iQOO Z9s 5G emerges as a mid-range powerhouse in India’s competitive 5G market, launched on August 21, 2024, with MediaTek Dimensity 7300, a vibrant AMOLED display, and 5500mAh battery. A premium slim design optimized for comfort, measuring 163.7 x 75 x 7.5 mm and weighing 180-182g for easy one-handed grip.
iQOO Z9s 5G improves over iQOO Z9 5G (launched in March 2024) with larger battery for better endurance, slimmer 7.49mm build, Bluetooth 5.4, and IP64 rating.
6.77-inch Curved AMOLED Display
iQOO Z9s 5G features a premium 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ (1080 x 2392 pixels) panel delivers ~388 ppi density with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and 1B colors for smooth scrolling and vivid visuals.
The peak brightness hits 1800 nits for excellent sunlight readability during outdoor use, with ~90.3% screen-to-body ratio via slim bezels. Curved edges enhance immersion for media and gaming, paired with 1200Hz instant touch sampling for responsive controls in BGMI. The display is protected by Schott Xensation glass, giving better resistance against scratches.
MediaTek Dimensity Processor with Android 14
iQOO Z9s 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 4nm octa-core processor featuring four Cortex-A78 performance cores at up to 2.5 GHz for heavy tasks and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, paired with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU and MediaTek APU 655 for AI enhancements.
AnTuTu v10 scores range from 637,000 to 739,000 overall (CPU ~184k-221k, GPU ~146k-148k), Geekbench 6 hits single-core ~1,058 and multi-core ~3,025, outperforming Dimensity 7200 in multi-threading by up to 20%.
iQOO Z9s 5G ships with Android 14 under Funtouch OS 14, offering a clean, customizable interface optimized for gaming and multitasking needs. iQOO promises 2 major OS upgrades (to Android 16) and 3 years of bi-monthly security patches.
5500mAh Batter with 44W Flash Charge
iQOO Z9s 5G equips a robust 5500 mAh battery, lasting 15-16 hours in mixed OTT streaming, calls, and gaming. The battery retains over 80% health after 1460 cycles – roughly 4 years of daily charging. Super Battery Saver mode extends standby to 3.2 hours or 27 minutes of calls from 1% charge.
44W wired Flash Charge fills 0-100% in about 42 minutes via USB Type-C, with 7.5W reverse charging for emergency top-ups on earbuds or accessories.
50MP Rear with 16MP Selfie Camera
iQOO Z9s 5G features dual-camera system led by a 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor with OIS (f/1.79, 1/1.95″, PDAF, OIS) captures sharp daylight photos and 4K at 30/60fps video with gyro-EIS, supported by a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4) for portrait bokeh effects. Camera modes include Night, Panorama, Pro, Slo-mo, and HDR with LED flash.
16MP selfie camera (f/2.45) handles video calls and portraits in Photo, Night, and Live modes at 1080p at 30fps, with AI enhancements boosting skin tones for the users.
AI Photo Enhance and AI Erase
AI Photo Enhance and AI Erase features elevate photo quality, with AI Photo Enhance restoring old or blurry images by sharpening details, boosting colors, and reducing noise, reviving pixelated memories from low-res cameras without internet dependency post-processing.
AI Erase removes unwanted objects or people using Smart Circle (auto-detects and fills backgrounds) or Manual Smudge modes, ideal for crowded streets or events, although requires internet for cloud processing.
8/12GB RAM with Up to 256GB Storage
iQOO Z9s 5G offers three RAM and storage configurations in India: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, leveraging LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage for fast performance.
UFS 3.1 ensures quick app launches and file transfers, outperforming eMMC, while dynamic RAM expansion handles 20+ apps seamlessly on Dimensity 7300. Phone does not support microSD slot for storage expansion.
Dust Resistance, Fingerprint Sensor and Face Unlock
iQOO Z9s 5G provides robust security features including an in-display optical fingerprint sensor and AI-powered face unlock. The under-display fingerprint scanner offers fast, accurate unlocking with screen gesture support, complemented by face recognition using the front camera for quick access even in low light.
IP64 dust and water resistance adds hardware protection against environmental threats like monsoon splashes or dust in markets.
Funtouch OS 14 includes App Lock with pattern/PIN/fingerprint options, Private Safe for encrypted files, and iManager’s real-time threat scanning with privacy dashboard for app permissions.
Connectivity and Color Options
iQOO Z9s 5G offers comprehensive connectivity options optimized for the modern networks. Phone support dual nano-SIM (5G + 5G DSDS) with SA/NSA, plus 4G LTE, TDD, 3G WCDMA, and 2G GSM fallback for robust coverage nationwide.
Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11 (Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP/LE) for peripherals pairing, GPS for precise navigation, and USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support.
Sensors include accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, and ambient light for AR and fitness apps.
iQOO Z9s 5G comes in two color options in the India: Titanium Matte and Onyx Green
Price Under ₹25,000
iQOO Z9s 5G prices in India start at ₹18,999 for the the base variant, with higher variant prices vary depending on configuration and seller. Phone is available on company website, major online platforms and selected offline stores.
| 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage | ₹18,999 |
| 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage | ₹20,999 |
| 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage | ₹22,999 |