iQOO Z9x 5G stands out in India’s budget 5G segment with its massive 6000mAh battery and capable Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor. Launched in May 2024, it targets value-conscious buyers seeking long battery life and smooth performance.
Phone features a slim, lightweight design at 165.7 x 76 x 7.99 mm and 199g, balancing its massive 6000mAh battery effectively. It sports a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame with IP64 dust and splash resistance. Compared to earlier released iQOO Z9, the Z9x model serves as a more affordable, budget-oriented alternative with trade-offs in performance, display, and camera quality.
6.72-inch IPS LCD Display
iQOO Z9x 5G features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2408 pixels) and 393 PPI density. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1000 nits peak brightness for for outdoor visibility.
The screen uses capacitive multi-touch with 83% NTSC color saturation and low blue light certification, housed in a punch-hole design with ~86.4% screen-to-body ratio.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor with Android 14
iQOO Z9x 5G uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, a 4nm octa-core chipset with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8GHz. It pairs with Adreno 710 GPU for smooth mid-range performance in gaming and multitasking.
AnTuTu scores around 566,624, with Geekbench 6 single-core at 933 and multi-core at 2799, handling apps like BGMI at medium settings effectively.
iQOO Z9x 5G ships with Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14, offering a clean interface with iQOO customizations for the users. It promises 2 years of major OS updates and 3 years of security patches.
6000mAh Battery with 44W Fast Charging
iQOO Z9x 5G packs a massive 6000mAh battery, enabling up to 2 days of moderate use. Real-world tests show 20+ hours of PCMark battery life, 8 hours of heavy gaming, and 21-30 hours of video or social media scrolling.
Phone supports 44W fast charging, reaching 50% in about 26-30 minutes and full charge in around 1 hour 10-40 minutes.
50MP Rear with 8MP Selfie Camera
iQOO Z9x 5G features a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor (f/1.8, PDAF, 1/1.95″ size) and 2MP bokeh/depth sensor (f/2.4), supporting 4K at 30fps video with gyro-EIS. Camera includes LED flash, HDR, panorama, night mode, portrait, slo-mo, and AI enhancements like Pro and Document modes.
Phone equips an 8MP front camera with f/2.05 aperture in a punch-hole design, ideal for selfies and video calls. It records 1080p at 30fps video without autofocus but supports AI beautification and portrait modes.
4/6/8GB RAM with 128GB Storage
iQOO Z9x 5G offers option of 4GB, 6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X RAM. All RAM variants can be paired with 128GB internal storage using UFS 2.2 speeds.
Phone supports RAM expansion up to 8GB virtual RAM using internal storage, boosting multitasking on its LPDDR4X RAM. Storage is expandable via microSDXC up to 1TB through a hybrid dual-SIM slot.
Resistance, Biometric and Other Protection
iQOO Z9x 5G provides reliable security through a side-mounted fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button and face unlock via the 8MP front camera. Standard Android security features like PIN, pattern, and password options complement these for versatile locking.
Funtouch OS 14/15 includes app lock, private safe for files, and hidden photos/albums. Regular security patches up to 3 years ensure protection against vulnerabilities for Indian users.
Phone carries an IP64 rating, providing dust resistance and protection against water splashes from any direction under IEC 60529 standards.
Connectivity and Color Options
iQOO Z9x 5G offers comprehensive connectivity for modern 5G networks, including dual nano-SIM support with SA/NSA 5G bands. It covers 4G LTE , 3G WCDMA, and 2G GSM essentials.
Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11, dual-band) with Wi-Fi Display and MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS for precise navigation.
iQOO Z9x 5G features USB Type-C 2.0 port, supporting data transfer at up to 480Mbps, 44W fast charging, and OTG for peripherals.
iQOO Z9x 5G comes in two color options in India: Tornado Green and Storm Grey
Price Under ₹15,000
iQOO Z9x 5G is priced at ₹9,999 for the base 4GB RAM with128GB storage variant while higher variant of 6GB RAM with 128GB storage is priced at ₹14,999. The top variant of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage is priced at ₹14,999. Phone is available on company website, major online platforms and selected offline retail stores with bank offers and market discounts.