The iQoo Z9x was first introduced in China in April, 2024. The gadget was launched alongside the premium iQoo Z9 Turbo and the funds iQoo Z9 and was meant to be a starter 5G smartphone for the lots. Previous to this, the Chinese language smartphone model had already launched the iQoo Z9 in India which was a correct funds smartphone priced from Rs. 19,999. As convoluted as this Indian-China launch timeline sounds, iQoo has lastly introduced its Z9x mannequin to the nation. I have been utilizing it for a couple of days and listed below are my first impressions.
The telephone is priced from Rs. 12,999 in India. There are a number of variants to select from and that is what lets iQoo value this telephone (which appears effectively specced for a funds smartphone) so low. Fortunately, all of the variants provide the identical 128GB of storage. The bottom mannequin which is priced at Rs. 12,999 comes with 4GB of RAM, whereas the mid-tier providing with 6GB RAM is priced at Rs. 14,499. The highest-of-the-line variant gives 8GB of RAM for Rs. 15,999.
The iQoo Z9x solely has one consumer accessible rear digicam
The telephone’s design does not likely stand out within the Storm Gray colourway we acquired. Its body and rear panel are made out of plastic, with a show display comprised of glass. It has flat sides and a flat rear panel which felt similar to the Redmi 13C 5G I just lately reviewed however was launched late final 12 months. The digicam module’s design appears to be a mixture of the iQoo Neo 9 Professional and the premium iQoo 12. The bezels on the 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD show are fairly skinny and the panel is flat. The show gives a 120Hz refresh price and likewise gives 240Hz contact sampling price which ought to come of use whereas taking part in video games.
What stands out other than its design is its IP-rating. iQoo claims the telephone gives an IP64 ranking for mud and water resistance, which is spectacular for a funds smartphone. The telephone additionally gives twin stereo audio system which ought to make gaming and video streaming sound immersive.
The iQoo Z9x has a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD show with 240Hz contact sampling price
The telephone primarily gives one consumer accessible digicam. That may be the 50-megapixel major digicam which is accompanied by a 2-megapixel depth sensor, which is used for its Portrait mode. Selfie duties are dealt with by a humble 8-megapixel digicam.
The iQoo Z9x is powered by iQoo’s Funtouch OS 14 which is predicated on Android 14. Whereas it labored easily out of the field, it does include a number of preinstalled third-party apps. The telephone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC with a most clock pace of two.2GHz however is a bit dated because it was launched in 2022. Nevertheless, it needs to be ample for fundamental 5G starter telephone necessities.
The iQoo Z9x has a plastic body and rear panel
The gadget is powered by a 6,000mAh battery however not like most smartphones at this value level, we’re glad to see 44W wired charging. The charger additionally comes within the field.
The iQoo Z9x certainly appears to boost the bar on the subject of checking the bins on a funds 5G smartphone. Nevertheless, as we have now seen with each funds 5G smartphone previously, the main focus has at all times been on providing a easy 5G expertise whereas ignoring digicam efficiency and software program optimisation. Has iQoo modified the sport by cooking up one thing higher? Keep tuned to our detailed evaluate to seek out out.
