The iQoo Z9 series, which will succeed the iQoo Z8 from 2023, may launch in India in the near future. The iQoo Z9 regular and the iQoo Z9x will probably be the only two models in the lineup. Most recently, some important specs for one of these models were made public on the well-known benchmarking website Geekbench.
Geekbench Listing for iQoo Z9
The Geekbench listing for the iQoo Z9 5G indicates that it is a smartphone with model number “I2302.” Additionally, the device received a single-core score of 1,186 and a multi-core score of 2,683 on the Geekbench 6 test. Running the most recent version of Android 14, the model with 8GB of RAM that surfaced on the benchmarking website.
Apart from the performance scores, the listing indicates that MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC will be included in the phone. This refutes earlier indicating the phone might have the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. In any case, with sufficient multitasking and casual gaming capabilities, the smartphone is aimed at the mid-range market.
Should Buyers Expect A Downgrade on Dimensity 8200 vs. Dimensity 7200?
The MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC powers the iQoo Z8, for those who are just tuning in. Therefore, it might be a downgrade to give its successor the Dimensity 7200 SoC. And yet, the phone was also seen on the website of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), suggesting that it might be released in India shortly.
iQoo Z9 Anticipated Features
The iQoo Z9, which combines details from multiple reports, may have a 1.5K OLED screen, a 6,000 mAh battery, and Bluetooth v5.3 for wireless communication. The iQoo Z9 and iQoo Z9x are the two models that are available. The iQoo Z9x may have the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, while the base model iQoo Z9 may have the Dimensity 7200 SoC.
Regarding appearance, one model may have a square-shaped camera island on the back panel and another model with a circular camera module. Since the company hasn’t confirmed anything of the kind, this is still just speculation. Soon, more information about the phones ought to appear online.
On February 22, 2024, the iQoo Neo 9 Pro is scheduled to debut in India. View this exclusive camera preview by clicking here.
