO U1x is priced at CNY 899 (approximately Rs. 9,900) for the 4GB/64GB variant, CNY 999 (around Rs. 11,000) for the 6GB/64GB model, and CNY 1,199 (roughly Rs. 13,250) for the 6GB/128GB configuration. Lastly, it will go on sale in China starting November 1.