Vivo iQOO Z9x 5G

iQOO Z9x Review

Pros:

• Good design with premium feel
• Long-lasting 6,000mAh battery
• Impressive performance
• Good value for money

Cons:

• Loads of bloatware
• No AMOLED display

Pricing (India):

• 4GB+128GB: Rs 12,999
• 6GB+128GB: Rs 14,499
• 8GB+128GB: Rs 15,999

Design:

• Polycarbonate back, Tornado Green color
• Lightweight: 199g, 7.99mm thickness
• IP64-rated, 3.5mm headphone jack

Display:

• 6.72-inch LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
• Resolution: 2408x1080 pixels
• TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light

Camera:

• 50MP main, 2MP macro, 8MP selfie
• Features: Night mode, Portrait mode, 4K video

Performance:

• Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
• FunTouchOS 14 (Android 14)
• Smooth for daily use and casual gaming
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1

Battery:

• 6,000mAh, 44W fast charging
• Over a day’s usage

Verdict:

• Great value under Rs 15,000
• Suitable as a daily driver or secondary phone
• Consider alternatives for AMOLED display and less bloatware (e.g., Galaxy M15, Moto G64).

iQoo Z9x First Impressions: Budget 5G Smartphone

• Launch & Pricing: Announced in April 2024, priced from Rs. 12,999. Variants: 4GB RAM (Rs. 12,999), 6GB RAM (Rs. 14,499), 8GB RAM (Rs. 15,999). All variants offer 128GB storage.
• Design: Plastic frame and rear, glass front. Flat sides and rear. 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. Dual stereo speakers.
• Camera: 50MP primary camera, 2MP depth sensor, 8MP front camera.
• Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, Funtouch OS 14 (Android 14), some preinstalled third-party apps.
• Battery: 6,000mAh with 44W wired charging (charger included).

The iQoo Z9x aims to deliver a strong 5G experience at a budget price.

iQOO Z9x 5G Review: An affordable powerhouse

Design & Display

• Resembles Z9, Tornado Green & Storm Grey variants
• 3.5mm jack, Type-C port, stereo speakers
• 6.72-inch LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 1,000 nits brightness
• IP64-rated

Cameras

• 50MP primary, 2MP bokeh, 8MP front
• Good daylight performance, overexposed HDR
• Average low-light performance, selfie camera smoothens details

Performance & Software

• Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, up to 8GB RAM, 128GB storage
• Funtouch OS 14, Android 14
• 2 years OS updates, 3 years security updates

Battery & Charging

• 6,000mAh battery, 44W fast charging
• Lasts a full day, charges 20%-100% in 61 minutes

Price & Competition

• ₹12,999-15,999
• Competes with Moto G64, POCO X6 Neo, Realme P1 5G
• Strengths: Performance, battery life, design
• Weakness: Camera quality

iQOO Z9x Review - Pros and Cons, Verdict

Pros:

• Impressive performance with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
• 6,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging
• 6.72" FHD+ display, 120Hz, 1000 nits brightness
• Stereo speakers
• IP64 water and dust resistance
• Smooth Funtouch OS 14, Android 14
• Competitive pricing: starting at Rs 12,999

Cons:

• Average camera performance
• Pre-installed third-party apps

Verdict: The iQOO Z9x excels in performance, battery life, and display quality for its price, though its cameras and pre-installed apps are drawbacks. Overall, it offers great value in its segment.

Editor’s Rating: 8/10